CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:35 P.M.

Adjourned: 11:15 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Eric D. Batista

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Paul Ford, who passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Mr. Ford will be remembered for his dedication and work in the City of Worcester.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 12, 2022.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19i CC 2. Casey Starr, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19e CC and #19f CC 3. Maritza Cruz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19e CC and #19f CC 4. Ruth Rodriguez, Worcester resident, spoke favor of item #19i CC 5. Keith Scott, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 6. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8n CC, spoke in opposition to item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 7. Paul Papinchalk, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9.36M CM 8. George Cortez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 9. Jose Rivera, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 10. Reverend Jose Perez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 11. Susan McCool, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 12. Joseph Johnson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 13. Raymond Semidey, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19h CC, #19i CC and #19j CC 14. Casey Burns, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #19k CC and #10a CC 15. Steven Taylor, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7a CC 16. Ken Perro, Millbury resident, spoke in opposition to item #9.6C CM 17. Billy Simoncini, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #9.6C CM

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: HARVARD PL. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: HARVARD PL.

Danilo Matos request a long sewer connection from 11 Cliff St. to Millbury St.

Anthony Maina and Zac Couture request extension of the sewer main in Salisbury St. for a distance of 21 feet +/- with 8" SDR-35 pipe to a proposed manhole and to allow for a long connection of 154 feet +/- of 6" SDR-35 to service a proposed single family dwelling, known at 0 Salisbury St.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of a new sidewalk on Heard St. that that abuts 215 Heard St., 231 Heard St., 233 Heard St., 235 Heard St. and 48 Royal Rd. Further, request the fees associated with installing said sidewalk be waived, as the sidewalk is needed to provide a safe walking route to Heard Street Discovery Academy, 200 Heard St.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, in honor and remembrance of Bruce Arnold, request Congress Ally be given an honorary street designation of Orpheus Way.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of William T. Hamilton request Willard Ave. be repaved.

Doreen Beauchene request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of Chatham St. and Newbury St.

Pamela Valdez request installation of "No Parking Anytime" on the even side of Clement St.

Antonio de Almeida request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 16 Stanton St.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Matthew Atanian request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage on the west and south sides of Fairfield St. between May St. and Park Ave., in order to provide adequate street width for safe traffic circulation and emergency access.

Stephen Chabot request installation of flashing lights at the crosswalks in the vicinity of Forest Grove Middle School on Grove St.

Rodrigo Vela request installation of resident permit parking in the vicinity of 176 Lincoln St.

Michael Grandone request City Council request City Manager work to partner with the city's hospitals to make available free, yearly examinations/tests for firefighters to protect themselves from diseases caused by inhaling/handling hazardous chemicals and other unknown carcinogens.

Michael Grandone request City Council request City Manager examine the legality of the Community Preservation Act vote that took place to determine: 1) whether the vote taken was discriminatory based upon the tax only being assessed to property owners; and 2) whether the Community Preservation Act should have been voted upon by property owners only, who are to be assessed said tax.

Idella Hazard request leaders of any and all religious groups lead the City Council in prayer on a rotating basis.

Transmitting informational communication regarding the appointment of Cecilio Gonzalez to the Election Commission.

Recommend the appointment of Theodore Kostas to the Citizen Advisory Council.

Recommend adoption of a salary ordinance amendment relative to Deputy Fire Chief Shift stipends.

Recommend adoption of salary ordinance amendments necessary to implement the City's recently completed collective bargaining agreement with Local 490 NAGE and Local 170 Teamsters (DPW Clerks).

Recommend adoption of a salary ordinance amendment necessary to implant the new Snow Customer Service rates.

Recommend adoption of a proposed salary ordinance amendment for necessary to implement the new Snow Inspector hourly rates.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Jobs Fund FY22 Annual Report.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the water supply and drought alert.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the enhanced recycling program.

Recommend approval of increased hourly pay rates for the Winter Operations hired equipment.

Transmitting informational communication relative to supplying a portion of the Town of Leicester with water.

Transmitting Informational communication relative to the Master Plan Initiative for improvements to Blithewood Park.

Recommend adoption of a proposed ordinance to reconcile Chapter 13, Section 71, Schedule IV-B with lane markings revisions that have been installed to accommodate the recently constructed Blackstone River Bikeway extension along Francis J. McGrath Boulevard.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning the emergency response protocol when a building is condemned, as a result of natural disaster, fire, or construction.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the collaborative efforts between Inspectional Service and the Department of Public Works aimed at finding solutions for dealing with rats and rodents, trash and other nuisance issues.

Transmitting communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification package.

Transmitting informational communication relative to frequently asked questions during the tax rate process.

Transmitting informational communication relative to locations of public WiFi availability.

Recommend that Ninety Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Three Dollars And No Cents ($99,133.00) be transferred from Account #68C701, Technical Services Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #72C701, Parks Capital Equipment, for the purchase of a vehicle.

Recommend that One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen Dollars And Twenty Five Cents ($139,917.25) be transferred from Account #68C701, Technical Services Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Account #25C701, Police Capital Equipment, for the purchase of Police vehicles.

Recommend that Four Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($400,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7114, Citywide Building Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Account #11C70203, Public Facilities - Inspectional Services, to fund current and future obligations associated with the renovations at 25 Meade St.

Recommend that Twenty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty Two Dollars And No Cents ($29,242.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7114, Citywide Rehabilitation, and be appropriated to Public Facilities Account #11C70202, Public Facilities - Elder Affairs, to allow for the payment of current obligations associated with the renovation and upgrades being done at the Senior Center.

Recommend that Five Hundred Sixty One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty One Dollars And No Cents ($561,761.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C734A, Sewer Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to Sewer Account #44C704, Sewer Equipment, to allow for the payment of approved capital equipment purchases.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($4,000.00) from the New England PGA Foundation program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept and expend a grant in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($300,000.00) from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support the operations of Recreation Worcester in 2023.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Veterans' Services, for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Green Hill Park.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars And No Cents ($2,739.00) from Gabriel Santner for a Memorial Bench at University Park.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of One Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,000.00) from The Silverbrick Group in support of the Worcester Fire Department.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Forty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Five Dollars And No Cents ($47,905.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services under the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Thirty Five Thousand Twenty Five Dollars and No Cents ($35,025.00) from United Way to support the Create 508 Program, where youth to learn about art, entrepreneurship, community development and event planning.

Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars And Three Cents ($172,830.03) from the Massachusetts State 911 Department under the FY2023 Training Grant program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($250.00) from the Roman Catholic Bishop of Worcester (Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School) for the City's Sports Fields.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Seven Dollars And No Cents ($452,907.00) for Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination capacity building in priority communities.

Recommend that a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($40,000.00)from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Urban and Community Forestry Program, to support an Urban Tree Canopy assessment.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($50,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation & Recreation, for Elm Park.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($150,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation & Recreation, to support the Forestry Tree Planting program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($3,000.00) from Rockland Trust Bank to support the annual Festival of Lights celebration.

Recommend that Fifty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($55,000.00) be transferred from Account #040-92000, City Manager's Office Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #180-92000, Diversity & Inclusion Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funding for contracted services through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023.

Recommend that Seventy Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($75,000.00) be transferred from Account #33093, PEG Government Access, and be appropriated to Account #04S61601, Government Access, to provide sufficient funding for the Cable PEG Program for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023.

Recommend authorization to create a revolving account, #04S509, Wetland Protection Revolving, at the annual limit not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($10,000.00).

Recommend that Four Thousand One Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($4,114.48) be transferred from Account #33031, Wetlands Protection Act Funds, and be appropriated to Account #04S509, Wetland Protection Revolving Fund, for expenses associated with administration and enforcement of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act as requested by the Worcester Conservation Commission.

Recommend that Two Hundred Ninety Four Thousand One Hundred Seven Dollars And No Cents ($294,107.00) be transferred as requested to properly account for parking revenues associated with Ballpark activities.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Water Account #450-91000, Water Personal Services, and be appropriated to Water Account #450-92000, Water Ordinary Maintenance, to cover expenses for Fiscal Year 2023.

Recommend that One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Dollars And No Cents ($1,570.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #680-92000, Technical Services Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice for maintenance of the data center cooling system.

Recommend that Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Dollars And No Cents ($2,530.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #331-92000, Health and Human Services Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend that Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars And Fourteen Cents ($8,838.14) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Account #112-92000, Department of Public Facilities Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend the adoption of a loan order reallocation to transfer Five Million Four Hundred Seventy One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen Dollars And Twenty Three Cents ($5,471,917.23) from Account #91C711F, Main Library - Master Plan, to Account #91C7113T, Doherty High MSBA.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager create a working group/taskforce to explore the possibility of crafting a draft ordinance to enable residents to keep and raise chickens.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with Board of Health, Commissioner of Inspectional Services and Police Chief to provide City Council with report concerning how chicken ordinances in other gateway cities (such as Boston, Brockton and Springfield) were rolled out and what policies were established in advanced of the roll out, including whether there was a special permitting process.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with report concerning insights from municipalities who have crafted and approved chicken ordinances as to whether there have been any residual issues or challenges with said ordinances.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Health and Human Services meet with representatives from Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) on a regular basis to get updates relative to their strategic go-forward plan.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks ensure signage for honorary street name designations are noticeable and distinguishable from traditional street signs.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report concerning best practices used in similar and surrounding communities relative to abating sewer betterment assessments.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks reach out to the Treasurer to determine whether the owner of property at 14 Stearns St. has been paying for the street betterment at said location.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks address the issues concerning trip hazards on the sidewalk in front of 7 Greenleaf Terrace from the driveway apron to the easement adjacent to Midland Street School.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks address the issues concerning trip hazards on the sidewalk in front of 14 Enfield St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks address the issues concerning trip hazards on the sidewalk on the even-numbered side of Dorchester St. between Houghton St. and Arthur St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks address the issues concerning trip hazards on the sidewalk in front of 22 Crescent St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks explore installing an additional street light in the vicinity of 217 and 218 Cohasset St. without installing a street pole.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager explore the feasibility of having the city trash bags be made available for online sale on the city’s website.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with report exploring the feasibility of having free drop-offs of mattresses and textiles at the DPW Residential Drop-off Center.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council, at its next meeting, with amended, increased hourly pay rates for the majority of Winter Operations hired equipment, in an effort to bring said rates closer in line with rates supported by appropriate stakeholders.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report containing information relative to 1) The number of multi-family properties, three (3) units and above, that have been purchased between January 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022, how many of those purchases have been cash-sales and how many how been purchased by Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs); 2) Any mechanism the city uses to keep track of and document rent increases across the city and resulting displacement or eviction of Worcester residents (See recent reporting by WGBH's "Priced Out" for reference: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2022/10/27/people-are-moving-from-worcester-to-small-towns-because-they-cant-afford-the-rent); and 3) The number of property owners that have participated in any of the city's landlord incentive program(s) and any challenges or barriers property owners have that may hinder their participation. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager review the city’s Leaf Pickup Policy to allow residents more time to put leaves out onto the street. (Toomey)

Request Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services Committee conduct a meeting allowing for a presentation from Family Health Center of Worcester that updates the community as to the status of their “Better Together” Strategic Go-Forward Plan. (Rivera)

Request City Manager explore the feasibility and costs associated with offering health insurance to those city employees in domestic relationships. (Rose)

Request City Manager host a meeting with the Task Force on Food Insecurity to discuss their findings, outcomes and ideas concerning how to address food insecurity in the city. (Rose)

Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with an update or report concerning the Worcester Police Department (WPD) Traffic Division. (Rose)

Request City Manager explore the feasibility of a municipally sponsored ridesharing program like “NewMo” in Newton, MA. (https://www.newtonma.gov/government/planning/transportation-planning/newmo) (Rose)

Request City Manager request Police Chief provide sporadic traffic enforcement on Toronita Ave. (Rose)

Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide electricity for the “resilience tree” in the Burncoat Triangle for the holidays. (Rose)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the physical condition of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) Headquarters, including roof and ceiling leaks, air ducts, elevators and any other problem areas, with a cost estimate and timeline for repairs. (Toomey)

ORDER OF TAKING FOR SEWER LOCATION: WINNIPEG STREET

ORDER OF TAKING FOR SEWER LOCATION: SAINT LOUIS STREET

DECREE TO MAKE PUBLIC: ELLIE WAY

Transmitting an informational communication regarding the filling of two (2) vacancies on the Library Board of Directors.

Transmitting an informational communication relative to the passage of an amendment to the Worcester Home Rule Charter, effective September 1, 2022.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Donald J. O'Neil, on behalf of Valk Properties Two, LLC., request the Zoning Map be amended by extending the ML-2.0 Zoning District boundary line bisecting the property located at 1 Brussels St. to include the entire 50,094 square foot parcel, designated on City of Worcester Assessor's Map as Parcel MBL-07-051-00007, within the ML-2.0 Zoning District by changing the portion of the parcel designated MG-2.0 to ML-2.0: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Thoma Nici et al. request the Zoning Map be amended by extending the BL-1.0 zoning onto the parcels located at 266 Webster St. and 15 Clover St.: recommend Report be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Nick Lewis request the property located at 110 Webster St. be included in the adaptive re-use overlay district to allow for multi-unit residential development: recommend Report be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Order of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services host an open forum between members of the community, the city’s administration and representatives from the Family Health Center of Worcester in an effort to provide an opportunity for all interested parties to voice their concerns relative to the operations of the Family Health Center of Worcester: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Barbara Tully request installation of a sidewalk in front of 25 Proctor St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of James Frederickson et al. request Umbagog Dr. be made public: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

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

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of David Chearo, on behalf of Clark University, request Woodland St. from 151 Woodland St. to the intersection of Woodland St. and Main St. be given honorary street name Jack Foley Way: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael A. Cappabianca request abatement of street betterment assessment #25775 in the amount $13,506.00 for Phoebe Way: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Guertin and James Walsh request street resurfacing in front of 7 Green View Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Teresa Marie Inangelo request Kenberma Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request Whisper Dr. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Olivia Roberts request West Boylston St. from O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, 1160 West Boylston St. to the West Boylston town line be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Goldthwaite Rd. from Lincoln St. up to Varney St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request Burncoat St. from Mountain St. East to Matteo St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kevin Provencher request sidewalk repair in front of 7 Greenleaf Terrace from the driveway apron to the easement adjacent to Midland Street School: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Florinda Lopez request sidewalk repair in front of 14 Enfield St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

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

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

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Guertin and James Walsh request sidewalk repair from 7 Green View Lane to 9 Green View Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Simakauskas request sidewalk repair on the even-numbered side of Dorchester St. between Houghton St. and Arthur St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Maria Rodriguez request sidewalk repair in front of 22 Crescent St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kristina and Patrick Flanigan et al. request sidewalk repair on Hancock Hill Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael McGrath request sidewalk in the vicinity of 12 Arbutus Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Carl Gomes request the sidewalks from the intersection of West Boylston Dr. and Mattson Ave. to the intersection of West Boylston Dr. and Merril Rd. be reviewed to ensure they are ADA compliant: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Raymond Hopkins request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 47 Carlisle St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Mass DEP waste disposal ban on mattresses and textiles: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the implementation of the Curbside Textile Collection Program, HELPSY: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sonia Chaousis et al. request curb between #218 and #217 Cohasset St. be painted with reflective paint: recommend petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager 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: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to changes to the City's Recycling Curbside Collection Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to installation of signage at East Park detailing the hours of operation: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend City Council approval to increase the hourly pay rates for the majority of the Winter Operations hired equipment: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Wayne Griffin request Perrot St. be repaved from Chandler St. to Hadwen Rd.: recommend petitioner be granted leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Talbot request First St. be resurfaced: recommend petitioner be granted leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Pavel Terpelets request Scenic Dr. be resurfaced: recommend petitioner be granted leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Nam Nguyen request Catalpa St. be repaved: recommend petitioner be granted leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Franklin St. from Harrington Field to the end of the road be resurfaced: recommend petitioner be granted leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Sigourney St be resurfaced: recommend petition be granted leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Florinda Lopez request sidewalk repair in front of 14 Enfield St.: recommend petition be granted leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jefferson Mararian request abatement of sewer assessment #31310, in the amount of $1,018.00 for Southwest Cutoff: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jefferson Mararian request abatement of sewer assessment #31311, in the amount of $2,462.00 for Southwest Cutoff: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Wicky Huynh request abatement of sewer assessment #31289, in the amount of $10,181.00 for Southwest Cutoff: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael A. Cappabianca request abatement of street betterment assessment #25734 in the amount $11,902.50 for Pelican Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Committee on Public Works Upon the Petition of Daniel A Buduo, Jr. request abatement of street betterment assessment #25696 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Toronita Ave.: recommend Report be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Daisy Amarat request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 15 Orne St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Eileen Martell request installation of handicap parking space in front of 11 Larch St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Elaine Holden request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 36 Florence St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ana Curbelo and Ernesto Rosado request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 21 Hitchcock Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Claire and Nick Marchese request installation of handicap parking space in front of 4 Malden Terrace: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

Recommend adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment necessary to implement the City’s recently completed collective bargaining agreement with Local 170, Teamsters (DPW Clerks),

Recommend adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment necessary to implement the changes enacted for the Worcester Public Library in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.

Recommend adoption of a salary ordinance amendment necessary to implement recently completed collective bargaining agreement with Local 490 - NAGE.

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the possibility of creating police precincts/sub stations in various locations throughout the city, as well as what other municipal services could be provided at those sites. (Tabled Under Privilege - King October 12, 2022 and Tabled Under Privilege - Russell October 25, 2022)

PETITION of Michael Grandone request City Council request City Manager install two (2) trash recepticles at the DPW facility on East Worcester St. for residents who will take their waste there without an appointment until rules are fully understood and fully defined about placement of what is recyclable and what is not. (Tabled Under Privilege - Russell October 25, 2022)

PETITION of Michael Grandone request City Council work with City Manager to invite every mayor, city manager and state elected officials to a meeting at the DCU Center early next year to open discussions about examining and changing the rules/regulations concerning the non-taxation of non-profit status of colleges and organizations in the state of Massachusetts. (Tabled Under Privilege - Russell October 25, 2022)

CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Clerk provide City Council with an update concerning the establishment of an ad-hoc committee to engage Worcester residents in the process of hiring a city manager. (Tabled Under Privilege - Russell October 25, 2022)

ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the permitting process organizations and/or individuals must follow to be granted the ability to use any form of amplification to conduct religious services or any other type of gathering in highly populated residential areas, or information relative to such a practice being prohibited. (Tabled Under Privilege - Rivera October 25, 2022)

ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the oversaturation of rooming houses, shelters and programs in specific city streets, neighborhoods and districts, and create a more equitable process of zoning. (Tabled Under Privilege - Rivera October 25, 2022)