CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:33 P.M.

Recessed to Executive Session: 9:03 P.M. Reconvened in Open Session: 10:13 P.M. Recessed on May 9, 2023: 10:20 P.M. Reconvened on May 16, 2023: 8:48 P.M. Adjourned on May 16, 2023: 9:03 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Eric D. Batista

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair.

ROLL CALL - On May 16, 2023, when the meeting was reconvened, Mayor Petty called for a second roll call. All present with the Mayor as the Chair. Councilor Toomey participated in the meeting remotely.

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Sara Robertson , Worcester’s first woman mayor and a voting rights activist in the city, who passed away on May 7, 2023 at the age of 88.

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Timothy Connolly, who passed away on May 3, 2023 at the age of 68. Mr. Connolly was very involved in the city, covering issues including political campaigns and the State House news for the Telegram and Gazette, as well as working for the Worcester County District Attorney.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 13, 2023 as National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in the city.

Mayor Petty presented the North High School Varsity Boys Basketball team with Keys to the City for winning the Division I State Championship. The players who were provided Keys were Ty Tabales, Tahlan Pettway, Khari Bryan, Amir Jenkins, Jaydon Kusi-Sarkodie, Jonathan Membrino, Joseph Okla, David Baafi, Teshuan Steele, Nalajah Christopher, Carl-Hens Belliard, Amaren Minor. The team was coached by Al Pettway, Demar Langford, Pat Wetherbee and Eric Boss and managed by Anna Leto.

MOMENT OF SILENCE on May 16, 2023 in memory of Darlene Perro, who passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 63. Darlene was born and raised in the city and served as Assistant Clerk Magistrate in the Worcester District Court Clerk’s Office.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 25, 2023.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Chris Horton, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #12b CC, #12c CC and #12d CC 2. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #12b CC, #12c CC and #12d CC 3. Megan McCraw, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #9k CC and #12g CC 4. Karl Johnson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #12b CC, #12c CC and #12d CC 5. Olivia Douglas, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #9k CC and #12g CC 6. Thomas Sachs, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #12b CC, #12c CC and #12d CC 7. Rebecca Ranieri, Westborough resident, spoke in favor of items #9k CC and #12g CC 8. Yenni Desroches, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #9g CC, #9k CC, #10.4A CM, #12a CC and #12g CC and in opposition to item #10.10A CM 9. Brian Dutremble, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #9k CC and #12g CC 10. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #7a CC and in favor of items #9k CC and #12g CC 11. Samantha Schwartz, Shrewsbury resident, spoke in favor of items #12b CC, #12c CC and #12d CC 12. Grace Ross, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #12b CC, #12c CC and #12d CC

Hearing: EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: INSTITUTE RD. Granting permission to EVERSOURCE for a conduit location on: INSTITUTE RD.

That the City Council convene in Executive Session at the Tuesday, May 9, 2023, meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to the case of Town of Holden v. Department of Conservation and Recreation and the City of Worcester, Superior Court Department Civil Action No. 1385CV00910D and the City Council will not reconvene in open session.

Nathalia Bittencourt request installation of hydrant on Bloomingdale Ct.

Baxter Irwin request College St. be repaved.

Baxter Irwin request Park Ave. be repaved.

Jose Cabral request the sidewalk in front of 32 Varnum St. be repaired.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty request removal of the current No Parking restriction on the west side of Tacoma St from a point 330 ft. north of Pasadena Parkway to a point 50 ft. south of Joseph P Carlson Way, extended.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj, on behalf of Maria Kaplanes, request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Coolidge Rd. and Chandler St.

Thomas Coyle request existing two-way stop signs be increased to create a four-way stop at the intersection of Monroe Ave. and Nevada St.

Andrew Clarke request installation of speed humps on Orient St. from March St. to Plantation St.

Charles Figueroa request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on both sides of the property at 4 Carolina St.

Holly Wilder-Raposa request installation of handicap parking space in front of 13 Greendale Ave.

Megan McCraw and Brian Dutremble request City Council request City Manager to opt-in to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointments of Lucelia DeJesus and Johanna Hampton Dance to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees.

Recommend the appointment of Taylor Rich to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

Transmitting informational communications for the Economic Development Housing Strategy, as well as the goals for FY24 including the launch of a new Affordable Housing Preservation Program.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the FY24 water and sewer rate recommendation.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a “Save the Date” for 2023 Paul J. Moosey Employee of the Year Award to be held at noon on May 22 on City Hall Plaza.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Speed Hump Program.

Recommend that Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Three Dollars And Sixty Two Cents ($15,593.62) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1040-610100, Police Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Cost Center CC#1040-699399, Police Capital Outlay, for the payment of police vehicles.

Recommend that Fifty Seven Dollars and One Cent ($57.01) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department accounts for the payment of prior year payroll expenses that are due to an employee because of a clerical error.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Seventy Four Million One Hundred Nine Thousand Forty Two Dollars And No Cents ($74,109,042.00) to pay for costs associated with projects and equipment, as approved in the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget.

Recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility replace and supplement the existing “No Turn On Left 7AM-9AM” signage along Salisbury Rd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility implement speed humps within the Montvale Historic District neighborhood for traffic calming purposes.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility implement lane marking and traffic signal changes at the intersection of Salisbury Rd. and Park Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility explore additional traffic calming methods and signage improvements at the intersection of Alvarado Ave. and Wigwam Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility evaluate the intersection of Water St. and Grafton St. for the appropriate traffic light timing, street markings and signage.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with an update concerning the status of the city’s Speed Hump Program.

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

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the cost, sources of fundings, and timeline for implementing recommendations 1, 3, and 4 of Heat Risk Assessment, which pertain to increasing the total tree canopy across the city by 30,000 to 35,000 trees, assessing the number and siting of cooling centers for extreme heat events and establishing a citywide heat surveillance system.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager coordinate with the appropriate representatives from Eversource to ensure any trees planted in the city do not interfere with existing gas lines or cause gas leaks.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide the Superintendent of Public Schools with a copy of the Heat Risk Assessment for the purposes of review by the School Committee.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager procure a feasibility study on municipal broadband to serve as a blueprint for a municipal broadband master plan that will include policies, designs, and financial plans the City can pursue.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager apply for the Municipal Digital Planning Program in an effort to develop data concerning digital equity gaps in the city, as well as to develop a roadmap to bridge the digital divide.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager request City Solicitor review the Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Resolution to determine whether there are any conflicts between the resolution and any current zoning laws or regulations.

Request Standing Committee on Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment hold a public discussion with the Senior Environmental Analyst for the purposes of reviewing a presentation relative to the most recent findings from the States of the Lakes documentation. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager not allow anyone, including a special process server and an outside constable not licensed as a constable in the city of Worcester and approved by City Council to have the power and ability to execute an eviction and commit to protecting our residents facing evictions from physical harm. (Nguyen) - Postponed from the May 2, 2023 City Council meeting.

Request City Manager work with the housing courts to provide City Council with a report concerning how many evictions have been and are currently being served and executed by outside constables not licensed in Worcester and if said constables are approved by the City Council. (Nguyen)

Request City Manager work with the housing courts to ensure permits for special process servers are not given to any constable not licensed in Worcester and currently approved by the City Council. (Nguyen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report of all drone usage including but not limited to logs of time, location and purpose. (Nguyen)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility recommend traffic calming measures on Mann St. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of implementing a paid medical and family leave program for Worcester municipal employees. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an update concerning the Home Rule Petition language and process to place a conservation restriction on the Newton Hill side of Elm Park. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report relative to the health and safety of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager request City Solicitor review the current contract with Casella Waste Management, in order to see if the city has placed any requirements regarding litter collection when Casella Waste Management is picking up and returning recyclable bins. (Bergman, Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report describing the options and anticipated cost savings to residents which may result if the existing contract with Charter/Spectrum is replaced with Verizon’s installation of FIOS high speed internet in the city of Worcester. (Bergman)

Request City Manager, in recognition of the 125th anniversary (April 28) of our current City Hall, remove the recent and historically inaccurate signage “City Hall” in front of the building entrance. Further, request City Manager consider installing a solar spotlight to illuminate the Isaiah Thomas and the Declaration of Independence marker in the pavement in front of City Hall. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with an update concerning the status of the Harrington Field Master Plan. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager provide the City Council with a report regarding the process of trash pickup during street construction. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the deteriorating road condition of Burncoat St. Further, request City Manager communicate to the utility companies the need to resurface Burncoat St. (Mero-Carlson)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jason Davis request speed limit signage be installed on Lincoln St. in the vicinity of Gorham St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Dean Gicas request installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signage at the intersection of Crescent St. and Lincoln St., with X's painted across the width of the opening at the intersection: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of David Porter request installation of speed limit signage on Pitt St. from Cambridge St. to Sherman St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Baker request installation of No Parking signage on the opposite side of the driveway at 83 Morningside Rd at the corner of Hadwen Ln. and Morningside Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of the citizens of the Montvale Historic District request a comprehensive traffic review be completed of the immediate neighborhood, including traffic patterns on Upper Monadnock Rd., Sagamore Rd., Whitman Rd. and Pratt St. Further, request traffic calming methods be explored in the interim, while the traffic review be completed: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tara Berry et al. request installation of four-way stop sign at the intersection of Arthur St. and Dorchester St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tara Berry et al. request installation of four way stop sign at the intersection of Dorchester St. and Arthur St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew Carr request installation of four (4) way stop signs at the intersection of Alvarado Ave. and Wigwam Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Laura McCormick et al. request installation of speed limit signage at the intersection of Ararat St. and Brattle St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Gwendolyn Bui request installation of Slow Down signage on Seattle St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Artur Czapla request installation of "deaf person" street signage at 119 Brookline St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Andrew Martin et al. request removal of No Turn on Red sign at the intersection of Water St. and Grafton St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Speed Hump Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Franceso and Vittoria Visci request removal of speed humps and signage indicating said speed humps in front of 12 Whitla Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Hassan Ijaz request installation of speed humps at entries and exits of Chilmark St.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tony Farnsworth et al. request installation of speed hump on Third St. at the bottom of the hill: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Eileen Tougas request installation of three (3) speed humps on Mann St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jeff Gaucher request the speed humps to not be re-installed on Squantum St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Peter Cromwick et al. request installation of speed humps on Cowden St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Pat Callum et al. request installation of speed humps on Eunice Ave. between Fairhaven Rd. and Clark St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jacqueline Coppedge et al., on behalf of Grace Christian Centre, request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of 126 Elm St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of temporary speed bumps along Coburn Ave. by Lakeview Elementary School: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Terry Habib request installation of speed humps on Brooks St. from Rockdale St. to Mt. Vernon St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doreen Beauchene request installation of speed humps on Newbury St. at its intersection with Chatham St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doreen Beauchene request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of Chatham St. and Newbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doreen Beauchene request installation of speed humps on Newbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Resolution of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj - 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: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the recently completed Heat Risk Assessment: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Chairman's Order 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: recommend Order be placed on file.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group EM – Executive Management Relative to the City Clerk.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory Relative to the Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Manager. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group EM – Executive Management Executive Director, Human Rights Commission

Amending the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, relative to Inclusionary Zoning.

Amending the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Adult Use Marijuana.

Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Extension of the Business General-3.0 (BG-3.0), Business General-6.0 (BG-6.0), and Residence General-5.0 (RG-5.0) Zoning Districts, and Commercial Corridors Overlay District (CCOD) in the Vicinity of Jackson Street, Beacon Street, and Lagrange Street.

Amending Article XV, Sections 5A, 5C, and 5D of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991 Relative to the Adaptive Reuse Overlay District.

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

RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support Representative Rebecca Rauch and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz’s SD 699 HD 1283, An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Bill. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman February 9, 2021 and Tabled - Bergman February 23, 2021)

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

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

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation Committee hold a public discussion with the WRTA Administrator relative to the removal of a bus route that passes the EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way: recommend Communication be placed on file. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation meet with the WRTA Administrator to provide City Council with a report concerning the WRTA’s winter weather plan, especially including information as to how snow will be removed at each of the bus stops: recommend Order be placed on file. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023)

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager review the existing ordinance relative to hawkers and peddler's to implement any necessary improvements. - Item #13a CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager include Roxanne Jackson and other stakeholders in any discussions when formulating improvements to the ordinance for hawkers and peddlers. - Item #13b CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell - Request City Manager review the ordinance for hawkers and peddlers to see if changes are needed as it relates to other high traffic areas such as the DCU Center and Polar Park. - Item #13c CC Order Adopted

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager review the installation of the speed humps in the spring and the removal in the fall and ensure this is done in a timely manner as intended. Further, request City Manager review the timing of lights at intersections that do not safely line up such as Southbridge and Cambridge Streets and Mill and Chandler Streets. - Item #13d CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager request the Police Chief provide City Council with a plan to encourage increased representation in the Worcester Police Cadet Program. - Item #13e CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Sean M. Rose - Request City Manager, in collaboration with the leadership of Worcester Police Department, explore naming the newly implemented cadet program the “Sgt. Derrick Leto Cadet Program" honoring the tremendous efforts in creating this program. - Item #13f CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request City Clerk invite the proper representatives from the Worcester Police Cadet Program to attend any upcoming Public Safety Committee Meetings when the Program is discussed. - Item #13g CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report of all the City Manager’s Contingency Fund expenditures over the past five (5) years. - Item #13h CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor provide City Council with a report regarding the role of the City Council relative to the budget of the School Department and Teacher’s Union Contract. Further, request the report include the differences between the responsibilities of the School Committee and City Council relative to contract negotiations. - Item #13i CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report of contingency funding that will require future votes during the budget discussions. - Item #13j CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager create a Parking Master Plan. - Item #13k CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager work with the Police Chief and the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to balance the parking on Merrifield Street with residents and soccer players. - Item #13l CC Order adopted

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request the City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning funding for food insecurity. - Item #13m CM Order adopted

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty- That the City Council convene in Executive Session at the Tuesday, May 9, 2023, meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to the case of Town of Holden v. Department of Conservation and Recreation and the City of Worcester. - Item #13n CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson- Request the City Manager work with the Commissioner of Department of Public Works and Parks to review the timing for posting signs notifying residents of street sweeping, in an effort to better prepare residents who park in the streets. Item #13o CC Order adopted

PETITION of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Maydee Morales request City Council request City Manager work to either issue a temporary moratorium on encampment sweeps or find a suitable site to properly and safely support individuals living in encampments throughout the City, while the City works on a plan to expand shelter beds, temporary housing options, and bring permanent supportive housing units online. Further, request that this item be sent to the next meeting of the Public Health and Human Services Standing Committee for further discussion. - Item #13p CC Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee

ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen- Request City Manager not allow anyone, including a special process server and an outside constable not licensed as a constable in the city of Worcester and approved by City Council to have the power and ability to execute an eviction and commit to protecting our residents facing evictions from physical harm. - Item #13q CC Not Put - Postponed to May 9, 2023 City Council Meeting

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King- Request City Manager consider requesting the City’s Legislative and Government Relations Representative reach out to the Office Governor Healy for assistance regarding the litigation between the City of Worcester and the Town of Holden. - Item #13r CC Order adopted

Motion King @ #9k CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many city employees have come off paid status during leaves associated with the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, such as when having a child or caring for a sick parent.

Motion King @ #9k CC – Request City Manager reach out to the appropriate State entities to provide City Council with a report concerning barriers other communities have faced when attempting to enact rent control.

Motion Colorio @ #10.4A CM – Request City Manager consider only making benefits associated with the Affordable Housing Preservation Program available to landlords who are residents of the city.

Motion Haxhiaj @ #10.4A CM – Request City Manager determine the monetary investment required by the city to properly fund the Housing Production Plan.

Motion King @ #10.4A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the research completed relative to the Economic Development Housing Strategy, including but not limited to the review of rental control for the city’s elderly population.

Motion Bergman @ #12b CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of stopping outside constables from getting a special process server motion allowed by the court in the city.

Motion Toomey @ #12b CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning whether a constable found guilty of assault is able to still perform duties as a constable in the city.

Motion King @ #12b CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order concerning the training the city’s constables go through as part of their position.

Motion King @ #12b CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order concerning the role constables have during issues of foreclosures and evictions, as well as what constables are and are not able to do by law in said situations.

Motion Russell @ #12b CC – Request City Manager work with the Police Chief and City Solicitor to provide City Council with a summary of claims made by members of the public at the May 9, 2023 City Council meeting of potential wrongdoings by constables in the city during evictions and foreclosures.

Motion King @ #12j CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the contract between the city and Casella Waste Management.