City of Worcester Council Journal for 08/22/2023

CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:05 P.M.

Recessed: 10:34 P.M. Reconvened: 10:41 P.M. Adjourned: 11:33 P.M.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty		www.worcesterma.gov	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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

STAR SPANGLED BANNER

ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair, except for Councilor King, who arrived at 6:08 P.M. Councilor Nguyen and Councilor Rose participated in the meeting remotely.

PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE



4a.	Mayor Petty presented Bruce Blanchard with a Key to the City for his 50th year of service as DPW Water Manager.	Attachments

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 June 27, 2023.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION



	6a.	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to items #10.14C CM, 10.15A CM, #10.31A CM and #10.33A CM 2. Oliver Chadwick, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.33B CM 3. Martina Falco, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10.14B CM and #20f CC through #20i CC 4. Elizabeth Callan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10.14B CM and #20f CC through #20i CC 5. Grace Ross, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #11a CC through #11e CC 6. Ruth Rodriguez Fay, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9p CC 7. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9b CC and #10.14D CM 8. Chris Horton, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #11a CC through #11e CC 9. Alice Levine, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10.14B CM and #20f CC through #20i CC 10. Ronald Waddell, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC 11. Mary S., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.14B CM 12. Emily Linhares, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8p CC 13. Feanna Jattan-Singh, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8j CC, #8k CC, #8ii CC and #8jj CC 14. Margot Barnet, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC and #10.33B CM 15. Jenny Savage, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.33B CM 16. Em Quiles, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC 17. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC, #10.14B CM and #20f CC through #20i CC 18. Brian Dutremble, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10.3B CM 19. Sarah (No last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.14B CM and #20f CC through #20i CC 20. Scott Schaeffer-Duffy, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC and #10.33B CM 21. Maura P., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.33B CM 22. Mark Borenstein, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10.3B CM and #10.4A CM 23. David Coyne, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #9s CC and #10.33B CM 24. Ted Conna, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.33B CM 25. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC, #10.3B CM, #10.14B CM and #20f CC through #20i CC 26. Linda Johnson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8p CC 27. Jeffrey Arnett, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8p CC 28. Megan McCraw, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10.4B CM 29. Jess LeMay, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10.4B CM 30. Chris Snell, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8p CC 31. Wahiya Wolfpaw, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC 32. Maureen Schwab, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9r CC 33. Alexander Trakimas, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8p CC 34. Katy Silverstein, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8p CC 35. Keith Scott, No resident given, spoke in favor of item 36. John Provost, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10.14B CM, #20f CC through #20i CC 37. No name given, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9s CC 38. Jeremy Shulkin, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10.3B CM 39. Paul Popinchalk, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9r CC and 10.33B CM 40. Jennifer McKenna, No residence given, spoke in favor of item #10.14B CM, #20f CC through #20i CC 41. Laurie Veninger, No residence given, spoke in favor of item #10.14B CM, #20f CC through #20i CC 42. Christine Trezzo, Somerville resident, spoke in favor of item #10.14B CM, #20f CC through #20i CC 43. Judy Diamondstone, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10.33B CM 44. Olivia Douglas, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10.3B CM 45. Gordon Davis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9p CC 46. Maria Montano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8i CC, #8y CC through #8dd CC and #9s CC

HEARINGS AND ORDERS



7a.	Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location on HEMANS ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location on HEMANS ST.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to open the hearing. Mayor Petty's motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the item. Hearing no speakers, Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to close the hearing. Mayor Petty�s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.



7b.	Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location on TRAHAN AVE. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location on TRAHAN AVE.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to Tabled the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Russell

PETITIONS - Part I



8a.	Jeffrey Conlon request installation of "Do Not Litter" signage at the area between 99 Brantwood Rd. and 8 Manhattan Rd.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty 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 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



8b.	Jeffrey Conlon request installation of "Do Not Litter" signage at the rear of the rear parking lot of Chandler Magnet School (525 Chandler St.).	Attachments
	Referred to the Department of Public Works and Parks on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8a CC)



8c.	Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Michael Richardson request sidewalk resurfacing on the even side of Victoria Ave.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8c CC through #8r, except for items #8j CC, #8k CC, #8l CC and #8p CC to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



8d.	Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Michael Richardson request installation of a wheelchair accessible sidewalk cutout on Victoria Ave. at the entrance of Greenwood Park.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8e.	Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Michael Richardson request a new sidewalk be constructed on Victoria Ave., adjacent to Greenwood Park.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8f.	Donald J. O'Neil on behalf of 1059 Grafton Street, LLC request to extend the sanitary sewer main located in Grafton St. from its current terminus in the vicinity of 1099 Grafton St. northerly approximately 110 feet along Grafton St. to provide public sanitary service to a portion of the property located at 1059 Grafton St.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8g.	Annie Cole request sidewalk be constructed on Stafford St. from Abington St. to Ludlow St.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8h.	Carol Degnis et al. request installation of a guardrail at the corner of Penn Ave. and Harrison St.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8i.	Maria Montano request installation of a guardrail at the corner of Freeland St. and Cambridge St.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8j.	Feanna Jattan-Singh request re-installation of a guardrail at the sharp curve on Heywood St. in the vicinity of Rosamond St.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



8k.	Feanna Jattan-Singh request new sidewalk be constructed on Heywood St. Further, request the fees be waived for the homeowners on said street.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



8l.	Craig Thomas request construction of a new sidewalk on Orient St. from Sultan St. to Plantation St.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8m.	Craig Thomas request trees be planted in the planter boxes on Orient St. in the vicinity of Grafton St.	Attachments
	Referred to the Department of Public Works and Parks on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8n.	Daniel Green et al. request removal of tree in front of 360 Franklin St.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8o.	Constance Simonian request sidewalk in the vicinity of 40 Marland Rd. be resurfaced.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8p.	Katy Silverstein request planning for repaving and resurfacing of Germain St. and its sidewalks include the following: 1) Retention/replacement or original, historic brick pavers where currently exposed or covered by asphalt; 2) Retention/replacement of historic granite curbs and horse posts and; 3) Designs to maintain the street's description on the National Historic Registry as a "tree-lined street" with trees retained or replaced on both sides of the street.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



8q.	Councilor Sean M. Rose request the entirety of Southwood Rd. be resurfaced.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8r.	Councilor Sean M. Rose request Ellis Dr. from Winifred Rd. to Chippewa Rd. be resurfaced.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8c CC)



8s.	Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Matthew Campaniello and Karla Germain request installation of two (2) stop signs on Camden Ave. at its intersection with Greenfield St.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8s CC through #9f CC to the Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to the Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



8t.	Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Michael Dionis request removal of �No Parking Passenger Zone� signage in the vicinity of 105 Russell St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8u.	Carol Degnis et al. request installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Penn Ave. and Harrison St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8v.	Carol Degnis et al. request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of the intersection of Penn Ave. and Harrison St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8w.	Carol Degnis et al. request installation of flashing speed limit signage in the vicinity of Penn Ave. and Harrison St. intersection.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8x.	Daniel Green et al. request installation of crosswalk and flashing crosswalk signs on Suffolk St. south of 24 Suffolk St. between the parking lots associated with the business at 360 Franklin St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8y.	Maria Montano request installation of safety zone signs in the vicinity of Cambridge St. and Freeland St. intersection.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8z.	Maria Montano request installation of speed limit signage in the vicinity of Cambridge St. and Richard St. intersection.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8aa.	Maria Montano request installation of speed hump on Freeland St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8bb.	Maria Montano request traffic enforcement on Freeland St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8cc.	Maria Montano request installation of stop sign on Richard St. at the intersection of Richard St. and Cambridge St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8dd.	Maria Montano request installation of pedestrian walking sign on Richard St. at the intersection of Richard St. and Cambridge St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8ee.	Miguel Galindo request removal of two (2) handicap parking spaces in front of 21 May St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8ff.	Charles Divris request removal of handicap parking space in front of 81-83 Whitmarsh Ave.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8gg.	Rebecca Asibey request installation of handicap parking space in front of 39 Litchfield St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8hh.	Seth Wahlgren request removal of handicap parking space in front of 76 Arlington St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8ii.	Feanna Jattan-Singh request installation of speed humps on Heywood St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8jj.	Feanna Jattan-Singh request installation of speed limit signage on Heywood St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8kk.	Irma Camacho request installation of handicap parking space in front of 48 Tower St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8ll.	Mundher Alzuhairi request removal of handicap parking space in front of 35 Barclay St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8mm.	Barbara Kelley request installation of handicap parking space in front of 11 Woodward St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8nn.	Joe Pagano request traffic study be conducted on Millbrook St. between Gold Star Blvd. and West Boylston St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8oo.	Bruce J. Brooks request installation of four-way stop sign at the Carlisle St. and Lovell St. intersection.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8pp.	Nathalie Gibson request installation of left turn signal at the intersection of Park Ave. and Mill St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8qq.	Nathalie Gibson request installation of left turn signal at the intersection of Main St. and Mill St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8rr.	Laurie Radford request installation of speed humps on Boyd St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8ss.	Laurie Radford request installation of speed humps on Proctor St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8tt.	Craig Thomas request installation of stop signs at the intersection of March St. and Orient St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8uu.	Prateep Wiedenhoeft request installation of convex mirror across the driveway of 445 Hamilton St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8vv.	John Yanczewski request installation of residential permit parking on Richland St. in the vicinity of the intersection of Richland St. and Ward St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8ww.	Jhoan Do Nascimento request removal of two (2) handicap parking spaces in front of 11 Reeves St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8xx.	Hannah Jacobs request installation of traffic signal in front of 360 Franklin St., in the vicinity of the intersection of Norfolk St., Suffolk St. and Franklin St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8yy.	Hannah Jacobs request installation of stop sign in front of 360 Franklin St., in the vicinity of the intersection of Norfolk St., Suffolk St. and Franklin St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



8zz.	Yixuan Wang request installation of crosswalk on Salisbury St. between Flower Hill Dr. and Old English Rd.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)

PETITIONS - Part II



9a.	Naiskys Hechavarria request installation of resident permit parking on Doane St. from from Providence St. to end of Doane St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



9b.	Athena Callender request installation of resident permit parking on both sides of the street from 32 Woodbine St. to 10 Woodbine St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



9c.	Mohammad Palizban request resident permit parking on Irving St. be extended to 104 Pleasant St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



9d.	Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a speed hump in the vicinity of 30 Huntington Ave.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



9e.	Harry Brooks request installation of handicap parking space in front of 25 1/2 Crompton St.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)



9f.	Laima Cespedes request installation of handicap parking space in front of 2 Waller Ave.	Attachments
	Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8s CC)

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9g.	CROWN CASTLE NG EAST, LLC for a conduit location on: PLANTATION ST.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to set a hearing for items #9g CC through #9n CC for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



9h.	NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location on: TACOMA ST.	Attachments
	Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9g CC)



9i.	NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: JAQUES AVE.	Attachments
	Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9g CC)



9j.	NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: MAY ST. and JUNE ST.	Attachments
	Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9g CC)



9k.	NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND for a joint pole location on: UNCATENA AVE.	Attachments
	Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9g CC)



9l.	NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: NEWTON AVE.	Attachments
	Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9g CC)



9m.	NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: RANDOLPH RD.	Attachments
	Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9g CC)



9n.	NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: ALBANY ST.	Attachments
	Hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9g CC)



9o.	Athena Callender request City Council request City Manager contact Clark University to discuss parking solutions in the vicinity of the university during its athletic game season, in an effort to find alternative parking options, such as creating a parking garage to accommodate visitors.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



9p.	Gordon T. Davis et al. request City Council adopted the attached Resolution to support the Thrive Act and to rescind graduation requirements associated with the MCAS.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



9q.	Francis Dufault request consideration of establishing a zoning ordinance restricting properties that are used as short-term rentals, such as for Airbnb.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



9r.	Maureen Schwab request the creation of "Hot Spot Priority Mapping" designated for Heat Islands. Further, request Zoning Ordinance include a requirement for newly constructed buildings within established Heat Island Zip Codes to comply with Heat Island Cooling Strategies as recommended on https://www.epa.gov/heatislands and as outlined in the Green Worcester Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Plan for net zero and climate resilient buildings.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who 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 11 Yeas and 0 Nays



9s.	Em Quiles, on behalf of Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center, Socialist Alternative, Worcester Community Fridges, F.A.M. Jam ! Event Group, Mass Group and Pa'Lante Worcester request City Council 1) formally recognize the housing crisis in the city; and 2) declare a Local State of Emergency concerning said housing crisis.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rivera, Councilor King, Councilor Haxhiaj, Councilor Russell, and Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager and Economic Development Committee. Referred to City Manager and Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

10.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER


	10.1	APPOINTMENTS Non-City Council Confirmation


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Joseph Charpentier to the Community Preservation Commission as the Conservation Commission representative.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item moved to place items #10.1A CM through #10.1F CM on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent)


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointment of Isidore Nosike to the Off Street Parking Board.	Attachments
	Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10.1A CM)


C.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointment of Nicholas McCarthy to the Mayor Thomas Early Scholarship Committee.	Attachments
	Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10.1A CM)


D.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Roxana Gomez Vargas to the Elder Affairs Commission.	Attachments
	Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10.1A CM)


E.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Kevin Githiari to the Parks Commission.	Attachments
	Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10.1A CM)


F.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Randy Feldman to the Human Rights Commission.	Attachments
	Placed on file on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10.1A CM)


	10.2	APPOINTMENTS City Council Confirmation


A.	Recommend the reappointments of Evelyn Herwitz and Deirdra Murphy to the Green Worcester Advisory Committee.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to confirm the appointments associated with items #10.2A CM and #10.2B CM. Confirmed on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent)


B.	Recommend the appointment of Casey Thomas to the Citizen Advisory Council.	Attachments
	Confirmed on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10.2B CM)


	10.3	DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Director


A.	Recommend adoption of a proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment that will bring the ordinance in compliance with the changes enacted in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinance. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent)


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to a report outlining the City administration�s research into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts� Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Rose. Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Mayor Petty, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege. Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the Director of Human Resources, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Haxhiaj. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, Director of Human Resources, and City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King. Tabled Under Privilege � Petty


	10.4	EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer


A.	Recommend adoption of an order relative to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 39, �23D, in order to allow board members that participate in adjudicatory proceedings to not be disqualified from voting in a matter solely due to a member�s absence from a single meeting.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund screening process.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson


C.	Transmitting informational communication relative to accessory dwelling units.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, Councilor Toomey and Councilor King who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell for a second time, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to recommit the item to the City Manager. Recommitted to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.5	EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Victor Perez, Interim Director


	10.6	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Administration Division Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner


	10.7	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Engineering and Architectural Services Division Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner


	10.8	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Operations Division Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner


	10.9	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS Parks Division Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Assistant Commissioner


A.	Transmitting Informational communication relative to Indian Hill Park Softball Field Naming	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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.10	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner


	10.11	FIRE DEPARTMENT Martin Dyer, Fire Chief


	10.12	POLICE DEPARTMENT Steven M. Sargent, Police Chief


	10.13	DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Charles R. Goodwin, Director


A.	Transmitting Report Relative to Emergency Notifications During Immediate Weather Events	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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.14	LAW DEPARTMENT Michael E. Traynor, Esq., City Solicitor


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to any new provisions to the State Sanitary Code as relates to the Mill Street apartment roof collapse.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, 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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to draft ordinances related to pregnancy service centers.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, who moved to Tabled the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio


C.	Transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning any impediments the city may be faced with relative to providing elected officials with access to body-worn camera footage.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Safety Committee. Referred to Public Safety Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


D.	Recommend approval of amendments to the City�s organizational ordinances to create an Advisory Committee on African American and Black Affairs, and an Advisory Committee on LGBTQ+ Affairs.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty 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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.15	DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Administration Christopher P. Spencer, Commissioner


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to a summary of complaints and/or violations for 2 Gage Street, 5 Eastern Ave, 21 John Street and 13 Rena Street.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #12y CC. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Safety Committee. Referred to Public Safety Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to a report on a request for an amendment to ordinances related to driveways, parking and paving.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty 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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.16	DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Building and Zoning Division David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner


	10.17	DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Housing and Health Inspections Division Lee R. Hall, Director


	10.18	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel, M.D., Commissioner


	10.19	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Public Health Soloe M. Dennis, MS, MEP, Director


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to a report concerning the timeline for UMass Memorial Health - Community Healthlink (CHL) to reopen.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Mr. James Leary, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rivera and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and Mr. James Leary, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Haxhiaj. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Mr. James Leary, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Toomey. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Mr. James Leary, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Rivera for a second time, who moved to, �Request City Manager provide City Council with an update relative to the reopening of UMass Memorial Health � Community Healthlink (CHL).� (See Item #23a CC). 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)


	10.20	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Elder Affairs Amy Vogel Waters, Director


	10.21	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Human Rights and Accessibility


	10.22	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Veterans Services Alex R. Arriaga, Veterans' Services Officer/Director


	10.23	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Youth Services Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director


	10.24	WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY Jason L. Homer, Executive Director


	10.25	EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANANGER Cultural Development Division Fabian Barracks, Cultural Development Officer


	10.26	EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Election Commission Division Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk


	10.27	PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Rachel Monarrez, Superintendent


	10.28	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Assessing Division Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor


A.	Transmitting informational communication a report concerning the income ranges associated with the Elderly Abatement Tax Exemption, as well as any ranges associated with any other exemptions, including but not limited to abatements for widows and veterans	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Financial Officer and City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson. Councilor Mero-Carlson then moved to "Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any programs existing in the city relative to seniors abating their taxes through a work-off program.� (See Item #23b CC). Councilor Mero-Carlson then moved to "Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the State�s increased Cost-Of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) rates are reflected in the city�s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Budget and asset limits." (See Item #23c CC). Councilor Mero-Carlson then moved to "Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning number of individuals who are utilizing the various tax exemption and abatement programs offered within the city.� (See Item #23d CC). Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to "Request City Manager establish or re-establish a Senior Tax Work-Off Program. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the fiscal impact of such a program, as well as projected costs associated with such a program at varying levels of its capacity.� (See Item #23e CC). Mayor Petty moved to Table the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Petty


	10.29	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Budget Office Division Erin E. Taylor, Director


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to a report of all the City Manager's Contingency Fund expenditures over the past five (5) years.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


B.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2023 financial update, as of June 30, 2023.	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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.30	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Purchasing Division Christopher Gagliastro, Director


	10.31	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Treasury and Collections Division Shaun W. Strobel, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes


A.	Request City Council's review and adoption of an Order allowing the City to execute a banking services contract for three (3) years with an option to extend for two (2) years.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.32	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES Julie A. Lynch, Chief of Public Facilities


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Ballpark Commission�s processing and scheduling of Polar Park Event Days in fiscal year 2023	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #20e CC. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to �Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning Worcester Ballpark Commission meetings, including information as to its schedule and the outcomes associated with their meetings.� (See Item #23f CC). Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Work Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.33	DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer


A.	Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Electricity Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and 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 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


B.	Recommend City Council's review and adoption of the Building Stretch Energy Code and Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code.	Attachments
	Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Mayor Petty and Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to, �Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning work shifts associated with adopting the Building Stretch Code and Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code.� (See Item #23g CC). Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, Councilor Bergman, Councilor Rose, Councilor Mero-Carlson, and Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Sustainability Officer and the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj and Councilor King for second times, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Economic Development. Referred to Economic Development on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


	10.34	DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer


	10.35	FINANCE ITEMS Capital Transfers


	10.36	FINANCE ITEMS Grants and Donations


A.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of Seven Thousand One Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($7,100.00) from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to treat the Water Chestnut infestation at Institute Pond.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #10.36A CM through #10.36J CM, #10.37A CM and #10.37B CM, #10.38A CM through #10.38J CM. Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)


B.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy Three Dollars And No Cents ($135,173.00) from the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant, Local Solicitation.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


C.	Respectfully recommend adoption of a resolution to accept and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Fourteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($214,000.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for the Jail/Arrest Diversion Grant Program.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


D.	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) from the EPA Brownfields Remediation Workforce Training program.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


E.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Nine Dollars And No Cents ($968,559.00) from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support the City's Youth Violence Prevention Initiative and HUB.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


F.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($120,000.00) from the Federal Railroad Administration and the Department of Transportation for the Worcester Trespass Prevention Program.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


G.	Recommend approval of resolutions to file, accept, and expend grant funds with a total amount of One Million Two Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One Dollars And Forty Seven Cents ($1,214,771.47) for Fiscal Year 2024 program and operations of the Division of Public Health.	Attachments
	Five (5) Resolutions adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


H.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Six Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($264,600.00) from Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs under the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) program.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


I.	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 National Parks Service under the Underrepresented Communities Grant program.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


J.	Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty One Dollars And Forty Two Cents ($498,981.42) from Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) under the Complete Streets Funding Program program to fund capital improvements to Country Club Boulevard.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


	10.37	FINANCE ITEMS Operational Transfers


A.	Recommend an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Table of Organization for the Executive Office of Health & Human Services.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


B.	Recommend City Council's approval of Fiscal Year 2023 year-end operating transfers to make adjustments to accounts to balance the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


	10.38	FINANCE ITEMS Prior Year


A.	Recommend that Three Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($350.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Mayor's Ordinance Maintenance account, #CC1002, for the payment of prior year invoices related to Xerox.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


B.	Recommend that Nine Thousand Sixty Six Dollars And Sixty Cents ($9,066.60) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1062, Treasury Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


C.	Recommend that Two Hundred Sixteen Dollars And No Cents ($216.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1062, Treasury Ordinary Maintenance, to pay a prior year invoice.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


D.	Recommend that Three Hundred Thirty Two Dollars and Thirty Four Cents ($332.34) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 City Manager's Ordinary Maintenance account, #CC1003, to pay a prior year invoice.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


E.	Recommend that Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Two Dollars and Twenty One Cents ($7,552.21) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1010, Elections Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


F.	Recommend that Two Thousand Seven Hundred Four Dollars and No Cents ($2,704.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1020, Inspectional Services Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year employee reimbursement.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


G.	Recommend Sixty Six Thousand Three Hundred Five Dollars and Six Cents ($66,305.06) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1004, Economic Development Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


H.	Recommend that One Thousand Forty Nine Dollars and Five Cents ($1,049.05) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1004, Economic Development Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of prior year invoices.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


I.	Recommend that One Thousand Six Hundred Four Dollars And Eighty Six Cents ($1,604.86) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1068, Off Street Parking Ordinary Maintenance, to allow for payment of prior year invoices.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


J.	Recommend that Thirty Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars And Three Cents ($38,158.03) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1081, Transportation & Mobility Ordinary Maintenance, to allow for the payment of prior year invoices.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.36A CM)


	10.39	FINANCE Loan Orders


	10.40	MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS

11.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS



11a.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager notify the Worcester Consumer Rights Program as to concerns brought forward by the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team relative to the appointment of special process servers, to assist individuals who have raised said concerns regarding evictions and foreclosures.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt item #11a CC through #11r CC, except for #11b CC and #11h CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)



11b.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations meet with members of the State Delegation for the purpose of discussing testimony received by the city from the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team as it relates to special process servers actions during evictions and foreclosures.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent)



11c.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a side by side comparison of the opinions provided by City Solicitor and retired Federal prosecutor Sarah McKee relative to court appointed special process servers and constables not licensed through the city evicting and foreclosing upon residents.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11d.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning whether body-worn cameras are engaged and on when police officers respond to calls regarding evictions and foreclosures.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11e.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with report concerning whether the city�s consumer affairs personnel can aid in ensuring trucks that are used by moving companies during foreclosures and evictions have vehicle plates that are registered properly.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11f.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the status of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) Equity Audit.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11g.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the status of implementing recommendations made in the city�s Racial Equity Audit Report for the departments of Human Resources and Health and Human Services. Further, request City Manager include in said report information concerning reviewing and potentially adjusting all job descriptions for cabinet level positions director level positions. Further, request City Manager include in said report information concerning the status of developing performance reviews for positions, as they relate to raises, promotions and demotions.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11h.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Clerk work with the City Solicitor to provide City Council with a report relative to language required to provide City Council with its own legal support, as well as salary parameters and a job description for said position(s).	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to Tabled the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman



11i.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with draft language relative to a Special Act granting the City Council hiring authority over City Council support staff to send to the State Legislature.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11j.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - Request City Clerk provide the City Council with a staffing survey for the purposes of each City Council providing the City Clerk and Director of Human Resources for further analysis to assist with the creation of additional staff job descriptions. Further, request City Clerk provide City Council with a report detailing potential additional City Council staffing job descriptions to be finalized by the City Council.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11k.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager conduct meetings with partner agencies to connect, assess and evaluate immediate and long-term needs for housing in the city.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11l.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request City Assessor work with the Department of Revenue to determine whether there are any financial tax incentives for property owners to accept continuum of care vouchers.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11m.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report overviewing the Department of Public Health�s current initiatives.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11n.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility contact the resident of 10 Merrifield St. concerning installation of handicap parking space on Merrifield St.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11o.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility contact resident living at 537 Burncoat St. to discuss parking solutions for the area.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11p.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement on Oxford St. between Chatham St. and Austin St.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11q.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with owner of properties from 35 Pleasant St. to 49 Pleasant St. to determine parking solutions in the vicinity of said properties.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)



11r.	FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility develop and implement a near-term safety improvement plan at Newton Sq. while pursuing longer-term permanent improvements.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #11a CC)

12.

ORDERS



12a.	Request City Manager immediately halt tax title sales on occupied residential properties. (Russell, Petty)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with items #12b CC through #12d CC. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the items. Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Financial Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King. Councilor King then moved to, �Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any options available to residents relative to a repayment plan for tax title liens.� (See Item #23h CC). Councilor King then moved to, �Request City Manager review other municipalities, on a national level, to determine whether any repayment plans can be set up relative to tax title liens.� (See Item #23i CC). Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to add her name as sponsor of the items. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for the second time, 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 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent)



12b.	Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an opinion as to whether or not the recent Supreme Court decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, Minnesota obligates the City of Worcester to cease its tax title auction/foreclosure process, and if not, for a report as to what options, including a Home Rule Petition, exist to consider accomplishing same. (Bergman, Mero-Carlson)	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent) (See Item #12a CC)



12c.	Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the policies and procedures followed by the city as they relate to using M.G.L. Chapter 60 to recoup unpaid property taxes from homeowners. Said report should include information as to what and how much money being owed triggers actions including notice to the property owner, how the city works with the family and ultimately the sale of the property. Further, request City Manager include in said report a breakdown of which companies and/or individuals have purchased properties sold to recoup unpaid property taxes in the last ten (10) years. (King)	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent) (See Item #12a CC)



12d.	That City Council convene in Executive Session at its next meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation strategy with respect to the case of Carmen N. Rodriguez v. Timothy J. McGourthy, City Treasurer of the City of Worcester, the City of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Tallage-Davis, LLC United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts, Case No. 23-04017. (King)	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent) (See Item #12a CC)



12e.	Request City Manager organize an LGBTQ Summit to discuss issues relative to business, youth, funding and community services significant to the LGBTQ community. (King)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, 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 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent)



12f.	Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order on November 29, 2022 that read as follows: "Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks make appropriate upgrades to dog parks around the city and to identify appropriate funding, including the possibility of utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds." (King)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12g.	That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby amend its meeting schedule to cancel its agenda on October 10, 2023 and make its agenda on October 17, 2023 a combined City Council and City Manager agenda, due to the Special State Election. (Petty)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12h.	Request City Manager work in conjunction with the Superintendent of Public Schools and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to provide City Council with an update as to what short term traffic adjustments and improvements will be in place at Roosevelt Elementary School and its surrounding area for the beginning of the school year. (Russell)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12i.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install signage depicting North High School as the first Worcester city school to win a Division 1 state boys' basketball title at all prominent entrances to the city. (Petty)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12j.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report as to the best practices municipalities use to address trash/littering, with specific regard to providing public trash/recyclable cans, public awareness campaigns, etc. (Bergman)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12k.	Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the history of merging the Department of Public Works with the Parks Department, from separate departments to one department. Further, request City Manager include in said communication best practices regarding same. (Bergman)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item. 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 request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the basketball court at Crompton Park to make sure any necessary repairs are done to curb bubbling of the surface at the court.� (See Item #23j CC). Councilor King then moved to, "Request City Manager conduct a staffing analysis for the Department of Public Works and Parks � Parks and Recreation Division." (See Item #23k CC). Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12l.	Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the procedure followed by the city relative to notifying residents of construction occurring in the vicinity of their residence or property. (Haxhiaj)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12m.	Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the city�s current social media policy. (Haxhiaj)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, who moved to Tabled the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio



12n.	Request Standing Committee on Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment hold a public hearing relative to receiving feedback as to ways the city�s social media policy can be updated and/or more properly enforced. (Haxhiaj)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, who moved to Tabled the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio



12o.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider a complete resurfacing of Lake Ave., from Sunderland Rd. to Lake Park, using the main artery resurfacing budget to fund said project. (Russell)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12p.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider a complete resurfacing of College St., using the main artery resurfacing budget to fund said project. (Russell)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12q.	Request City Manager provide immediate attention to Sunderland Rd., from the Railroad Bridge to Lake Ave., either through resurfacing or a long patch. (Russell)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12r.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with MassDOT to provide the city with recommendations and plans for addressing vehicular safety concerns on Grove St. at its intersections with Drummond Ave. and with Chester St. Further, request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation conduct a study to determine the number of accidents occurring at said intersections to aid in any discussions with MassDOT. (Petty, Rose)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Petty



12s.	Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increase traffic enforcement of speed and dirt bikes on Clark St. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Rose)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Petty



12t.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility assess the intersection of Saint Nicholas Ave. and Clark St. for safety improvements. Further, request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning all of the vehicle accidents that have occurred at said intersection over the last two (2) years. (Rose)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Petty



12u.	Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of creating an indoor, municipally operated sports, arts and cultural center comparable to center in the Town of Barnstable. Said report should include the viability of having this become a public/private partnership. https://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/departments/Recreation/ (Rose)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to Table the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Petty



12v.	Request City Manager consider providing all employees, especially those who are potentially exposed to carcinogens, access to free pre-cancer screening and testing every three (3) years, or as prescribed by the medical community, as part of the city�s healthcare benefits package and/or identify funding opportunities to do the same through grants. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any other communities that provide said screenings and testing, with sources and rationale. (Toomey)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12w.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a traffic study for the intersection of Plantation St. and Orient St. that includes all accidents at the intersection over the last three (3) years. Said report should include information relative to speeding occurring on Plantation St. from Brown Square to the Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 101 Plantation St., as well as any accidents involving pedestrians. (Mero-Carlson)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12x.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a traffic study for the intersection of Franklin St., Norfolk St. and Suffolk St. that includes all accidents at the intersection over the last three (3) years. Said report should include information relative to any accidents involving pedestrians. (Mero-Carlson)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson and Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



12y.	Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services provide City Council with a status report relative to 2 Gage St., in an effort to ensure the city is reviewing the construction at the property to confirm the project is staying within its approved parameters. (Mero-Carlson)	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.15A CM)

13.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY CLERK



13a.	Recommend adoption of the accompanying proposed amendment to Appendix B of the Rules of City Council, in an effort to ensure all city boards, commissions, divisions, and departments receive oversight from a City Council Standing Committee.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Colorio, who moved to Tabled the Item Under Privilege. Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio



13b.	Transmitting an informational communication relative to efforts being made to secure additional funding for a mailing to educate voters relative to the 2023 Municipal Election in November, as well as additional funding required for ballot designs and printing.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept the item. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King. Councilor King then moved, "That City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support additional monies being provided to the City Clerk�s Office for the purpose of funding a mailing to educate voters, as well as for designing and printing ballots for the Municipal Election in November 2023." (See Item #23l CC). Mayor Petty moved to accept the item. Accepted



13c.	Transmitting an informational communication relative to the city�s efforts to implement new agenda management software through Rock Solid Technology�s program, PrimeGov.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King. Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee. Referred to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee



13d.	Transmitting an information communication highlighting a draft survey relative to City Council staffing uses and needs, as well as potential job descriptions for additional staff.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved to accept the item. Accepted

14.

COMMUNICATION



14a.	Evelyn Darling, Executive Director of the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, transmitting an informational communication titled, �Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District FY2019-2022 Progress Report.�	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer item to Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee

15.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD



15a.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a proposed zoning map amendment that would extend the Residential, General - 5.0 (RG-5) zoning district to wholly encompass the property located at 104 Armory Street.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #15a CC through #15d CC to the Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent)



15b.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Mark A. Borenstein and Katherine Garrahan, on behalf of Colony Retirement Homes, Inc. and Colony Retirement Homes III, Inc, request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of the properties located at 485 Grove St. along with 41 and 101 Chadwick St. from RL-7 and RS-10 to BG-3.0.	Attachments
	Referred to Economic Development on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #15b CC)



15c.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Meletios D. Chacharone request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning destination of the properties located at 440, 454 & 474 Grove St. from RL-7 and BG-3.0 to BG-3.0.	Attachments
	Referred to Economic Development on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #15a CC)



15d.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING Upon the petition of Angel Santos request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning destination of the property located at 546 Cambridge St. from RG-5 to MG-2.	Attachments
	Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #15a CC)



15e.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Darren Agyeman request Evelyn St. be made public.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer items #15e CC through #15g CC to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee



15f.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Darren Agyeman request Narraganset Ave. be made public.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee (See Item #15e CC)



15g.	REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Laurenka Bashaj request Lebanon St. be made public.	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee (See Item #15e CC)

16.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE



16a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of an amendment to the Organizational Ordinance relative to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise proposed Ordinance. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent)



16b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Request review and approval of the attached amendments to the City�s organizational ordinances, including reorganizing the Cultural Development Division, the Arts Council and License Commission: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise proposed Ordinance. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent)



16c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting an informational communication relative to an update on the status of American Rescue Act (ARPA) budget: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept items #16c CC through #16h CC. Accepted



16d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on the report for special process servers: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #16c CC)



16e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Order of Councilor Thu Nguyen and Councilor Etel Haxhiaj - Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations review the attached legal opinion acquired by the statewide coalition, the Mass Alliance Against Predatory Lending, solicited on behalf of the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team (WAFT) in relation to the city�s recent legal opinion concerning court appointed special process servers and constables not licensed in the city evicting residents: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #16c CC)



16f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Order of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Clerk work with the Director of Human Resources to update the job description of the Chief of Council position, in an effort to properly reflect additional job responsibilities corresponding to the position�s recent salary regrade. Said revised job description should include employee management and other City Councilor-related recommendations for the position: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #16c CC)



16g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication relative to the Chief of Council position, the City Clerk's Office position that supports the Chief of Council position and a comparison of City Council support staffs of similar sized cities in the Commonwealth: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #16c CC)



16h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Clerk transmitting a communication relative to the appointment of the Assistant City Clerk, Election Division: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #16c CC)

17.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES



17a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj, on behalf of Maydee Morales, 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: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept items #17a CC and #17b CC. Accepted



17b.	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 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: recommend Order be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #17a CC)

18.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING



18a.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Anthony Kachadoorian request traffic review be completed and recommendations be made to address parking issues on Ivernia Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance to install No Parking Anytime signage on Ivernia Rd.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee



18b.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kenneth Parrish request removal of "Deaf Child" signage in front of 110 Coolidge Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted



18c.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Patricia Burnett request installation of handicap parking space in front of 16 Groton Pl.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept items #18c CC through #18y CC. Accepted



18d.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Bernadette Forget request installation of handicap parking space large enough for two vehicles in front of 10 Merrifield St.: recommend Report be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18e.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Leo Rossi request installation of bus stop in front of 365 Lake Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18f.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager 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: recommend Communication be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18g.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joan Seymour request installation of resident permit parking in the vicinity of 537 Burncoat St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18h.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Edward Tortora request installation of resident permit parking on Arthur St. between Grafton St. and Palm St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18i.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mary Sue Schaefer request installation of resident permit parking on Saint Paul Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18j.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michelle Narvaez Ramos request the property at 388 Plantation St. be made eligible to receive a resident permit parking sticker for the existing resident permit parking zone on Dominion Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18k.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Janily Lopez request installation of resident permit parking on Barclay St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18l.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Olsi Gjinko request resident permit parking zone on Shirley St. be reduced on the even side to encompass 2 Shirley St. to 60 Florence St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18m.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Diana Barbosa and Daniel Lebron request installation of resident permit parking on the south side of Main St. from Hermon St. to Jackson St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18n.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Evelin Iglisia request installation of resident permit parking on Norfolk St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18o.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Marchessault request installation of residential parking signage on Federal St. for 531 Main St. and 17 Federal St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18p.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Nicole Cordero request removal of resident permit parking on Marion Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18q.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rodrigo Vela request installation of resident permit parking in the vicinity of 176 Lincoln St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18r.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Osseni Wanda request resident permit parking on Merrifield St. be extended to the odd side of Merrifield St. from Elliott St. to Belmont St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18s.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Andrew Clarke request installation of speed humps on Orient St. from March St. to Plantation St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18t.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Barbara Engwall et all request speed humps be installed on Englewood Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18u.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Bruce J. Brooks request installation of speed humps on Carlisle St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18v.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Marques request installation of speed hump in front of 67 June St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18w.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jennie Backstrom request guidelines for motorists be painted around Newton Sq. Rotary: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18x.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)



18y.	REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be placed on file.	Attachments
	Accepted (See Item #18c CC)

19.

TO BE ORDAINED



19a.	Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group B - General Administrative for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group C - Information Services for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group E � Fiscal for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group EM � Executive Management for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group GA � Public Health Nursing Services for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group NA � Fire for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group P - Foreman and Supervisor for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group R � Laborer and Craftsman for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group S � Custodial for Multiple Positions.	Attachments
	Ordained Ten (10) Ordinances on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent)



19b.	Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Relative to Members of Local 911, NEPBA (Police Officers).	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to ordain the item. Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Haxhiaj absent) Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Haxhiaj absent)

20.

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE



20a.	PETITION of Christopher Horton, Coordinator of the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team, request City Council adopt the attached Resolution relative to affirming city residents' First Amendment rights. (Tabled Under Privilege - King June 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Resolution adopted



20b.	ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the impact the potential deployment of a robot could have in situations similar to the recent standoff on Colby St. on ascertaining critical information regarding the number of weapons in a similar situation, the amount of ammunition perpetrators have and the number of perpetrators in question, etc. Further, request City Manager request Police Chief include in said report research regarding grant funding and preferred options for said robots. (Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



20c.	ORDER of Councilor Donna M. Colorio - Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer include a separate line on each resident�s tax bill denoting the surcharge associated with the Community Preservation Act (CPA), in the interest of full transparency. (Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #20d CC. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Colorio. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item. Mayor Petty moved to place the items on file. Placed on file



20d.	ORDER of Councilor Donna M. Colorio - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing any exemptions to the surcharge associated with the Community Preservation Act (CPA). (Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Placed on file (See Item #20c CC)



20e.	COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend adoption of an amendment to the City�s organizational ordinances that deletes the Worcester Ballpark Commission and places 100 Madison Street (Polar Park) under the care, custody, and control of the Department of Public Facilities. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Referred to Public Works Committee (see Item #10.32A CM)



20f.	ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen � That the City Council Order, item #11t CC, by Councilor Thu Nguyen on the July 18, 2023 Agenda be amended to read as follows: �Request City Manager work with the City Solicitor to review ordinance language in Somerville, Cambridge and Easthampton to provide City Council with two (2) separate draft ordinances regarding deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers and prohibiting such activities from being permitted in the city. One said ordinance should ensure that any such establishment operating within city limits with a primary purpose of providing services to people who are or have reason to believe they may be pregnant, including mobile facilities, must either directly provide or provide referrals for abortions or emergency contraception, and the second ordinance should not. Said draft ordinance should be provided to the City Council and the public by City Council�s meeting in August of 2023.� (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with items #20g CC, #20h CC and #20i CC. Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who moved for a roll call vote to Table the Items Under Privilege for second times. Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio



20g.	ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell � That the City Council Order, item #11t CC, by Councilor Thu Nguyen on the July 18, 2023 Agenda be amended to read as follows: �Request City Manager work with the City Solicitor to review ordinance language in Somerville, Cambridge and Easthampton in an effort to draft an ordinance in the city concerning deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers and prohibiting such activities from being permitted in the city.� (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio (See Item #20f CC)



20h.	ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey � That the City Council Order, item #11t CC, by Councilor Thu Nguyen on the July 18, 2023 Agenda be amended to read as follows: �Request City Manager work with the City Solicitor to review ordinance language in Somerville, Cambridge and Easthampton in an effort to draft an ordinance in the city concerning deceptive advertising practices of any healthcare provider.� (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio (See Item #20f CC)



20i.	ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen - Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order from July 29, 2022 that read as follows: "Request City Manager work with the City Solicitor to review ordinance language in Somerville, Cambridge and Easthampton in an effort to draft a similar, parallel ordinance in the city concerning deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers and prohibiting such activities from being permitted in the city. Worcester should join Somerville and Cambridge in ensuring that any such establishment operating within city limits with a primary purpose of providing services to people who are or have reason to believe they may be pregnant, including mobile facilities, must either directly provide or provide referrals for abortions or emergency contraception. Said draft ordinances should be provided to the City Council and the public." (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Tabled Under Privilege - Colorio (See Item #20f CC)



20j.	ORDER of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj and Councilor Thu Nguyen - Request City Manager work with appropriate departments and stakeholders to establish an Office of Housing Stability in an effort to prevent the involuntary displacement of city residents who are in the process of being evicted or at the risk of losing their housing, as well as to enact policies to combat displacement, homelessness and enhance tenants� rights. (Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved for a roll call vote to Table the Item. Tabled on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent). Tabled � Haxhiaj



20k.	ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the effectiveness a robot borrowed from the Town of Auburn had during the recent Colby St. standoff. (Tabled Under Privilege - King July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted



20l.	ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request City Manager request Police Chief review the �Walking While Black: L.O.V.E. is the Answer� documentary and consider hosting a community viewing of said documentary with a discussion panel to follow. (Tabled Under Privilege - Rivera July 18, 2023)	Attachments
	Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege for a second time. Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent). Tabled Under Privilege - King

21.

TABLED ITEMS



21a.	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



21b.	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



21c.	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



21d.	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



21e.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken



21f.	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)	Attachments
	No action taken

22.

BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the July 18, 2023 City Council meeting.



	22a.	ORDER of Councilor Donna M. Colorio � Request City Manager ensure all future major street reconfigurations include a public hearing process. � Item #20a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22b.	ORDER of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the a policy to consistently allocate funds received from the disposition of land to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. � Item #20b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22c.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a Legal opinion concerning nondisclosure agreements, in the matter of civil rights settlements or agreements for municipalities or government. � Item #20c CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22d.	ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell � Request City Manager relaunch any press releases associated with the launching of the city�s 311 Mobile App, in an effort to encourage local media coverage of the app. � Item #20d CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22e.	ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning all events occurring and efforts made by the city relative to creating a draft ordinance regarding deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers and prohibiting such activities from being permitted in the city. � Item #20e CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22f.	ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning accountability and transparency when the city fails to execute the will of the City Council. � Item #20f CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22g.	ORDER of Councilor Sean M. Rose � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning options available to the city to protect residents from deceptive practices associated with limited pregnancy centers. � Item #20g CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22h.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager request City Solicitor consider bringing in an outside consultant to aid in issues associated with drafting an ordinance concerning deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers and prohibiting such activities from being permitted in the city. � Item #20h CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22i.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager review creating a public education campaign in addition to actions already taken by the city to address issues relative to deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers. Further, request City Manager research any legislation or policies being formed on said issue from the State and Attorney General�s Office. � Item #20i CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22j.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report verifying and validating actions taken by the State and the State Legislature relative to advisory warnings and public education campaigns associated with deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers. � Item #20j CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22k.	ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen � That the City Council Order, item #11t CC, by Councilor Thu Nguyen on the July 18, 2023 Agenda be amended to read as follows: �Request City Manager work with the City Solicitor to review ordinance language in Somerville, Cambridge and Easthampton to provide City Council with two (2) separate draft ordinances regarding deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers and prohibiting such activities from being permitted in the city. One said ordinance should ensure that any such establishment operating within city limits with a primary purpose of providing services to people who are or have reason to believe they may be pregnant, including mobile facilities, must either directly provide or provide referrals for abortions or emergency contraception, and the second ordinance should not. Said draft ordinances should be provided to the City Council and the public by City Council�s meeting in August of 2023.� � Item #20k CC Tabled Under Privilege




	22l.	ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell � That the City Council Order, item #11t CC, by Councilor Thu Nguyen on the July 18, 2023 Agenda be amended to read as follows: �Request City Manager work with the City Solicitor to review ordinance language in Somerville, Cambridge and Easthampton in an effort to draft an ordinance in the city concerning deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers and prohibiting such activities from being permitted in the city.� � Item #20l CC Tabled Under Privilege




	22m.	ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey � That the City Council Order, item #11t CC, by Councilor Thu Nguyen on the July 18, 2023 Agenda be amended to read as follows: �Request City Manager work with the City Solicitor to review ordinance language in Somerville, Cambridge and Easthampton in an effort to draft an ordinance in the city concerning deceptive advertising practices of any healthcare provider.� � Item #20m CC Tabled Under Privilege




	22n.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager reach out to community partners to aid in any discussions relative to creating a master plan for additional pools in the city. � Item #20n CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22o.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager thoroughly explore any additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding available to aid in building new pools in the city. � Item #20o CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22p.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the role mental health professionals held during the recent Colby St. standoff. Further, request City Manager include in said report information concerning what impact, if any, drones at the standoff had on said mental health professionals� work. � Item #20p CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays




	22q.	ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the effectiveness a robot borrowed from the Town of Auburn had during the recent Colby St. standoff. � Item #20q CC Tabled Under Privilege




	22r.	ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning options available to the city for opening a Day Resource Center for the city�s homeless population. � Item #20r CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays

23.

NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the August 22, 2023 City Council meeting.



23a.	Motion Rivera @ #10.19A CM � Request City Manager provide City Council with an update relative to the reopening of UMass Memorial Health � Community Healthlink (CHL).	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen absent) (See Item #10.19A CM)



23b.	Motion Mero-Carlson @ #10.28A CM � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any programs existing in the city relative to seniors abating their taxes through a work-off program.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.28A CM)



23c.	Motion Mero-Carlson @ #10.28A CM � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the State�s increased Cost-Of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) rates are reflected in the city�s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Budget and asset limits.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.28A CM)



23d.	Motion Mero-Carlson @ #10.28A CM � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning number of individuals who are utilizing the various tax exemption and abatement programs offered within the city.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.28A CM)



23e.	Motion King @ #10.28A CM � Request City Manager establish or re-establish a Senior Tax Work-Off Program. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the fiscal impact of such a program, as well as projected costs associated with such a program at varying levels of its capacity.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.28A CM)



23f.	Motion King @ #10.32A CM � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning Worcester Ballpark Commission meetings, including information as to its schedule and the outcomes associated with their meetings.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.32A CM)



23g.	Motion King @ #10.33B CM � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning work shifts associated with adopting the Building Stretch Code and Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera absent) (See Item #10.33B CM)



23h.	Motion King @ #12a CC � Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any options available to residents relative to a repayment plan for tax title liens.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent) (See Item #12a CC)



23i.	Motion King @ #12a CC � Request City Manager review other municipalities on a national level to determine whether any repayment plans can be set up relative to tax title liens.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent) (See Item #12a CC)



23j.	Motion King @ #12k CC � Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the basketball court at Crompton Park to make sure any necessary repairs are done to curb bubbling of the surface at the court.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent) (See Item #12k CC)



23k.	Motion King @ #12k CC � Request City Manager conduct a staffing analysis for the Department of Public Works and Parks � Parks and Recreation Division.	Attachments
	Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Nguyen, Rivera, Rose absent) (See Item #12k CC)



23l.	Motion King @ #13b CC � That City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support additional monies being provided to the City Clerk�s Office for the purpose of funding a mailing to educate voters, as well as for designing and printing ballots for the Municipal Election in November 2023.	Attachments
	Resolution adopted (See Item #13b CC)



23m.	Motion Petty � Suspension of Rules � That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby amend its meeting schedule to begin the September 12, 2023 City Council meeting at 6 p.m.	Attachments
	Order adopted