CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 7:25 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 | | Luis A. Ojeda | Jenny Pacillo | | George J. Russell | Kathleen M. Toomey |
| | City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| 3. | ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair. | |
| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| 5. | APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES | |
| | | | | | | | | 5a. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 7, 2024. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the "Public Participation" section of the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated.
City Council Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91727574825
City Council Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
City Council Zoom Access Code: 917 2757 4825 | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item 9.36L CM and #11j CC, spoke in favor of item #10d CC
2. Wayne Griffin, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10d CC and #11o CC
3. Holly Montaro, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11p CC
4. Gianna Stevo, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10d CC and #11o CC
5. Lance Alascus, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11o CC and spoke in favor of item #8v CC
6. John Edward Keough, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #7a through #7c CC and in favor of item #11l CC
7. Jennifer Daly, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10d CC and #11o CC
8. Karen Vale, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC, #11o CC and #11p CC
9. Adam Filcher, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
10. John Goins, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
11. Bruce Stevo, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
12. Sue Mailman, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and spoke in favor of item #8v CC
13. Juliet Fibel, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11d CC
14. David Fayer, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to items #10d CC, #11o CC and #11p CC
15. Oliver Chadwick, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10o CC and #11d CC
16. Ralph St. Germain, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10o CC and #11d CC
17. Crystal Buckley, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC
18. Katita Corrales-Yauckoes, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10o CC and #11d CC
19. Melinda Martin, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC
20. Tracy Novick, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC, #11d CC and 11o CC and spoke in favor of item #8v CC
21. Kirstin Frasier, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC
22. Justice Real, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8s CC
23. Richard Froggatt, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the Rental Registry
24. Erin M., Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
25. Brendan Melican, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC and spoke in favor of item #8v CC
26. Chris M., Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11o CC
27. Greg Affsa, Cherry Valley resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
28. Athena Hadden, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
29. Jacob Seidel, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11o CC
30. Andrew Piazza, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
31. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC and spoke in favor of item #8v CC
32. Bruce Hoffner, New Hampshire resident, spoke in favor of items #10d CC and #11o CC
33. Hollis Baguskas, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
34. Julia Karpicz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #11a CC, #11g CC, #11h CC and #11i CC and spoke in opposition to item #11o CC
35. Sarah Moore, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC and #11a CC and spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
36. Francisco B., Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
37. Isabelle S., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC and spoke in opposition to item #11o CC
38. Andrew Marsh, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11o CC
39. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC, #10h CC, #10k CC, #10o CC, #11a CC through #11d CC, #11f CC through #11j CC and spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
40. Dale Wickenheiser, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
41. Colin Novick, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11oCC
42. Layla D., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC
43. Alex Rosado, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
44. Harlan Chaput, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10d CC and #11o CC
45. Leslie Saffer, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to items #10d CC and #11o CC
46. John Rogers, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10d CC
47. Lynne Tolman, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC, #11o CC and #11p CC
48. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10d CC
49. Al Dancy, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC and spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
50. Matthew Noe, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC, #11o CC and #11p CC
51. Joseph Zwirblia, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
52. Michael Santos, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10d CC
53. Margot Barnet, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC and spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and 11o CC
54. Liz Leidel, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #11g CC through #11j CC and #8v CC, spoke in opposition to items #10d CC and #11o CC
55. Melissa Verdier, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8v CC
56. Yenni Desroches, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #12a CC | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7a. | Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: MASSASOIT RD. at 500 GRAFTON ST.
Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: MASSASOIT RD. at 500 GRAFTON ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7b. | Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: LAURELWOOD DR.
Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: LAURELWOOD DR. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege – Mero-Carlson.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to reconsider the item. Reconsideration approved on a voice vote.
Mayor Petty moved to open the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a voice vote.
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the item. Hearing no speakers, Mayor Petty moved to close the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a voice vote.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Hearing held and Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7c. | Hearing: CROWN CASTLE NG EAST, LLC for a conduit location at: NORTHEAST CUTOFF.
Granting permission to CROWN CASTLE NG EAST, LLC for a conduit location at: NORTHEAST CUTOFF. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take up items #7c CC and #7d CC collectively and moved to open the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a voice vote.
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the item. Hearing no speakers, Mayor Petty moved to close the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a voice vote.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Hearing held and Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7d. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: MARS ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: MARS ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted (See Item #7c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | Rich Mazzocchi request acceptance of the reconstruction of the city street formerly known as Spruce St. between Green St. and Washington St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Planning Board. Referred to Planning Board | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a streetlight on Barry Rd. at its intersection with Lynnwood Ln. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | Councilor George J. Russell request installation of speed humps on Enid St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer items #8c CC through #8s CC to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8d. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of speed humps on Trenton St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8e. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Jeffrey Black request installation of a left green arrow to the turn signal at the intersection of May St. and June St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8f. | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Margaret Julie Mahoney-Lesure request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of Logan Field. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8g. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Delia Vega request installation of speed humps on Greenfield St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8h. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Brighton Rd. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8i. | Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of "No Parking From Here to Corner" signage on both sides of Brighton Rd. at its intersection with Burncoat St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8j. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a crosswalk at or near 1122 Pleasant St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8k. | Paul Alony request removal of stop signs on Clover St. between Heard St. and South Ludlow St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8l. | Effie Barond et al. request installation of permanent speed humps on Boston Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8m. | Pina Conte request establishment of commercial load zone between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and a passenger load zone between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. for the entire Wall St. frontage of 17 Wall St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8n. | Peter Magerowski request installation of speed humps at 92 Lynnwood Ln. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8o. | Maria Santos request installation of handicap parking space in front of 42 Fruit St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8p. | Maria Santos request installation of One Way signage in front of 42 Fruit St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8q. | Kristian Albarracin request existing "End of School Zone" signage in front of 165 Belmont St. be relocated to in front of 161 Belmont St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8r. | Carol Parker et al. request installation of "Not a Thru Street" signage at the Frederickson Ave. street sign. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8s. | Justice L. Real request installation of five (5) crosswalks on the driveways of Burncoat High School and Burncoat Middle School. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8t. | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: CHANDLER ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to set hearings for items #8t CC and #8u CC for June 18, 2024. Hearing set for June 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8u. | NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole location at: HASTINGS AVE. | Attachments | | | Hearing set for June 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. (See Item #8t CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8v. | Melissa Verdier, President of the Educational Association of Worcester, request City Council request City Manager make up the financial shortfall in the past four (4) budget years of the Worcester Public Schools as seen in attachment. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Ojeda, who moved to recuse himself from the item and left the room.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
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 the city’s strategy around ensuring compliance with net school spending.” (See Item #22a CC).
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager determine, prior to the end of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget process, a way in which the city can better ensure compliance with net school spending.” (See Item #22b CC).
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8w. | Gordon T. Davis request City Council consider removing from its Table a petition submitted by Gordon T. Davis at the May 14, 2024 City Council meeting relative to requesting the Standing Committee on Public Safety investigate the issue of systemic racism and public safety with public hearings included. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| 9. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER | |
| | | | | 9.1 | APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | 9.2 | APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | 9.3 | DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a Salary Ordinance Amendment necessary to implement the City’s recently completed collective bargaining agreement with Local 490, NAGE (Clerks). | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinance. Voted to advertise on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.4 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer
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| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of funding for U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Programs - Program Year 50 | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to recuse himself from the item and left the room.
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to Public Health and Human Services Committee. Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of a Preservation Restriction on a portion of the property at 36 Butler Street. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to recuse himself from the item and left the room.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Bergman recused) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on Inclusionary Zoning and Certain Housing Project Delays. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Haxhiaj.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Chief Development Officer, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.5 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Eric D. Batista, City Manager | |
| | | | | 9.6 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Division of Human Rights and Accessibility
Victor Perez, Interim Director
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| | | | | 9.7 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Tree City USA Award 2023. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to place the item on file. Placed on file | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of a Grant of Easement to National Grid for the Apricot Street Pump Station. | 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 | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.8 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.9 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.10 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Assistant Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.11 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.12 | FIRE DEPARTMENT
Martin Dyer, Fire Chief | |
| | | | | 9.13 | POLICE DEPARTMENT
Paul B. Saucier, Interim Police Chief | |
| | | | | 9.14 | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Charles R. Goodwin, Director | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to processes following natural disasters. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Director of Emergency Communications and Management, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Toomey.
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to Public Safety Committee. Referred to Public Safety Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.15 | LAW DEPARTMENT
Michael E. Traynor, Esq., City Solicitor | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to a report on the number of pothole claims filed with the City since COVID-19. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Councilor Russell then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with details relative to pothole claims filed against the city, including the amount paid out on such claims, to determine whether potholes are being reported.” (See Item #22c CC).
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor and City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager work to improve upon the transparency around the filing of claims associated with potholes, including but not limited to completing a public education campaign on the process.” (See Item #22d CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Bergman.
Councilor Bergman then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the average timetable it takes to respond to a pothole claim.” (See Item #22e CC).
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the constitutionality of the Rental Dwelling Unit Periodic Inspections Ordinance. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Deputy City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Councilor Russell then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with suggestions as to how best incorporate language ensuring the constitutionality of a Rental Dwelling Unit Periodic Inspections ordinance in the city.” (See Item #22f CC).
Councilor Russell then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with a definition of the word, “area” as it relates to systematic area inspections associated with a Rental Dwelling Unit Periodic Inspections ordinance.” (See Item #22g CC).
Councilor Russell then moved to recommit the item to the City Manager. – Not Put.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman and Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.16 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
Christopher P. Spencer, Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.17 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.18 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
Lee R. Hall, Director
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| | | | | 9.19 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel, M.D., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.20 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health
Soloe M. Dennis, MS, MEP, Director
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| | | | | 9.21 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Elder Affairs
Amy Vogel Waters, Director | |
| | | | | 9.22 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Veterans Services
Dr. Joe Robinson, Veterans' Services Officer/Director | |
| | | | | 9.23 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Youth Services
Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director | |
| | | | | 9.24 | WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jason L. Homer, Executive Director | |
| | | | | 9.25 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk | |
| | | | | 9.26 | PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Rachel Monarrez, Superintendent | |
| | | | | 9.27 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor | |
| | | | | 9.28 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
Erin E. Taylor, Director | |
| | | | | 9.29 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
Christopher Gagliastro, Director | |
| | | | | 9.30 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
Timothy J. McGourthy, Acting Treasurer and Collector of Taxes | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 financial update, as of April 30, 2024.
| 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 | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.31 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
Julie A. Lynch, Chief of Public Facilities | |
| | | | | 9.32 | DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer | |
| | | | | 9.33 | DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer
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| | | | | 9.34 | FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers | |
| | | | | 9.35 | FINANCE ITEMS
Grants and Donations | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation of a painting from artist Xiang Li. | Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #9.35A CM through #9.35E CM, #9.36A CM through #9.36L CM and #9.37A CM through #9.37C CM. Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) from the Emergency Assistance Migrant Services Training Grant program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend adoption of resolutions to apply for, accept, and expend grant funds totaling Five Million One Hundred Forty Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and No Cents ($5,142,379.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and the MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS). | Attachments | | | | Seventeen (17) resolutions adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend adoption of the attached resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four Dollars and No Cents ($377,684.00) from the FY2025 Connecting Activities Program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant increase of Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Three Dollars And Seventy Six Cents ($11,783.76) from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, under their recycling dividend program. | Attachments | | | | Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.36 | FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Six Hundred Sixty Six Thousand and Eighty Dollars ($666,080.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1072-610100, City Manager's Contingency, and be appropriate to various Police Department accounts to fund projected costs through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1066-600100, DPW Salaries, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1055-601100, DPW Overtime, to cover anticipated overtime for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($7,650.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1017-610100, Emergency Communications Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1017-699301, Emergency Communications Capital Outlays, for the purchase of equipment for Worcester 311 Customer Service. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Fifty Three Thousand Sixty Dollar and Fifty Cents ($53,560.50) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1048-610100, Veterans Services Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1023-699399, Health & Human Services Capital Outlay, for the purchase of office furniture for the Department of Health & Human Services office space in City Hall.
| Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | E. | Recommend that Fifteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($15,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1062-600100, Treasury Salaries, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1062-601100, Treasury Overtime,to cover ongoing overtime through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | F. | Recommend that Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Six Dollars And No Cents ($7,766.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1044-699399, Fire Capital Outlay, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1044-610100, Fire Ordinary Maintenance, to allow for the purchase of durable fire equipment. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | G. | Recommend that Twenty Eight Thousand Twenty Seven Dollars And Fourteen Cents ($28,027.14) be transferred from Account #FD313, Damage Settlements, and be appropriated to to Cost Center CC#1040-610100, Police Ordinary Maintenance, to fund the repair of Worcester Police Department vehicles involved in no fault motor vehicle accidents. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | H. | Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars with No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1015-602100, Public Safety Injured on Duty (IOD) Fringe Benefits, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1012-610100, Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funding for increased legal expenses through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | I. | Recommend that Fifty Thousand Dollars with No Cents ($50,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1015-602100, Public Safety Injured on Duty (IOD) Fringe Benefits, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1014-602100, Unemployment Compensation Fringe Benefits, to fund unemployment charges through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | J. | Recommend that Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars And Thirty Seven Cents ($4,368.37) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1026-610100, Water Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated Cost Center #CC1026-699399, Water Capital Outlay, for the purchase Filtration Plant equipment. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | K. | Recommend that Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($13,950.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1076-610100, Parks Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1076-699399, Parks Capital Outlay, for the purchase of bottle filling stations. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | L. | Recommend that the spending limit for Fund #FD382, Climate Mitigation Revolving Fund, be increased to a total of One Million Nin Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,950,000.00) for Fiscal Year 2024. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.37 | FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Six Hundred Fifty One Dollars And No Cents ($651.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1023, Health & Human Services Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of prior year invoices. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that Three Thousand Sixty Four Dollars And Eighty Four Cents ($3,064.84) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1046, Public Health Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend approval of Two Hundred Ten Dollars and No Cents ($210.00) from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1012, Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance, to allow for the payment of a prior year invoice. | Attachments | | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9.35A CM) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.39 | MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager authorize and request the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks to resurface the attached list of streets, as selected by the District City Councilors, during Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to provide City Council with a report concerning the various duties that have been moved from the Department of Public Works and Parks to the Department of Transportation and Mobility. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt items #10b CC through #10x CC, except for item #10d CC. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager include additional information in future budgets relative to where a line item have been transferred to, if such a transfer has occurred. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the cost of returning Mill St. to its original configuration in as quick a manner as possible. Said report should include the funding source for such a project. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the rationale behind providing various management level positions with raises in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager work with the President of Discover Central Massachusetts to provide City Council with a report concerning the contributions other communities make to the funding of Discover Central Massachusetts. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Chief Sustainability Officer provide City Council with a report concerning potential cost savings that may be realized through the city’s ongoing sustainability projects. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services provide City Council with a report detailing metrics related to the Department of Inspectional Services’ capacity to inspect housing units once every five (5) years. (King) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how much money was used to refurnish Inspectional Services at 25 Meade St. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the pay grades and steps currently provided to the city’s various sanitary inspectors. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10k. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning efforts being made to address wage gaps and pay equity. (King) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10l. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the percentage increase for salaries of unrepresented, non-union employees in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10m. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report listing the positions in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget that will see a percentage increase in their salaries of more than 4.5%. (Colorio) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10n. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many parking spaces the city currently provides its employees, including information relative to how many of those spaces are utilized. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10o. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning common reasons listed for why employees leave the City of Worcester when providing exit interviews. (King) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10p. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager consider reviewing the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Health and Human Services Department Budget to determine ways in which the city can offset the loss of State Grant Funding for Recreation Worcester, to ensure the program fully operational. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10q. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing both short-term and long-term plans the city can use to address needs relative to providing youth services to the community. (Petty) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10r. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review road and sidewalk conditions on Park Terrace Rd. to address any immediate resurfacing needs at the location. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10s. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks complete any necessary sidewalk resurfacing repairs in the vicinity of 10 Berkshire St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10t. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility evaluate the road conditions on Goddard Memorial Dr. for the purpose of providing City Council with recommendations concerning next steps for repairing the road. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10u. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide long patches on Goddard Memorial Dr. as needed to ensure the road is passable by motor vehicles and pedestrians. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10v. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager consider bringing forward a new transfer item relative to the Snow Ordinary Maintenance and Snow Overtime accounts that reappropriates $75,000.00 to address connectivity issues on Albany St. and provide additional funding for street repairs. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10w. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with Clark University to address issues concerning congestion and parking on Woodbine St. and surrounding areas. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10x. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with District Councilor for 1160 West Boylston St. to identify appropriate traffic calming measures at the location that are consistent with the city’s expansion of its traffic calming program, which may be incorporated as part of a future resurfacing project for West Boylston St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #10b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11a. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility prioritize addressing the crashes taking place at the intersection of Park Ave. and Mill St. through any traffic calming measures available. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11b. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility prioritize the Newton Square Rotary for redesign and interim traffic calming measures. (Haxhiaj, Pacillo) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11c. | Request Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services invite representatives from the Central West Justice Center and Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) to discuss the status of evictions in the city. Said discussion should include information concerning legal representation and rental assistance resources available to residents facing evictions. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Public Health and Human Services Committee. Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11d. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing complaints filed with the Human Rights Commission related to landlord-tenant issues. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11e. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning best practices for the Worcester Fire Department (WFD) as to: 1) the process of employees being designated as inspectors; 2) data collection systems addressing customer complaints; 3) establishing procedure(s) for said complaints to be anonymous and to address same; 4) coordinating permit compliance with code enforcement. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman 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 Toomey, who moved to add her name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11f. | Request Standing Committee on Education meet jointly with the School Committee’s Standing Committee on Finance, Operations, and Governance for the purpose of reviewing matters pertaining to public education, the public libraries, arts, culture and higher education listed on their agenda. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Education Committee. Referred to Education Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11g. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an updated report concerning the Community Crisis Intervention and Youth Crisis Intervention program. (Nguyen) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with items #11h CC, #11i CC and #11n CC.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Nguyen and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the items. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11h. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing a strategy and plan concerning summer youth programming and holistic safety initiatives. (Nguyen) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #11g CC)
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| | | | | | | | | 11i. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning and arrest diversion data and strategies for youth, especially the city’s Black and Latine youth. (Nguyen) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #11g CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11j. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning Shotspotter and Shotspotter Connect, including but not limited to the cost, data concerning predicting police, how Shotspotter activates policing and patrolling vs. evidence of a shooting, and what types of arrests have they led to. (Nguyen) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11k. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study relative to safety improvements and speed calming measures that can be completed at intersection at Clark St. and St. Nicholas Ave. (Pacillo) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11l. | Request City Manager work with the appropriate representatives from Charter Spectrum to provide City Council with information concerning the process used to return/reimburse senior discounts that were illegally withheld from the company. (Pacillo, King, Colorio, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to, “Request City Manager request City Solicitor explore the feasibility of filing litigation against Charter Spectrum to create an impetus for the company to ensure eligible seniors are reimbursed on any monies withheld from them relative to their service.” (See Item #22h CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Russell.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, Councilor Bergman and Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Mero-Carlson.
Mayor Petty moved to add the entire City Council as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11m. | Request City Manager work with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) Director, Commissioner of Public Works and Parks and the Quality of Life Team to ensure high volume bus stops are kept clean, including the bus stop in front of the Denny’s Restaurant, located at 494 Lincoln St. (Pacillo, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11n. | Request City Manager consider shifting $500,000.00 from within the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget to the Department of Health and Human Services to fund a comprehensive treatment saturation response. Further, request City Manager pledge to commit $500,000.00 each year for the next four (4) fiscal years for such a purpose, totaling $2,000,000.00 in that time. (King, Nguyen. Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #11g CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11o. | Request City Manager address the recent redesign changes and accidents to and on Mill St. as follows: 1) return on-street parking up to the curbing; 2) provide best practices for the protection of bicyclists and pedestrians; 3) allocate funds for the City Council to engage a street design engineer to review the safety of the Mill St. parking spaces/ design changes; 4) send any future design changes/ proposals and/or intention to implement similar parking changes/designs to City Council to be reviewed in the appropriate subcommittee for public hearing(s). (Bergman, King) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11p. | Request City Manager review the Mill St. redesign for the purpose of ruling in or out the potential for elevating protected bike lanes and the widening sidewalks with a dedicated walkway. Said improvements should be completed through the use of federal funding received in the amount of $2,000,000.00. (King, Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11q. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works review and redesign the medians at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Trail, in the interest of public safety. (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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11r. | Request City Manager request Police Chief review the current boundaries of Shot Spotter and any data that would warrant an expansion beyond the existing footprint. Further, request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report estimating the cost of such an expansion. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12a. | That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby declare May 2024 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. (Haxhiaj) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Resolution adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12b. | That the City of Council of the City of Worcester does hereby urge the Massachusetts General Court and the leadership of both chambers to view the pending Paint Stewardship legislation favorably and take whatever actions are necessary to pass the Paint Stewardship bills into law, including voting favorably out of any and all committees. A Paint Stewardship law will begin relieving municipalities and consumers of ever-rising solid waste management costs, significantly reduce a toxic waste going to landfills and decrease greenhouse gases generated by the paint industry by 4%. (Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| 13. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Jason Cross request Tewkesbury Rd. be made public. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| 14. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Donald J. O'Neil, on behalf of 47 Hermon Realty, LLC., request Zoning Map be amended to include the property situated at 47 Hermon St. within the Adaptive Reuse Overlay District: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty moved to advertise the proposed Ordinances associated with items #14a CC and #14b CC. Voted to advertise | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of proposed zoning map amendment extends the Business, General 2.0 (BG-2.0) zone from Park Avenue to remove the legacy Manufacturing, Limited 1.0 (ML-1.0) zone that reflected the former use of Coes Knife, which is now Coes Park and Playground: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise (See Item #14a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement for 18-20 Franklin Street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend Adoption of a Certified Project and TIF Agreement for David Clark Company: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept the item. Accepted | | | | | |
| 15. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend that Eight Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ten Dollars And No Cents ($826,710.00) be transferred from various Snow accounts, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1051-699399, Snow Capital Outlay, to fund the purchase of snow equipment: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Cheryl Laporte request sidewalk resurfacing on Park Terrace Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept and adopt items #15b CC through #15l CC. Accepted and adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the petition of Lorraine Adams request sidewalk resurfacing on Jaques Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request sidewalk resurfacing on both sides of King Philip Rd. between 170 King Philip Rd. and 41 Hillcroft Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Cheryl Laporte request street resurfacing on Park Terrace Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of William Hinson request Jennings St. from Commonwealth Ave. to Orton St. be repaved.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Evan Corrigan request resurfacing of the public portion of Hastings Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Valeria Claret request Moreland St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order as amended. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sandra Pike request Goddard Memorial Dr. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request Casco St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request Southwood Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request Westinghouse Pkwy. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and adopted (See Item #15b CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Roy John Moore III request sidewalk resurfacing in the vicinity of 10 Berkshire St.: recommend Petitioner be granted leave to withdraw. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept items #15m CC and #15n CC. Accepted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Gokhan Yildiz request street resurfacing from 84 Andrews Ave. to 82 Andrews Ave.: recommend petition be denied. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #15m CC) | | | | | |
| 16. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Feeley request removal of handicap parking space at 125-127 Plantation St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed ordinances associated with items #16a CC through #16g CC. Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mary Cronin request removal of handicap parking space in front of 7 Ruth St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Emilie Halaby Brisseault request removal of handicap parking space in front of 7 Stoneland Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kwaku Obeng-Mensah request removal of handicap parking space in front of 9 Tower St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of James Belazarian request removal of handicap parking space in front of 17 Field Way: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of David Karam request removal of two (2) handicap parking spaces in front of 19 Willard Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Oscar Tavarez request removal of handicap parking space in front of 57 Cutler St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. | Attachments | | | Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #16a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of John Fresolo request removal of blinking light at the intersection of Providence St. and Waverly St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tracy Clancy et al. request removal of handicap parking space in front of either 23 or 31 Stanton St. or both (Amended on April 24, 2024): recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to accept items #16i CC through #16t CC. Accepted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Manuel Orellana and Lisa DeTorra request installation of crosswalk on Caroline St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Manuel Orellana and Lisa DeTora request installation of No Parking Anytime on one side of Caroline St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Yanczewski request the Residential Parking Program be reviewed and a discussion be held to discuss the findings: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Steven Gallati request installation of resident permit parking on Shelby St. from Mulberry St. to the dead end of Shelby St. by I-290: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Yanczewski request traffic review on Richland St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Frank Hernandez request installation of speed humps on Monticello Dr. near Laurel Brook Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Paul Foster request installation of speed hump on King Philip Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Kathleen Murray request installation of speed humps on Moore Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Dutremble request installation of traffic calming measures in the vicinity of 1160 West Boylston St. to encourage motorists to decrease their speeds: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Stephen Foley request installation of protective elements for cycling lanes leading to and from Union Station: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Steven Gallati request City Council request City Manager consider the re-implementation of the parking stickers for the Resident Permit Parking Program: recommend Petition be given Leave to Withdraw. | Attachments | | | Accepted (See Item #16i CC) | | | | | |
| 17. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERAN'S MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION | |
| | | | | | | | | 17a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Petition of Nicholas Argento request installation of a "Veteran Square" memorial for U.S. Army Private John D. Kelleher at the intersection of Hartshorn St. and June St. or at the intersection of Hartshorn St. and Manor St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt the item. Accepted and adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18a. | Amending Chapter 12, Section 26(H) of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Relative To Itinerant Musicians. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to ordain the item. Ordained on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18b. | Amending the Salary Ordinance Relative to the Salary of the City Clerk. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to ordain the item. Ordained on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 1 Nay (Nay – King) | | | | | |
| 19. | TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE | |
| | | | | | | | | 19a. | ORDER of Councilor Donna M. Colorio - Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations review the Rules of the City Council Section titled “Conduct of Council Meetings,” including but not limited to Rules 21, 22 and 35, in an effort to determine whether any amendments to the Rules of City Council would better ensure all speaking portions of City Council meetings are done efficiently and in a procedurally accurate manner. (Tabled Under Privilege - King May 7, 2024 and May 14, 2024) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to place the item on file.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote on Councilor King motion to place the item on file. Motion denied on a roll call vote of 5 Yeas and 6 Nays (Yeas – Haxhiaj, King, Nguyen, Ojeda, Russell) (Nays – Bergman, Colorio, Mero-Carlson, Pacillo, Toomey, Petty).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, 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 6 Yeas and 5 Nays (Yeas – Bergman, Colorio, Mero-Carlson, Pacillo, Toomey, Petty) (Nays – Haxhiaj, King, Nguyen, Ojeda, Russell) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20a. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20b. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20c. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20d. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20e. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20f. | 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 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20g. | 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 and Tabled - Haxhiaj August 22, 2023) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20h. | Petition of Gordon Davis request City Council request Standing Committee on Public Safety investigate the issue of systemic racism and public safety with public hearings included. (Tabled - Toomey May 14, 2024) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20i. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Eighty Six Million Two Hundred Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars and No Cents ($86,221,444.00) to pay for costs associated with projects and equipment, as approved in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson May 7, 2024 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson May 14, 2024) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| 21. | BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the May 14, 2024 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 21a. | ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing a plan and strategy that ensures the city’s boards and commissions can work effectively, while also encouraging public participation in an equitable way. – Item #13a CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 21b. | ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen – Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report listing all petitions denied over the last two (2) years that includes rationale for said denial(s). – Item #13b CC Order adopted | | | |
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| 22. | NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 22a. | Motion King @ #8v CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the city’s strategy around ensuring compliance with net school spending. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #22a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22b. | Motion King @ #8v CC – Request City Manager determine, prior to the end of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget process, a way in which the city can better ensure compliance with net school spending. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #8v CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22c. | Motion Russell @ #9.15A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with details relative to pothole claims filed against the city, including the amount paid out on such claims, to determine whether potholes are being reported. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #9.15A CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22d. | Motion King @ #9.15A CM – Request City Manager work to improve upon the transparency around the filing of claims associated with potholes, including but not limited to completing a public education campaign on the process. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #9.15A CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22e. | Motion Bergman @ #9.15A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the average timetable it takes to respond to a pothole claim. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #9.15A CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22f. | Motion Russell @ #9.15B CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with suggestions as to how best incorporate language ensuring the constitutionality of a Rental Dwelling Unit Periodic Inspections ordinance in the city. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #9.15B CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22g. | Motion Russell @ #9.15B CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a definition of the word, “area” as it relates to systematic area inspections associated with a Rental Dwelling Unit Periodic Inspections ordinance. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #9.15B CM) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22h. | Motion King @ #11l CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor explore the feasibility of filing litigation against Charter Spectrum to create an impetus for the company to ensure eligible seniors are reimbursed on any monies withheld from them relative to their service. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #11l CC) | | | | | |
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