CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:31 P.M.

Adjourned: 8:15 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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City Manager
Eric D. Batista

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Adrian Angus, who passed away on September 18, 2024 at thirty-nine (39) years of age. Mr. Angus was an active member of the community and had served as a member of the Planning Board since 2022.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring the week of September 23, 2024, to September 29, 2024, as National Diaper Need Awareness Week in the City of Worcester. Mayor Petty presented the Proclamation, as well as a Certificate of Mayoral Recognition, to Sarah Galvin of Marie’s Mission, whose mission is to ensure that families in need have an adequate supply of diapers for their infants and toddlers and to provide resources that support healthy childhood development.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 10, 2024.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #11b CC and in favor of item #11e CC 2. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11b CC and in favor of item #11e CC 3. Adam Thielker, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #11a CC and #11b CC 4. Dean Fisher, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11b CC 5. Kirsten Frazier, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #11a CC and #11b CC 6. Janet Davis, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #11b CC 7. Kelsey Crisostomo, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11b CC 8. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #13f CC, #10k CC through #10t CC and #11d CC through #11f CC, as well as opposed to items #11a CC and #11b CC 9. Yenni Desroches, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #10t CC and #11b CC, as well as in favor of items #11d CC, !11c CC and #11f CC 10. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #11b CC 11. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor opposed to items not listed on the agenda, as well as in opposition to item #11b CC

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: ORNE ST., LINCOLN ST. and PAINE ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: ORNE ST., LINCOLN ST. and PAINE ST.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole at: BEDFORD AVE. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole at: BEDFORD AVE.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole at: CHRISTINE ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole at: CHRISTINE ST.

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – In accordance with Rule 30 of the Rules of City Council, Councilor Morris A. Bergman requests reconsideration of the vote of City Council taken on September 17, 2024, in regard to the following item: Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations – That the Rules of City Council of the City of Worcester be and are hereby amended to amend Rule 21 to read as follows: Rule 21. No Speaking for More Than Five Minutes. After being recognized by the chair no councilor shall speak for more than five (5) minutes at a time nor more than ten (10) minutes total on any agenda item, or a group of calendar items taken collectively, at any City Council or Standing Committee on Finance meeting. The chair may grant additional time to any councilor if comments made by the city manager or other individuals in response to questions have taken an unusual amount of time. The chair shall make note of the time each member is recognized. Whenever any member substantially exceeds five minutes during their first time speaking on an item, the chair may rule that the member is being allocated his or her second five minutes and the member shall be deemed to have waived his or her right to speak twice on an item.

CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS - That the Rules of City Council of the City of Worcester be and are hereby amended to amend Rule 21 to read as follows: Rule 21. No Speaking for More Than Five Minutes. After being recognized by the chair no councilor shall speak for more than five (5) minutes at a time nor more than ten (10) minutes total on any agenda item, or a group of calendar items taken collectively, at any City Council or Standing Committee on Finance meeting. The chair may grant additional time to any councilor if comments made by the city manager or other individuals in response to questions have taken an unusual amount of time. The chair shall make note of the time each member is recognized. Whenever any member substantially exceeds five minutes during their first time speaking on an item, the chair may rule that the member is being allocated his or her second five minutes and the member shall be deemed to have waived his or her right to speak twice on an item. (Tabled Under Privilege - King August 27, 2024 and Tabled Under Privilege - Russell September 10, 2024)

Austin Tepsic request the overgrowth on Hadwen Rd. be cut back.

Austin Tepsic request the overgrowth on Intervale Rd.be cut back.

Austin Tepsic request the overgrowth on Amherst St. be cut back.

Austin Tepsic request the overgrowth on Pleasant St. be cut back.

Austin Tepsic request street resurfacing on Hadwen Ln.

Austin Tepsic request sidewalk resurfacing on Hadwen Ln.

Austin Tepsic request sidewalk resurfacing on Hadwen Rd.

Austin Tepsic request sidewalk resurfacing on Amherst St.

Austin Tepsic request sidewalk resurfacing on Intervale Rd.

Amy Pagan request installation of "No Littering" signage on Shelby St.

Heather Smith request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage across from 35-39 Berkmans St.

Celia Blue request installation of resident permit parking on Newport St.

Hoi Nguyen request handicap parking space at 21 Vineyard St. be removed.

Joseph Walsh request installation of handicap parking space at 75 West St.

Garret Mierzejewski request installation of a crosswalk in the vicinity of Price Rite Marketplace, located at 520 Southbridge St.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of the residents of Greenwood Gardens and Edward Laliberty request the installation of a flashing crosswalk light on Greenwood St. in the vicinity of Greenwood Gardens, located between 327 and 341 Greenwood St.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Meaghan Culkeen request installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of South Ludlow St. and Clover St.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request repainting of yellow lines at Coes St.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request repainting the lines at the Lovell St. roundabout.

Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Serge Belozerov request installation of a second basketball court at Logan Field.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: MADISON ST.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: 702 SOUTHBRIDGE ST.

Michael Grandone request City Council request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the legality of billing the city’s colleges and non-profits a monetary fee of $1,000.00 per hour for the use of the city’s police and fire resources and services.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility relocate the bus stop in front of 18 Chestnut St. 20 ft. north. Further, request installation of additional Bus Stop and No Parking signage to demarcate the stop location.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with Clark University to address parking challenges in the vicinity of the university.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review and remove the parking line markings at the cul-de-sac at the end of Merlin Ct.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager consider establishing an ordinance that creates a requirement or allowance of passenger side wheels against the curb parking (parallel parking).

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review signage for existing No Parking ordinance on Carlisle St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager consider establishing funding in future Capital Improvement Budgets for the design and construction of a traffic light at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Rd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a painted right turn arrow at the intersection of Dorchester St. and Vernon St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the crosswalk in the vicinity of Chandler Magnet Elementary School (525 Chandler St.) to relocate the crosswalk to the most appropriate location.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility communicate with the permit holders at O’Connell Field concerning safety concerns relative to traffic exiting the driveway.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility prioritize traffic calming and pedestrian improvements on Barry Rd. and Lynnwood Ln.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the negotiation between the City of Worcester and Charter/Spectrum.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning strategies that could be implemented to increase competition in the city amongst internet providers.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to provide City Council with a report concerning plans to provide more hotspots and enhance access strategy to internet in the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a timeline concerning when public service campaigns regarding digital literacy and healthy device internet youth education will begin.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with report detailing framework for a grant program that can used to help the city fill the gap for providing residents affordable internet that is being caused by the discontinuance of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of creating a digital navigator program with dedicated digital equity managers.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with an action plan regarding strategic recommendations made by Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) in conjunction with the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager request Chief Information Officer improve navigation to the Vendor Check Register and address any correlative challenges to make the process more user-friendly.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager request Chief Information Officer consider adding language to the Vendor Check Register to help individuals understand the bidding process relative to contracts and when said process can be exempted.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether the city has any protections against cyber-attacks.

Request City Manager study the feasibility of revitalizing an annual local art and vendor market in the city to celebrate and recognize the talent of the community. (Petty)

Request City Manager install full-body scanner safety equipment at City Hall, similar to the equipment used at Polar Park, the Worcester District Court and other public places, on or before December 31, 2024. (Russell, Bergman)

Request City Manager provide City Council with draft language, within thirty (30) days, that would implement an institutional zoning ordinance and require institutions such as colleges, universities and hospitals to file ten (10) year institutional master plans with the city. (Mero-Carlson, Petty, Pacillo, Toomey, Bergman, Russell, Colorio)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the history and reasons for the merger between the Parks Department and the Department of Public Works. Further, request City Manager include in said report an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of separating said departments. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning best practices regarding cars making right turns that conflict with pedestrian crosswalk signals. (Bergman)

Request City Manager work with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) Administrator provide City Council with a report assessing ridership levels at the WRTA. (Bergman)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Recommend adoption of an ordinance to establish on-street parking on Grove Street in the vicinity of O’Connell Field: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “No Parking” signage 20’ from all crosswalks at all crosswalks on Freeland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “No Parking” signage 20’ from all crosswalks at all crosswalks on Richards St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Nathalie Gibson request installation of left turn signal at the intersection of Main St. and Mill St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty, on behalf of Nicholas Gage, request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Em Quiles request traffic review at the intersection of Fairmont St. and Hamilton St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sarah Williams request a traffic study be conducted in the Rockdale St. and Mount Ave. neighborhood for the purpose of determining the feasibility of installing truck ban/weight restriction signage within the neighborhood.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Austin and Chloe Brough et al. request traffic study be conducted on Valmor St. for traffic calming solutions: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request improvements be made to pedestrian safety and access at the intersection of Richards St. and Cambridge St. by adding a pedestrian refuge island at the location: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. request the bus stop in front of Spectrum Health Systems on the Pasadena Parkway side of Lincoln St. be moved to a different location: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Gayle Anderson request the bus stop currently in front of 18 Chestnut St. be moved back 22 Chestnut St., with “No Parking Anytime” signage being installed near the 22 Chestnut St. location: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request installation of speed humps on Enid St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kathia Gonzalez request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the vicinity of the driveway at 9 Blaine Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marc LePain request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the cul-de-sac at the end of Merlin Ct.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Molly Gallagher install No Parking Anytime signage for the odd side of Carlisle St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ivette Rosa et al. request installation of No Parking Anytime signage from 22A Milton St. to 19 Milton St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jimmy Kang request installation of 30 Minute Parking zone in front of 32-49 Pleasant St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Yanczewski request traffic review on Dorchester St. from top of Dorchester St. to the intersection of Dorchester St. and Vernon St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mark Borenstein request installation of signage indicating no right turns from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Monday through Friday) at: 1) the northwesterly corner of Parkton Ave. and Grove St., 2) the northwesterly corner of Lansing Ave. and Grove St., 3) the northwesterly corner of Chester St. and Grove St., and 4) the northwesterly corner of Chester St. and Holden St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mark Borenstein request installation of signage indicating no left turns from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Monday through Friday) at: 1) the northeaster corner of Barry Rd. and Salisbury St., 2) the northeasterly corner of Spring Valley Rd. and Salisbury St., and 3) the northeasterly corner of Lynnwood Ln. and Salisbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew Morse et al. request traffic exiting Chandler Magnet Elementary School (525 Chandler St.) be made right-turn only between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for all vehicles with the exception of school buses: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request the establishment of a permanent, Zone A parking ban on both sides of Vernon St. between Winthrop St and Upsala St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to a study of traffic safety for the intersection of Franklin Street, Suffolk Street and Norfolk Street: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to digital equity in the city.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON URBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Vendor Check Register and Informing Worcester.: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Amending Sections 76 through 81 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to Revise Speed Regulations and Establish Safety Zones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ORDER of 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)

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)

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – “Request City Manager thoroughly explore external diversity trainings or an external diversity trainer as a real potentiality. – Item #19a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Request City Manager consider partnerships between WPI and the Worcester Public Schools, future investments WPI can make within the community, the impact the loss of two hotels and their rooms will have in the city, and how the wage theft ordinance could be impacted when conducting negotiations with WPI. – Item #19b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager work to ensure taxation numbers associated with negotiations between the City of Worcester and WPI reflect the property values after their purchase of 65 Prescott St. and 72 Grove St. – Item #19c CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning ways in which the city can guard against more properties being taken off the tax rolls by colleges and universities. – Item #19d CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager review the uses of the Dover Amendment as it relates to residential property. – Item #19c CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager move forward with the implementation and creation of a taskforce to assist in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)’s. – Item #19f CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report outlining the process relative to establishing a Charter Review Commission. – Item #19g CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

RESOLUTION of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the Haitian community, and all immigrant communities, in the city, as well as all immigrant communities throughout the country. – Item #19h CC Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

Motion King @ #8b CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with written clarification on whether an item that is amended resets the amount of times an item can be Tabled Under Privilege.

Motion King @ #11a CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any permit fees that can be waived associated with running various events in the city.

Motion King @ #11c CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report outlining best practices associated with institutional zoning ordinances. Said report should also review all previous City Council orders regarding nonprofit organizations in the city.

Motion King @ #11f CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a qualitative analysis of Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) ridership that includes the reasons why people ride their busses. Further, request City Manager work with any interested local institutions to gather any relevant data for said report.

Motion King – Suspension of Rules – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review and improve the lighting at the intersection of South Ludlow St. and Clover St.