CITY OF WORCESTER

Public Health and Human Services Committee Meeting

Monday, February 4, 2013

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 4:32 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:08 PM

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the transition of Food Pantry Services currently provided by the Henry Lee Willis Community Center. # 9.4B CM January 22, 2013

Communication of the City Manager, transmitting informational communication relative to the Henry Lee Willis Community Center. # 13a CC January 22, 2013

Petition of William S. Coleman III and Brenda Jenkins request an opportunity to address the City Council and Administration regarding the closing of the Henry Lee Willis Community Center. # 7e CC January 29, 2013

Petition of Eric Kuczarski, property owner of 37 Monterey Rd., and on behalf of property owners at 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 21, 25, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 45, 53, 61 Monterey Rd. request the ALB Reforestation Program select a single tree species and be a type of tree species that would produce a mature size and canopy characteristics similar to that of the previous street trees. Further, request the head of the Forestry Division attend an upcoming meeting of the Monterey Rd. neighbors to discuss the program's plans for replanting on Monterey Rd. # 5a CC October 06, 2009

Order of Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. Request the City Manager, the Administration, the City Council, the Worcester Public Schools, the USDA and the DCR, along with other concerned partners in the community, initiate a campaign to better educate and inform our children, adults and seniors about recognizing, identifying and reporting infestations of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. # 9b CC October 13, 2009 - Order adopted

Order of Councilor Philip P. Palmieri and Councilor Joffrey A. Smith - Request City Manager update City Council regarding the details of the plans that USDA and/or DCR have for the future inoculation of trees against the Asian Longhorned Beetle. # 8e CC September 28, 2010

In Committee May 2, 2011 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Status Report on the Asian Longhorned Beetle. # 8.15B CM March 15, 2011

In Committee May 2, 2011 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Report on Plans for the Upcoming Chemical Treatments against the Asian Longhorned Beetle. # 9.15A CM April 26, 2011

In Committee May 2, 2011 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)-infested City Street Trees. # 8.15B CM June 21, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Status of the Asian Longhorned Beetle Program, Reforestation, Stump Removal, Tree Surveys and the Dodge Park Restoration. # 8.8A CM October 25, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Public Health Hazard Created by Canadian Geese. # 8.24B CM April 13, 2010

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Geese Management Program. # 9.24B CM November 09, 2010

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Federal Tobacco Control Act. # 9.20C CM November 30, 2010

In Committee January 19, 2011 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Procedures for Tenants to Report No Heat or Insufficient Heat during the Cold Weather Months. # 17k CC January 03, 2012

In Committee March 29, 2012 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Water Quality Testing at Lake Quinsigamond. # 10.16A CM August 14, 2012

Petition of Wyatt Wade et al request all action be taken to immediately close the operation of the People in Peril Shelter, 701 Main St. # 7 CC October 14, 2003

In Committee January 13, 2004 - Held In Committee October 25, 2004 - Held In Committee February 27, 2008 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Planned Improvements to the Neighborhood Surrounding 701 Main Street. # 11.32B CM December 19, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Triage Center. # 8.32A CM January 17, 2012

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on the Triage and Assessment Center. # 9.4E CM July 17, 2012

Chairman's Order from the Committee on Public Health and Human Services - Request the City Council Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services consider the feasibility of the South Worcester Housing Recovery Proposal. # 8a CC February 10, 2009

In Committee October 20, 2009 - Held

Communication of the City Manager relative to the application process for tax-exempt tax status for non-profits and the Dover amendment. #28A CM May 16, 2006

Communication of the City Manager relative to the legality of City Council endorsement of the recommendations from the Mayor's Social Service Task Force. #6 CC May 23, 2006

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development and Business Assistance Programs Available to Support New or Existing Businesses. # 11.4B CM January 05, 2010

Petition of Mesfin Beshir on behalf of the Ethiopian Dream Center, Inc. request for Office Rent Assistance. # 24a CC July 19, 2011