CITY OF WORCESTER

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:40 P.M.

Adjourned: 7:25 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 Crime Statistics from 2013 and 2014. # 11.10D CM July 22, 2014

In Committee October 28, 2014 - Held In Committee October 28, 2014 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Recent Increase in Gun Violence. # 8.10A CM October 14, 2014

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Needs and Resources Assessment and Strategic Process to Address Issues Surrounding Youth and Gang Violence in the City. # 8.32A CM October 28, 2014

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the use of canines within the Worcester Police Department. # 9.10B CM August 11, 2015

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to crime statistics within the City of Worcester. # 9.10C CM August 11, 2015

Order of Councilor William J. Eddy - Request City Manager, working with the City Council, look at options for upgrading the City’s 911 system, including the possibility of implementing a Smart 911 system that is currently used in 300 municipalities and numerous colleges in Worcester and throughout the nation. # 13k CC August 20, 2013

In Committee October 28, 2014 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to determining the interest of the Town of Spencer in joining the Regional Emergency Communications Center. # 9.11A CM March 10, 2015

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the rules and regulations for the Telephone Emergency Notification System. # 9.11B CM March 10, 2015

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the City's communications system. # 10.11A CM November 10, 2015

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Possibility of Imposing Residency Restrictions on Level 2 and 3 Sex Offenders. # 12.13A CM September 16, 2014

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Legal Issues Associated With Limiting where Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders Reside. # 10.13A CM August 19, 2014

In Committee December 2, 2014 - Held In Committee February 17, 2015 - Held

Order of Councilor Frederick C. Rushton – Request City Council's Standing Committee on Public Safety consider including in the draft ordinance regarding Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders a component that would make the violation of this drafted ordinance linked to the Worcester County District Attorney’s office as a way to trigger probation violations as well. # 26g CC September 16, 2014

In Committee December 2, 2014 - Held In Committee February 17, 2015 - Held

Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request Committee on Public Safety request City Solicitor consider including in the draft ordinance regarding Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders, a provision where sex offenders would meet with the Chief of Police at least fourteen days prior to moving into a residence to avoid a need for eviction. # 26h September 16, 2014

In Committee December 2, 2014 - Held In Committee February 17, 2015 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Legal Remedies Available to the License Commission When the Holder and/or Manager of a Lodging House License is Not in Compliance. # 11.13B CM July 22, 2014

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Impact to the assessed values of properties if more than 3 unrelated individuals are allowed to inhabit those residential units with more than 3 bedrooms. # 9.23A CM May 27, 2014

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Lodging House Enforcement, as requested by City Council. # 10.13A CM February 25, 2014

In Committee April 29, 2014 - Held In Committee May 28, 2014 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties surrounding major Universities in Worcester that are listed as 4-bedroom units. # 11.23A CM September 30, 2014

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the issues of graffiti. # 8.7B CM January 21, 2014

In Committee October 28, 2014 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on a quarterly update relative to the City of Worcester’s plan to implement improved strategies and policies that better serve and represent our diverse community. # 9.34A CM September 15, 2015

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Issues causing damage to businesses and agencies in and around 70 James Street. # 11.10A CM December 02, 2014

Communication of the City Manager recommending City Council Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a First Responder Naloxone (Narcan) Grant. # 11.9A CM September 30, 2014

Resolution adopted September 30, 2014

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Ban on the Sale of Synthetic Marijuana. # 12.10A CM September 16, 2014

In Committee October 28, 2014 - Held In Committee October 28, 2014 - Held

Communication of the City Manager recommend City Council's review and deliberation relative to a Proposed Unruly Parties Ordinance. # 8.32A CM March 31, 2009

In Committee September 10, 2009 - Held In Committee October 28, 2014 - Held