CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 6:17 P.M. | Adjourned: 9:02 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Donna M Colorio | | Vice Chairperson Sean M Rose | | Councilor Morris A Bergman |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Donna M. Colorio
Councilor Sean M. Rose
Councilor Morris A. Bergman | | | | | Also: | DPWP Assistant Director of Engineering Ali Khorasani
DPWP Assistant Engineer Michael Murphy
Parking Administrator Elvira Guardiola
WPD Sergeant James T. Foley
Deputy City Clerk Stephen A.J. Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 1a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Traffic and Parking hereby approves the minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee meeting of May 20, 2020. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. | |
| 2. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 2a. | Joanne Simoncini request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 11 Reeves St.
# 8f CC April 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 2b. | Felix Garcia request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 61 East Central St.
# 9b CC March 24, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Shawn (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. (No name given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 2c. | Xheudet Vath Bacova request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 181 Beacon St.
# 9c CC March 24, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Xheudet Vath Bacova, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the item on file due to an inability to contact the petitioner.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the various attempts made to contact the petitioner with the Assistant Director of Engineering, including a mailed letter and multiple phone calls.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item.
Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 2d. | Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Gjergji Zdruli request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 48 Fruit St.
# 7x CC March 17, 2020
In Committee May 13, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3a. | Crystal Jackson request installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Gardner St. and Southgate St.
# 6c CC June 4, 2019
In Committee October 23, 2019 - Held
In Committee May 13, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Crystal Jackson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Brian McDonough, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as the intersection does not meet the warrants for a four-way stop.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the number of stop signs currently at the intersection and the number of accidents tracked at that location with the Assistant Director of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who stated discussed reviewing the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio put forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager provide City Council with a traffic study indicating the appropriateness of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Gardner St. and Southgate St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager provide City Council with a traffic study indicating the appropriateness of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Gardner St. and Southgate St. | |
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| | | 3b. | Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Gordon Duncan request installation of a three way stop sign on Beechmont St. where it intersects with Metcalf St.
# 8c CC April 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Patricia King, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Gordon Duncan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Anita (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. Dan (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
5. Kim (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
6. Samantha (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as the intersection does not meet the warrants for a three-way stop.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take the item up collectively with item #3c.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who stated Beechmont St. would be a location considered for the speed hump pilot program.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio put forth the following Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager with a traffic study concerning the speeding problems in the vicinity of Beechmont St., including information concerning the appropriateness of, “No Left Turn” signage on the street; 2) Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning whether 20 mph speed limit zones must be implemented city-wide prior to being imposed selectively.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend item #3b be filed and #3c be approved.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager with a traffic study concerning the speeding problems in the vicinity of Beechmont St., including information concerning the appropriateness of, “No Left Turn” signage on the street. | | | | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning whether 20 mph speed limit zones must be implemented city-wide prior to being imposed selectively. | |
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| | | 3c. | Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Gordon Duncan request installation of a three way stop sign on Beechmont St. where it intersects with Bancroft Tower Rd.
# 8b CC April 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #3b CC) | |
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| | | 3d. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a stop sign on Dominion Rd. at its intersection with Ansonia Rd.
# 7h CC May 19, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 4. | Resident Permit Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 4a. | Shawn Carey request a change in the Resident Permit Parking Program to allow a purchase of a second visitor pass when the original is lost, stolen or destroyed.
# 8e CC November 19, 2019
In Committee May 13, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Parking Administrator, who provided information relative to the resident permit parking program, including information relative to a new service company potentially taking the program over.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who moved to recommend the item be held until the new service company is implemented.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote for Councilor Bergman’s motion to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 4b. | Benjamin Adjei request installation of resident permit parking in Cutler St. from Dorchester St. to Aetna St.
# 10e CC January 7, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Jillian (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 4c. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Ron Hayes request installation of resident permit parking in front of Open Sky Group Home, located at 5 Sturgis St.
# 10h CC January 7, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Peggy (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed whether there were institutional effects caused from Open Sky Group Home being in the neighborhood.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who discussed how to reserve a space for emergencies at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a previously requested legal opinion as to what types of institutions are included in the definition of institutional effect as it relates to resident permit parking.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to amend the item to install a passenger zone instead of resident permit parking and to recommend the item be held as amended.
Recommend Hold As Amended on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a previously requested legal opinion as to what types of institutions are included in the definition of institutional effect as it relates to resident permit parking. | |
| 5. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 5a. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Christina Foley request installation of a flashing light at the intersection of Massasoit Rd. at Blithewood Ave., in the vicinity of Blithewood Park, as a speed calming mechanism to slow the speed of vehicles.
# 7y CC September 5, 2017 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Christina Foley, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file and for increased speed enforcement in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed traffic concerns in the area with the WPD Sergeant.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio put forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a traffic study of Massasoit Rd., in the vicinity of Blithewood Park.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a traffic study of Massasoit Rd., in the vicinity of Blithewood Park. | |
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| | | 5b. | Carey Souda request upgrades and improvements to the traffic patterns and traffic lights around the City as listed in the attached document.
# 9v CC July 23, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Pattie LaBlante, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Mark LaBlante, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be placed on file, as the Department of Public Works and Parks would consider a number of suggested improvements to traffic signals accordingly.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio put forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing the updates made to traffic patterns and traffic lights throughout the city from suggestions made by a petition filed on July 23, 2019 by Carey Souda.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing the updates made to traffic patterns and traffic lights throughout the city from suggestions made by a petition filed on July 23, 2019 by Carey Souda. | |
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| | | 5c. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Rozelle Jenkins request installation of a blinking safety traffic light from Hamilton St. to Lake Park.
# 9b CC December 17, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file, as the item had been previously approved.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5d. | Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Terrence Malarney request installation of a blinking light on Grove St. at its intersection with Parkton Ave.
# 7d CC May 5, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file, as the location discussed in the item was under MassDOT control.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the limitations associated with areas under MassDOT control.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who discussed whether any actions could be taken on streets under MassDOT control.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who put forth the following Chairman’s Resolution: That the Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking does hereby support the city administration working with MassDOT to advocate for the installation of a blinking light on Grove St. at its intersection with Parkton Ave.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | That the Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking does hereby support the city administration working with MassDOT to advocate for tracking calming measures on Grove St. at its intersection with Parkton Ave., including the installation of a blinking light on Grove St. at its intersection with Parkton Ave. | |
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| | | 5e. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Leo Hoffman request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of North St. and Grove St.
# 7y CC March 17, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who recommended the item be held in order to allow for the Department of Public Works and Parks to study the area further.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 5f. | Councilor Gary Rosen request the traffic lights at Harrington Corner be adjusted to shorten the frequent and long backup of vehicles that are coming down Pleasant. St. (toward Dunkin Donuts) and entering the intersection.
# 6i CC February 11, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file, as the location discussed in the item was under construction.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 6. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 6a. | Andrea Savastano et al request installation of a blinking yellow light and cross walk in the vicinity of 330 Plantation St.
# 9d CC September 3, 2019
In Committee May 13, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Andrea Savastano, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the on file, as the location discussed in the item has utility conflicts on both sides of the intersection.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the utility conflicts at the site.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then put forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks determine whether it would be agreeable by the petitioner of item #9d on the September 3, 2019 City Council agenda to install a blinking yellow light at a different intersection in the vicinity of 330 Plantation St., as there are utility conflicts at the intended location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks determine whether it would be agreeable by the petitioner of item #9d on the September 3, 2019 City Council agenda to install a blinking yellow light at a different intersection in the vicinity of 330 Plantation St., as there are utility conflicts at the intended location. | |
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| | | 6b. | Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Nancy Sullivan request installation of flashing pedestrian crosswalk lights at the intersection of Greenwood St. and Spofford Rd., in the vicinity of Helen’s Bakery.
# 8v CC October 15, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 6c. | Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Susan Hunt request installation of a flashing pedestrian crossing sign at the I-290 entrance crosswalk in the vicinity of Rotman’s Furniture, 725 Southbridge St.
# 7f CC October 29, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the item on file, as the location is under MassDOT control.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 6d. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Greg Lavelle request installation of a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal in the vicinity of Russell St. and Park Ave.
# 7bb CC March 17, 2020
In Committee May 13, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item to install two crosswalks in the area, but not to install a flashing pedestrian signal.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays to install two crosswalks across the intersection of Russell St. and Park Ave. | |
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| | | 6e. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a pedestrian flashing light at the crosswalk in vicinity of the Canal Lofts at 48 Water St.
# 7c CC January 14, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recommended the item be held to seek more input from the petitioner.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 7. | Speed and Traffic Enforcement Petition | |
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| | | 7a. | Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of speed limit signage in Mason St.
# 20p CC October 29, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item and for traffic enforcement to occur in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio then put forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Police Chief provide speed enforcement on Mason St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request Police Chief provide speed enforcement on Mason St. | |
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| | | 8a. | Kristin Servant request installation of an "Icy" or "Dangerous" sign at the top of Alexander Rd.
# 9w CC July 23, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Kristin Servant, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion as to the city’s liability as it relates to installing signage on roads, including “Icy,” or “Dangerous,” signs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion as to the city’s liability as it relates to installing signage on roads, including “Icy,” or “Dangerous,” signs. | |
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| | | 8b. | Kenneth Harling request installation of a "No Parking After Park Hours" sign on the east side of Russell St., from Elm St. to Park Ave.
# 8x CC September 3, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Kenneth Harling, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed the appropriateness for reviewing the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 8c. | Christina Tomaiolo-Giedraitis request installation of "Deaf Child" signage at the corner of Othello Rd. and Lake Ave.
# 9c CC September 3, 2019
In Committee May 13, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion as to the city’s liability as it relates to installing signage on roads, including “Deaf Child” signs.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion as to the city’s liability as it relates to installing signage on roads, including “Deaf Child” signs. | |
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| | | 8d. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of "No Left Turn" signage exiting Leo Turo Way onto Shrewsbury St.
# 10f CC January 7, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as Leo Turo Way is a private street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed whether the residents could install the signage instead, as the street is private.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 8e. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a "Blind Driveway" sign at 10 Natural History Rd.
# 7g CC October 22, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the traffic mirror installed on Natural History Dr.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 8f. | Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Alex Zequeira request installation of a “Blind Driveway” sign in the vicinity of the driveway for 531 Salisbury St.
# 7j CC October 22, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Alex Zequeira, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to hold the item to allow for further investigation.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 8g. | Councilor Morris A. Bergman request to move the stop line located at the corner of Pleasant St. and Irving St. a few feet east (closer to Main St), in the interest of public safety.
# 7f CC May 19, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 8h. | Suzanne Burke et al. request the installation of traffic safety signs that include "Blind Curve or Corner" and "Slow Down" be placed on Saxon Rd.
# 7u CC March 17, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Melanie Gallagher, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item to install curve warning signage.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who commended the petitioner for their item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Approval to install curve warning signage on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 9a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson install “No Trucks Allowed” in Lake Ave. North.
# 20u CC June 12, 2018
In Committee November 28, 2018 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Elaine Guillemot, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Kathleen Ledoux, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Kathleen Bianca, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the item on file, as the location does not meet the warrants for a truck ban.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 9b. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request No Truck signs be installed on Penn Ave. and Waverly St.
# 8hh CC August 21, 2018 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Ellen (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to hold the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 10. | Miscellaneous Petition | |
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| | | 10a. | Councilor Donna Colorio on behalf of Terrence Malarney request traffic calming measures be implemented on Grove St. in the vicinity of its intersection with Parkton Ave.
# 7e CC May 5, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speakers at the beginning of the meeting:
1. Terrance Malarney, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Christina Wilcox, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the item on file.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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