CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 6:04 P.M. | Adjourned: 7:10 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 Councilor Donna M Colorio
Vice Chairperson Councilor Sean M Rose
Councilor Morris A Bergman | | | | | Also: | DPWP Assistant Director of Engineering Ali Khorasani
WPD Lieutenant Timothy Walsh
Senior Transportation Planner Brian Pigeon
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 July 22, 2020. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Vice Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and move to adopt the item.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Colorio absent). | |
| 2. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 2a. | Caitlin Laplante on behalf of HRI Matheson Apartments request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 87 Murray Ave.
# 9c CC June 30, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as petitioner is no longer interested in pursuing the item further.
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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| | | 2b. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of David Lamusta request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 7 Creston St.
# 25i CC July 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Speakers:
1. David Lamusta, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the item on file, as the property has off-street parking.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who confirmed that the petitioner was present and had spoken.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who concurred with the recommendation.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the parking situation with the speaker.
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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| | | 2c. | Samuel Perez request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 51 Perry Ave.
# 7j CC July 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Speakers:
1. Lois Giguere, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who proposed the committee to speak to the speaker, who was still on the line, concerning her request.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the speaker, who discussed the location for the handicap parking space.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as a similar item was filed previously since the handicap parking space was being used by another person.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the speaker, who discussed the usage history of the handicap parking space.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the person's eligibility to use the handicap parking space with the Assistant Director of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to file the item.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. | |
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| | | 2d. | Thao Le request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 141 Cambridge St.
# 7q CC July 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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| | | 2e. | Migdalia Fairbanks request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 44 Mendon St.
# 7r CC July 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as the petitioner owns the property which has off-street parking.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed whether other correspondence was received by the Clerk's Office with the Deputy City Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Assistant Director of Engineering, who stated that the petitioner was contacted and informed of the recommendation to file the item.
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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| | | 2f. | Mary Maki on behalf of Jason A. Maki request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 9 Hartshorn Ave.
# 7s CC July 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Accepted Speakers:
1. Mary Maki, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as the property has an 80 feet long driveway.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed whether the tenants of the property have access to the off-street parking, and the distance between parking in the driveway and parking in the front of the property.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who provided the information that the speaker is still on the line.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the speaker, who discussed the parking situation at the property.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who spoke concerning the technical difficulties.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who provided a recommendation to approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who concurred with Councilor Bergman's recommendation.
Chaiperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to approve the item.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 yeas and 0 Nays. | |
| 3. | Resident Permit Parking Petition | |
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| | | 3a. | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Committee Upon the Petition of Nick Hamel et al request installation of resident permit parking on Prouty Ln. from Assabet Ln. to Bailey St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
# 18i CC February 25, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Speaker:
1. Nick Hamel, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio 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. | |
| 4. | Traffic Control Signal Petition | |
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| | | 4a. | Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Jane Richards request the installation of an audio signal at the traffic lights of Main St. and Sylvan St.
# 7p CC March 17, 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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| | | 4b. | John Baltus et al request traffic signal include a delayed green light at the intersection of Grandview Ave. crossing over Stafford St.
# 7i CC January 28, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take the item collectively with Item #4c CC.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the items, as the sequencing of the traffic signals in the area will be reconfigured.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who discussed the correspondence with the petitioner regarding the reconfiguration of the traffic signals.
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. | John Baltus et al request installation of a left turn signal at the end of James St., turning onto Stafford St.
# 7h CC January 28, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. (See Item #4b CC). | |
| 5. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 5a. | Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of a blinking pedestrian light at the crosswalk in the vicinity of 86 Austin St.
# 7e CC October 29, 2019 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided the recommendation to file, as the street is a narrow, one-way street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who discussed the buildings on the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who confirmed that Councilor Rivera did not call in to speak on the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Engineer, who discussed the crosswalk on the street.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed pedestrian accidents and close-calls with WPD Lieutenant.
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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| | | 5b. | Councilor Sean M. Rose, Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Matthew E. Wally request installation of "Slow, Pedestrians Walking” signs at the beginning of the crosswalks on Salisbury St. between Assumption College and St. Mary's Church.
# 7h CC October 29, 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 recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning 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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| | | 6a. | Linda Sweet et al. request installation of a 20 mph speed limit sign on Blithewood Ave.
# 7b CC May 19, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item and provide for WPD enforcement of the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the Chairman's Order on the legal opinion to selectively choose streets for lower speed limit with the Deputy City Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to hold the item.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. | |
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| | | 7a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request removal of the “No Parking Anytime” zone in the vicinity of Harding Tire, located at 180 Harding St., with a Loading Zone being installed in its place.
# 9h CC June 2, 2020
In Committee July 22, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Speakers:
1. Debbie Feingold, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Assistant Director of Engineering, who spoke concerning the correspondence with the owner of the business.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the speaker, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the problems with unloading products and parking in the area with the speaker.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the speaker, who discussed the parking problems in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who discussed the parking and loading zones.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized WPD Lieutenant, who discussed the possibility of installing a "Parking For Business" sign at the location with the Assistant Director of Engineering.
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 concerning the dimensions for parking and loading zone spaces, and whether the dimensions can have variances.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to hold the item.
Recommendation Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Rose absent). | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion concerning the dimensions for parking and loading zone spaces, and whether the dimensions can have variances. | |
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