CITY OF WORCESTER | Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting | Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 6:01 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:44 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
Councilor Sean M Rose
Councilor Morris A Bergman | | | | | Also: | DPWP Assistant Director of Engineering Ali Khorasani
WPD Lieutenant Timothy Walsh
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 August 12, 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 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Bergman absent). | |
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| | | 2a. | In order to ensure the continuation of active public engagement, the City of Worcester will now use a phone conference line for members of the public to participate in all public meetings. To participate during the public participation phase of City Council, you may call the direct line indicated: Levi Lincoln Chamber - 415-655-0001 (Access Code: 173 713 4199) or enter the below URL into your web browser. If you would like to raise your hand when in the meeting as a call-in user during public participation you may dial *3.
https://cowevents.webex.com/cowevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e12fdc1a082c71c2b0724302d1d6df098 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Anne Rysell, Worcester resident, spoke concerning an item on a previous agenda.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Deputy City Clerk, who discussed public notification process.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who stated he would contact the speaker with information concerning the item.
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| 3. | Handicap Parking Petitions | |
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| | | 3a. | Marta Sanchez request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 42 Esther St.
# 7v CC Tuesday, August 11, 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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| | | 3b. | John Coleman request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 11 Reeves St.
# 8l CC Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | 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 existing handicap parking space in front of the property has enough space for two vehicles and the property has a driveway for off-street parking.
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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| | | 4a. | Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Ted Kostas request installation of a stop sign at the end of Pelham St. at its intersection with Russell St.
# 8k CC Tuesday, August 11, 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. | Councilor Donna M. Colorio and Councilor Matthew E. Wally on behalf of Judy Griffin request installation of a stop sign on Papineau St. at its intersection with Heard St.
# 8i CC Tuesday, August 11, 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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| | | 5a. | Mayor Joseph M. Petty request installation of a “Thickly Settled” sign in Barry Rd. between Salisbury St. and Dick Dr.
# 8h CC Tuesday, November 12, 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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| | | 5b. | Linda Sweet et al. request installation of a 20 mph speed limit sign on Blithewood Ave.
# 7b CC Tuesday, May 19, 2020
In Committee August 12, 2020 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as the Prima Facie Speed Limit of 30pmh applies to the area.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed a previous Chairman's Order concerning the Prima Facie Speed Limit.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman's Order: Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a previously requested legal opinion as to whether City Council could choose the streets to set the speed limit to be below the Prima Facie Speed Limit.
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 previously requested legal opinion as to the process for decreasing a street's Prima Facie Speed Limit to 20 mph or 25 mph. | |
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| | | 6a. | Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of the homeowner request the bus stop at 20 Mountain St. East be moved further down the street in either direction.
# 7k CC Tuesday, 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 recognized Councilor Rose, 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 | |
| 7. | Crosswalk and Lighted Crosswalk System Petitions | |
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| | | 7a. | Teresa Moran, Membership and Communications Director of EAW, request installation of a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal in the vicinity of 397 Grove St.
# 8c CC Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item, pending availability of funding.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed with the Assistant Director of Engineering when the flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal will be installed.
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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| | | 7b. | Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Eric Cruze request installation of an additional crosswalk across Pleasant St. at Crown St.
# 8c CC Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to file the item, as there is a crosswalk 180 feet on either side of this location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed with the Assistant Director of Engineering the preferred distance between crosswalks.
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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| | | 7c. | Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Brenda Davin request the traffic engineers recommend ways to increase safety measures when pedestrians use the crosswalk at Park Ave. and Charlotte St.
# 7f CC Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item to install pedestrian signs and advanced warning signs in each direction at this location.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Deputy City Clerk, who discussed the appropriate motion to make concerning repainting crosswalks.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant of Engineering, who discussed the current street striping program.
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 | |
| 8. | Traffic Control Signal Petitions | |
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| | | 8a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and Councilor Morris A. Bergman request the location of the “No Left Turn” signal at the intersection of Plantation St. and Belmont St. be assessed to determine a more appropriate location for the signal.
# 8m CC Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to approve the item to install a third "No Left Turn" sign.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who provided an explanation for 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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| | | 9a. | Virginia Johnson request installation of "No Parking" signs on both sides of Forest Street.
# 9d CC Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Jean Hitshka, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
2. John Donahue, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
3. Sherry Pitcher, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
4. Aaron Schoolitz, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
5. Sue Keller, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
6. Courtney Orosko, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
7. Laura Nickerson, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Rose, who discussed potential negative impacts of installing "No Parking" signs on Forest St.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Engineering, who provided a recommendation to place the item on file, as all properties have off-street parking and there is little to no demand for on-street parking on this street.
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. | |
| 10. | Parking and Parking Meter Petitions | |
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| | | 10a. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Ron Hayes request installation of a passenger loading zone in front of Open Sky Group Home, located at 5 Sturgis St. (Amended on June 17, 2020 from installing resident permit parking at the location).
# 10h CC Tuesday, January 7, 2020
In Committee June 17, 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 recognized Councilor Rose, 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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