City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Ron Dolat, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve No Parking zone at 23 Delawanda Dr. curb cut extending to street tree and Handicap Parking space extending 21 ft. north of the No Parking zone.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio then discussed the regulations concerning no parking in front of curb cut and the location of the handicap parking space with Speaker #1.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning reviews of winter parking ban zones on side streets.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Donna Neiber, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the requested address needs to be amended.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of an additional handicap parking space in the vicinity of 364 West Boylston St.”

Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.

Recommend Hold As Amended on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the petitioner has requested to amend petition for a space across from #12 at #11 due to the declared winter parking ban on the even side of Columbus St.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Michael Stewart request installation of handicap parking space in front of 11 Columbus St. across from 12 Columbus St."

Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.

Recommend Hold As Amended on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as the petitioner has requested to amend the petition for a space across from #14 at #15 due to the declared winter parking ban on the even side of Minthorne St.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved to amend the item to read as follows, “Klara Bueno request installation of handicap parking space in front of 15 Minthorne St. across from 14 Minthorne St.”

Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.

Recommend Hold As Amended on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there are two existing handicap parking spaces ordained at the requested location and DTM will update the signage accordingly.

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 read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the handicap parking space was approved and implemented in summer 2024 and is currently still in use.

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 read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Edilda Hart, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM needs further communications with the petitioner concerning the winter parking ban on the street.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Barbara Tully, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Christine Kaczorowski, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Carmen Notice, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Michelle Francois, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Mary Francois, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further discussion with the WHA is needed.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. John Yanczewski, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to recommend the item be given Leave to Withdraw.

Recommend Leave to Withdraw on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the handicap parking space has been adjusted and relocated several times and the location position was recently adjusted and expanded to a compliant length.

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 read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further communications with the petitioner concerning the winter parking ban is needed.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and moved to take item #4a up collectively with item #4b through #4e

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the following speaker:
1. Effie Baroud, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the installation of temporary and permanent speed humps in the city with Speaker #1.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the preference between temporary and permanent speed humps with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.

Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays

Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #4a)

Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #4a)

Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #4a)

Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #4a)

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Eric Brandt, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Carol Whitney, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Joan Goodlight. Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the stop sign at the intersection of Delmont Ave. and Bedford Ave.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed traffic enforcement on Delmont Ave.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed exploring new traffic calming measures to address traffic issues.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1 and Speaker #2, who discussed installation of speed humps in the neighborhood.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the speed humps process with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following three (3) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility explore traffic calming measures for Delmont Ave.; 2) Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review stop signs at the intersection of Delmont Ave. and Bedford Ave.; and 3) Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement on Delmont 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

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility explore traffic calming measures for Delmont Ave.

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review stop signs at the intersection of Delmont Ave. and Bedford Ave.

Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement on Delmont Ave.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Chris Michelotti, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the location is on the state highway portion of Pleasant St. and under the jurisdiction of MassDOT.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility discuss the potential for the inclusion of safety improvements at the crosswalk near 1281 Pleasant St. as part of the upcoming MassDOT Pleasant St. project.

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

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility discuss the potential for the inclusion of safety improvements at the crosswalk near 1281 Pleasant St. as part of the upcoming MassDOT Pleasant St. project.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there are no clear origin points from the other side of North Pkwy that would warrant the expense of installing a crosswalk and necessary infrastructure to make it AD/PROWAG compliant.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility investigate the potential for installation of a sidewalk on North Pkwy. connecting residences to the northwest with the Burncoat Park entrance pathway to the southeast of Davidson Rd.

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

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility investigate the potential for installation of a sidewalk on North Pkwy. connecting residences to the northwest with the Burncoat Park entrance pathway to the southeast of Davidson Rd.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to 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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Justice Real, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the requested number of crosswalks with Speaker #1 and the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM is continuing to work with the Law Department to determine whether, and under what mechanism, the City can prohibit parking at the requested location as the location of interest is within an off-street parking lot, which a portion of said parking lot is within Mass Highway layout recorded in 1954 to construct Chestnut St.

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

Councilor Bergman read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Jason Diaz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Councilor Bergman recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve.

Councilor Bergman then discussed the timeline for signage installation with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.

Councilor Bergman recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed traffic enforcement at the location with Speaker #1.

Councior Bergman moved for a roll call vote to accept the recommendation.

Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Colorio absent)

Councilor Bergman read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Dickson Mensah, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Christiana (No last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Dany Orellana, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Councilor Bergman recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the relocation of the parking zones to the even side of the street was recently ordained by the City Council and is in the process of being implemented.

Councilor Bergman 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 read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Maria Gerry, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Somdatt Prashad, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Joan Tivnan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there could be unintended consequences on the rest of the street if residential permit parking was established for only two properties on the street.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed the appropriate range to install residential permit parking at the location and obtaining approval from residents in the neighborhood with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and Councilor Bergman.

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 read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to 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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as institutional impact has not been observed on the 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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there is no testimony provided from residents on the street to support the request.

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 read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Kelly Penrod, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Patricia Hobbs, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the traffic challenges on the street relative to institutional impact from Polar Park.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed obtaining signatures from residents on the street to demonstrate that there is consensus approval among residents for the installation of residential permit parking on the street.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the flexibility in designing the residential permit parking zone to provide for time-limited parking for business on the street with Speaker #2.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Federico Ortiz, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who discussed the parking challenges on the street and provided the recommendation to approve, pending testimony of residents on the street.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Speaker #1, who discussed the signatures from other residents of the street included on the petition and the eligibility for residents to apply for residential permit with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the number of signatures obtained by the petitioner and the public notices for the meeting to residents on the street with Speaker #1 and the Principal Staff Assistant.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed parking for residents of the building on the corner of Clement St. and Main St. with Councilor Bergman.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve to install resident permit parking on Clement St. from Main St. to Beaver St., excluding the building on the corner of Clement St. and Main St. (3 and 3A Clement St.)

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed the timeline concerning the installation of resident permit parking on Clement St.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as significant institutional impact from nearby Vernon Hill School has not been observed and neighborhood support for the petition has not been demonstrated at this point.

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 read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Erin Flowers, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
2. Lawrence Sullivan, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as there is not a strong consensus on the street for the installation of one.

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 read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as DTM needs further communications with the petitioner concerning two handicap spaces which are already ordained but not signed at the location.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as separated left turn lanes are not and cannot be provided at this location, a left turn signal would have limited effectiveness at this 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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further study needs to be conducted.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as Fruit St. is a one-way street in this location and MUTCD compliant signage along the street is missing in several locations.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review one-way and turn restriction signage on Fruit St. and install any additional signage needed to address safety or traffic pattern concerns.

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

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review one-way and turn restriction signage on Fruit St. and install any additional signage needed to address safety or traffic pattern concerns.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to file, as the placement of School Zone signage is based on state and federal standards for distances from the School property and there is a pending DTM item that will ordain all School Zones in the proper locations and all signs will be adjusted based on the outcome of that 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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Carol Parker, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Assistant Director of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to approve installation of a Dead End sign on Frederickson Ave. at its intersection with Abby St. and a No Outlet sign on Frederickson Ave. at its intersection with Holden St.

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

Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. John Atlas, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility, who provided the recommendation to hold, as further study needs to be conducted.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized Speaker #1, who discussed signage installation and traffic enforcement at the location.

Chairperson Councilor Colorio recognized the WPD Sergeant, who discussed traffic enforcement on the street.

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