CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:35 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:05 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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City Manager
Eric D. Batista

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring May 2024 as Bike Month in the city. Mayor Petty recognized Karen Valentine-Goins, Nathan Lewis, Alex Alcedo, Susan Wickenberry and Dale Wickenberry, who accepted the Proclamation on behalf of WalkBike Worcester.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 2, 2024.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #9q CC and in opposition to items #10.4A CM and #10.38A CM 2. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11b CC 3. Ron Rigotte, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to item #12f CC 4. Peter Breault, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor not opposed to item #12f CC 5. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11a CC through #11g CC 6. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #9q CC 7. Yenni Desroches, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #9q, in favor of items #10.30A CM, #12a CC and #12g CC, and neither in favor nor opposed to item #12f CC

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: FREMONT ST. and WEBSTER ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: FREMONT ST. and WEBSTER ST.

Jasmine Tamakloe et al. request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of 14 Gardner St. from RG-5 to a zoning where housing and business are allows, be it BL-1, BG-2, BG-3 or BG-4.

Kim Vong request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of 55 Benefit Street from MG-2 to RG-5.

Donald J. O'Neil, on behalf of Norcross Development, LLC request acceptance of the extension of Brookline St. as a public way.

Joshua Lee Smith, on behalf of Sahil Properties LLC, request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of the property located at 66 Southgate St. from RG-5 to BL-1.0

Anacleto Groberio request installation of sewer extension on Milton St. in the vicinity of 26 Milton St.

Maria Montano request resurfacing of sidewalks on both sides of Freeland St.

Aaron Sturges request installation of a catch basin or a form of suitable drainage system to accommodate excessive storm water at 43 Creswell Rd.

Petra Kajla request Ararat St. be resurfaced.

Christian Lewis request Moreland St. be resurfaced.

Nicole Panagiotou request street resurfacing in front of 5 Lantern Ln.

Councilor George J. Russell request installation of speed humps on Boston Ave.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Joseph Gerardi request installation of speed humps on Boston Ave. in the vicinity of 456 Hamilton St.

Jason Diaz request extension of existing 15 minute parking zone on Hamilton St. to include 98 Hamilton St.

Jason Diaz request installation of No Parking from Here to Corner signage in front of 100 Hamilton St. at the intersection of Hamilton St. and Fairmont Ave.

Chelsea Hall-Williams et al. request removal of No Parking Passenger Zone signage in front of 1, 3 and 5 Jaques Ave.

Ed English request traffic review at the intersection of Grammont Rd. and Gloucester Rd. to address speeding issues.

Austin and Chloe Brough et al. request traffic study be conducted on Valmor St. for traffic calming solutions.

Kathleen Murray request installation of speed humps on Moore Ave.

Erin Michelotti request installation of pedestrian signage with lights near 1281 Pleasant St. to connect the bus stops.

Olga Villamil request installation of speed humps on Frank St.

Rosalyn Burnett request installation of handicap parking space at 27 Richards St.

Kathia Gonzalez request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in the vicinity of the driveway at 9 Blaine Ave.

Kathia Gonzalez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 9 Blaine Ave.

Sandra Miranda request installation of handicap parking space in front of 61 Haven Ln.

Jonathan Rodriguez request installation of speed humps on Vincent Cir.

Jully Khattar request installation of crosswalk on North Pkwy at the entrance of Burncoat Park (70 North Pkwy).

Jully Khattar request installation of flashing crosswalk signage on North Pkwy at the entrance of Burncoat Park (70 North Pkwy).

Jully Khattar request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Davidson Rd. and North Pkwy.

Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “No Parking” signage 20’ from all crosswalks at all crosswalks on Freeland St.

Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of “No Parking” signage 20’ from all crosswalks at all crosswalks on Richards St.

Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request improvements be made to pedestrian safety and access at the intersection of Richards St. and Cambridge St. by adding a pedestrian refuge island at the location.

Lorraine Adams request installation of residential permit parking on Jaques St. from Dale St. to Ethan Allen St.

Neydi Reyes request installation of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 56 Beaver St.

Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of improved “Do Not Block Intersection” signage on Salisbury St. at its intersection with Regent St.

John Yanczewski request the traffic signage pole at the intersection of Vernon St. and Richland St. be relocated further down Richland St.

Robin Adams request installation of four-way stop sign at the intersection of Burncoat St. and Tyson Rd.

Michael Mante request installation of caution traffic lights at the intersection of Burncoat St., Hartwell St. and Tyson Rd.

Samantha Tunchez request installation of speed humps on Clason Rd.

Samantha Tunchez request the closing time for Indian Lake Beach (20 Clason Rd.) be set at dusk.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: EMERSON ST.

NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a jointly-owned pole at: DELMONT AVE.

Mary Akotey request the area in the vicinity of 79 Armory St. be inspected to address issues concerning trash disposal and unmarked vehicles.

Michael Grandone request City Council request taxation associated with the Community Preservation Act (CPA) be stopped until public hearings are held relative to the viability of the tax being discriminatory due to real estate owners being the only ones paying into said tax.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointment of Walter Weeks to the Worcester Redevelopment Authority.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointments of Chris Noonan, Amanda Nye, and Chris Michelotti to the Worcester Arts Council.

Recommend the reappointment of Benetta Kuffour and Victor Agudelo Ortiz to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees.

Recommend the appointment of Jamie Dillon to the Community Development Advisory Committee.

Recommend the appointments of James Olaes and Kyle Orr to the Commission for the Preservation of Historic Artifacts, Relics and Military Memorials.

Recommend Adoption of a Certified Project and TIF Agreement for David Clark Company.

Transmitting informational communication relative to pothole repairs and litter issues throughout the City.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Granite Street and St. Anthony Street Drainage Issues and Improvements.

Transmitting informational communication relative to FY25 water and sewer rate recommendation.

Recommend adoption of a non-exclusive utility easement for the westerly portion of 150 Harrington Way (North High School) to Crown Castle Fiber LLC.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a List of Residential/Mixed-Use Residential Properties in the City of Worcester Owned by Limited Liability Companies (LLCs).

Recommend adoption of a resolution to amend, file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($559,300.00) from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs under the Council on Aging Formula Grant program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in an amount up to Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Dollars And No Cents ($232,230.00) from the U.S. Department of Energy, under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of Seventy Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($70,000.00) from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts, to support the Fitness in the Parks program for the years 2024-2026.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 7 (UMass Chan) Collection Equity.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Thirty Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Four Dollars And Twenty Six Cents ($34,674.26) from the Department of Fire Services under the FY24 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three Million Ten Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars And No Cents ($3,010,287.00) from Massachusetts State 911 Department under the FY25 Support & Incentive Grant program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($5,000.00) from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency under the FFY23 HSPG-CCP Grant program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of a 2008 Chevrolet Express van with a value of approximately Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($8,500.00) from the Worcester Fire Brigade Pipes & Drums, Inc.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center Account #CC1020-600100, Inspectional Services Salaries, and be appropriated to Cost Center Account #CC1020-601100, Inspectional Services Overtime, to provide funding for departmental overtime costs.

Respectfully recommend that Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and Twenty Five Cents ($277,635.25) be transferred from various CDBG accounts to provide sufficient funding for additional contracts for the Affordable Housing Program.

Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1072-610100, City Manager's Contingency, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1044-601100, Fire Overtime, to provide funding for anticipated overtime expenses through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.

Recommend that One Hundred Eleven Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($111,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1004-610100, Economic Development Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1004-699399 Economic Development Capital Outlay, to facilitate the open space land acquisition at 0 Ararat Street, which will be supported by the Commonwealth’s Land Grant program.

Recommend that Four Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars And Eight Cents ($437.08) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center CC1038, Police Department Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend that Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Three Dollars and Thirty One Cents ($2,583.31) be authorized from various Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works & Parks Cost Centers for the payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend that Six Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($6,000.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2024 Cost Center #CC1031, Department of Innovation and Technology Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funding for the payment of a prior year invoice.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Eighty Six Million Two Hundred Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four Dollars and No Cents ($86,221,444.00) to pay for costs associated with projects and equipment, as approved in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget.

Recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget.

Recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget.

Recommend adoption of amendments to the Worcester Financial Integrity Plan.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services provide City Council with a report concerning the current practices used in the city relative to dealing with problem properties.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning incentive programs available to property owners of multiple dwelling units.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager review the feasibility of providing flexible schedules for individuals to have their housing properties inspected.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services review the feasibility of allowing private companies the ability to complete inspections of rental properties in the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services allow new infrastructure buildings up to one (1) year to register themselves in the Rental Registry Program and be reviewed.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services consider exempting owner occupied properties with three (3) units or less from the Rental Registry program.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning amending the Rental Registry Program to ensure property owners are not held responsible for tenants denying access to a rental property. Said language should also include guarantees that landlords cannot coerce tenants into denying access to said rental properties.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager establish a plan to ensure menstrual products are secured at each of the Recreation Worcester summer camp sites.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with the list of streets that have been resurfaced and whether the sidewalks were resurfaced at the same time.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of streets that were resurfaced using ARPA funding and whether the sidewalks were resurfaced at the same time.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work with the city’s utility companies to send notice to residents through the ALERT Worcester notification system when construction work occurs in their neighborhood.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report estimating the amount of funding required to resurface the city streets that have been impacted by utility work.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks and Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility attend follow up meetings with the city’s utility companies in person.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility update pedestrian signage in accordance with the MUTCD at the intersection of Lake Ave. and Bigelow Davis Pkwy.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services inspect the property at 21 Shelby St. to determine whether there are any public safety issues that need to be remedied.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install truck hill advisory signage on Whipple St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install “Not a Truck Route” advisory signage on Whipple St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic review of the bottom of Whipple St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct traffic review for traffic calming methods at the intersection of Moreland St. and Walter St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct an online survey relative to the proposed adoption of a statutory speed of 25 mph and the establishment of Safety Zones with 20 mph speed limits.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services meet jointly with the Board of Health to receive a presentation by Dr. Brandon Marshall, at its next meeting, relative to overdose prevention centers/safe injection sites.

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the city’s on-street handicap parking policies. Said report should include a comparison of how the process is handled in other communities, as well as a status update on existing spaces. (Colorio)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the city’s Speed Hump Program procedure. (Colorio)

Request City Manager reach out to the appropriate representatives from CSX to ensure the company’s trains to not idle in the Burncoat neighborhood in the vicinity of the rear entrance to Stop and Shop due to concerns over potential noise and environmental pollution. (Colorio, Pacillo)

Request City Manager consider reissuing actual resident parking stickers to residents who have paid the fee for said stickers. (Russell)

Request Standing Committee on Public Works hold a discussion relative how to best utilize the City Council Office to ensure considerations are given to all City Councilors, their staff and any visiting residents. (Russell)

Request City Manager consider amending the Rental Property Registration Program and Periodic Inspection Program ordinances to include similar language used in other communities, such as Boston, including: 1) An exemption of inspections for owner occupied multi-family homes under six (6) units; 2) Allowance of property owners to hire independently licensed inspectors, who provide certified and sworn statements about the property condition (similar to lead paint inspections); and 3) Language to ensure property owners are not held responsible if a tenant denies an inspector access to a unit, including a statement that a landlord is prohibited from encouraging tenant to deny access. (Russell)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many developments have been subjected to the city’s Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance since its approval. Said report should include a breakdown of how many units are projected to be created at 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), 80% of AMI, or a combination of both, the number of accessible units, and how many developers have opted for the Payment in Lieu Of option. (Haxhiaj)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report that inventories all electric and other motor vehicles, as well as similar equipment such as construction equipment and trucks. Said report should include but not be limited to the year, make and approximate value of each piece of equipment, and should also include leased vehicles, if such vehicles exist. (Russell)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing all new city vehicles, including trucks and construction vehicles, that have been purchased or leased since 2022, as well as what accounts were/are being used to fund said vehicles. (Russell)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the advantages and disadvantages of offering staff of some departments reimbursement for mileage if they prefer to use their own vehicles for work. (Russell)

Request City Manager consider placing all surplus equipment and vehicles on a public bid website. (Russell)

Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations review the Rules of the City Council Section titled “Conduct of Council Meetings,” including but not limited to Rules 21, 22 and 35, in an effort to determine whether any amendments to the Rules of City Council would better ensure all speaking portions of City Council meetings are done efficiently and in a procedurally accurate manner. (Colorio)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a traffic study of Brattle St. at its intersection with Holden St. to determine whether any improvements can be made for traffic flow. (Pacillo)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby stand in opposition to the proposed cuts to the Massachusetts Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program, which would adversely impact services for six thousand (6,000) individuals in the Commonwealth. (Ojeda, Mero-Carlson)

Transmitting an information communication listing all streets and sidewalks approved for resurfacing by City Council from 2020 to present, as well as all speed hump installations considered for discussion by the City Council since the inception of the Resolution for a Speed Hump Pilot Program, which occurred on June 6, 2020.

Paul Matthews, Executive Director and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting, "Appreciating the Value of Commercial Properties: The Significance of Commercial Real Estate."

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Mark Donahue request removal of a portion of Powers Ct. from the intersection of Powers Ct. and Brookfield St. to a point approximately 260 ft. southerly towards North St. from the City of Worcester Official Map.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Susan Perkins request Passway One be made public.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Athena Corbin et al. request Crillon Rd. be made public.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Aitza Rosado request Tracy Pl. be made public.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Stephen Verdolino request Belcourt Rd. from Plantation St. to Cadorna Rd. be made public.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Stephen Verdolino request Cadorna Rd. from Belcourt Rd. to Dominion Rd. be made public.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of Paul Matthews, Executive Director and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting, "Reinventing Worcester: Changes in the community and the economy over the decades through Decennial Census data.": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting an informational communication relative to FY23 Worcester Jobs Fund Annual Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on City Council’s request to increase access to free menstrual products: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to an update concerning data and statistics collected relative to the locations of where overdoses associated with opiates are occurring in the City: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Rebecca Hemenway request installation of new public infrastructure and utilities within public ways (Great Brook Valley Ave., Brookview Dr., Service Rd. and Joseph P. Carlson Way) as part of the Curtis Apartments Redevelopment Project: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to accept the water, sewer, storm drain, street lighting and conduit associated with the street lighting, and denial of the acceptance of the electric vehicle charging stations and conduit associated with the electric vehicle charging stations.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Peter Normandin request water and sewer extension to the last remaining lots on New York St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Alfred Scala et al. request a potable supply of water be made available to the property at 425 Salisbury St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to construct approximately 320’ of an 8” water main, with cost borne by the developer.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Glenn P. Williams and Heather J. Williams request abatement of street assessment #25693, in the amount of $13,500.00 for Toronita Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Prince Gyau request installation of streetlights on the existing, wooden poles on El Caney Rd.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Yaritza Guerrero request installation of handicap parking space in front of 111 Fairfield St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Anita Jarvis request installation of a handicap parking space across from 36 Granby Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a speed hump on Channing St. between Catharine St. and the entrance of Green Hill Park.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Nicole Gulbankian request installation of speed humps on Norfolk St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Stephanie Kingsford request installation of speed humps on Pasons Hill Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jeffrey Dunn request installation of speed humps on Newton Ave. North.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Samuel Torres et al. request installation of speed humps on Endicott St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Robert Bilotta request installation flashing pedestrian crosswalk signage at the intersection of Lake Ave. and Bigelow Davis Pkwy.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jessica Caron request crosswalk from the end of Quinapoxet Ln. to the northeast/odd-numbered side of Mountain St. East be repainted: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Manuel Orellana and Lisa DeTorra request installation of No Parking Anytime signage on Caroline St. in front of 355 Grafton St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kaska Yawo request removal of No Parking Anytime signage on Eastern Ave. from 51 Gage St. to 39 Eastern Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Marion Giacomelli request installation of at least one (1) stop sign on Moreland St. at its intersection with Walter St. to aid motorists turning left from Walter St. onto Moreland St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Henry Martin et al request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Northboro St. and Pierpont St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Henry Martin et al. request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Northboro St. and Palfrey St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jared and Alicia Wicklund request visibility of school zone signage in the vicinity of Roosevelt Elementary School (1006 Grafton St.) on both Grafton St. and Sunderland Rd. be reviewed for improvements, including the feasibility of installation of solar-powered flashing lights or signs: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Huma Waqar request installation of flashing school signage in front of Al-Huda Academy (248 Mountain St. East): recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Cornelia Coley request installation of a weight restriction/truck ban and/or signage depicting “Not A Truck Route” due to lack of turning radius for said vehicles at the bottom of Whipple St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of an amendment to the Itinerant Musician Ordinance: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Whispering Wall at Lincoln Square renovation: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting an informational communication relative to a status update of the City of Worcester's current and projected tree planting funding, resources, and priorities: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Dodge Park Cost Analysis and Master Plan: recommend Communication be placed on file.

Amending Chapter Nine, Section 1A of the Revised Ordinances Relative to Excessive and Unreasonable Noise.

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting an informational communication relative to the City of Worcester's Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. (Tabled Under Privilege - King April 2, 2024 and April 9, 2024)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Clerk recommend consideration for the negotiation of an employee contract with the City Clerk at the commencement of a new, two (2) year term, upon the review of the City Clerk's performance and goals over the past two (2) years: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance and adoption of the accompanying Order. (Tabled Under Privilege - King April 9, 2024)