CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 7:01 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:31 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Mayor Joseph M. Petty presented St. Peter Marian Junior-Senior High School with a Key to the City, recognizing their values towards educating the youth and making the City of Worcester a better place. The Key to the City was presented to Christopher J. Cummings, President of St. Peter Marian Junior-Senior High School, Mary Erin Andrysick, St. Peter Marian Liturgical Choir Advisor, as well as students Raymond Furgal, Krista Tomasuolo, John Blaur, Kelliana Doyle, Rose Nagelschmidt, Maria Murphy and Clara Dewar.

Mayor M. Petty presented Joseph Patrick Harrity, III, Trevor Huntley and Colton Luther Hazelton with Keys to the City. Each were Eagle Scouts from Troop 37, Christ the King, and performed tasks around the City of Worcester including cleaning up trails at Dodge Park, working with Seven Hills Charter Foundation, and refurbishing docks at Regatta Point.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2017.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:
1. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident
2. Andrew Haynes, Worcester resident
3. Raymond Mariano, Worcester resident
4. Jo Hart, Worcester resident
5. Jessica Collins, Worcester resident
6. Frederick Rushton, Worcester resident

Tony Nguyen of Goldstar Builders Inc. request to remove a portion of Benoit St., a private way from the Official map

Stephen Madaus, Attorney for Agrand Realty LLC request to change the zoning designation of a portion of property located at 241 Greenwood St., also known as 1 Agrand St. from RS-7 to ML-0.5.

Stephen Madaus, Attorney for 207 Greenwood Street LLC request to change the zoning designation of a portion of the property located at 207 Greenwood St. from RL-7 to ML-0.5

John Staples request abatement of street betterment assessment #25444 in the amount of $13,101.45 for Stark Rd.

Frances Turbitt request the resurfacing of street in front of 8 Commodore Rd.

Frances Turbitt request sidewalk repair in front of 8 Commodore Rd.

Jennifer Rajecki, Property Manager Voke Lofts, request installation of a guardrail on Salisbury St. near Lincoln Square at the turn that leads into the tunnel.

Councilor Gary Rosen request sidewalk repair in front of 11 Knox St.

Olga Cardenas request installation of handicap parking space in front of 13 Halmstad St.

Rosa Morales request installation of handicap parking space across from 4 Clapp St.

Jennifer Hutchinson request parking be reinstalled on Harrison St., right next to the People's Market.

Najlaa Kareem request installation of handicap parking space in front of 12 William St.

Abbas Aldayyeni request installation of handicap parking space in front of 26 New Vista Lane.

Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Joanne Simoncini, et al requesting installation of School Zone signage in Blackstone River Road in the vicinity of Quinsigamond Elementary School.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Gustafson Plumbing, 1035 Millbury St., request installation of "No Parking" signs from Pole #19 to Pole #21 on Millbury St.

Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Arlene Martin request removal of one side of the winter parking ban on Radmore St., between Brantwood Rd. and Dellwood Rd.

William S. Coleman III request City Council to encourage all citizens and visitors to Worcester to commit a random act of kindness in our City.

William S. Coleman III request City Council encourage citizens to participate and clean up our City in Worcester's Spring Cleaning 2017. We want Worcester to be the cleanest City in New England.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS LLC for a conduit location at: INSTITUTE RD. AND PARK AVE.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Albert M. Toney, Jr. to Constable.

Recommend appointment of Benjamin Roberts to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

Recommend appointment of Michael Murphy to the Community Development Advisory Committee.

Transmitting informational communication regarding the next employment recruitment event.

Transmitting informational communication regarding the City of Worcester top 250 wage earners for calendar year 2016.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2017 Worcester Arts Council Grantee Reception, scheduled for 5:30PM on March 23, 2017 at Bull Mansion Restaurant.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Quarterly Report.

Transmitting Informational Communication relative to the #Worcester100 Initiative.

Transmitting informational communication relative to FY 2018 water and sewer rate recommendation.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the drought status.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the policy and procedure for donations of gifts, plaques, benches, and monuments.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2016 crime statistics.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion on the use of hospitals and sanatoriums and how the Dover Amendment applies.

Recommend that the City Manager be authorized to continue to work with the Town of Leicester as set forth in the Public Health Inter-Municipal Agreements.

Recommend adoption of an Order to submit Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for Burncoat High School and Worcester East Middle School.

Recommend that Three Million Three Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars And No Cents ($3,335,227.00) be transferred from Account #91C7111A, Building Rehabilitation City & Schools, and be appropriated to Account #04C754, Citywide/School Energy Improvements, to fund current and anticipated expenses relative to the citywide ESCo project through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2017.

Recommend that Twenty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars And Eight Cents ($29,137.08) be transferred from Loan Account #91C734A, Sewer Capital Equipment, and be appropriated to DPW Account #44C704, Sewer Capital Equipment, to allow of the payment of this vehicle.

Recommend that One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($105,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C7114, Citywide Building Rehab, to Account #11C70204, Energy & Asset Management City Hall, to provide funding for the City Hall Elevator Project approved by City Council.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($7,500.00) from the Digital Federal Credit Union for the Worcester Police Department's Mounted Patrol program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00) from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to support the Hiring of People with Criminal Records Technical Assistance Grant.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of up to Six Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and No Cents ($602,854.00) from the Commonwealth Corporation for the YouthWorks 2017 Summer Jobs for Youth Placed at Risk Grant.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Three Thousand Twenty Dollars and No Cents ($3,020.00) from the Worcester Cultural Council to the City of Worcester in its efforts to increase public engagement on the Worcester Common.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Program for the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Supplemental Grant.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($14,500.00) from AmeriCorps for their Massachusetts Promise Fellowship Program in support of Recreation Worcester.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and No Cents ($30,735.00) from the McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund in support of the Recreation Worcester program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a gift offer from the Parks & Recreation Summit to pay all travel expenses for Assistant Commissioner Robert C. Antonelli to attend the Recreation Summit from April 10-12, 2017 in St. Augustine, Florida.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of up to One Hundred Forty Thousand and No Cents ($140,000.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA-DPH) for the Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Program (CLPPP).

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept and expend a grant of up to Twenty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Six Dollars and No Cents ($27,466.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for the FY2017 604b Water Quality Management Planning Program Grant.

Recommend that Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) be transferred from Account #680-91000, Technical Services Personal Services, to Account #680-97000, Technical Services Overtime, to cover overtime costs for shift coverage and after hours work.

Recommend that Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($300,000.00) be transferred from Account #250-91000, Police Personal Services, to Account #250-97000, Police Overtime, to fund projected overtime costs through June 30, 2017.

Recommend adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($750,000.00) for Holmes Field.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update to the long term financial plan of the City.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager provide to City Council the status of a previous request concerning filing special legislation to reduce the interest rate for financing betterment assessments.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide driveway clearance enforcement at 223 Vernon St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager provide City Council with an in-depth traffic analysis of truck traffic in Belmont St., in the vicinity of Granby Rd. and its surrounding area, including recommendations concerning how to deal with truck traffic in Granby Rd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide speed enforcement in Granby Rd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install “Thickly Settled” advisory signage in Heard St., near Stafford St. and Heard St. School.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with recommendations as to how best to temporarily deal with parking situation in the Mill Street and Coes Pond area while a larger construction plan for the area is developed.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the feasibility of reinstalling a rope-tow at the sledding hill at Hadwen Park.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report that lists all of the commercial and residential properties that have been purchased and removed from the tax rolls by non-profit organizations during the past ten years. This report should also provide an estimate of the tax revenue that been lost by the city and that is being made up by our residential and commercial taxpayers. (Rosen)

In an effort to find more constructive and creative ways to tackle panhandling and homelessness, request City Manager consider establishing a pilot program that will offer those who are willing and able to work, part-time day jobs with daily pay. These employment opportunities could involve cleaning up parks and other light labor, and could be paid for by several potential funding sources including private donations and federal block grant funds. Such a program, which would benefit the community in many ways, could connect people to appropriate social services and give them hope for a more positive and healthy future. (Rosen)

That the City Council does hereby strongly urge the Mayor, School Superintendent, School Committee and the Worcester Department of Public Health to follow EPA guidelines and direction in immediately authorizing and funding and the testing of the air and environment at both Doherty Memorial and Burncoat High Schools for dangerously high levels of toxic and carcinogenic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and to use the test results to determine an appropriate remediation process. (Rosen)

Request City Manager request City Solicitor draft a home rule petition seeking legislation to regulate executive and legislative lobbying with consideration to M.G.L.’s and modeled after the existing lobbying legislation at the state level, thus allowing for increased transparency and accountability in the governance of the City of Worcester. Further, said home rule petition should subsequently be brought forth to City Council and referred to the Standing Committee on Rules and Legislative Affairs for a public hearing before the City Council considers filing this home rule petition with the General Court. (King, Petty, Gaffney)

Request City Manager submit a City Solicitor's report concerning the wording of the ordinance voted by the Town of Westborough on March 7, 2017, which banned any recreational stores, farms or other related businesses in that Town and what, if any, would be the impact of the ordinance on medical marijuana businesses, personal consumption and limited home grown plants and further what is the process for the city to implement a such a ban on commercial, non-medical marijuana business. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the legal definition of an unfunded mandate, all unfunded mandates that are currently funded with public and/or private funds and the consequences for lack of implementation or full funding of any unfunded mandate. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning his position on the requested name change of the Citizens Advisory Council to the Community Advisory Council for the purpose of including all community members and those who are not legal citizens. (Lukes)

Request City Manager use "best practices" in negotiating new contracts with the City of Worcester, including Police, Fire and Teachers Unions, to increase the percentage(s) of new employees who will reside in Worcester. (Bergman)

Request City Manager provide City Council with the ordinances necessary to take immediate action to address and relieve the traffic and safety problems on Granby Rd. by installing signage that will do the following: 1) ban all turns from Belmont St. onto Granby Rd. from 6:00 A.M. until 8:00 A.M. and from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. and; 2) ban tractor trailers, buses and vehicles having greater than two axles and/or weighing more than four tons from entering Granby Rd. Further, request City Manager request Police Chief provide enforcement of these provisions by the Worcester Police Department once the aforementioned signs have been installed. (Mero-Carlson, Toomey, Rosen, Bergman, Russell, Petty)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding how the proposed federal budget cuts by President Trump will impact the City of Worcester. (Petty)

#15e CC March 7, 2017 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the audited financial statements and management letter of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) for the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.

#15f CC March 7, 2017 Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the Semi-Annual financial statements of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Transmitting the financial statements for the eight months ended February 28, 2017 for the General Fund and each of the three Enterprise Funds (Golf, Sewer, and Water).

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of a zoning ordinance map amendment for parcels in the James Street and South Ludlow Street area.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Agnes Asare to make public Bangor St. : recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joseph Brunelle request abatement of street betterment assessment #25441 in the amount of $17,047.06 for Stark Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $3,256.06.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Tam Nguyen request abatement of street betterment assessment #25493 in the amount of $12,712.00 for Beaver Brook Parkway in the name of T & K Real Estate Holdings LLC.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Rebecca Hill request abatement of street betterment assessment #25425 in the amount of $12,411.90 for Stark Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Andrew and Jane LaFlamme request abatement of street betterment assessment #25472 in the amount of $16,692.00 for Dominion Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order for partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $1,692.00.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joel Carelli and Stephanie Cone request abatement of street assessment #25445 in the amount of $9,653.70 for Stark Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to abate in full.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Cherokee Rd. request Cherokee Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Mohave Rd. request Mohave Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Woods Ave. request Woods Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor George J. Russell - Request City Manager have the Inspectional Services Department or Department of Public Works and Parks staff, including Nuisance Officers, enforce existing litter laws with recycling that is overloaded and not properly secured in recycling bins. Further, if existing ordinances are not in place, request City Manager consider having Law Department draft one: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Nick Markantonatos request Claridge Dr. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Premtina Thamel request the entire length of Sever St. be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Carol Stovall request Lovell Terrace be resurfaced: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of James & Susan Oppong et al request Firglade St. be made public: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Timothy and Mara Morrison request abatement of street betterment assessment #25480 in the amount of $11,250.00 for Dominion Rd.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Suzanne Parker request removal of a handicap parking space in front of 25 Almont Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Samuel Bucciaglia request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 11 New York St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor Sarai Rivera on behalf of Joseph O'Brien request removal of a handicap parking space across from 16 Oread Place.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Megan Leazes request handicap parking space in front of 67 Stanton St. be removed: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Wilfredo Tirado request installation of handicap parking on the Grosvenor St. side of 46 Lafayette St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Russell Haims request removal of resident permit parking on the east side of Sever St. from Marston Way to Dayton St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Kathleen Kelly request a speed limit sign be installed in Quinapoxet Lane in the vicinity of Blue Bell Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request installation of 30 MPH signs in Quinapoxet Lane in the vicinity of Scranton Rd. facing traffic heading towards Mountain St. East: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George Russell on behalf of Maria Woodward request installation of Caution Pedestrian Crossing signs for traffic facing both directions in Massasoit Rd. leading up to the Blithewood Ave. Playground: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jonathan Church, Administrator of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, request installation of an inbound bus stop, near 701 Lincoln St., south side, 244' west of the Lake Ave. North intersection on pole #102: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of the Neighborhood Watch Group serving the West Pine Lane, Hilltop Circle and Oak Knoll region of Moreland Hill request repositioning of the sign with an arrow chevron at the intersection of West Pine Lane and Moreland St. in a manner not blocking the vision of traffic coming up Moreland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Robert Gordon request installation of handicap parking space in front of 46 Tirrell St.: recommend Petition be placed on file

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request installation of 20 mph speed limit signs, and other appropriate signs to warn motorists to slow down, on Heard St. from Stafford St. to Heard St. School: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request existing Arrow in pavement in Ararat St. at the approach to Brattle St. re-cemented: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Yvanauskas and Ann Bremer request the handicap parking space in front of 9 Winslow St. be removed: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the transmitting informational communication relative to a project update of the move of Stearns Tavern to Coes Park: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report of the 2016 Worcester Recreation Program: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the status of the City of Worcester Fountains: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the completion of the last phase at Elm Park: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation discuss the immediate and long-term needs of Hadwen Park and plot a course of action that will lead to improvements in that facility and its amenities: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee review the status and fee structure of the city's Memorial Park Bench Program: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the City Council Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation discuss and make recommendations on how to improve the state of handball facilities in the city: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the City Council Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation review the permit and fee structure that is used by organizations to reserve the city's parks and park facilities: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Order of Councilor Gary Rosen - Request the Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee monitor the use and activity at the new rectangular field/playground behind Botany Bay to make sure it does not interfere with the quality of life of the residents in the neighboring areas of Botany Bay and Columbus Park: recommend Order be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Petition of John Kane request the park lights at the new volleyball/tennis court at University Park are shut off by 7:00 PM or as early as possible in the interest of protecting the quality of life for the neighboring residents: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Amend The Salary Ordinance Of August 20, 1996 Relative To Members Of Local 1009, IAFF International Association Of Firefighters ((Equity Adjustment)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of properties in areas surrounding Holy Cross, Clark University, Becker College and WPI that are listed as having true four-bedroom units. (Tabled - Bergman August 19, 2014)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Brittan Square Parking Lot. (Tabled - Palmieri January 7, 2015 and January 13, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager provide information from the City Solicitor as to what steps are available to enforce breaches of the Services Agreement with Laz Parking Limited, LLC in regards to City owned parking garages, specifically the Federal Plaza Parking Garage. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Tony Economou and Councilor George J. Russell - Request City Manager provide information from the City Assessor, Chief Financial Officer and City Solicitor as to the assessed real property values of all City owned parking garages, the amount of debt, if any, the anticipated repairs and/or capital improvements costs for fiscal year(s) 2015/2016 and the existing lease commitments/terms for spaces in these garages. (Tabled - Petty January 7, 2015, Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 13, 2015 and Tabled - Bergman January 20, 2015)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Order of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney request City Manager consider amending the Five Point Financial Plan to require that any increases in local aid received from the Commonwealth be assigned to the Other Post Employment Benefit Trust Fund: recommend Order be placed on file. (Tabled - Gaffney June 16, 2015)

ORDER of Councilor Gary Rosen and Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Manager inform City Council as to whether he and other representatives from the city intend to meet with the owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox to see if they have any interest in relocating to Worcester. (Tabled - Gaffney September 29, 2015)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication on a quarterly update relative to the City of Worcester’s plan to implement improved strategies and policies that better serve and represent our diverse community. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes January 26, 2016 and Tabled - Petty February 2, 2016)

PETITION of Denise Healey request removal of granite borders placed by the City onto private properties on Plantation St., and placed instead in a City park. (Tabled - Mero-Carlson February 9, 2016)

PETITION of Denise Healey request removal of large planters clumped together on Plantation St. (Tabled - Mero-Carlson February 9, 2016)

PETITION of Denise Healey request the targeted second "makeover" of Shrewsbury St. be placed on hold until other city streets have had their first "makeover". (Tabled - Mero-Carlson February 9, 2016)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a list of the non-profit agencies who keep their properties on the tax rolls. (Tabled - Gaffney May 24, 2016)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report listing properties that have been converted from commercial or industrial to residential. (Tabled - Gaffney May 24, 2016)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting communication responding to City Council inquiry requesting City Manager submit an estimated assessor's recap comparing the proposed FY 17 tax levy with the current real estate assessments and the FY 16 assessed values. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes June 14, 2016 and June 21, 2016 and Tabled - Lukes July 19, 2016)

COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to legislation to regulate and restrict non-profit organizations in residentially zoned districts. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman September 20, 2016 and September 27, 2016 and Tabled - Bergman October 4, 2016)

RESOLUTION of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - That the Worcester City Council does hereby support the initiation of negotiations by the WRA with MassPort or other entities regarding the feasibility of transferring Union Station as an intermodal transportation center to MassPort. The transfer concept is based upon the transfer of the Worcester Airport to MassPort and is necessitated by similar transportation and financial concerns that resulted in the conveyance of Worcester Airport to MassPort. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty February 28, 2017- and Tabled - Lukes March 7, 2017)

RESOLUTION of Councilor Morris A. Bergman and Councilor Khrystian E. King - That the City Council does hereby go on record to firmly stand in opposition of the closing of the 13 psychiatric beds at the UMass Memorial Medical Center. Further, request City Manager request UMass Memorial Medical Center to not proceed with their implementation of phasing out of the closing of the psychiatric beds.- Item #18a Resolution adopted on roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager report to City Council the best practices used by other municipalities for displaying health inspection reports and what are the pros and cons. - Item #18b Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request the City Solicitor provide a legal opinion regarding the use of Hospitals or Sanatoriums as it applies to Zoning and how the Dover Amendment impacts this definition. - Item # 18c Order adopted

ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager to provide the City Council with a report concerning other municipalities, who have golf courses that were leased to private entities to manage and any resulting ramifications. - Item #18d Order adopted

RESOLUTION of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - That the City Council does hereby recognize Rodney Agyare-May, a Burncoat High School Senior, who won the New England indoor track and field championships and with a best in the nation time. - Item #18e Resolution adopted

RESOLUTION of Councilor Kathleen M. ToomeyThat the City Council does hereby recognize Adja Sackor, a Worcester Vocational Technical High School student, for winning the New England Long Jump Championship. Item #18f Resolution adopted

RESOLUTION of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - That the City Council does hereby recognize the Burncoat High School Dance Team for performing the First-Place hip-hop dance at the MSSAA State Dance Team Tournament and qualified for Nationals next year in Walt Disney World, Florida. Item #18g Resolution adopted

ORDER of Councilor Tony Econmou - Request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks repair holes by doing a long patch on Brooks St. under the bridge where it intersects with West Boylston St. - Item #18h Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell - Request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks repair the pot hole in front of 190 Grafton St. - Item #18i Order adopted

Motion Economou @ #8q – That City Council does hereby encourage all citizens and visitors to Worcester to commit a random act of kindness in our City.

Motion Lukes @ #9.4B CM – Request City Manager begin providing City Council with biannual Economic Development reports instead of quarterly reports.

Motion Lukes @ #9.3B CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of wages earned by all City of Worcester employees for calendar year 2016.

Motion Lukes @ #9.32C CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the cost of maintenance and repairs for City Hall’s elevators over the last five years, as well as information on warranties and elevator accessibility moving forward.

Motion Russell @ #9.35A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report outlining where funds received from CSX have gone, what may still be due, as well as any other relevant information.

Motion Toomey @ #11c CC - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning all the work that has previously been done concerning testing for PCBs.

Motion King and Toomey @ #11c CC - That the City Council does hereby support the efforts of the School Committee and the EAW in doing everything they can to resolve the issue of testing for PCBs in Burncoat and Doherty High Schools.

Motion Toomey @ #11e CC – Request City Manager reach out to the Massachusetts Municipal Law Association to receive and distribute to City Council a report provided at Clark University concerning recreational marijuana.