CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 6:34 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:36 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Mayor Petty provided a Certificate of Special Recognition to individuals involved in Working For Worcester, including Colleen Naber, Tricia Byrne, Katie Doherty, Jacob Wronski, Samuel Aboyage and Kelsey Goostrey.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 23rd to April 27th Positive Youth Development Professionals Appreciation Week in light of the National Afterschool Appreciation Week Campaign in the City of Worcester. The Proclamation was presented to Raquel Castro-Corrazini, Vianna Mercedes and Kathy Esparza.

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring the week of April 30th to May 6th Jane Week in the City of Worcester. The Proclamation was presented to Deborah Packard, who spoke in regards to the Proclamation, as well as Susan Ceccacci.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 3, 2018.

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers:
1. Julie Arakelian, Worcester resident, spoke in regards to the Invocation, #1 CC, remembering the Armenian Genocide
2. Vera Peddeford, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #12a CC
3. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
4. Tomasina Lavek, no residence given, spoke in favor of #12a CC
5. Tony Hache, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #12a CC
6. Amy Ebbeson, Rutland resident, spoke in favor of #12a CC
7. Lucilia De Jesus, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #12a CC
8. Catherine Barnard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #12a CC
9. Keith Scott, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
10. Stefanie Covino, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8u CC
11. Frank Callahan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8u CC
12. Robert Thomas, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8u CC
13. Deborah Packard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8u CC
14. Joseph Huck, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
15. William Sweeney, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to #8u CC
16. Terri Kelly, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
17. Jonathan Ostrow, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
18. Dale Wickenheiser, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
19. Frank Zitomersky, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
20. Eileen Gardella, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
21. Tonia Ostrow, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
22. Albert Marseau, Newington, CT resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
23. Susan Lozoraitis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
24. Elsie Elfman, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
25. Brian Evan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
26. Barbara Haller, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
27. Susan Ceccacci, Holden resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
28. Ted Connor, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
29. Sandy Ellis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #12a CC
30. David Coyne, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8u CC
31. John Provost, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC
32. William S. Coleman, III, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of #8v CC and #12a CC

Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATION for a conduit location at: SALISBURY ST. Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATION for a conduit location at: SALISBURY ST.

Hearing: VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for a solely-owned pole location at: GREENWOOD ST. Granting permission to VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. for a solely-owned pole location at: GREENWOOD ST.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request the health of the tree located in front of 16 Hitchcock Rd. be assessed to determine whether or not it should be removed.

Kathryn Hagan request that the dog license fee be waived for owners that are 65 years of age and over, instead of the current age of 70.

Andrey Rudenko request Gardner Terrace be made public.

Richard Glasberg request to make public Pocasset Ave., between Squantum Rd. and Hilda St.

Evan Corrigan request City of Worcester form a task force to tackle the problem of non-functioning street lights that are spread out all across the city.

Richard Glasberg request Pocasset Ave. be repaved between Clark St. and Squantum Rd.

Richard Glasberg request Hilda St. be repaved.

Parviz Michael request sidewalk repair on the Nevada St. side of 43 June St.

Councilor Matthew E. Wally request sidewalk repair in front of 1014 Pleasant St.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request sidewalk repair in front of 16 Hitchcock Rd.

Councilor George J. Russell request Cargill Ave. be resurfaced.

Justice Real request installation of a crosswalk across Pleasant St. at West St. and a crosswalk across West St. at Pleasant St.

Rose Giaquinto request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in front of 18 and 20 Kosta St.

Jennifer Lamptey request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 33 Beacon St.

Councilor Sarai Rivera request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in Hawley St. in front of the basketball court.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Nicole Mercier request installation of a stop sign at the end of Perry Ave. at its intersection with the old Route 146, as well as a warning sign with retro-reflective entities on both ends proceeding to this blind intersection.

Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Sheila Crotty request installation of a crosswalk on Standish St. at the intersection of Grafton St.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS for conduit location at: 72 SALISBURY ST.

LIGHTOWER FIBER NETWORKS for conduit location at: 60 SALISBURY ST.

Virginia Ryan request a list of the different types of available abatements for taxes and the qualifications for residents to be included with the tax bills. Further, request to include in the tax bills a reference to the state senior circuit breaker program so residents can be informed and see if they may qualify.

Joe O'Brien et al on behalf of Yes for A Better Worcester Coalition and the 12 community and civic organizations that support the Coalition respectively request the City of Worcester accept Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, otherwise known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, by approving a surcharge of 1.5% on real property for the purposes permitted by said Act, including the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, the acquisition, creation, preservation and rehabilitation of land for recreational use, the acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing, and the rehabilitation and restoration of such open space and community housing that is acquired or created as provided under said Act; and that the amount of such surcharge on the real property shall be 1.5% of the annual real estate tax levy against real property; and that the City hereby accepts the following exemptions from such surcharge permitted under Section 3(e) of said Act; property owned and occupied as a domicile by any person who qualifies for low-income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the City, as defined in Section 2 of said Act 2A; and $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of residential real, commercial, and industrial properties.

Barbara Haller request permission for members of the public to address the Worcester City Council regarding the imminent demolition of the Notre Dame des Canadiens building, and further, request Worcester City Council's support to help save the building.

Jose Ruiz request City Council make a program so that students at South High Community School can get jobs building the new school.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2018 Annual Worcester Arts Council Grantee Celebration on Friday, May 4th, 2018, 5:30 PM, at the Worcester PopUp, 20 Franklin Street, Worcester.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the month of December 2017.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2018 Arbor Day Celebration.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Sound the Alarm Program, a collaborative effort of the Worcester Fire Department, American Red Cross and volunteers to make sure working smoke detectors are installed throughout Worcester.

Recommend that the City Council vote to formally join the Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP).Refer to CCM Item 9.33B

Transmitting informational communication relative to the impact of the Plumley Village Health Services closure and steps being taken to accommodate patients served by that facility

Transmitting informational communication relative to an educational forum addressing criminal records and access to housing.

Recommend that Twenty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Five Dollars And Ten Cents ($22,835.10) be transferred from Account #91C7114, Citywide Building Rehabilitation, to Account #68C702, Technical Service Building Rehabilitation, to process payments as described.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($3,000.00) from AARP, under the Community Challenge program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Ninety Two Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve Dollars And No Cents ($92,812.00) from the Federal Railroad Administration under the Law Enforcement Strategies for Reducing Trespassing Grant program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($300.00) from the Josh Thibodeau Helping Hearts Foundation to support the work of the Quality of Life Homeless Outreach efforts.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) from the Maddy Karcasinas & Staffier Family for the Dan Rossetti Junior Golf Program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) from the Worcester County Senior Athletic Association for the Logan Field softball field.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($5,000.00) from Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare for Senior Center concert series & clinic supplies.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation with a value of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($650.00) from Guy Glodis for a handicap railing at 17 Kelley Square.

Recommend that Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($17,500.00) be transferred from Account #270-91000, Communications Personal Services, to Account #270-92000, Communications Ordinary Maintenance.

Recommend that Twenty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and No Cents ($24,834.00) be transferred from Account #662-94000, Debt Interest and appropriate to Account #330-92000, Health Ordinary Maintenance, for the purposes of supporting services provided by the Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) for the balance of FY18.Refer to CCM Item 9.17A

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager consider potential sites, size and costs for creating a giant Mosaic of the City Seal and report back to City Council.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request Commissioner of Public Works & Parks view the sidewalk at 4 Elizabeth St. and provide immediate attention to make the heaving sidewalk abutting the tree temporarily passable in the interest of public safety.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Police Chief provide enforcement of the parking violations at the intersection of Richland St. and Ward St.

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding recent state legislation concerning Airbnb's and outline municipal options. (King, Wally)

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning whether there has been a significant decrease in the thickness and quality of the yellow trash bags that city residents are required to purchase. (Rosen, Wally)

Request City Manager consider forming a partnership of representatives from city government, neighborhood watches, schools and colleges, youth service and religious groups, and the sheriff's work release program, among others, to clean up and then take steps to prevent the significant amount of dumping from Mill St. up the hill to the Worcester Regional Airport. (Rosen, Wally)

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning efforts being made by the city's Division of Youth Opportunities to educate both motorists and Worcester youth on the basics of bicycle riding, safety and the rules, rights, and responsibilities of bicyclists. (Rosen)

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning whether substantial taxpayer savings would be realized if the over $8 million plan to expand and renovate the main branch of the Worcester Public Library is put on hold. (Rosen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with data concerning how effective the WRTA’s Worcester Youth Pass Program, “The W,” was during the summer of 2017. (Rivera, Rosen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the status of the “The W,” a pilot program launched last year by the WRTA allowing unlimited rides to registered participants aged 8 to 24, including in said report information as to whether the program will be continued in the summer of 2018. (Rivera, Rosen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with the policy concerning locating marijuana facilities, including information as to whether district councilors and elected officials will be consulted in advance of siting. (Russell)

Request the City Council's Standing Committee on Youth, Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works and Parks Department discuss how indoor and outdoor opportunities for Worcester residents to play pickleball can be expanded. (Rosen)

Request City Manager provide a report on the feasibility of amending the zoning ordinance so as to make apartment houses subject to a special permit in RG-5, Business, Manufacturing, Office and Institutional zones where they are currently allowed and to include a provision allowing by Special Permit the number of unrelated occupants in those apartment houses to more than 3 unrelated persons. (Russell, Rivera)

Request City Manager consider looking at and implementing some of the best practices other communities use to reduce the amount of litter created from miniature alcohol bottles, or “nips,” such as putting deposits on the bottles. (Rivera, Rosen, Lukes, Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager consider exploring a one mile, bi-directional trolley or street car system in partnership with the WRTA to connect colleges and neighborhoods to downtown and private businesses. (Rose)

Request City Manager, as previously requested on June 27, 2017, request the City Solicitor provide an opinion as to whether or not churches are exempt from being considered as an institutional effect as it applies to the implementation of residential permit parking. Churches are now being instituted in dense neighborhoods without appropriate parking. (Mero-Carlson, Bergman)

Request City Manager report on the numbers of TIFs and any other tax reducing incentives provided and/or extended to commercial taxpayers and the recipients who have received those incentives. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on how the city has provided the public with information and out reach regarding available business tax reducing strategies. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on the Boston real property tax rates over the past 10 years. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on the tax consequences of taxing residential buildings with more than six units at the commercial tax rate. (Lukes)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning how the Division of Youth Opportunities and other community partners are working with the Worcester Police Department to approach youth cyclists “swerving” in City streets. (Rivera)

That the Worcester City Council does hereby call upon UMass Memorial and Community Healthlink to reconsider its decision and work with employees, community advocates, and stakeholders to keep the Burncoat Family Center open. Further, That the City Clerk of the City transmit a copy of this resolution to the appropriate parties at Community Health Link, Burncoat Family Services, the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care, and to the University of Massachusetts Medical School; so that they may be appraised of the sense of the Worcester City Council in this matter. (King)

Transmitting Fiscal 2017 GAO (U.S. Government Accountability Office) and OMB (U.S. Office of Management and Budget) Reports

Transmitting Semi-Annual Financial Statements of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) for the six months ended December 31, 2017.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the establishment of up to 15 regulated Marijuana Establishments, which may include cultivators, laboratories, product manufacturers, retail stores (off-site consumption only), and related establishments.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Nick Lewis et al request to extend the BL-1.0 zone to encompass the entire lot at 127 Cambridge St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Martha Hawley request the RG-5 zone be extended to include 0 Milton St. (fka 7 Brookfield St. and Parcels B and D of 7 Brookfield St.): recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the activities of Discover Central Massachusetts: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to recent economic development awards and rankings: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the License Commission procedures for licensing, permitting and inspecting liquor establishments: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of the Worcester Wayfinding project: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Arts Economic Prosperity5 Report: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend approval to discontinue a portion of Foster Street as a public way: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Igli & Laureta Papa request abatement of street betterment assessment #25532 in the amount of $8,289.00 for Monmouth Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to provide for a full abatement.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mary E Flibbert request abatement of street betterment assessment #25507 in the amount of $22,400.00 for Bergin Ln.: recommend adoption of accompanying Order to provide for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $2,240.00.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Maura Johnson request abatement of street betterment assessment #25542 in the amount of $15,000.00 for Valley View Lane: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to provide for a full abatement.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Amy Friend and Joan Sturtevant request abatement of street betterment assessment #25522 in the amount of $18,900.00 for High Ridge Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to provide for a partial abatement resulting in a new assessment of $6,300.00.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Benjamin Depaz request sidewalk repair in front of 114 Coburn Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James White request sidewalk repair in front of 9 Dallas St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Thomas Gregory request sidewalks on Devens Rd. be replaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael Aramento request sidewalk repair on the corner of Marland Rd and Burncoat St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Gilbert Parke et al request sidewalk repair at 4 Elizabeth St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request to resurface St. Paul Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Christina Petmezis request Conway St be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Thomas Gregory request Devens Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request Osceola Ave. from Squantum St. to Clark St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Dennis Montgomery III request curb repair in front of 68 Wyola Dr. due to damage from the city's leaf collecting machine: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Cynthia Corey request the city dig up, relevel and resurface a small section of road in front of 1381 Main St. due to a troublesome dip in the road in front of this residence: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Som Ojha request removal of the trash barrel in front of 104 Chandler St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Bill Gancarz request installation of a guardrail or signage to prevent drivers on Butler St. from repeatedly going through the fence in front of 9 Butler St.: recommend adoption of accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the month ending November 2017: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the month ending September 30, 2017: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the month ending October 31, 2017: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the month ending January 31, 2018: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the month of August 2017: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the month of September 2017: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update of stump grinding by the Forestry Division: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend approval to discontinue and convey a portion of the Washington Square Layout: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jackie Roberts request sidewalk repair across from 4 Elizabeth St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Harvey Paris request sidewalk repaving in Oakwood Lane as funding becomes available: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Laura Lopez request sidewalk repair in front of 71 Gates St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Sean M. Rose request sidewalk repair at 3 Rutland Terrace.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mary Hubble request sidewalk repair in front of 66 Fruit St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou request sidewalk repair in front of 27 Indian Lake Pkwy.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request sidewalk resurfacing at 61 Longfellow Rd.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Harvey Paris request street resurfacing in Oakwood Lane as funding becomes available: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell request Derby St., from Houghton St. to South Stowell St. 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 Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Ninonzka Garcia request the private portion of Welcome St. be made public: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Edward and Jill Walsh request abatement of street betterment assessment #25533 in the amount of $6,006.00 for Monmouth Ave.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Yvonne Miller request abatement of street betterment assessment #25470 in the amount of $7,500.00 for Dominion Rd.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Richard Sheppard request installation of handicap parking space across from 26 Vinson St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Al Jabire Rashim on behalf of Deia Mtasher request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 30 Russell St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Cesarina Gonzalez request handicap parking in front of 3 Benefit Terrace be removed: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lisa Recore request the handicap parking space in front of 46 Sylvan St. be relocated to in front of 45 Sylvan St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Victor Rodriguez request installation of stop sign in Stevens Rd. at Maywood 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 the residents in the Saxon Rd. area request Stop Sign be installed at the top of Westbrook Rd. and Chippewa Rd., in the interest of public safety: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request inbound bus stop in front of St Bernard's Church at 236 Lincoln St. be relocated away from the front doorway to the Church: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request installation of a crosswalk from Ball St., across Mill St., to Coes Park: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Sarai Rivera request speed enforcement at the crosswalk in front of 425 Pleasant St., Elm Park Towers: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen request increased traffic and speed enforcement on Clover St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marylin Asare request Worcester Police conduct speed enforcement near 40 West Mountain St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tracey Gray request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 3 Richmond Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kelly Sharpe request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 2 Harlow St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doris Young request to remove handicap parking space in front of 56 Everard St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Alberto Garcia request to relocate the handicap parking space in front of 35 Elliott St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Martha Canizalez request installation of resident permit parking in Elliott St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michelle Medeiros request installation of resident permit parking in Sterling St. between Harlem St. and Fairfax Rd., both sides, twenty four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days a week: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Donna Barsamian request installation of resident permit parking on Taylor St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Greenbriar Lane request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage on either side of Richmond Ave. at Greenbriar Lane: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Greenbriar Lane request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage on either side of Greenbriar Lane at Richmond Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Victor Rodriguez request Fern St. be made a two-way street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Majid Alzuhairi request installation of "No Parking Anytime" sign in front of 214 Norfolk St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of George Elhoussan requests a commercial loading zone in front of George's Bakery at 318 Grafton Street.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Robert Broquist request parking be allowed on the even numbered side of Waverly St. from Coral St. to Penn Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Adam Cormier and Rev. Richard Polek request a "No Parking" sign for at least 15 feet from the intersection of Richland and Ward Streets (on the school side heading toward Endicott St): recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Adam Cormier and Rev. Richard Polek request a crosswalk from Richard St (School Side) across Ward St to Our Lady of Czestochowa Church parking lot: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request flashing pedestrian lights at the crosswalk at the corner of Nonquit St. and Lake Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Eric Cruze request installation of a crosswalk in Pleasant St. at West St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Eric Cruze request installation of a crosswalk in Pleasant St. at Crown St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Eugene Mariani request installation of solar panel flashing lights at the three crosswalks in front of 104-110 Grove St.: 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 blinking yellow light at crosswalk on Lake Ave at the entrance to the park: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Marylin Asare request installation of a posted speed sign in front of 40 West Mountain St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

That the sum of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($3,500,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C744B, Off Street Parking Building Rehabilitation, to pay for costs associated with Off Street Parking Building Rehabilitation, including the costs incidental and related thereto.

Amending Article III Of The Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991 Relative To Extension Of The Bg-3.0 And Commercial Corridor Overlay (CCOD) Zoning District In The Vicinity Of Pleasant Street And Winslow Street