CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 6:38 P.M. |
Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov | City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns | Councilors | | Morris A. Bergman | Donna M. Colorio | | Khrystian E. King | Candy Mero-Carlson | | Sarai Rivera | Sean M. Rose | City Clerk
Nikolin Vangjeli | | Gary Rosen | George J. Russell | | Kathleen M. Toomey | Matthew E. Wally |
| | City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| 3. | ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair. Councilor Rose and Councilor Rosen participated in the meeting remotely. | |
| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| 5. | APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES | |
| | | | | | | | | 5a. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 12, 2021. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10a CC
2. Thomas (last name indiscernible), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of protecting a deer sanctuary and a tax on fertilizer
3. Wahiya Wolfpaw, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10b CC
4. Fred Taylor, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #12e CC
5. Kevin Ksen, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10b CC
6. Cedric Arno, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8i CC
7. William S. Coleman, III, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8b CC, #8j CC and #8k CC | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 7a. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: BROOKS ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: BROOKS ST. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to take up items #7a CC through #7c CC collectively and open the hearings. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the items. Hearing no speakers, Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to close the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to approve the items. Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7b. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: CAMELOT DR.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: CAMELOT DR. | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7c. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: PAINE ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: PAINE ST. | Attachments | | | Hearing Held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | Evan Corrigan request trees be replanted in front of 227 Burncoat St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively refer items #8a CC and #8b CC to the Department of Public Works and Parks. Referred to the Department of Public Works and Parks on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | William S. Coleman, III request all street signs missing from neighborhoods be replaced. | Attachments | | | Referred to the Department of Public Works and Parks on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | Stephen Lentz request Kenyon Ave. be made a public street. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote of refer the item to Planning Board. Referred to Planning Board on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8d. | Chester Morrison request sidewalk in the vicinity of 39 Bay State Rd. be repaired. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8e. | Councilor Matthew E. Wally and Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Sue O'Brien request the appropriate weight limit for trucks on Clover St. be identified, with a weight limit restriction being installed once said weight is identified. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to collectively refer items #8e CC through #8g CC to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8f. | Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey on behalf of Sheilagh Crotty request a traffic study be completed in the vicinity of Grafton St., Hamilton St. and Barclay St. to determine the impact the changes on the road have had on traffic. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8g. | Kara Stein request stop lines and the word "Stop" be painted on both ends of West Chester St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #8e CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8h. | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location on: SHREWSBURY ST., BELMONT ST. and HOSPITAL DR. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to set hearing for November 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Hearing set for November 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8i. | Cedric Arno request an opportunity to speak before City Council concerning the city's meetings relative to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and subsequent information suggested that the City of Worcester may use America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to pay city employees. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8j. | William S. Coleman, III request City Council request City Manager consider working with representatives from Polar Park to create a Wall of Fame for the women baseball players of Worcester, who played baseball during World War II, with a special remembrance of former City Councilor Mary Scano. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8k. | William S. Coleman, III request City Council celebrate local authors at a City Council meeting prior to the City Council's regular business. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote of refer the item to the City Clerk. Referred to the City Clerk on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with an update concerning the Worcester Police Department Cadet Program once the program is finalized. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #9a CC through #9g CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with report concerning the findings from the five listening sessions on body-worn cameras. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager include information relative to reporting illegal bike and motor bike activity on the city’s Facebook page. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement at 192 Lincoln St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services review the area in the vicinity of 537 Burncoat St. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Clerk notify District Councilors with recommendations for speed hump locations. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 9g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide sporadic traffic enforcement on Toronita Ave. from Barry Rd. to Barrett Ave. | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #9a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation invite to an upcoming meeting Clark University student, Garren Kalter, to discuss his honors thesis to outline ways to improve The WRTA, while reducing operating costs. (Rosen) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Service and Transportation Committee. Referred to Public Service and Transportation Committee on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | Request City Manager take steps necessary to expedite the process of finding a developer to turn the two-thirds unused/undeveloped portion of the Worcester Senior Center into affordable and/or market rate housing for senior citizens. (Rosen, Colorio) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Rosen.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | Request City Clerk research the feasibility of authorizing legal residents who have not been naturalized yet to vote in elections at the local level. (Rivera) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | Request City Manager consider prioritizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for REC Worcester’s capital project involving the development of the new REC Worcester headquarters and Center for Food Justice and Urban Agriculture (for Worcester and Central Massachusetts), in an effort to support community food security, as well as youth development and employment. (Rivera) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the various tools being utilized by the Executive Office of Economic Development to ensure all the department’s various projects and processes are being completed using an equitable lens. (Rivera) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | Request City Manager coordinate a meeting between the city’s public safety officers, public health officials and inspectional services officials to develop a collaborative plan to address various issues within the city’s districts. (Rivera, Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to amend the item to include emergency communications in the discussion.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved to add his name as a sponsor of the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Colorio, Councilor Bergman and Councilor Rose, who moved to add their names as sponsors of the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a list of snow removal complaints by street location, addresses and reason for said complaint after a measurable snowfall. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | Request City Manager look into additional resources to increase the Worcester Police Department's overnight commercial motor vehicle enforcement. (Bergman) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to amend the item to replace the word, “additional” with “potential.” – Not Put.
Mayor Petty moved to amend the item: “Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the issue of overnight commercial motor vehicle enforcement.”
Mayor Petty then moved to add the word consider to the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: 43 MONTAGUE STREET | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopted items #10i CC through #10k CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: 750 GROVE STREET | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10i CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10k. | SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: 16 WISTERIA STREET | Attachments | | | Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #10i CC) | | | | | |
| 11. | RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE - No items pending | |
| 12. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY | |
| | | | | | | | | 12a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication regarding a virtual Opportunity Fair established by the Worcester Police Department and Human Resources: recommend Communication be filed. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take items #12a CC through #12e CC collectively.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to accept the items. Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Police Department Cadet Program: recommend Communication be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #12a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Resolution of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the city’s recommendation to implement a paid cadet program in both the police and fire departments, and a future appropriation to accomplish this goal: recommend the Resolution be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #12a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Petition of Sean Libbey request City Council address issues concerning bikes and motor bikes taking up the entire street: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #12a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Resolution of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the city’s recommendation to delay any body camera program until after the Commonwealth issues statewide standards for the purchase and use of body-worn cameras, along with the recommendation that the Human Rights Commission and Worcester Police Department hold at least five public listening sessions to discuss the program and its impact: recommend Resolution be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #12a CC) | | | | | |
| 13. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tamara Lundi and Larry Abramoff request installation of pedestrian activated crosswalk flashing signal for the crosswalk at the intersection of Chandler St. and Coolidge Rd: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order pending funding. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt items #13a CC through #13g CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Peter Lorange request installation of crosswalk on Plantation Pkwy, in the vicinity of Plantation Towers, 501 Plantation St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order pending funding. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Brenda Davin request installation of a flashing yellow light at the crosswalk at the intersection of Park Ave. and Enfield St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order pending funding. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian and Priscella Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights and signage at Jacob Hiatt Magnet School, 722 Main St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order pending funding. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of University Park Campus School, 12 Freeland St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jason Davis request electronic speed display be installed on Lincoln St. in the vicinity of Gorham St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jason Davis request traffic enforcement at Lincoln St. in the vicinity of Gorham St: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #13a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Lake View Elementary School, 133 Coburn Ave: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept items #13h CC through #13r CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Fredwick Chassman request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage in the vicinity of the driveway at New England Chiropractic, 192 Lincoln St: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maria Castillo request Chapin St. be made into a one-way street in the direction from Dorchester St. towards South St: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maria Castillo request Shannon St. be made into a one-way street in the direction from Dorchester St. towards South St: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joan Wilder et al. request installation of stop sign at the intersection of Warner Ave. and Roath St: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of stop signs at the intersection of Agate Ave. and Coburn Ave: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Anne Nyland et. al. request installation of speed bumps on Shaffner St: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Maria Castillo request installation of speed bumps in South St: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tina Masiello request installation of speed humps on Toronita Ave. from Barry Rd. to Barrett Ave: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition Zeke Radik request installation of two speed bumps on Pilgrim Ave. between Hamilton St. and Grafton St: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Transmitting informational communication relative to increasing pedestrian safety on Pleasant St./Route 122 from Tatnuck Square to the Paxton Line: recommend Petition be filed. | Attachments | | | Accepted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays (See item #13h CC) | | | | | |
| 14. | TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager dedicate new growth over the budgeted amount to the Fire Department’s Community Risk Assessment Master Plan. (Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey October 12, 2021 and October 19, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to Table the Item.
Tabled on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled - Mero-Carlson | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14b. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson and Councilor Matthew E. Wally – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the State Legislature’s Redistricting Committee’s use of the local census building blocks and local knowledge of the City Clerk and Board of Election Commissioners to redraw the State Legislature’s districts for the next ten (10) years. (Tabled Under Privilege - King October 12, 2021 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson October 19, 2021) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mero-Carlson, who moved to Table the Item.
Tabled on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled - Mero-Carlson | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a legal opinion as to the jurisdiction of office space and facilities within City Hall. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson March 12, 2019; Tabled Under Privilege - Petty March 19, 2019 and Tabled - Petty March 26, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding the process of instituting a residential rent control program and the resulting impact of implementing such a program. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes September 17, 2019 and September 24, 2019 and Tabled - Lukes October 15, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request restoration and relocation of the Sullivan Memorial located in Melrose St. to a location approximately 50 feet north of its current location: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson April 21, 2020 and April 28, 2020 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson May 5, 2020) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Sean M. Rose and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - That the Worcester City Council urges our State Delegation and others to pursue the naming in 2020 of the Worcester District Courthouse the “Sarah E. Wall Courthouse”. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman June 2, 2020 and June 9, 2020 - Petty and Tabled - Russell June 16, 2020) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Councilor Sean M. Rose, Councilor Morris A. Bergman, Councilor Matthew E. Wally, Councilor George J. Russell, Councilor Donna M. Colorio, Councilor Gary Rosen and Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request City Manager support the (re)opening of the City’s licensed cigar and hookah lounges and for the state to amend the classification of these establishments. These establishments can, and should, fit under the guise and parameters set forth as restaurants as they have or will have a common ViC license. (Tabled Under Privilege - Rivera September 8, 2020 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson September 15, 2020 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson September 22, 2020) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk transmitting a draft of social media policies and procedures for City Council, in the event that a Facebook page for the City Council is created, including information relative to best practices used in other communities. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 26, 2021, Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson February 2, 2021 and Tabled - Petty February 9, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support Representative Rebecca Rauch and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz’s SD 699 HD 1283, An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Bill. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman February 9, 2021 and Tabled - Bergman February 23, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | PETITION of Meighan Sharry request City Council request City Manager effectively stop efforts to develop athletic fields at Duffy Field/Wetherall Park. (Tabled - Petty March 30, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| 16. | BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the October 19, 2021 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | ORDER of Councilor Matthew E. Wally – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the status of the city’s planning efforts in its Worcester Now Worcester Next long-range plan and the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. – Item #14a CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 16b. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report concerning the efforts being made between the city and stakeholders in the state’s re-districting committee when the city’s map is finalized at the state level. – Item #14b CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 16c. | ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased speed enforcement on Millbrook St., including use of the city’s mobile unit, during the evening hours. – Item #14c CC Order adopted | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 16d. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager consider continuing being as inclusive as possible as a means of supporting the city’s transportation managers, teachers and aides. – Item #14d CC Order adopted | | | |
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