CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 7:02 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:51

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Eric D. Batista

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 20, 2023 through May 26, 2023 as National Safe Boating Week in the city. The Proclamation was presented to Michael Sheehan and John Colby.

Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 21, 2023 through May 27, 2023 as National Public Works Week in the city. The Proclamation was presented to Commissioner of Public Works and Parks Jay Fink.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 2, 2023.

Vice Chairperson Councilor Colorio read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #7e CC through #7g CC and #9e CC 2. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #7b CC, #7e CC and #7f CC 3. Chris Horton, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8.14B CM 4. Alex Corrales, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7f CC 5. Ruth Rodriguez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7f CC 6. Jose Perez, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7f CC 7. Juan Matos, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7f CC 8. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #7j CC and #10b CC 9. Fred Taylor, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7e CC 10. Gloria Hall, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #7e CC 11. Grace Ross, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8.14B CM

Alba Alvarez Cote request installation of trash receptacles in the vicinity of the crosswalk lights at 536 Lincoln St.

Councilor Sean M. Rose request Indian Hill Park be renamed Sara Robertson Park.

Councilor George Russell request Fairfax Rd. be repaved. Further, request installation of a streetlight in the vicinity of 35 Fairfax Rd. occur during the repaving process.

Councilor Sean M. Rose on behalf of Maureen McNamara request sidewalk on Bristol St. abutting 497 Burncoat St. be repaved.

Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Khrystian E. King request Irving St., between Austin St. and Pleasant St., be given the honorary street name of Dr. Ogretta V. McNeil Way.

Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Khrystian E. King request Main St., between Highland St. and School St., be given the honorary street name of Judge Luis G. Perez Way.

Robert Williams request Plantation Terrace be given the honorary street name of "John the Barber" Way.

Sean W. Carroll et al the lot at 6 Claremont St. adjacent to Claremont Academy be designated as a community garden. Further, provide water service in accordance with Department of Public Works and Parks' policy for providing water for community gardens.

Ryan Clark et al request Peacedale Ave. be converted from a private to street to a public street.

Councilor Donna M. Colorio on behalf of Gordon Duncan request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on Bancroft Tower Rd. before and after the parking area at Bancroft Tower.

Francisco Rivera request installation of handicap parking space in front of 15 Jaques Ave.

Mohammed El-Refaei request installation of two (2) additional handicap parking spaces in front of 57 Laurel St.

Menelek Lidonde request installation of a "No Parking" sign in front of 19 Mattson Ave.

Justin Nugent request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 25 Arlington St.

Daniel O'Connor request installation of speed dips or speed humps on Vega Lane

Daniel O'Connor request installation of speed dips or speed humps in Leslie Rd.

Leo Rossi request installation of "Go Slow" signage in vicinity of 365 Lake Ave.

Barbara Engwall et all request speed humps be installed on Englewood Ave.

Nicholas Argento request installation of a "Veteran Square" memorial for U.S. Army Private John D. Kelleher at the intersection of Hartshorn St. and June St. or at the intersection of Hartshorn St. and Manor St.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: BEATRICE DR.

NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location on: WINDSOR ST.

NATIONAL GRID for a pole location on: APRICOT ST.

Terry Kelly request City Council request City Manager develop a policy concerning Worcester Public Library Staff and Security Guards to be certified in CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures, first aid and defibrillator. Further, request defibrillators to be placed on every floor of the library.

Brian Dutremble request City Council request City Manager provide City Council with information relative to his vision for the future of the city over the next 5, 10, or 20 years including any initiatives he intends to utilize.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointments of Latoya Lewis, Guillermo Creamer and Jacqueline Yang to the Human Rights Commission.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointment of Erin Zamarro to the Parks Commission.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the reappointment of Albert LaValley to the Planning Board.

Recommend the reappointment of Linda Larrivee to the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Transmitting informational communication relative to National Public Works Week is May 21-27

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Dedicated Neighborhood Enhancement Team.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Recycling.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Lake View Playground Master Plan Meeting.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 149 West Boylston Drive Master Plan Meeting.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Tree City USA Award 2022.

Recommend adoption of an order authorizing the delivery of a deed from the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (“WRA”) to be placed under the care, custody and control of the Worcester Ballpark Commission.

Transmitting informational communications on the report for special process servers.

Transmitting informational communications relative to the schedule of upcoming Memorial Day activities in the City.

Recommend City Council's approval for the lease of space for the Worcester Public Schools Alternative School.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept, with gratitude, a donation with an estimated value of Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Five and Sixty Seven Cents ($2,675.67) from the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, to support the Whole Kids event on May 20, 2023.

Recommend adoption of the attached resolutions to file and accept the Fiscal Year 2024/Program Year 49 Funding Recommendations for U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Programs – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three Million Ten Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars And No Cents ($3,010,287.00) from Massachusetts State 911 Department under the FY2024 Support and Incentive Grant program to support continued operations and improvements of the Worcester Regional Emergency Communications Center.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a Worcester Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (WYVPI) grant in an anticipated amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Nine Dollars and No Cents ($968,559.00) from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($40,000.00) from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection under the Sewer Notification Assistance program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Million Dollars and No Cents ($1,000,000.00) from Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance for the improvements to the Lake Avenue Pump Station.

Recommend that Sixty Six Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Dollars And No Cents ($66,514.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1044-610100, Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1044-699399, Fire Department Capital Outlay, to fund the contractual purchase of fitness equipment by the departments' Health & Safety Committee.

Recommend that One Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,850,000.00) be transferred from and to various Off-Street Parking accounts to provide operating funding for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023.

Recommend that Thirty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($30,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1081-610100, Transportation & Mobility Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1081-699399, Transportation & Mobility Capital Outlay, to fund building and workspace improvements for the Department of Transportation & Mobility.

Recommend that Two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Five Dollars and No Cents ($2,285.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Cost Center #CC1017, Emergency Communications Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of two prior year invoices.

Recommend that One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Three Dollars And Seventy Six Cents ($1,533.76) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Fund #FD310, DCU Operating, Cost Center #CC1061, Administration & Finance, for the payment of a prior year invoice related to leak repairs.

Recommend that Sixty Six Dollars And Twenty Nine Cents ($66.29) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2023 Cost Center #CC1064-610100, Assessing Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice.

Recommend that Twenty Million Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($20,290,000.00) be rescinded from existing Sewer loan order balances.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Fourteen Million Ninety Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($14,090,000.00) be appropriated to Project #PRJ-100124, Sewer Control Plan CSO, to allow the City to obtain financing through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Revolving Fund (SRF) which may include low interest loans as well as principal forgiveness.

Recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of Six Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($6,200,000.00) be appropriated to Account #PRJ-100129, Sewer Pump Stations, to allow the City to obtain financing through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), which includes low interest loans as well as the possibility of loan forgiveness.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request Standing Committee on Public Works hold a hearing to construct sidewalks, at the city's expense, adjacent to city owned properties and as needed on Sunderland Rd., to create safer pedestrian safety to access large housing complexes.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Clerk provide City Council with report concerning the timeline of private street conversion petitions that have been referred to the Public Works Committee.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks explore short-term solutions to the flooding issues on Saint Anthony St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide patching to the street in front of 365 Lake Ave.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager work to establish a Homelessness Task Force or Working Group.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager work with housing experts and specific providers from the Housing First Task Force and a Homelessness Working Group to explore possible solutions to address the homelessness situation in the city, including, but not limited to a temporary moratorium on encampment sweeps or establishing suitable temporary housing/shelter. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the possible solutions, timelines to implement any solutions, and the discussions that take place within said Working Group.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install standard crosswalk signage and protection from multiple threat maneuvers on Chandler St. at Nu Kitchen, 335 Chandler St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install an additional crosswalk on the easterly side of Mower Ave.’s slip lane.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility develop a concept plan for review and feedback of traffic calming methods on Pleasant St. in the vicinity of Charlotte Klein Dance Centers, 1122 Pleasant St., at a community meeting.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study on Grafton St. in the vicinity of Standish St. to confirm the appropriate advisory speed and install advisory signage as necessary.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility explore appropriate parking zone signage for installation in front of 6 Boylston St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide traffic enforcement at the intersection of Barrett Ave. and West Chester St.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Work and Parks provide City Council with a report concerning efforts being made to ensure accessibility, safety and playability measures are taken at all city fields. (King)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing the Parks Department’s Master Plan, particularly regarding new parks and fields that have been completed. Further, request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks include in said report a staffing analysis for the Parks Department. (King)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning all city departments’ policies, practices, procedures and orientation relative to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) framework. (King)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager work with the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks explore translating informational materials into as many languages as possible to better communicate with residents. (Haxhiaj)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager work with the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to explore the possibility of creating business owner placards for the purpose of short-term parking for product and supply delivery. (Toomey)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) audit of crosswalks, sidewalks and streets. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing a cost analysis to implement the recommendations from said ADA audit. (King)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of making all temporary speed humps in the city permanent. Said report should include information relative to the costs associated with completing said action, as well as the feasibility of using speed cushions, which may be used by emergency vehicles, in the city. (King)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of installing game-day specific parking signage around Polar Park, similar to the signage the City of Boston uses around Fenway Park. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report relative to any costs associated with said potential signage. (King)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility create a synchronized traffic light pilot program. (Bergman)

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Chief Financial Officer provide City Council with a report concerning how much money the Transportation and Mobility department spent on consulting services in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). (Russell)

Request City Manager hold a discussion with local insurance companies to identify ways to reduce insurance rates for cars in the city. (Toomey)

Request City Manager consider implementing a moratorium on the creation of any new city parks until such a time that all existing city parks are satisfactorily maintained, upgraded and/or completed. (Bergman)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the timeline for implementing a remedy to parking, pedestrian and student safety issues at Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1006 Grafton St. (King)

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Dhimitri Lako request the Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of 325 Greenwood St. from ML-0.5 to BL-1.0.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John and Karen Kurkulonis request sidewalks in the vicinity of 1 Stratton Rd. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Leo Rossi request street repaving in front of 365 Lake Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Benjamin Joress request installation of street light on pole #9 in the vicinity of 26 and 28 Claffey Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sonia Chaousis et al. request installation of additional light pole at the dead end circle of Cohasset St., either between #216 and #218 lot or between #217 and #215 lot: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ligor Gaba request removal of utility pole in front of 1211 Main St.: recommend Petition be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the Committee on Public Works Upon the Petition of Richard Phan request light pole #1 on Homer St. be relocated approximately 35' to the right, beyond the front steps of 174 Park Ave. toward Park Ave., or across the street, to allow for the installation of a driveway: recommend Report be denied.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Judy Finkel request installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Salisbury St., Barry Rd. and Salisbury Hill Blvd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Carrie Carliell request installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Southgate St. and Southbridge St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Sheilagh Crotty request installation of a flashing yellow stop light at the crosswalk on Grafton St. at Lamar Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Demetra Edwards, on behalf of Korpo Johnson, request installation of a handicap parking space on Mendon St. adjacent to 40 Aetna St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

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 Chandler Magnet Elementary School, 525 Chandler St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

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 Clark Street Elementary School, 280 Clark St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Gates Lane Elementary School, 1238 Main St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Vernon Hill Elementary School, 211 Providence St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Midland Street Elementary School, 18 Midland St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Brian Underwood request installation of flashing crosswalk lights in the vicinity of Canterbury Street Magnet Computer-Based School, 129 Canterbury St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal on Chandler St. at Nu Kitchen, 335 Chandler St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Sheilagh Crotty request installation of flashing warning lights to alert drivers to slow down as they round the curve on Grafton St. in the vicinity of Standish 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 “No Parking Anytime” signage in front of 6 Boylston St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 relative to Members of Local 911, NEPBA (Police Officers).

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)

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)

ORDER of Councilor Sarai Rivera - 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. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson October 26, 2021 and Tabled Under Privilege - Petty November 9, 2021 and Tabled - Rivera November 16, 2021)

CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION - Request City Council work to ensure City Council and School Committee districts are parallel, so as to ensure public clarity. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson May 24, 2022 and June 7, 2022 and Tabled - Petty June 14, 2022)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation Committee hold a public discussion with the WRTA Administrator relative to the removal of a bus route that passes the EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way: recommend Communication be placed on file. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION Upon the Order of Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation meet with the WRTA Administrator to provide City Council with a report concerning the WRTA’s winter weather plan, especially including information as to how snow will be removed at each of the bus stops: recommend Order be placed on file. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023)

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many city employees have come off paid status during leaves associated with the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, such as when having a child or caring for a sick parent. – Item #18a CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager reach out to the appropriate State entities to provide City Council with a report concerning barriers other communities have faced when attempting to enact rent control. – Item #18b CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Donna M. Colorio – Request City Manager consider only making benefits associated with the Affordable Housing Preservation Program available to landlords who are residents of the city. – Item #18c CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj – Request City Manager determine the monetary investment required by the city to properly fund the Housing Production Plan. – Item #18d CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the research completed relative to the Economic Development Housing Strategy, including but not limited to the review of rental control for the city’s elderly population. – Item #18e CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of stopping outside constables from getting a special process server motion allowed by the court in the city. – Item #18f CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning whether a constable found guilty of assault is able to still perform duties as a constable in the city. – Item #18g CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order concerning the training the city’s constables go through as part of their position. – Item #18h CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order concerning the role constables have during issues of foreclosures and evictions, as well as what constables are and are not able to do by law in said situations. – Item #18i CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager work with the Police Chief and City Solicitor to provide City Council with a summary of claims made by members of the public at the May 9, 2023 City Council meeting of potential wrongdoings by constables in the city during evictions and foreclosures. – Item #18j CC Order adopted

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the contract between the city and Casella Waste Management. – Item #18k CC Order adopted

Motion Russell @ #7e CC – Request Standing Committee on Public Works and Parks meet with the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks and City Solicitor to discuss a policy relative to honorary street naming petitions.

Motion King @ #7f CC – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks ensure passed honorary street name petitions are connected to the city’s historically significant document databases, such as the Black History Trail and Art Museum.

Motion King @ #8.14A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the capacity, meeting notations and actions of the Worcester Ballpark Commission over the last three (3) years.

Motion King @ #8.14A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how many events at Polar Park the Worcester Ballpark Commission has processed, how the processing of those decisions has been determined, and what events have occurred.

Motion King @ #8.14A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning barriers associated with hosting concerts within Polar Park, including the potential inability to get certain equipment into the ballpark.

Motion King @ #8.14A CM – Request City Manager determine the feasibility of initiating the first concert at Polar Park while reaching out to Joyner Lucas and his team to determine his capacity for performing at said concert.

Motion King @ #8.14A CM – Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report detailing a Rule Change to ensure all city Boards, Commissions divisions and departments receive oversight from a City Council Standing Committee, including the Worcester Ballpark Commission.

Motion Mero-Carlson @ #8.14A CM – Request City Manager work with the appropriate representatives from Polar Park to remove the “City of Worcester” designation and items from the suite in the facility.

Motion Toomey @ #8.14A CM – Request City Manager work with Polar Park management consider renaming the “City of Worcester Suite” in Polar Park to the “Worcester Suite.

Motion Russell @ #8.14A CM – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the amount of money generated from the Worcester Red Sox renting out the city’s suite at Polar Park since said arrangement began.