CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:31 P.M.

Adjourned: 10:27 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Eric D. Batista

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Chasity and Zella Nunez, a mother and daughter who passed away tragically on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the ages of 27 and 5, as well as Lorraine M. Laurie, who passed away on March 6, 2024 at the age of 73.

ELECTION - To elect Nikolin Vangjeli to a two-year-term as City Clerk.

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 6, 2024.

Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #10dd CC and spoke in favor of item #13f CC and #13l CC 2. Grace Ross, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to item #13j CC 3. Evan Corrigan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10h CC, #10y CC and #10z CC 4. Terry Cherry, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to item #13j CC 5. Feanna Jattan-Singh, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #13j CC, #10dd CC and #10y CC 6. George Wood, Paxton resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to items #13f CC and #13l CC 7. Silas Sanderson, Auburn resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to item #13j CC 8. Richard E., Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to item #13j CC 9. Amanda Shearstone, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10y CC 10. Samantha Olney, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10dd CC 11. Noah (No last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10dd CC 12. Tom Trenton, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed 13. Kelly Turner, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10dd CC 14. Andrew Marsh, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10d CC, #10t CC and #10dd CC, and spoke neither in favor nor opposed to item #13f CC 15. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10dd CC 16. Samanthi Waidyarachchi, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10a CC 17. Timothy Corbette, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10m CC 18. Rory K., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10dd CC 19. Nicholas Stafford, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10dd CC 20. Francis Lafleur, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor of items #13f CC and #13l CC 21. Terry Kelly, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to #13j CC, spoke in favor of items #10y CC and #10dd CC 22. Tracy Novick, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10t CC 23. Paul Matthews, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #15a CC 24. Kevin Seifer, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10m CC 25. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10t CC, #10m CC, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to items #13f CC and #13l CC 26. Karen Valentin-Goins, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to items #13f CC and #13l CC 27. Amy Tisdale, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #13m CC 28. Oliver Chadwick, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #10t CC, #10dd CC and #13f CC, spoke in opposition to item #13l CC 29. Chris Robarge, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10t CC and #10dd CC 30. Mark Vanderwerf, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #10t CC and #10m CC 31. Robert Bilotta, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor nor opposed to item #18g CC and item #11.4C CM 32. Nahani Meuse, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to #10cc CC and spoke in favor of item #10dd CC

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a jointly-owned pole location on: BURNCOAT ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC for a jointly-owned pole location on: BURNCOAT ST.

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole location on: HUNTINGTON AVE. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole location on: HUNTINGTON AVE.

Athena Corbin et al. request Crillon Rd. be made public.

Stephen Verdolino request Belcourt Rd. from Plantation St. to Cadorna Rd. be made public.

Stephen Verdolino request Cadorna Rd. from Belcourt Rd. to Dominion Rd. be made public.

Aitza Rosado request Tracy Pl. be made public.

Roy John Moore III request sidewalk resurfacing in the vicinity of 10 Berkshire St.

Cheryl Laporte request sidewalk resurfacing on Park Terrace Rd.

Cheryl Laporte request street resurfacing on Park Terrace Rd.

Evan Corrigan request installation of a lit pylon for the Burncoat neighborhood at the "Triangle."

Councilor George J. Russell request the establishment of a permanent, Zone A parking ban on both sides of Vernon St. between Winthrop St and Upsala St.

Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a speed hump on Channing St. between Catharine St. and the entrance of Green Hill Park.

Oscar Tavarez request removal of handicap parking space in front of 57 Cutler St.

Paola Gutierrez request installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Sagamore Rd. and Grove St.

Kevin Seifert request installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Newton Ave North and Salisbury St.

Anita Jarvis request installation of handicap parking space across from 36 Granby Rd.

Doug Clark request installation of handicap parking space in the vicinity of 8 Ashmont Ave.

Nicole Gulbankian request "No Parking Here to Corner" sign at 64 Norfolk St. be replaced with "No Parking - Tow Zone" sign.

Nicole Gulbankian request installation of speed humps on Norfolk St.

Alfred Gendron request the handicap parking sign in front of 23 Delawanda Dr. be replaced with a handicap access ramp sign.

Wanda Cedeno request installation of handicap parking space in the vicinity of the front side of 90 Ward St.

Tracy A. Novick et al. request City Council request City Manager advocate to the Legislative delegation to restore at least once a day in each direction service of a Worcester express train to the spring MBTA Commuter Rail schedule.

Stephanie Kingsford request installation of speed humps on Pasons Hill Dr.

Roxas Joshua Angell-Clune request installation of two (2) or three (3) handicap parking spaces in the vicinity of 18 and 20 East Worcester St.

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.

Aislinn Doyle request City Council request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the library services currently available to elementary school students, as well as how the city may be able to increase access to library services for schools that do not have libraries or librarians.

Evan Corrigan request the creation of a permitting process to allow for resident to have chicken hens.

Evan Corrigan request creating a permitting process for residents living in suitable areas to be able to have and use outdoor fire pits for recreational purposes, including those outside of the currently allowed cooking.

Gordon T. Davis request City Council advertise joint meetings of the City Council with the School Committee, as well as the Mayor's meeting with the School and City Council Education Committee, on the city's website. Further, request clarification be given regarding whether said meetings are open meetings where the public can participate.

Ben Parker et al. request approval of funding to perform private street repairs not to exceed $6.00 per linear foot on Rydberg Terrace.

Michael Grandone request City Council request City Manager institute/adopt an identification process for all homeless individuals in the city to identify which individuals are and were city residents.

Samantha Olney request City Council request City Manager create a sanctioned area for unhoused individuals to camp safely, free from prejudice and prosecution.

Recommend the appointment of Tina Zlody and the reappointments of Rachel Brown and Carol Stovall to the Citizen Advisory Council.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Senior Tax Abatement Volunteer Program.

Recommend adoption of Amendment of Salary Ordinance - Local 170 Teamsters (DPW Clerks)

Transmitting informational communication relative to an Update on Economic Development Initiatives.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Housing & Neighborhood Activities.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Semi-annual Tax Increment Financing / Tax Increment Exemption Report for the period ending December 31, 2023.

Transmitting informational communication relative to FY23 Worcester Jobs Fund Annual Report.

Recommend adoption of an Order Regarding the Disposition of Real Property at 23 Preston Street.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a report on the utility company pavement guarantees.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2023 Worcester Fire Department Annual Report.

Recommend adoption of an amendment to the Itinerant Musician Ordinance.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the services provided to and needs of the vulnerable population at the Worcester Public Library.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 financial update, as of January 31, 2024.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a status update for the Green Worcester ElectriCITY aggregation program.

Recommend adoption of an order to authorize the City of Worcester to enter into a four (4) year contract with Xerox Corporation to support continued operation of City-wide multi-function devices.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Eighty Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($84,500.00) through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (MassDEP) under their Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP).

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Million Dollars And No Cents ($1,000,000.00) from the Commonwealth Corporation 2024-2025 YouthWorks program cycle.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend grant funding in the amount of Three Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Two Dollars And Seventy One Cents ($369,382.71) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Public Health Excellence Grant program, to support shared services.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Forty Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars And Twenty Cents ($45,187.20) from the MA Probation Services to support the Pre-Arraignment Diversion Program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Seventy Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($74,438.13) from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP program.

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 the MassMEP Program Support program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($3,500,000.00) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's, Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Supplemental Grant program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three Million Two Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One Dollars And No Cents ($3,276,771.00) from Massachusetts State 911 Department under the FY25 Development Grant program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($200.00) from the Retired Friend's Club of Greendale, Inc., for the Worcester Fire Department's Public Education Unit.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($50.00) for the Worcester Fire Department, from Kenneth and Elizabeth Fleming.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,000.00) from Middlesex Savings Bank, to support the Worcester Police Department.

Resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($25,000.00) from the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), Survey and Planning Grant Program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Eight Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars And No Cents ($87,450.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, MassTrails Program.

Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Forty Six Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dollars And No Cents ($146,319.00) from Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the Community Compact Cabinet IT Grant Program.

Recommend that Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($750,000.00) be transferred from and to various parking accounts to provide operating funding for the Off-Street and On-Street Parking Programs through the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024.

Recommend that Five Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($563,300.00) be transferred from Fund #FD314, Reserve for Appropriation Premium on Loans, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1062, Treasury Ordinary Maintenance, to fund the costs associated with the issuance of the $148,950,000.00 bond dated February 8, 2024.

Recommend that Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars And Sixty Five Cents ($20,758.65) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1044-699399, Fire Capital Outlay, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1044-610100, Fire Ordinary Maintenance, to fund the purchase of recruit supplies and building repairs.

Recommend that Five Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Five Dollars And Forty Nine Cents ($563,465.49) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1072-610100, City Manager's Contingency Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to various Fire Department accounts to provide funding for anticipated overtime and vehicle repairs.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1025-600100, Sewer Salaries, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1025-601100, Sewer Overtime, to cover anticipated expenditures through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.

Recommend that Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($500,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1055-600100, DPW Street Salaries, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1057-610100, DPW Fleet Ordinary Maintenance, to cover anticipated expenditures through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.

Recommend that Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Ten Dollars And Twenty Eight Cents ($66,910.28) be authorized from Cost Center #CC1037 and #CC1012, Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance, to provide funding for the payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend that One Hundred Forty Six Dollars and Eighty Five Cents ($146.85) be authorized from various Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Public Works & Parks Cost Centers for the payment of prior year invoices.

Recommend Adoption of an Order Transferring Jurisdiction of Four Parcels on Sunderland Road

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning how the city can ensure Chapter 74-approved vocational technical education programs are best utilized in building projects throughout the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of using ARPA funds to ensure families are able to afford internet access in lieu of the expiring Affordable Connectivity Program.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request Director of Public Health provide City Council with a comprehensive update relative to the results of the evaluation from the REACH Program, specifically concerning best practices used and challenges identified within the program.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request Director of Public Health work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to build relationships with the Worcester Public Schools relative to health initiatives in the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Health and Human Services work with the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance to provide City Council with a presentation concerning the most recent information relative to chronically homeless and unsheltered individuals, including information about understanding the gap between permanent supportive housing and the number of homeless people in the city.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning whether there is a need for a permanent winter parking ban ordinance or whether suitable alternatives exist.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility create a Master Plan for Salisbury St. that would improve pedestrian accommodations.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility repaint the stop lines at the stop signs at Barry Rd. and Lynnwood Ln.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility repaint the stop lines at the stop signs at Barry Rd. and Birchwood Rd.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility repaint the stop lines at the stop signs at Lynnwood Ln. and Dick Dr.

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility repaint the stop lines at the stop signs at Toronita Ave. and Barrett Ave.

Request City Manager request Chief Information Officer review the feasibility of pursuing a What Works Cities Certification, which aims to ensure cities’ data is used to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, equitably improve services, evaluate the effectiveness of programs, and engage with residents. Further, request City Manager request Chief Information Officer provide City Council with a report detailing how the city’s existing Open Data Portal may be of benefit when applying for said certification. (Pacillo)

Request Standing Committee on Public Works hold a public discussion relative to the leak on a sewer force main that was discovered in the vicinity of 65 Lake Ave. on February 20, 2024 that resulted in an estimated 193,000 gallons of wastewater entering Lake Quinsigamond through the city’s storm drainage system. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility repaint the existing crosswalks in the vicinity of the intersection of North St. and Grove St. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager work with the Superintendent of Public Schools and any other appropriate departments to put together an orientation package for refugees and immigrants that includes pertinent information regarding fire safety, personal safety, health and nutrition resources, explanations of expectations and requirements for parents of children, information for seniors and any other information that would be relevant to ensure safety and quality of life. (Toomey)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning what process businesses need to follow in order to sell tobacco products, how many licenses are currently granted in the city for selling tobacco products, and what the maximum is for the number of businesses in the city that can be allowed to sell tobacco products. (Mero-Carlson)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning the number of accidents that have occurred on Mill St. since its reconfiguration, as well as the impact the reconfiguration has had on the street’s safety. (Colorio)

Request City Manager work with any appropriate State and local stakeholders to review potential improvements that can be made relative to improving walkability and beatification of the walking bridge on Cambridge St. Said improvements should include the installation of a plaque signifying the neighborhood’s historical significance. (Ojeda)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic review of Cambridge St. at its intersection Richard St., as well as its intersection with Fremont St. and Canterbury St., for the purpose of providing recommendations for improving traffic flow at said locations. Said review should also include determining the appropriateness of installing additional lighting to aid motorists and pedestrians. (Ojeda)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report reviewing the process the city uses following natural disasters occurring at properties in the city for the purpose of improving upon and/or creating additional infrastructure to ensure tenants are appropriately taken care of when dealing with landlords of said properties, as well as insurance agencies. Said review should include the feasibility of creating a team of housing and legal experts to aid residents through such a situation. (Ojeda)

Request City Manager request Interim Police Chief provide City Council with a report explaining how both internal and external training for patrolmen and officers is conducted. (Toomey)

Request City Manager and Mayor organize for the Irish Flag to be raised from March 15, 2024 through March 18, 2024, in honor of Irish American Heritage Month. (Toomey)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility consider pausing the elimination of travel lanes on public streets as a traffic calming measure by the creation of on-street parking spaces in their place, such as on Mill Street, while the safety and best practices of creating same are fully evaluated over this coming calendar year. (Bergman, Toomey)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report recommending speed calming measures and traffic signage improvements at the intersection of Bullard Ave., Wayside Rd. and White Ave. (Pacillo)

Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks install “No Smoking” signage at Bancroft Tower. (Pacillo)

Request City Manager work with representatives from the city’s utility companies to improve upon the process for notifying residents and/or business owners relative to the companies’ construction timelines. (Pacillo)

Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks begin the process to rename the Crompton Neighborhood Center in honor of Lorraine M. Laurie. (Petty, Russell, Ojeda)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning why the city’s online vendor check register is no longer available on the city’s website. (Petty)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support and recognize March of 2024 as Women’s History Month in the city of Worcester and that the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby call upon its public officials, community members and residents to observe in the celebration of Women’s History Month by participating in the various happenings that honor the many achievements of women throughout history. (Mero-Carlson, Petty)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support House Bill No. 2356, An Act relative to problem properties and enhancing fire safety, filed by State Representatives David LeBoeuf and Patricia Duffy. (Ojeda)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support and recognize March of 2024 as Irish American Heritage Month in the city of Worcester. (Toomey)

That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby call upon the State Legislature to fully enforce and enact any additional required legislation to ensure full sentencing be mandatory for the illegal possession of firearms. (Toomey)

Paul Matthews, Executive Director and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting, "Building the Future: Investing in Worcester Public Schools Facilities," and the online visualization, "Understanding Your Neighborhood Schools."

Recommend consideration for the negotiation of an employee contract with the City Clerk at the commencement of a new, two (2) year term, upon the review of the City Clerk's performance and goals over the past two (2) years.

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Mark Borenstein, Esq. request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of the property located at and known as 342 West Boylston St. from the current zoning designation of Business, Limited (BL-1.0) to Business, Limited (BL-1.0) and Commercial Corridors Overlay District - Elsewhere (CCOD-E) by establishing the Commercial Corridors Overlay District - Elsewhere (CCOD-E) at the property.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Amended Petition of Frank Zitomersky request the Zoning Map be amended to change the zoning at 9 Castle St., 5 & 7 Castle St., 4 Castle St., 6 Castle St. and 8 Castle St. from BG-3 to RG-5 and to remove the same properties from the Commercial Corridors Overlay District (CCOD-E): 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 Jonathan Finkelstein, on behalf of Michael O'Rourke, Principal of S&O Realty LLC, request City Council amend Zoning Map by changing the zoning district designation for the property at 12 Jackson St. from MG-2.0 to RG-5.0: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Amended Petition of Brendan Gove and John D. Barry request to amend the city's zoning map by extending the BG-3.0 zoning district and the CCOD-E to wholly encompass the property at 0 Grafton St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Report of the Planning Board Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a proposed zoning map amendment that would extend the Residential, General - 5.0 (RG-5) zoning district to wholly encompass the property located at 104 Armory Street: 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 Meletios D. Chacharone request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning destination of the properties located at 440, 454 & 474 Grove St. from RL-7 and BG-3.0 to BG-3.0: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend designation of an Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Program Zone and Approval of a UCH-TIF Plan for 16 and 52 Great Brook Valley Avenue: recommend adoption of the two (2) accompanying Resolutions.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Housing Development Certified Project Application/Tax Increment Exemption Plan for One Chestnut Place at 22 Elm Street: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on Economic Development Initiatives: 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 an update on housing and neighborhood development: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report of all grant funds and associated activities at the Division of Public Health: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the different types of homelessness experienced by individuals in the City of Worcester: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Fitness Court in Main South: recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Thomas Card request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage on both side of Amanola Ave. where the road intersects with Plantation St. to allow for increased visibility for motorists to safely turn onto Plantation St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Gregory Wong request installation of flashing pedestrian crosswalk lights on Sunderland Rd. in the vicinity of Roosevelt Street School: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Daniel Green et al. request installation of crosswalk and flashing crosswalk signs on Suffolk St. south of 24 Suffolk St. between the parking lots associated with the business at 360 Franklin St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Felix Osafo and Corinne Karanja request installation of additional handicap parking signage at existing handicap parking space on Leon St. opposite of 18 Plantation St. to provide further clarification that there are two (2) handicap parking spaces on the street: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ashley Seymour request removal of handicap parking space in front of 45 Waverly 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 Patrick Foley request installation of speed humps on Revere St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Amanda Gorman et al. request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of the intersection of Ridgewood Rd. and Ararat St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Yixuan Wang request installation of crosswalk on Salisbury St. between Flower Hill Dr. and Old English Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Delma Betancourt request installation of No Parking Within 5 Feet of Driveway signage at 35 Shelby St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joanne Troiano et al. request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on Short St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tina Masiello request repainting of stop lines at the stop signs at Barry Rd. and Lynnwood Ln.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tina Masiello request repainting of stop lines at the stop signs at Barry Rd. and Birchwood Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tina Masiello request repainting of stop lines at the stop signs at Lynnwood Ln. and Dick Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Tina Masiello request repainting of stop lines at the stop signs at Toronita Ave. and Barrett Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Hannah Jacobs request installation of traffic signal in front of 360 Franklin St., in the vicinity of the intersection of Norfolk St., Suffolk St. and Franklin St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Yanczewski request installation of residential permit parking on Richland St. in the vicinity of the intersection of Richland St. and Ward St.: recommend Petitioner be given leave to withdraw.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for a Stop Sign on Bay State Road at Hillsboro Road.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for Stop Signs on Beacon Street at Oread Street.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for a Stop Sign on Myrna Road at Miscoe Road.

Amending Section 29 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Providing for Stop Signs on Barry Road, Barry Road Extension and Toronita Avenue.

Amending Section 29 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 Providing For Stop Signs On Moreland Street At Brigham Road And Carter Road.

Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a pole location on: MILTON ST. Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a pole location on: MILTON ST. (Tabled Under Privilege - Petty February 6, 2024 and February 13, 2024)

PETITION of Kathryn Hagan request street resurfacing between 277 and 281 Moreland St. (Tabled Under Privilege - King February 13, 2024)

ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a review of pothole damage on Moreland St., in order to determine areas for immediate repair. (Tabled Under Privilege - King February 13, 2024)

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 Etel Haxhiaj and Councilor Thu Nguyen - Request City Manager work with appropriate departments and stakeholders to establish an Office of Housing Stability in an effort to prevent the involuntary displacement of city residents who are in the process of being evicted or at the risk of losing their housing, as well as to enact policies to combat displacement, homelessness and enhance tenants’ rights. (Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj July 18, 2023 and Tabled - Haxhiaj August 22, 2023)

Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole location on: APRICOT ST. Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole location on: APRICOT ST. (Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj October 17, 2023 and October 24, 2023 and Tabled - Petty November 14, 2023)