CITY OF WORCESTER | Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting | Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:01 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:05 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Jenny Pacillo | | Vice Chairperson Kathleen M Toomey | | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Jenny Pacillo
Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj | | | | | Also: | Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks Robert Antonelli
Veterans’ Services Director Dr. Joe Robinson
City Clerk Nikolin Vangjeli, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Virtual Attendee Call-In Information | |
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| | | 1a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the
below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated.
Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96951929457
Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Access Code: 969 5192 9457 | Attachments |
| 2. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 2a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee on Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation hereby approves the minutes of the Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on December 18, 2023. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | |
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| | | 3a. | Petition of Jerry Condo request implementation of program to build social support systems in the city to ensure the overall health of veterans, to help them socially and enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and other community members.
# 7d CC December 19, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and recognized the Veterans’ Services Director, who discussed social programs and initiatives provided by Veterans’ Services.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3b. | Petition of Geoffrey Killebrew request an opportunity to present the attached "Worcester Renaissance Project" Plan.
# 7f CC January 23, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and recognized the following speaker:
1. Geoffrey Killebrew, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Natalie Turner, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Carl Gomes, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
4. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
5. Eric Stratton, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized Councilor Toomey, who discussed the impact of redlining and importance of the arts with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who discussed the process to address the proposal and whether the program requires funding from the city with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: 1) Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of designating wayfinder markers throughout the city based on the ordinances; and 2) Request City Manager meet with George Killebrew in order to discuss the “Worcester Renaissance Plan.”
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | | | | | | Chairman's Orders | | | | Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of designating wayfinder markers throughout the city based on the ordinances. | | | | Request City Manager meet with George Killebrew in order to discuss the “Worcester Renaissance Plan.” | |
| 4. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 4a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the regulation of street performers under the Worcester Revised Ordinances.
# 9.15B CM November 21, 2023
In Committee December 18, 2023 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 4b. | Transmitting informational communication relative to Sever Street Park Master Plan.
# 10.10A CM January 9, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 4c. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the Lake View Playground Master Plan
# 10.10B CM January 9, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized Councilor Toomey, who discussed parking plans, lights for the basketball court and collaboration efforts with the community with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 4d. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the 149 West Boylston Drive Master Plan
# 10.10C CM January 9, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized Councilor Toomey, who discussed the costs for the master plan with the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks.
Chairperson Councilor Pacillo moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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