CITY OF WORCESTER

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Esther Howland Chamber

Convened: 6:04 P.M.

Adjourned: 9:40 P.M.

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

www.worcesterma.gov

City Manager
Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns

Councilors

Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 17, 2014.

Hearing: NSTAR for gas main location in: MILLBURY AND ACCOMMODATION STS. Granting permission to NSTAR for gas main location in: MILLBURY AND ACCOMMODATION STS.

Mayor Petty presented a Key to the City to the Worcester Bravehearts for their hard work and dedication to the City of Worcester, both on and off the field, during their inaugural season in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL), where they won the championship on August 14, 2014. (See Item #13a for Resolution).

Mayor Petty recognized the following speakers: 1. David Schaefer, Worcester resident 2. William S. Coleman III, Worcester resident 3. John Ford, Worcester resident 4. Ronal Madnick, Worcester resident 5. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident 6. Mason Dunn, Peabody resident 7. Christopher Robarge, Worcester resident 8. John Trobaugh, Worcester resident 9. Richard Kazarian, Worcester resident 10. John Stowe, no residence given 11. Gayle Owen, Worcester resident 12. John Provost, Worcester resident 13. Michael Sullivan, Charlton resident 14. William Breault, Worcester resident 15. Matthew Cory, Worcester resident

Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 26, 2014 as Women’s Equality Day in the City of Worcester. The Proclamation was presented to Lee Bona, Chantel Bethea and Dianne Bruce.

Michael Grandone request City Council to consider a new ordinance making it mandatory for all "absentee" landlords to provide the City of Worcester with list of the person(s) living in their properties.

Amalia Distura and Kimberly Veras request installation of a street light on pole #5 on Wallingford Rd.

Attorney Stephen Madaus on behalf of Mungovan Realty Company, Inc. request abatement of sewer assessment #31149, in the amount of $14,666.00 for Lenora St.

Attorney Stephen Madaus on behalf of Mungovan Realty Company, Inc. request abatement of sewer assessment #31150, in the amount of $3,165.00 for Lenora St.

Attorney Stephen Madaus on behalf of Mungovan Realty Company, Inc. request abatement of sewer assessment #31151, in the amount of $11,988.00 for Lenora St.

Larry Ngo request sidewalk repair from the corner of Queen and King Sts. to #34 King St.

Peter Driscoll request Kimball St. be resurfaced.

John Simakauskas request a sidewalk be created in front of 271 Franklin St.

Taylor Bearden request sidewalk in front of 3 Florence St. be repaired.

Daniel Rahall request installation of guardrails in front of 10 Glade St.

Councilor George J. Russell request the resurfacing of sidewalks in Oakwood Lane.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Blanca Laza request resurfacing of Beaver Brook Pkwy. between Park Ave. and Maywood St.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Blanca Laza request repairs be made to Beaver Brook Pkwy. between Park Ave. and Maywood St. in advance of a full resurfacing.

Councilor Gary Rosen on behalf of Mark Nesvet request to resurface sidewalks in Fairlawn Drive.

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request resurfacing of the sidewalks on the even side of Robin Rd.

Councilor Philip P. Palmieri request resurfacing of the sidewalks on the odd side of Robin Rd.

Jerry and Gerasimos Vandoros request sidewalk repair in front of 2-4 Chesterfield Rd.

Elizabeth MacIver on behalf of Diana MacIver request abatement of street betterment assessment #25185 in the amount of $7,977.69 for Cascade Rd.

Dr. Helen M. Carter request Burncoat St. from Adam Square to Randolph Rd. be surfaced.

Anne Adam request installation of a curb ramp/curb end that is ADA compliant at the intersection of Catalpa St. and Bishop Ave.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Erin Garvin request to resurface sidewalks in Sagamore Rd.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the parishioners at Our Lady of the Rosary Church request to resurface sidewalks in Emerson Rd.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Phyllis Spatrick request the depressions made by the City's contractor during street reconstruction in the grass strip between the street and sidewalk from the corner of Vassar St to approx. opposite 5 Lull St. be refilled with loam and seeded with grass seed.

Linda and Thomas Lawton request "No Parking" be installed on East Park Terrace to accommodate for added traffic due to the new Spray Park.

Tawnya Harris request removal of resident permit parking on Merrifield St. from 77 Merrifield St. to Belmont St.

Tawnya Harris request removal of handicap parking space in front of 113 Merrifield St.

William Mosqueda request the city find a solution that would provide parents of children who attend Belmont Community School with parking when dropping off/picking up or visiting the school.

Guozheng Liu request handicap parking space in front of 80 Stanton St., Unit 7 be removed.

Florence Bonardi request the handicap parking space at the corner of 4 Chelsea St. & 2 Cheever St. be removed.

Laurie Ghiz request City change the lane designations at the light on the corner of Franklin and Fosters St. (next to the Women's YMCA).

Paul Smith request one way sign be (re)installed on Beacon St. where it intersects with Hammond St.

Paul Smith request installation of a speed limit sign on Hammond St.

Michael Hannigan on behalf of Saint Vincent Cancer and Wellness Center request installation of directional signage aiding patients and visitors in finding hospital entrances and parking accommodations.

William Gauvin request a bus stop location be installed in Pleasant St. where it intersects with Chestnut St., heading towards Worcester Airport (outbound side).

Alex Appiah request handicap parking space in front of 41 Mann St. be removed.

Franchesca Pacheco request removal of 15-minute parking from in front of 187 to 203 Pleasant St.

Councilor Sarai Rivera and Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Richard Kazarian et al request additional signage notifying truck drivers of the low bridge on Cambridge St. be placed on the "Flood Warning" pole that is presently located in front of 600 Cambridge St. (Sacred Heart Church) and a second in the area of 677 Cambridge St. (near LUTCO Manufacturing).

Lawrence Freed request installation of School Zone signage for Mill-Swan School on Mill St. in both directions.

Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of a stop sign in Franklin St. at Harrington Way.

Kelly Eldridge request installation of a handicap parking space opposite of 32 Blossom St.

Donald Lundstrom request resident permit parking be installed in the area surrounding 64 Ward St.

Scudder Bay Capital, LLC request relocation of the "No Parking" sign in front of 326 Lovell St.

Jacqueline DuVal request crosswalk in front of Madulka's Ice Cream, 193 Lake Ave., be repainted.

Councilor Tony Economou request to install "Go Slow Children" signage in Eunice Ave. at Clark St. as well as Eunice Ave. at Brandon Rd. in the interest of public safety.

Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Katrina Scala request to install "Children Go Slow" signage in the vicinity of Carpenter Ave. and Chino Ave. in the interest of public safety.

Michael Grandone request the City Manager, City Council and City Solicitor research the feasibility and legality of those appointed to boards and commissions in the City receiving an incentive of a yearly 3% tax deduction on either their real estate tax, water-sewer rate expense, or vehicle excise tax bill.

Michael Grandone request City Manager consider conducting a "Think Tank" discussion with area college professors/entomologist to get definitive answers to eradicate the Asian Longhorned Beetle issue.

William Breault on behalf of the Main South Alliance for Public Safety request the City Council request the City Manager enforce existing ban on the distribution or sale of certain herbs coated with synthetic chemicals most times sold under the names of "K2, Spice, Genie or Zohai" and that mimic a marijuana or THC derivative high, sometimes sold in head shops, convenience stores or gas stations in Worcester.

Ronal Madnick request City Council request City Manager provide a report as to why: insurance was necessary for a Liberian Parade on the streets of Worcester scheduled for Saturday, July 26th? Why was a $500,000 policy not sufficient? How is the amount of insurance determined? What is the cost of a $1,000,000 policy?

Jo Hart request, along with Charter change for a strong Mayor, another Charter change to all full-time City Councilors and to hold public workshops to establish the best mix of numbers: districts and at large, plus a part-time executive secretary to expedite city business on issues not really needing Councilor contact or public hearings.

Jo Hart request City Council request City Manager host, as soon as possible, at least three public workshops about the WRTA, televised at City Hall at 5:30 and noon, by inviting Stephen A. Gazillo, Director of Transportation Planning for URS Corp., to chair these public meetings for direct interaction with the affected public.

Frank Kartheiser et al on behalf of the Worcester Community-Labor Coalition request City Council hold public hearings starting in October on charter change and that at the conclusion of the hearings the Council takes a vote on holding an election to let the voters decide Worcester's future form of government.

Dianna Biancheria request City Manager pursue an investigation for alternative solutions concerning removing the jersey barriers presently at the end of Albany St. and Muskeego St.

John P. "Jack" Donohue request City Council support and promote by Resolution the activities of the Worcester Revolution 1774 Committee, whose aim is to publicize and memorialize the acts of over 4,600 Worcester area militiamen in overthrowing British rule on September 6, 1774 and to especially recognize the activities planned for Sunday, September 7, 2014.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of John Lauring to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Reappointment of Joseph Charpentier to the Conservation Commission.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Reappointment of Elaine Wrubel to the Elder Affairs Commission.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Reappointment of Kelly Momberger to the Worcester Arts Council.

Recommend Approval of the Reappointments of Arthur Jarrett, Dimitry Jean-Noel and Kathleen Rentsch to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee.

Recommend Approval of the Reappointment of Lisa Morton to the Cable Television Advisory Committee.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Timothy Lowe to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Recommend Approval of the Appointments of Paul Keister and Susan Swanson to the Commission on Disabilities.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the 3rd Opportunities Fair Scheduled to be Held on Wednesday, August 20th at Worcester State University from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the City's Employee Wellness Program.

Recommend Adoption of an Order to Accept a Public Art Easement and an Order to Accept a Gift of a Mural from the Crown Hill Neighborhood Corporation (aka Crown Hill Neighborhood Association)

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept and Expend Funds of Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00) from the State Division of Career Services Workforce Investment Act (WIA) TItle 1 Performance Incentive Award Program.

Recommend Adoption of an Order to Accept a Public Art Easement and an Order to Accept a Gift of a Mural from the QALICB Corporation.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Acquisition of the Former Worcester County Courthouse

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Proposed Stop Signs on Gardner Street at Hollis Street.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) for the Month of June 2014.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report for the Month of July 2014.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Parking Meters Plate/Sticker Details.

Recommend City Council Accept with Gratitude, a Donation in the Amount of Four Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($4,000.00) from Rotman's Furniture.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Appointment of Gerard A. Dio, Fire Chief to the National Advisory Council to FEMA.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Legal Issues Associated With Limiting where Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders Reside.

Recommend Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Amendment Relative to the Use of the City Seal.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to File and Accept a Grant in the amount of Thirty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($32,500.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Urban Agriculture Grant Program.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Worcester Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (WAASE).

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept with Gratitude a Donation of One Thousand One Hundred and Thirty Five Dollars and No Cents ($1,135.00) from The United Way of Central Massachusetts.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept a Grant in the amount of Ten Thousand Seventy Dollars and No Cents ($10,070.00) from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners For World Languages Story Time.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Utilization of the Parking Lot at the Worcester Public Library by Library Patrons.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Number of Properties in Areas Surrounding Holy Cross, Clark University, Becker College and WPI that are Listed as Having True Four-bedroom Units.

Recommend Approval of an Order for Compensating Balance Agreement for Banking Services with Peoples United Bank and Commerce Bank.

Recommend that Ninety Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($90,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7844, Park Improvements - Playground Assessment, and be appropriated to Parks Account #72C70242, Playground Assessment, to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that Sixty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($60,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7932A, Golf Improvements & Re-Design, and be appropriated to Golf Account #71C702, Green Hill Golf Improvements, to allow for payments of current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that Thirty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($30,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7843O, Park Improvements - Blithewood, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70235, Blithewood Park, to allow for payments of current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($12,500.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7843G, Park Improvements - Northampton Street, and be appropriated to Parks Account #72C70233, Northampton Street, to allow for payments of current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that Ten Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($10,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7842E, Park Improvements - Mulcahy Field, and be appropriated to Parks Account #72C70227, Mulcahy Field, to allow for payments of current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C7411J, Street Construction/Sidewalks, and be appropriated to DPW Account #41C797, Sidewalks, to allow for the payment of current and future obligations.

Recommend that Five Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars And No Cents ($573,920.00) be transferred from Account #91C780D, Police Department Capital Equipment, when and as received and be appropriated to Account #25C701, Police Department Capital Equipment, to pay for capital equipment for the Police Department as approved in the Fiscal 2015 Capital Improvement Program.

Recommend that Thirty Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($30,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account # 91C7844, Park Improvements - Burncoat Street Playground, and be appropriated to Parks Account # 72C70207, Burncoat Street Playground to allow for current and anticipated contractual obligations.

Recommend that Forty Five Thousand Ninety Four Dollars And Forty Nine Cents ($45,094.49) be transferred from Account #91C7804, Capital Equipment, when and as received, and be appropriated to Account #26C701, Worcester Fire Department Capital Equipment.

Recommend that One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($1,700.00) be transferred from Account # 91C780K, Elder Affairs Capital Equipment, and be appropriated, when and as received, to Account # 34C701, Elder Affairs Capital Equipment.

Recommend that Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Five Dollars And Thirty Eight Cents ($8,735.38) be transferred from Account #14SEOM39, Economic Development Ordinary Maintenance, and be appropriated to Account #14SSED39, Economic Development Salary & Fringe, to provide funding to Close out Fiscal Year 2014.

Recommend that Six Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($600.00) be transferred from Account # 900-92000, City Manager's Contingency, and be appropriated to Account # 04D802, City Manager's Stabilization, to fund the FY14 Year end deficit in the City Manager's Stabilization account.

Recommend that Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars And Thirty One Cents ($12,550.31) be authorized from Account #412-92000, Street Lights Ordinary Maintenance for the payment of a prior year invoice, with Fiscal Year 2015 funds.

Recommend that Two Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Two Dollars And Forty Five Cents ($2,632.45) be authorized from Account #040-92000, City Manager's Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year invoice.

Recommend that Two Hundred Thirty One Dollars And Eleven Cents ($231.11) be authorized from Account #610-92408, Budget Travel Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year travel expense with Fiscal Year 2015 funds.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Activities of Destination Worcester.

Recommend Adoption of Resolutions to Accept with Gratitude Donations from Worcester County District Attorney's Office, Providence and Worcester Railroad, and UMass Memorial Healthcare for a Total Amount of One Hundred Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And No Cents ($107,500.00) to Support the 2014 Wheels to Water and Beyond Program.

Recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Accept With Gratitude a Donation of Five Hundred (500) Tickets to the Worcester Bravehearts Summer Camp Day Game With a Value of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($2,500.00), Donated by the Worcester Bravehearts for the 2014 Wheels to Water and Beyond Program.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Invitation to the “Clean Team” Fall Neighborhood Cleanup in the Webster Square Neighborhood.

Transmitting informational communication regarding the immediate resignation of Tracey Ledger-Hornby as a member of the Worcester Public Library Board of Directors.

Request City Manager help organize a community forum to discuss concerns and ideas for business and residential owners dealing with city regulations. (Rivera)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a time table and method of disposal of lots at or about 181 Grafton St. to comply with CSX Memorandum Of Understanding agreement. (Russell, Palmieri)

Request City Manager consider reconstructing the sidewalk at entrance to the CSX terminal on Grafton St. to force trucks to turn right as opposed to frequent illegal left hand turns currently being made. (Russell, Palmieri)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct an assessment of surface water sewers in Beaumont Rd. and Derby St. to see what can be done to correct constant flooding during heavy rain events. (Russell)

Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the 40+ brown outs over this past summer including the number and location of fires. (Toomey)

Request City Manager inquire why it takes six months to get a toxicology report from the Medical Examiner’s Office with suspected drug overdoses. Understanding that budget plays a big role in this, for serious cases, such as suspected foul play with illegal substance why can’t the toxicology be done at UMass Worcester and then billed on a per-use basis. (Toomey)

Request Standing Committee on Veterans’ & Military Affairs hold a meeting to facilitate a public discussion for Worcester veterans experiencing service issues or delays regarding medical treatment services with the Veteran’s Administration to facilitate a discussion and reporting as to what, if any, service issues or delays are being experienced. (Gaffney)

Request City Manager consider the feasibility of having a city controlled nonprofit fiber optics company established similar to the model used in Chattanooga, TN. (Rushton, Rosen, Bergman, Economou, Rivera)

Request City Manager request Director of Youth Opportunities, along with other appropriate staff within the Department of Public Health, help convene a meeting of community partners and Worcester Police to have a conversation regarding the possibility of collaborating, with the objective of doing positive youth activities in the neighborhoods of Main South, University Park, Pleasant/Piedmont, Hawley St. basketball courts, Green Island, Crompton Park and South Worcester Harry Sherry Field. (Rivera)

Request Standing Committee on Youth, Parks & Recreation consider the feasibility of putting a fenced-in off-leash dog park on the Mann St. side of Beaver Brook Park in and around the spacious area once occupied by the swimming pool. To use this dog park, Worcester residents would require a permit that would be issued only after their dog was licensed and vaccinated against rabies. (Rosen)

Request City Manager take the appropriate steps to initiate and complete a comprehensive traffic study of Webster Square. These steps would include holding public hearings to solicit suggestions and support from area residents and business owners. (Rosen, Rivera)

Request City Manager report to the City Council concerning the state of homelessness in the city. This report should include actions the city is taking to stop people from sleeping or living in our parks and disposing of drug paraphernalia in and around those parks. (Rosen)

Request City Manager request Police Chief install increased traffic enforcement in Clover St. once that street's resurfacing project has been completed. (Rosen)

Request City Manager report on the impact to Charter customers regarding the Charter-Comcast merger and the ability of the City through the City Manager and/or the City Council to control fees, charges and services for cable TV and internet access services. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on legal and financial ability of the City of Worcester to form its own cable TV company. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on the impact of the Charter-Comcast merger on local news programming and local government public access programming. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on the future of Charter's call center currently located in Worcester. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report on City Council jurisdiction regarding the Charter-Comcast merger. (Lukes)

Request City Manager report to City Council concerning the fire hydrant maintenance program. (Rosen)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an update on the current status of both fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses and what actions are being taken to mitigate these overdoses in the community. (Rivera, Petty)

Request City Manager provide City Council with an in-depth cable services chart comparing the services that will continue when the service converts from Charter to Comcast and those that will be altered, including the topics of community access programming, government access programming, senior discounts and a locally staffed call center. (Petty)

Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks notify residents and business owners when construction is being done that will affect traffic flow and entry way to and from their residence or place of business. (Rivera)

Request City Manager update City Council concerning a plan for the property located at the corner of Albany and Muskeego Sts. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager and Mayor communicate with members of the Worcester delegation to the State House and Richard Davies of MassDOT to engage specifically for the purpose of updating the plan for future infrastructure upgrades to commuter rail tracks and engines and express train timetables. (Palmieri)

Request City Manager provide an informal response identifying the constable the City of Worcester utilizes for service of legal documents, and advising if said constable is current on the state fee obligations due to the City. If said process server is not current on state fee obligations, how much is owed from 2003 to present, and what actions have been taken by the City to ensure the constable cures the deficiency? (Gaffney)

Request City Manager and Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee of real estate professionals to establish with department heads the proper department jurisdiction and rules/regulations relating to fire safety in conjunction with use and occupancy permitting and to invite the Chamber of Commerce’s participation regarding same. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide the City Council with the legal opinion from the Commissioner of the Department of Telecommunications as to whether or not the transfer of cable accounts from Charter Communication to Comcast is a transfer/assignment of their existing contract. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request Director of Emergency Services provide their use policy for implementing reverse 911. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide the City Council with a legal opinion as to whether or not M.G.L. Chapter 139 Section 19 –Voiding of Lease-Common Nuisance Statute applies to commercial and municipal tenants/occupants. (Bergman)

Request City Manager request the appropriate administrative person(s) report directly to the City Council at its next meeting the status of a 2006 agreement with Joseph Tortorelli on real estate taxes/interest. (Bergman)

Request City Manager provide the City Council with information regarding the status of any restrictions on the use of parking spaces on Chandler St. adjacent to Rockwood Field, and, if any restrictions do exist, what are those restrictions and what actions were taken for approvals of restrictions. (Bergman)

Request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks reinstall appropriate sign/signage in Chalmers Rd. at/near Midland St. identifying the Duffy Field Playground and notice that children play there. (Bergman)

Request City Manager report on what measures are being taken locally regarding the ebola virus. (Lukes)

SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENT: MELVILLE STREET

That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby congratulate the Worcester Bravehearts for winning the 2014 Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) Championship in their inaugural season. (Petty)

ORDER of Councilor Michael T. Gaffney - Request City Manager consider amending the Five Point Financial Plan to require that any increases in local aid received from the Commonwealth be assigned to the Other Post Employment Benefit Trust Fund.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting a communication relative to an evaluation of Pupil Transportation Services and enclosed report from the School Bus Consultants, LLC regarding "Student Transportation Services Effectiveness and Efficiency Assessment": recommend Communication be placed on file.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance Amendment to the Organizational Ordinance of the Human Rights Commission and Establishment of a New Ordinance relative to Gender Identity & Expression: recommend passage of the accompanying two proposed Ordinances.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting communication relative to the Harding Street Traffic Improvement Project: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to Accept the Harding Street Design Option #2, which shall provide for two-way traffic on Harding Street from Winter Street to Kelley Square with 7 foot sidewalks on each side, 7 foot parking on each side, 5 foot bike lane on each side and 11 foot travel lanes in both directions.

That the sum of One Million Eight Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($1,897,000.00) be appropriated to Account #91C711F, Building Rehabilitation Public Library, to fund costs associated with rehabilitation projects for the Worcester Public Library and the Frances Perkins Public Library, including the costs incidental and related thereto

Amend Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 - Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory (Utility Billing Manager).

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to install No Parking Anytime on the south side of Pleasant Street from a point 150’ east of Dellwood Road to Brantwood Road.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 69-71 Fox Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 21 Lyon Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking across from 1 Castle Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to relocate handicap parking in front of 5 Palm Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking in front of 8 Alpine Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 47 Windsor Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to provide handicap parking in front of 23 Creston Street.

Amending Section 42 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to rescind handicap parking on Shawmut Street adjacent of 68 Merrick Street.

Amending Section 40 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 to remove resident permit parking on Ericsson Street.