CITY OF WORCESTER | JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 6:34 P.M. |
Recessed: 9:56 P.M.
Reconvened: 10:09 P.M.
Adjourned: 10:11 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov | City Manager
Eric D. Batista
City Auditor
Robert V. Stearns | Councilors | | Morris A. Bergman | Donna M. Colorio | | Etel Haxhiaj | Khrystian E. King | | Candy Mero-Carlson | Thu Nguyen | City Clerk
Nikolin Vangjeli | | Luis A. Ojeda | Jenny Pacillo | | George J. Russell | Kathleen M. Toomey |
| | City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| 3. | ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair. | |
| 4. | PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE | |
| | | | | | | | | 4a. | MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024 at age 100. | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 4b. | Mayor Petty recognized City Solicitor, Michael Traynor, who is retiring on January 10, 2025 after committing 37 years of service to the City of Worcester. | | | |
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| 5. | APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES | |
| | | | | | | | | 5a. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 5b. | Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 17, 2024. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6a. | 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 "Public Participation" section of 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. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9.
City Council Zoom Link: https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1613631913
City Council Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666
City Council Zoom Access Code: 161 363 1913 | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following speakers:
1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor if items #11g CC and an item not listed on the agenda, and spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #8t CC.
2. Idella Hazard, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #11d CC, #11g CC, and #11k CC
3. Steven Schimmel, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #8t CC
4. Orla (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
5. Iyah (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
6. Sahar Younis, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
7. David Shepro, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
8. Sarah (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
9. Elizabeth Baker, no residence given, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC
10. Bridget Conlin, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
11. Ziva Rosenhand, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC
12. Sheila Abdallah, Shrewsbury resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
13. Medina (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
14. Mirret El-Hagrassy, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
15. Mohammed Jamali, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
16. Hind (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
17. Manisha Kumar, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
18. Rachel Missell, Shrewsbury resident, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC
19. Esma (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
20. Aleeza (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
21. Laura (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
22. Lisa Glassman, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC
23. Rena Grasso, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
24. Scott Shaeffer-Duffy, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
25. Feanna Jattan-Singh, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8t CC, #8u CC, and #18c CC
26. Bill Kadish, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
27. Aedan Brickner, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
28. Mudiwa (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
29. Donna Perry, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
30. Yousef (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
31. Judy (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
32. Ally (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
33. Justin Beya, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
34. Max (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
35. Jen Bert, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
36. Sam (no last name given), Shrewsbury resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
37. Keith (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
38. Andrew Marsh, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
39. Tom (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
40. Gary (no last name given), no residence given, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC
41. Helen Silverman, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC and spoke in favor of item #8e CC
42. Heidi Louise Friedman, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
43. Anika Ahmed, no residence given, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
44. Stephanie (no last name given), Hudson resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
45. John Edward Keough, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8t CC, #8u CC, and #8v CC
46. Tom Marino, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
47. Rev. Brae Adams, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
48. David Macheski, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
49. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to items #9.1B CM, #17a CC, and #18a CC, spoke in favor of items #8t CC, #8u CC, #8v CC, #10d CC, #11c CC through #11g CC, #11j CC, #11k CC, #15c CC, #18b CC through #18e CC, and #18g CC, and spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #11n CC
50. Andres Javier Barrios, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
51. Aladdin Connolly, no residence given, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
52. Micah (no last name given), Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
53. Robin Bozik, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
54. Jeff Conlon, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
55. Cornelia “Nina” Kammerer, Waltham resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
56. Oliver McGovern, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
57. Nathalie Gibson, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #8t CC through #8w CC, #10a CC, #10b CC, #10d CC, #11d CC through #11j CC, #11l CC through #11n CC, #18b CC through #18g CC and spoke neither in favor or opposed to item #11k CC
58. Daniel Margolis, no residence given, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC
59. Gabriel Connolly, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
60. Steph (no last name given), Marlborough resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
61. Colleen West, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #8t CC and spoke in favor of items #11h CC and #11i CC
62. Kate Fragion, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #11h CC
63. Marisol Acosta, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8b CC
64. Patricia Kirkpatrick, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC
65. Claire Schaeffer-Duffy, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of item #8t CC | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7a. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole at: HUNTINGTON AVE.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole at: HUNTINGTON AVE. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item collectively with Item #7b CC
Mayor Petty moved to open the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a voice vote.
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the item. Hearing no speakers, Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to close the hearing. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a voice vote.
Mayor Petty moved to adopt the item. Hearing held and Order adopted | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7b. | Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a solely-owned pole at: MCCLINTOCK AVE.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a solely-owned pole at: MCCLINTOCK AVE. | Attachments | | | Hearing held and Order adopted (See Item #7a CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8a. | Nastacia Grant request Evelyn St. be made public. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Planning Board. Referred to Planning Board | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8b. | Marisol Acosta et al. request Alden St. be converted from a private street to a public street. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved to refer the item to Planning Board. Referred to Planning Board | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8c. | Otto Marchena request installation of a guardrail in front of 586 Grafton St. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer items #8c CC through #8e CC to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8d. | Srilata Thirunagari request installation of a streetlight at the end of Genesee St. in the vicinity of 35 Genesee St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Public Works Committee (See Item #8c CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8e. | Isaac Dube request trash collection and recycling policies and practices be reviewed and updated as follows: 1) Issue 96 gallon trash and recycling bins to every household in every home with 4 units or less and phase in an automated trash collection program; 2) Establish a system where large bulk items can be scheduled for pick-up 7 days in advance with a fee for mattresses and box springs and; 3) Permit trash and recycling bins to be placed curbside anytime after dusk the day prior to trash collection. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to refer the item to the City Manager. Referred to the City Manager | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8f. | Amy Esposito request the one-way direction on Tyson Rd. be reversed towards West Boylston St. or be reversed back to a two-way street. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer items #8f CC through #8s CC to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8g. | Doug Clark request handicap parking space in the vicinity of 8 Ashmont Ave. be extended to include an additional vehicle. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8h. | Mary True et al. request installation of speed humps on Winifred Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8i. | Bettye Mograss request installation of handicap parking space in front of 13 Shepard St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8j. | Ibtisani Zachi request installation of handicap parking space in front of 30C Mount Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8k. | Suhaib Ahmad request installation of speed humps on Dana Ave. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8l. | Melissa Duplessie request installation of stop sign on Nelson Park Dr. at the intersection of Nelson Pl. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8m. | Brian Major request installation of "No Parking Anytime" on Catharine St. from the corner of Westminster St. west to beginning of the AdCare Hospital (107 Lincoln St.) parking lot. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8n. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Maritza Cruz request speeding concerns on Holden St. from Grove St. to Shore Dr. be reviewed for solutions, including the installation of speed humps and the installation of a blinking traffic light at the Holden St. and Grove St. intersection. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8o. | Justin Nugent request installation of handicap parking space in front of 57 Paine St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8p. | Justin Nugent request removal of the handicap parking space in front of 25 Arlington St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8q. | Brenda Henderson request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 118 Tower St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8r. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a stop sign on Franklin St. entering the intersection of Plantation St. at the island in front of 267 Plantation St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8s. | Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of a “No Left Turn” sign on Franklin St. entering the intersection of Plantation St. at the island in front of 267 Plantation St. | Attachments | | | Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee (See Item #8f CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8t. | Patricia Kirkpatrick and Claire Schaeffer-Duffy request City Council adopt the attached Resolution to end the war on Gaza and call on the U.S. government to facilitate and demand: 1) an immediate and permanent ceasefire to end the violence; 2) immediate release of hostages and detainees on all sides; 3) immediate resumption of the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza unhindered; and 4) enforcement of U.S. laws, including the Leahy Law of 1997, the Conventional Arms Transfer Policy, and the Arms Export Control Act, which would halt U.S. weapon sales and transfers to Israel that make the country accomplices to the present mass slaughter of innocents (see attached for full Resolution). | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Nguyen, Councilor Haxhiaj, and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the Deputy City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to, “Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order on October 17, 2023, that read as follows: “Request City Manager coordinate with local community organizations that specialize in trauma support, mental health services, and conflict resolution to develop initiatives and programs aimed at addressing the emotional and psychological well-being of those affected by violence associated with the Israel-Palestinian Conflict. Further, request City Manager also work with said local community organizations, schools and school leadership to ensure said initiatives and programs are publicized.” (See Item #21a CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Councilor Bergman then moved to place the item on file.
Vice Chairman Councilor King, recognized Mayor Petty, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Russell, who moved to, “Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with the City Clerk to provide City Council with a formal report that offers guidance concerning how Rule 11, Regarding Propriety of Items, should be interpreted moving forward. Said report should include information concerning whether Rule 11 is in violation of any laws and if the Rule should be taken out of the Rules of City Council.” (See Item #21b CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a third time, who moved to, “Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with the City Clerk to provide City Council with a report concerning the unequal application of rules by municipalities, as well as the potentiality of municipalities being susceptible to court rulings against such a practice.” (See Item #21c CC).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Nguyen for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor Nguyen.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote on Councilor Bergman’s motion to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 6 Yeas and 5 Nays (Yeas – Bergman, Colorio, Mero-Carlson, Russell, Toomey, Petty) (Nays – Haxhiaj, King, Nguyen, Ojeda, Pacillo) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8u. | John E. Keough request City Council request City Clerk read the exact wording of Rule 15, "Relinquishing the Chair for Purpose of Expression," whenever the Chairperson wants to respond to a City Councilor who is speaking. | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Nguyen, who moved for a roll call vote to collectively Table Under Privilege items #8u CC through #8x CC, #9.1B CM, #9.3A CM, #9.9A CM, 9.11A CM, 9.26A CM, 9.32A CM, 9.35A CM through #9.35C CM, #9.36A CM, #9.37A CM through #9.37D CM, #10a CC through #10t CC, #11a CC through #11n CC (except for items #11h CC, #11i CC and #11m CC, which were previously Tabled Under Privilege), #12a CC and #12b CC, #13a CC, #14a CC through 14o CC, #15a CC through 15aa CC, #16a CC through #16d CC, 17a CC, and #18a CC through #18f CC, as well as Table item #18g CC.
Motion adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8v. | John E. Keough request City Council request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning the purpose and scope of the Standing Committee on Public Safety. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8w. | Michael J. Grandone request City Council request City Manager provide City Council with a report reviewing real estate tax exemptions for seniors and update or restructure said policy to take into account the lack of consistent revenue stream because of changes to banking and investment rules. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 8x. | Patrick Grady request transfer of 23 Indian Hill Rd., (MBL: 37-015-00020), currently held in Tax Title, to the custodianship of the Worcester Conservation Commission. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| 9. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER | |
| | | | | 9.1 | APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Francisco J. Trapasso as a Constable for Civil and Criminal Business.
| Attachments | | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Nguyen, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Lawrence Abramoff to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.2 | APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation | |
| | | | | 9.3 | DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of an amendment to the salary ordinance to implement the municipality's recently completed collective bargaining agreement with Local 490- NAGE. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.4 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer
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| | | | | 9.5 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Kevin Lovaincy, Chief Equity Officer | |
| | | | | 9.6 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Division of Human Rights and Accessibility
Patricia M. LaFore, Director
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| | | | | 9.7 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Administration Division
Robert Moylan, P.E., Interim Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.8 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
Robert Moylan, P.E., Interim Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.9 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Operations Division
Jarrett B. Conner, Interim Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to Snowplow Contract Conflict of Interest Forms. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.10 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
Parks Division
Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Assistant Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.11 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication concerning designated on-street parking for residents with disability plates or placards | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.12 | FIRE DEPARTMENT
Martin Dyer, Fire Chief | |
| | | | | 9.13 | POLICE DEPARTMENT
Paul B. Saucier, Interim Police Chief | |
| | | | | 9.14 | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Charles R. Goodwin, Director | |
| | | | | 9.15 | LAW DEPARTMENT
Michael E. Traynor, Esq., City Solicitor | |
| | | | | 9.16 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
David Horne, Interim Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.17 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner
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| | | | | 9.18 | DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
Lee R. Hall, Director
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| | | | | 9.19 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel, M.D., Commissioner | |
| | | | | 9.20 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Elder Affairs
Amy Vogel Waters, Director | |
| | | | | 9.21 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Veterans Services
Dr. Joe Robinson, Veterans' Services Officer/Director | |
| | | | | 9.22 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Youth Services
Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director | |
| | | | | 9.23 | WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jason L. Homer, Executive Director | |
| | | | | 9.24 | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk | |
| | | | | 9.25 | PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Rachel Monárrez, Superintendent | |
| | | | | 9.26 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Administration
Timothy McGourthy, Chief Financial Officer | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend Adoption of MGL Chapter 41, Section 41B relative to the use of direct deposit for payments. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.27 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor | |
| | | | | 9.28 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
Erin E. Taylor, Director | |
| | | | | 9.29 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
Christopher Gagliastro, Director | |
| | | | | 9.30 | DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
Francisco Hernandez, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes | |
| | | | | 9.31 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
James Bedard, Chief of Public Facilities | |
| | | | | 9.32 | DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer | |
| | | | | | | A. | Transmitting informational communication relative to expanding street trash and recycling receptacles. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.33 | DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer
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| | | | | 9.34 | FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers | |
| | | | | 9.35 | FINANCE ITEMS
Grants and Donations | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Seven Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Three Dollars and No Cents ($799,583.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services Diversion to Care (DivCare). | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Ninety Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($97,500.00) through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) under their Recycling Dividend Program for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Seventy One Thousand Four Hundred Ten Dollars And Thirty Seven Cents ($171,410.37) from MA State 911 Department under the FY25 State 911 Training Grant program. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.36 | FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Cost Center #CC1072-610100, City Manager's Contingency, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1044-699399, Fire Capital Outlay, for the purchase of 21 replacement radios. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.37 | FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year | |
| | | | | | | A. | Recommend that Two Hundred Twenty Six Dollars And Forty Four Cents ($226.44) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Center #CC1007, Public Facilities Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoice. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | B. | Recommend that One Hundred Forty Five Dollars And Eighty One Cents ($145.81) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Center #CC1002, Mayor's Office Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | C. | Recommend that Five Hundred Nine Dollars And Three Cents ($509.03) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2025 Cost Center #CC1044, Fire Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year invoice. | Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | D. | Recommend that Three Hundred Forty Five Dollars and Eighty Eight Cents ($345.88) be authorized from Fiscal year 2025 Cost Center #CC1062, Treasury Ordinary Maintenance, for payment of a prior year invoice.
| Attachments | | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | | |
| | | | | 9.39 | MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS | |
| | | | | | | | | 10a. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks prioritize items related to streetlights based on whether there are or are not existing streetlights in the area. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10b. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the sidewalks on Cambridge St. near Richard St. for trip hazards and make repairs as needed. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10c. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager work with CSX Transportation to install additional lighting on the overpass walkway at Cambridge St. near Richard St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10d. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Clerk ensure all petitioners who wish to request an honorary street name be provided the City Council Order relative to the Standing Committee on Public Works and Parks holding all future honorary street name petitions until such a time the Standing Committee on Public Works and City Council adopt a new ordinance and policies associated with such a process. Further, request City Clerk include additional language on the city’s website related to said Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10e. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with cost analysis report relative to rebuilding the tennis courts at the Newton Square Rotary. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10f. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks organize and conduct public hearings concerning the installation of an additional basketball court at Logan Field. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10g. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager provide outreach to the neighborhood abutting the Beaver Brook Dog Park concerning the installation of lighting at said dog park. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10h. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION - Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks coordinate with the District Councilor to explore solutions relative to lighting challenges at the Beaver Brook Dog Park. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10i. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install lane markings that highlight the statutory No Parking zone approaching the intersection of Harding St. and Winter St. from the west on Water St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10j. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility add secondary stop signs on the right side of the intersection of Harding St. and Winter St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10k. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install Pedestrian Crossing signs at the intersection of Harding St. and Pond St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10l. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install All Way Stop Control plaques at the intersection of Harding St. and Harrison St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10m. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility extend the painted stop bar and apply hatched lane markings to delineate the 20 foot statutory No Parking zone approaching the crosswalk on the western approach of the Harding St. and Harrison St. intersection. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10n. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility update signage and lane markings to clarify statutory No Parking zones and bus stops in the vicinity of crosswalks at 70 James St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10o. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the district councilor and neighborhood to identify potential crosswalk locations to improve pedestrian safety along Leeds St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10p. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the traffic signal at 70 James St. to reduce the minimum time between pedestrian cycles during off-peak hours. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10q. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility contact MassDOT to request a review of pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Grove St. and Chester St. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10r. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review Granite St. for the installation of advisory speed limit signs. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10s. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the island at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Rd. to identify and implement signage and pavement marking changes that increase safety at the location. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10t. | FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request Standing Committee on Public Works review the feasibility of installing a streetlight on the northwestern corner of the intersection of Harding St. and Harrison St., pending funding. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11a. | Request City Manager provide City Council with information, in a timely manner, regarding Massasoit Rd. that includes but is not limited to: 1) The status of resurfacing plans for the road; 2) Current funding status and proposed changes for the project, if any; 3) Name of contractor; 4) Value of project; 5) Extent of work (from where to where); 6) Detailed description of work; 7) Schedule of work (when will it start/end); 8) Resident Engineer for the project or contact person should abutters or motorists have questions or issues. (Russell) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11b. | Request City Manager work with Veterans’ Services Department Officer/Director to ensure recognition is provided to Worcester residents who complete “boot camp,” and/or “basic training.” (King) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11c. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the feasibility of turning the intersection of Merrick St. and Pleasant St. into a Cool Pocket location during the redesign to narrow the intersection. (Ojeda) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11d. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order on June 16, 2020, that read as follows: “Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report relative to creating a Civilian Review Board/Commission with subpoena power to investigate allegations of law enforcement wrongdoing. Said report should include information relative to best practices used in other communities who have implemented such a Board/Commission.” (King) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11e. | Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order on August 11, 2020, that read as follows: “Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the Worcester Police Department's field interrogation and observation data. Further, request City Manager include in said report all information on said topics from January 2019 through December 2019. Further, request City Manager include said information on the city’s website. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with said information on an annual basis. Further, request City Manager include in said report information relative to any units that are not required to provide said information to the Worcester Police Department.” (King) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11f. | Request City Manager work with the Cultural Development Officer to provide City Council with a report detailing any efforts made to restore “First Night Worcester” since First Night Worcester, Inc. discontinued operations in 2017. Said report should also include an exploration of ways a similar event can be brought back to the city. (King) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11g. | Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report concerning any plans to enforce instances where drivers unlawfully pass a school bus while it is stopped and its stop sign is displayed using newly legalized, “School Bus Traffic Cameras.” (Haxhiaj, Pacillo, Mero-Carlson, Bergman) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11h. | Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations review best practices and rules used in other municipalities relative to the conduct of its public officials during meetings. (Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Nguyen, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11i. | Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations hold a public hearing relative to public officials using remote participation at City Council and Standing Committee meetings that includes a review of any potential limitations and/or options associated with participating in meetings in such a manner. (Petty) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Nguyen, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Nguyen | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11j. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report summarizing the city’s partnership with the YMCA to hire and staff city beaches and pools with lifeguards in 2024. Further, request said report includes information relative to the city’s plans for staffing its beaches and pools in 2025. (Pacillo) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11k. | In light of the tragic events in New Orleans, LA on New Year's Day and in the interest of public safety, request City Manager perform a security audit similar to the one recently done for City Hall that includes recommendations for crowd and vehicular control to be used at the multitude of large public events in Worcester, including alternate solutions for closing access to streets. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11l. | Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work with the appropriate parties to ensure the telephone pole on the corner of Plantation St. and Emerson St. is secured. (Mero-Carlson) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11m. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of removing responsibilities associated with sidewalk repair and resurfacing from the Department of Transportation and Mobility back to the Department of Public Works and Parks. (Mero-Carlson, Russell) | Attachments | | | Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who moved to Table the Item Under Privilege.
Tabled Under Privilege - Haxhiaj | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 11n. | Request City Manager provide City Council with a report outlining analytic intelligence software that is available to shorten the amount of time required to review video footage for traffic violations, including any potential new footage created from school bus traffic cameras. (Toomey) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| 12. | COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY AUDITOR | |
| | | | | | | | | 12a. | Transmitting an informational communication detailing an inventory of all electric and other motor vehicles, as well as similar equipment such as construction equipment and trucks, as of November 30, 2024, maintained in Workday and validated through department fleet maintenance records and manual confirmations in May 2024. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12b. | Transmitting an informational communication listing all city vehicles acquired since 2022, for the period of July 1, 2021, through November 30, 2024. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| 13. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | |
| | | | | | | | | 13a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to file an application to designate 57 Exchange St. as a Certified Project under the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) and approve a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement for the property: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| 14. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS | |
| | | | | | | | | 14a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ayodele Talabi request Grand St. be resurfaced.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ayodele Talabi request Armory St. be resurfaced.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kathy Hagan request street resurfacing on Moreland St. from 277 Moreland St. to 281 Moreland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Evan C. Corrigan request replacement of streetlights on West Mountain St. at the intersections of Frontage Rd. and Brooks St. due to the limited visibility when viewing at an angle (see attached map).: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Barbara Strogoff request installation of streetlight to the telephone pole in front of 6 Virginia Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of John Yanczewski request installation of a light fixture on pole #6 at 83 Richland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Carl Almonor and Thalya Cortes request installation of streetlight on Pearson St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Katherine Sakaloglou request installation of a streetlight on Santuit Ln.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Chad LaBove request installation of a streetlight at 33 Beeching St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Andrea Joinville request installation of streetlights on Officer Many Familia Way from the intersection of Belmont St. to Worcester Technical High School.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Klajdi Kosovrasti and David Holden request installation of street light across from 36 Lanesboro Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Gianna Carlson request installation of streetlight in the vicinity of the crosswalk in front of 157 Mountain St. West.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sheila Bilotta et al. request installation of additional street lights on Dallas St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Daniel Rubino and Jamie Epstein request the resurfacing relative to the damage on Chevy Chase Rd. from construction rerouting be prioritized following completion of the construction on Brattle St.: recommend Petitioner be granted Leave to Withdraw. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 14o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Dianne Sanderson et al. request installation of street light at the intersection of Newbury St. and Pleasant St.: recommend Petitioner be granted Leave to Withdraw. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| 15. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING | |
| | | | | | | | | 15a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Caitlin R. Doyle request installation of solar-powered pedestrian crossing signage at the existing crosswalk at the intersection of Harding St. and Pond St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lynnel Reed-Powell request crosswalks be painted at the intersection of Woodbine St. and Beaver St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Luca Nova Webb request installation of flashing crosswalk signage on Lancaster St. at the Worcester Art Museum (55 Salisbury St.) crosswalk: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Corazzini, on behalf of Clark University, request installation of crosswalk on Woodland St. at the intersection of Charlotte St. and Woodland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15e. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lynnel Reed-Powell request installation of No Parking From Here to Corner signage on Birch St. at the intersection of Birch St. and Beaver St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15f. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rakesh Bhaskar et al. request installation of "Stop for Pedestrians" signage at all crosswalks in the vicinity of the Worcester Wire Works building at 70 James St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15g. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to 2024 Pedestrian Crashes on Lake Avenue, Lincoln Street, and Shrewsbury Street: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15h. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Felicia Martinez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 46 Richards St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15i. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ivette Navarro request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 31 Oxford St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15j. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kevin T. Baldwin request removal of handicap parking space in the vicinity of 100 Kendig St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15k. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Michael Carbonneau request the existing bus stop at the corner of Greenwood St. and Ekman St. be relocated back to its original location in front of 16 Greenwood St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15l. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Caitlin R. Doyle request installation of solar-powered pedestrian crossing signage at the existing crosswalk at the intersection of Harding St. and Winter St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15m. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Caitlin R. Doyle request installation of solar-powered pedestrian crossing signage at the existing crosswalk at the intersection of Harding St. and Harrison St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15n. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew N. Noe request the pedestrian crossing signal timing at the intersection of Front St. and Foster St. be reconfigured to be at least 45 seconds, ideally up to 60 seconds: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15o. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) at the median in the vicinity of 570 Lincoln St. and 591 Boylston St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15p. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rakesh Bhaskar et al. request installation of No Parking Anytime zone and pavement markings 30 ft. in advance of crosswalks of traffic signals at 70 James St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15q. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Abdulrhman Abouali request installation of residential permit parking on Portland St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15r. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Sherri Ford and Mary Frazier request installation of residential permit parking on Windsor St. from McKinley Rd. to Sturgis St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15s. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Robert Bilotta request installation of four way stop sign at the intersection of Anna St. and Coburn Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15t. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Rakesh Bhaskar et al. request review of the traffic signal at 70 James St. to allow for instant change to the walk signal when pushing the pedestrian button or for said traffic signal to be changed to stop sign with flashing light: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15u. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Debra Abbott request signage at the Grove St. and Chester St. intersection be reviewed and updated accordingly: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15v. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Donna A. Pellerin request installation of speed limit signage on Granite St. in the vicinity of the intersection of Granite St. and Cliff St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15w. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Colleen Kushlis request installation of safer curbing and marking of island at the intersection of Plantation St. and Natural History Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15x. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of Paul Matthews, Executive Director and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting, "Public Par(king): Worcester’s Past, Present, and Future of Parking.”: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15y. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of Paul Matthews, Executive Director and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting, "Feeding the Meter: Public Parking Usage in Worcester.”: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15z. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of Paul Matthews, Executive Director and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting, "Toward Safer Streets: Identifying Risk Factors for Non-Motorists in Worcester.": recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15aa. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication concerning enforcement statistics for residential permit parking violations: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| 16. | REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION | |
| | | | | | | | | 16a. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Urban Forest Master Plan: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16b. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative the 1st Annual Veterans Health Clinic: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16c. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update on Elm Park: recommend Communication be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16d. | REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION Upon the Order of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj and Councilor Jenny Pacillo - Request City Manager request Assistant Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with an update concerning any planned improvements to the tennis courts at the Newton Square Rotary: recommend Order be placed on file. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17a. | Amending the Salary Ordinance Relative to the Salary of the City Manager. | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| 18. | TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE | |
| | | | | | | | | 18a. | PETITION of Richard Cipro, Anthony Petrone and Thomas Duffy on behalf of the International Brotherhood of Police Officials Local 504 and New England Police Benevolent Association Local 911 request City Council request City Manager request the Department of Justice release and present in a public forum the full investigatory report, specifically to what the DOJ states are "creditable allegations" of criminal sexual misconduct alleged to be committed by members of the Worcester Police Department. Further, request City Council request City Manager request the Department of Justice include the dates, times and names of all individuals alleged to have committed the stated misconduct and/or potential criminal activity. (Tabled Under Privilege - King December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18b. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby amend the Petition brought forth by Richard Cipro, Anthony Petrone and Thomas Duffy as Item #7w CC on the December 17, 2024 City Council Agenda to include the following language: “Further, that under no circumstances, will the City Council do anything to violate the confidentiality of people who reported their experiences.” (Tabled Under Privilege - Russell December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18c. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the establishment of a homeless shelter dedicated to women. (Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18d. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager work with the Interim Police Chief and various Worcester Police Department Union leadership to inform and educate all law enforcement officials regarding the facts outlined in the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. (Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18e. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager work to provide City Council with a thorough review of the summary of facts outlined in the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. (Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18f. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to private street maintenance. (Tabled Under Privilege - Russell December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | Tabled Under Privilege on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled Under Privilege – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 18g. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager conduct an equity audit of all city departments every five (5) years. (Tabled Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson December 10, 2024 and Tabled Under Privilege - Toomey December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | Tabled on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Tabled – Nguyen (See Item #8u CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19a. | ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding the process of instituting a residential rent control program and the resulting impact of implementing such a program. (Tabled Under Privilege - Lukes September 17, 2019 and September 24, 2019 and Tabled - Lukes October 15, 2019) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19b. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King - That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support Representative Rebecca Rauch and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz’s SD 699 HD 1283, An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Bill. (Tabled Under Privilege - Bergman February 9, 2021 and Tabled - Bergman February 23, 2021) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19c. | 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) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19d. | 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) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19e. | 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) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19f. | 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) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19g. | 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) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19h. | PETITION of Gordon Davis request City Council request Standing Committee on Public Safety investigate the issue of systemic racism and public safety with public hearings included. (Tabled - Toomey May 14, 2024) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19i. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell and Councilor Morris A. Bergman - Request City Manager install metal detector safety equipment at City Hall whenever open, similar to the equipment used at Polar Park, the Worcester District Court and other public places, on or before December 31, 2024. (Tabled Under Privilege - Russell September 24, 2024 and October 1, 2024 and Tabled - Russell October 8, 2024) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 19j. | COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report detailing a United States Department of Justice Investigation of the Worcester Police Department and the City of Worcester. (Tabled - Petty December 17, 2024) | Attachments | | | No action taken | | | | | |
| 20. | BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION - Items brought forth under suspension at the December 17, 2024 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 20a. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – That the City Council does hereby suspend its rules to allow for the public participation section of the agenda on December 17, 2024, to occur beyond the typically allotted thirty (30) minutes. – Item #13a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20b. | ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Request City Manager provide City Council with a thorough response to the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts within the next thirty (30) days, if practical, that includes a response to each of the nineteen (19) recommendations provided to the City that notes: a) whether the city has already addressed the specific recommendation and any pertinent data to support the claim; b) whether the City believes the recommendation has merit; c) whether the recommendation is one of policy, practice, or procedure and d) how the city plans to address each recommendation. Further, said response should include any notations if the city believes any of the recommendations do not have merit, or is a miscommunication, with the City’s belief being detailed accordingly. Further, if the DOJ releases the identities of the officers who allegedly abused their powers and took advantage of vulnerable populations, including those victimized by commercial sex trade and sex workers, said response should include an adequate roadmap for holding WPD officers accountable. Further, said report should include whether the DOJ has any further qualitative or quantitative data concerning their findings. Further, request City Manager explore the feasibility of including the DOJ Report on the city’s online dashboard, if possible. – Item #13b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20c. | RESOLUTION of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby commit to holding five (5) Special City Council Meetings to discuss and hear community input regarding the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. – Item #13c CC Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20d. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Auditor organize and conduct a performance audit relative to the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts that includes a review of WPD body camera footage and reconciles any disparities provided in the DOJ report. Further, request City Auditor include in said performance audit whether oversight occurred and whether any subsequent disciplinary action took place. – Item #13d CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20e. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager include timelines and timeframes for any immediate action steps applicable to the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the DOJ’s position relative to how the city is prioritizing the recommendations provided in their report. – Item #13e CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20f. | ORDER of Councilor Thu Nguyen – Request City Manager support and provide transparency around the work the Human Rights Commission is doing by ensuring their agendas and minutes are online and accessible to the public. Further, request City Manager honor the priorities of the Human Rights Commission, such as investigating the Worcester Police Department (WPD). – Item #13f CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20g. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager consider revisiting the decision to discontinue the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, in an effort to decouple the duties of the Human Rights Commission and ensure their workload capacity is not strained. – Item #13g CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20h. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby amend the Petition brought forth by Richard Cipro, Anthony Petrone and Thomas Duffy as Item #7w CC on the December 17, 2024 City Council Agenda to include the following language: “Further, that under no circumstances, will the City Council do anything to violate the confidentiality of people who reported their experiences.” – Item #13h CC Tabled Under Privilege | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20i. | RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby support the establishment of a homeless shelter dedicated to women. – Item #13i CC Tabled Under Privilege | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20j. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager work with the Interim Police Chief and various Worcester Police Department Union leadership to inform and educate all law enforcement officials regarding the facts outlined in the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. – Item #13j CC Tabled Under Privilege | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20k. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager work to provide City Council with a thorough review of the summary of facts outlined in the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. – Item #13k CC Tabled Under Privilege | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20l. | ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing financial options available relative to installing automatic sprinkler systems in buildings rehabilitated or substantially renovated. – Item #13l CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20m. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any financial assistance available to individuals installing sprinkler alarm systems in their properties when starting a business. – Item #13m CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | 20n. | ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing any and all options that were considered as uses for the 51 and 61 Sever St. property. – Item #13n CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays | | | |
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| 21. | NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION - Items brought forth under suspension at the January 7, 2025 City Council meeting. | |
| | | | | | | | | 21a. | Motion King @ #8t CC – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning a previously adopted Order on October 17, 2023, that read as follows: “Request City Manager coordinate with local community organizations that specialize in trauma support, mental health services, and conflict resolution to develop initiatives and programs aimed at addressing the emotional and psychological well-being of those affected by violence associated with the Israel-Palestinian Conflict. Further, request City Manager also work with said local community organizations, schools and school leadership to ensure said initiatives and programs are publicized. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #8t CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21b. | Motion Russell @ #8t CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with the City Clerk to provide City Council with a formal report that offers guidance concerning how Rule 11, Regarding Propriety of Items, should be interpreted moving forward. Said report should include information concerning whether Rule 11 is in violation of any laws and if the Rule should be taken out of the Rules of City Council. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #8t CC) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21c. | Motion King @ #8t CC – Request City Manager request City Solicitor work with the City Clerk to provide City Council with a report concerning the unequal application of rules by municipalities, as well as the potentiality of municipalities being susceptible to court rulings against such a practice. | Attachments | | | Order adopted (See Item #8t CC) | | | | | |
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