City Council

CITY OF WORCESTER AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Esther Howland (South) Chamber 6:00 PM MAYOR Joseph M. Petty AT-LARGE CITY COUNCILORS DISTRICT CITY COUNCILORS Morris A. Bergman Jenny Pacillo – District 1 Donna M. Colorio Candy Mero-Carlson – District 2 Khrystian E. King George J. Russell – District 3 Thu Nguyen Luis A. Ojeda – District 4 Kathleen M. Toomey Etel Haxhiaj – District 5 www.worcesterma.go CITY CLERK v CITY AUDITOR Nikolin Vangjeli Robert V. Stearns CITY MANAGER Eric D. Batista City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts Virtual Attendee Call-In Information: 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 To request a reasonable accommodation or interpretation or to submit written comments or questions in advance of the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office by email at clerk@worcesterma.gov. Please note that interpretation requests must be received no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. STAR SPANGLED BANNER 3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 5a. 5a – 5c Adopt Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 13,  2025. 5b. Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 10, 2025. 5c. Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Executive Session Meeting of February 4, 2025 relative to the litigation strategy concerning Natale Cosenza, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit No. 23-1123. 6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - A person may speak for no more than two (2) minutes on any items appearing on the agenda 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 7. HEARINGS AND ORDERS - 6:30 P.M. 7a. 7a – 7c Hold Hearings and Adopt Petition and Hearing: National Grid for a conduit location at Institute Rd. 7b. Petition and Hearing: National Grid for a conduit location at Laurel St.  7c. Petition and Hearing: National Grid for a conduit location at Madison St. 8. PETITIONS - A Petitioner may speak up to three (3) minutes the first time their petition appears on an agenda 8a. 8a Refer to the Department of Parks and Recreation Petition of Craig Thomas request installation of city shade trees on the lower portion of Orient St. in a manner compliant with the city’s Complete Streets program. 8b. 8b and 8c Refer to Planning Board Petition of Craig L. Blais request Zoning Map be amended by extending the B.G.-3.0 zoning district in the vicinity of 305 Belmont St. and Reactory Biomanufacturing Campus to include the existing, adjacent ML-0.5 zoning district located north of Belmont St., west of Plantation St. and south of Plantation Pkwy. 8c. Petition of Paul Conger request the zoning map be amended to lay the zoning overlay district AR - Adaptive Reuse over the parcel located at 31 Harlow St., 09-008-00002 8d. 8d – 8h Refer to Public Works Committee Petition of Craig Thomas request construction of new sidewalks on upper portion of Orient St. 8e. Petition of Paul Kawolis et al. on behalf of Linder’s Inc. request installation of a storm sewer and catch basin in the vicinity of 195-198 Granite St. to collect street runoff and to protect downstream adjacent wetlands. 8f. Petition of Paul Kawolis et al. on behalf of Linder’s Inc. request installation of a low profile berm on both sides of Granite St. to help control street runoff and to prevent its migration to adjacent properties. 8g.  Petition of Tonya Gaston request the wall at the dead end of Ingalls St. be torn down and replaced with a guardrail. 8h. Petition of Altagracia Abreu request installation of a streetlight in front of 32 Stoneland Rd. 8i. 8i – 8ay Refer to Traffic and Parking Committee Petition of Joseph Borrelli et al. request installation of "Go Slow Children" signage on Nanita St. 8j. Petition of Glenn Pape request installation of cross street signage on Hycrest Dr. at its intersection with Dennis Dr. 8k. Petition of Glenn Pape request installation of cross street signage on Hycrest Dr. at its intersection with Mary Ann Dr. 8l. Petition of Ryan Chamberlain request Elm St. from Linden St. to Main St. be converted to a two-way street. 8m. Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda on behalf of Jonisha DeLeon request installation of a handicap parking space across from 55 Ward St., on the even side of the road, to account for the winter parking ban. 8n. Petition of Dennis O’Brien request installation of one way signage on Oak St. in the vicinity of parking lot of The Worcester Club, located at 1 Oak St., to ensure patrons exiting the facility turn in the correct direction. 8o. Petition of Dennis O’Brien request installation of an additional handicap parking space in front of 53 Elm St. 8p. Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of the Columbus Park Neighborhood Association request installation of a stop  sign at the corner of Minthorne St. and Clive St. 8q. Petition of Erika Gonzalez request installation of an additional handicap parking space in front of 34 Gardner St. 8r. Petition of Ismael Reyes request installation of speed humps on Beacon St. between Hammond St. and Boys and Girls Club Way. 8s. Petition of Ismael Reyes request installation of additional one way street signage on Beacon St. at its intersection with Ripley St. 8t. Petition of Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of speed humps on the northern section of Moore Ave. 8u. Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request installation of speed humps on Melrose St. 8v. Petition of Laura Kane request installation of “Turtle Crossing” signage near the end of Massasoit Rd. and SW Cutoff/Route 20 between 519 Massasoit Rd. and the public entrance to Mass Audubon’s Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd. 8w. Petition of Christopher Sacco et al. request installation of speed humps on Middlesex Ave. 8x. Petition of Christopher Sacco et al. request installation of posted speed limit signage on Middlesex Ave. 8y. Petition of Patricia Ogbalu request installation of 15 minute parking signage in front of 90B Grand St. that  accommodates for two (2) parking spaces 8z. Petition of Gilberto Jimenez request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 11 Rodney St. 8aa. Petition of Patrick Burnett request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 9 West Oberlin St. 8ab. Petition of Altagracia Abreu request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 32 Stoneland Rd. 8ac. Petition of Gloryvee Boria request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 101 Illinois St. 8ad. Petition of Shaista Khan Lal Jadin request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 56 Cohasset St. 8ae. Petition of Krystle M. O’Clair request installation of an additional handicap parking space in front of 15 Caroline St. 8af. Petition of Robert Bilotta request installation of a speed hump in the vicinity of 47 Stanton St. 8ag. Petition of Alyssa Rogers request installation of speed humps on Clover St. in the vicinity of Edlin St. and Knox St. 8ah. Petition of Brandon MacPhie request installation of traffic barriers/barricades in front of 1025 Millbury St. 8ai. Petition of Brian Dutremble request installation of a stop sign on Brussels St. at its intersection with Crompton St. 8aj.  Petition of Brian Dutremble request increased speed enforcement on Mill St. 8ak. Petition of Brian Dutremble request installation of temporary speed humps on Wamsutta Ave. 8al. Petition of Keith J. Linhares request a traffic study be conducted on Clark St. at the intersection of Eunice Ave. and Bay State Rd. for traffic calming solutions due to multiple car accidents at said intersection. 8am. Petition of Albert Encarnacion request Enid St. be reviewed for the installation of traffic calming measures, including speed humps. 8an. Petition of Michelle Murphy request a traffic calming study be conducted in the vicinity of Apthorp St. specifically looking at issues related to speeding. 8ao. Petition of Lisa Romano request installation of speed humps on Whitmarsh Ave., in the vicinity of Hillcroft Ave., Claffey Ave. and Leeds St. 8ap. Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Sarah Blodgett request Burncoat St. be reviewed to determine the feasibility of installing speed tables on the street. 8aq. Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Maria Sanchez request installation of speed humps on Barnes Ave. 8ar. Petition of Francis Dina request installation of a speed hump in front of 8 Brightwood Ave. 8as. Petition of Peter Mutiga request installation of a speed hump in the vicinity of 29 Cambridge St. 8at. Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request lane marking/painting options be reviewed on St. Nicholas Ave. to help slow traffic. 8au. Petition of Danies Lu et al. request installation of speed humps on Commonwealth Ave. in the vicinity of each stop sign on the street. 8av. Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of two (2) handicap parking spaces on Franklin St. across from the Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC), located at 20 Franklin St., and adjacent to City Hall, located at 455 Main St. 8aw. Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request existing handicap parking spaces in front of Baystate Savings Bank, located at 28 Franklin St., be reviewed to ensure vans with a lift or fold-out ramp can use said spaces. 8ax. Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request two (2) existing handicap parking spaces on Front St. adjacent to the Worcester Common be reviewed for safety concerns, as each of these spaces have curb-cuts to nowhere with no crosswalks that get blocked when people are parked in these spaces. 8ay. Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of three (3) additional handicap parking spaces across from City Hall, located at 455 Main St. 8az. 8az and 8ba Set Hearing for August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. Petition and Hearing: National Grid for a conduit location at  Beverly Rd. 8ba. Petition and Hearing: National Grid for a conduit location at Harrison St. 9. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER 1. APPOINTMENTS - Non-City Council Confirmation 1a. Recommend Appointment – Place Communication on File Communication of the City Manager recommend appointment of Anahit Marutyan to the Human Rights Commission and amend term expirations of Robert Bilotta and Bernard Reese due to a clerical error. 2. APPOINTMENTS - City Council Confirmation 2a. Recommend Appointment – City Council Vote Required Communication of City Manager recommend appointment of Michael Abelson, Jules Trobough, Marc Guinette, Ann Harvey, Tasia Cerezo, and Douglas Arbetter to Advisory Commission on LGBTQIA+. 2b. Recommend Appointment – City Council Vote Required Communication of the City Manager recommend appointment of Sienna Ablorh, Derrick Casey, Magdelene Barjolo, Miriam Nyante, Kwesi Foster, Chris Nelson, and Miles Goodwin to the Advisory Commission on African American and Black Affairs. 2c. Recommend Appointment – City Council Vote Required Communication of the City Manager recommend appointment of Jenny Cao and Aliya-Marie Melville to the Advisory Committee on the Status of Women and amend term expiration of Lauren E. Morocco  due to a clerical error. 3. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer 4. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer 4a. Recommend Adoption Communication of the City Manager Recommend Disposition of Tax Title Property at 0 Endicott St. of an Order Regarding the Jurisdiction and Disposition of Real Property at 0 Endicott St. 4b. Recommend Adoption Communication of the City Manager Recommend Adoption of an Order Regarding the Jurisdiction of Real Property at 0 Northeast Cutoff. 5. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - Kevin Lovaincy, Chief Equity Officer 6. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - John K. Westerling, Commissioner 6a. Informational Communication Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to maintenance scheduled over the last four (4) years at the Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel and an agreement for the use of the tunnel as a staging area. 7. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY - Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Commissioner 8. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY - Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner 8a. Recommend Adoption Communication of the City Manager Recommend  Adoption of an Order for 90-day trial of All-Way Stop Control at the intersections of Granite Street and Loxwood/Holcombe Street, Providence Street and Holcombe Street, Elm Street and Sever Street, and June Street and Hadwen Road/Brownell Street. 8b. Refer to Traffic & Parking Committee Communication of the City Manager Recommend Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Granite Street and Loxwood Street/Holcombe Street. 8c. Refer to Traffic & Parking Committee Communication of the City Manager Recommend Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Elm Street and Sever Street 8d. Refer to Traffic & Parking Committee Communication of the City Manager Recommend Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Providence Street and Holcombe Street. 8e. Refer to Committee on Traffic & Parking Communication of City Manager Recommend Adoption of Proposed Ordinance Concerning Regulation of Parking at Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. 8f. Refer to Committee on Traffic & Parking Communication of the City Manager recommend ordinance modifying 15-minute parking, 30-minute metered parking, two hour metered parking, and commercial load zones on portions of Water Street. 8g. Informational Communication Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to School Zone signing. 8h. Informational Communication Communication of the City Manager transmitting  informational communication relative to an 18- month review of Mill Street traffic safety and operations. 9. FIRE DEPARTMENT - Martin Dyer, Fire Chief 9a. Informational Communication Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a report detailing the demographics pertaining to the recruits of the recent WFD Fire Academy. 10. POLICE DEPARTMENT - Paul B. Saucier, Police Chief 11. DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS - Charles R. Goodwin, Commissioner 11a. Informational Communication Communications of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to use of emergency warming and cooling centers for the last two (2) years. 12. LAW DEPARTMENT - Alexandra H. Kalkounis, Esq., City Solicitor 12a. Informational Communication Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the number of affirmative votes required for a 2/3 majority vote of the city council. 12b. Informational Communication Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the single member charter hold provision invoked on 6/17/2025. 13. DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES - Nicholas Antanavica, Commissioner 14. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel, M.D., Commissioner 15. WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY - Jason L. Homer, Executive Director 16. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER - Election Commission Division - Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk 17. PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT - Brian Allen, Superintendent 18. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE - Timothy J. McGourthy, Chief Financial Officer 19. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES - James Bedard, Chief of Public Facilities 20. DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE - John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer 21. DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY - Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer 22. FINANCE ITEMS - Capital Transfers 23. FINANCE ITEMS - Grants and Donations 23a. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Sixty Cents ($144,224.60) from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Bryne State Crisis  Intervention Program. 23b. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($245,605.50) from the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services LAND Grant Application for Acquisition of Brooks Dairy Farm. 23c. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of $84,000.00 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 23d. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Two Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($288,000.00) for the MassHire Worcester Career Centers FY2025/2026 Access to Recovery Program. 23e. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three Million Ten Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars And No Cents ($3,010,287.00) from the Massachusetts State 911 Department. 23f. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to accept award of up to five sets of All-Way Stop Control signs sets from the  Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 23g. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($3,000.00) from District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. for expenses related to a new comfort dog. 23h. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communications of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to accept and expend a grant in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization under the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for design of intersection improvements at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Bigelow Davis Parkway. 23i. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Grants and Donations) Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a resolution to accept and expend a grant in the amount of Two Million Dollars and No Cents ($2,000,000.00) from the Joint Congressional Directed funding to be administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for design of improvements and corridor enhancements to Mill Street. 24. FINANCE ITEMS - Operational Transfers 24a. Recommend Adoption (Finance Items – Operating Transfer) Communication of the City Manager Request that Three Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eight Dollars and Two Cents ($337,708.02)  be transferred from FD388, CC1004, PG10537, CPA Budgeted Reserve, and be appropriated to FD388, CC1103, PG10414, CPA - Open Space & Recreation, to facilitate grant award distributions for the Spring 2025 CPA Pilot Funding Round. 24b. Votes Required Communication of the City Manager recommend operating transfers to make adjustments to municipal accounts to balance the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. 24c. Recommend Transfer (Finance Items – Operational Transfers) Communication of the City Manager recommend that Four Million Eighty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars And No Cents ($4,088,940.00) be accepted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Year LI Community Development Block Grant program, and One Hundred Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($100,000.00) in anticipated Year LI Program Income, be appropriated, when and as received, to provide financing for eligible projects and programs as described. 25. FINANCE ITEMS - Prior Year 25a. Recommend Authorization (Finance Items – Prior Year) Communication of the City Manager recommend that Fifty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Six Cents ($59.76) be authorized from Cost Center #CC1038, WPD Administration, for the payment of prior year salary and overtime. 25b. Recommend Authorization (Finance Items – Prior Year) Communication of the City Manager Recommend that Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars and No Cents ($980.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2026 Cost  Center #CC1004, Economic Development Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a year invoice. 25c. Recommend Authorization (Finance Items – Prior Year) Communication of the City Manager Recommend Authorization of a FY25 Prior Year Invoice – Downtown Worcester BID. 26. FINANCE ITEMS - Loan Orders 27. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS 10. CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS 10a. 10a Refer to Traffic and Parking Committee Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request Standing Committee of Traffic and Parking hold a hearing to consider installing a right turn only restriction at the UMASS Memorial Driveway Exit onto Belmont St. 10b. 10b – 10l Adopt Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning interim traffic calming measures that can be implemented at the bottom of Hamilton St. and Lake Ave. 10c. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager explore ways to address litter concerns in the vicinity of Elm Park. 10d. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request Police Chief review potential ways to increase the effectiveness in monitoring against illicit activities, including drug use, occurring in the vicinity of Elm Park. 10e. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and  Parking – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning what steps the Worcester Red Sox are taking to mitigate the institutional impact of their employees parking in neighborhoods surrounding the ballpark, such as whether the team is utilizing spaces in the adjacent parking garages for their employees. 10f. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a “Do Not Block Intersection” signage on Nelson Park Dr. at Nelson Pl. 10g. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility convert the existing Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of Belmont St. and UMASS Memorial Driveway/Edwards St. to a Pedestrian Hybridge Beacon Traffic Signal, pending funding. 10h. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility consider establishing interim traffic calming measures at the intersection of Salisbury St. and Forest St., including but not limited to additional signage, lane markings and all way stop control. 10i. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install edge lane markings to define travel lanes and establish bike lanes on Holden St. 10j. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install a speed feedback sign with accompanying 25 mph Thickly Settled speed limit signs  facing each direction of traffic on Holden St., pending funding. 10k. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review Holden St. for the feasibility of installing temporary speed tables, pending funding. 10l. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Traffic and Parking – Request City Manager request the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning any additional MUTCD-compliant signage that could be installed on Holden St. 11. ORDERS 11a. Order of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the economic impact property owners may feel should the city adopt Mass. General Law Ch. 148, Section 26I, which mandates the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in residential buildings with four or more dwelling units. Said report should include any residual effect said adoption may have on renters. 11b. Order of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review all work orders related to filling potholes on Scenic Dr. to ensure safe passage on the roadway. 11c. Order of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager ensure additional steps are taken to increase and improve communication with residents abutting Indian Lake and Sears Island regarding pertinent information associated with the water body. 11d. Order of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager reach out to the appropriate representatives at the State to receive permission to draw down the water level at Indian Lake to address water quality and storm water concerns. 11e. Order of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the regulations relative to the installation of new billboards in the city. Further, request said report include information relative to the current practices for installing advertisements on existing billboards, as well as best practices used to maintain billboards in other communities. Further, request said report include information concerning banning the installation of any additional billboards in the city. 11f. Order of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report and recommendations concerning a potential program whereby municipalities can offer property tax relief to landlords that rent their units at a federally determined affordable rate pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5O, which was signed into law in 2023. 11g. Order of Councilor Jenny Pacillo – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the feasibility of creating a municipally owned grocery store. 11h. Order of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report investigating the feasibility of making Wayne St. a one-way street. 11i. Order of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager apply to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority  (MBTA) to install fencing along all major railroad crossings throughout the city. 11j. Order of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager routinely provide City Council with an updated copy of the Streets and Sidewalks Construction Progress Report. Further, request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning any upcoming major issues and/or projects occurring in the city. 11k. Order of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager prioritize the expansion of services provided through the city’s Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) program, as well as the City Manager’s Clean Team. 11l. Order of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report detailing any information compiled from formal traffic studies conducted at the intersection of Carter Rd., Brigham Rd. and Moreland St. Said report should include information concerning the feasibility of installing four-way stop signs at the intersection, as well as any short-term measures that can be/have been implemented at the location. 11m. Order of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – Request City Manager provide City Council with an update concerning the maintenance timeline and schedule for all city water facilities, including the pool at Crompton Park. Further, request City Manager include in said update information concerning the feasibility of constructing and maintaining additional pools in the city. 11n. Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a report concerning any  means available to the city that could restrict commercial vehicular usage from the developer(s) at 1015 Pleasant St. from using Biltmore Rd. 11o. Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager consider “upgrading” the 311-customer service program to allow for text messaging to residents with timelines, as well as updates for addressing service requests and confirmation when a service request is completed. 11p. Order of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with an annual report concerning body-worn cameras used by the Worcester Police Department. 11q. Order of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with an opinion as to whether a councilor, or a councilor who has immediate family, who is a landlord or a tenant and therefore has a financial interest (i.e., receives or pays rent) must recuse themselves from all matters affecting housing rental costs or controls. 11r. Order of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report regarding the steps the city needs to take to initiate a Central Massachusetts substance use disorder and mental health fund. Such fund should be a pooled, intermunicipal fund requiring proportional financial contributions from Worcester and surrounding cities and towns in Central Massachusetts to support coordinated, long-term solutions to the crisis (e.g., housing, treatment, mobile outreach, public health infrastructure), in the city of Worcester and surrounding areas. Further, request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report concerning whether any legal or legislative pathways such as a home rule petition or state enabling legislation is necessary to  implement the fund. 11s. Order of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj – Request City Manager review the exit of the City Hall parking garage to repair the tactile warning strip at the location, which is in extreme disrepair and heaving, creating a tripping hazard. Further, request City Manager review and repair the several broken and missing sidewalk tiles on the sidewalk adjacent to City Hall on the Worcester Common side. 11t. Order of Councilor Morris A. Bergman – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works inspect the concrete pillars and walls abutting Burncoat St. at Thorndyke Rd., Monterey Rd., Brighton Rd., Coventry Rd., Bellingham Rd., and Devens Rd. that are adjacent to the current sidewalk reconstruction to immediately determine if any public safety issues are occurring (see attached). 12. RESOLUTIONS 12a. Resolution of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby proudly recognize July 19, 2025, as "EcoTarium Day" in honor of the EcoTarium’s 200th birthday, and encourages all residents to join in celebrating this milestone and the remarkable legacy of the EcoTarium as a pillar of our community. Further, that the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby extend its sincere gratitude to the EcoTarium for its enduring contributions to the enrichment of our city and its residents, with best wishes for continued success in its mission to inspire a passion for science and nature for another 200 years. 13. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY CLERK 13a. 13a Place on file Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication detailing a Honorary Street  Sign Process Guide to aid residents through the process of petitioning for an Honorary Street Sign. 13b. 13b – 13d Refer to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication regarding the process used in other communities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding residents petitioning their elected officials. 13c. Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication regarding the roles of residents and City Councilors when placing items on City Council agendas. 13d. Communication of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication detailing how other municipalities handle signage being displayed within Council Chambers. 14. REPORTS OF THE PLANNING BOARD 14a. 14a Refer to Economic Development Committee Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell and State Representative Daniel M. Donahue request the establishment of an RL-7 (Residential, Limited) Zoning district on the existing ML-0.5 & MG-2.0 portions of the following parcels: 34 Eskow Rd., 224 Southwest Cutoff, Weatherstone Drive Condos (CO-NDO- 01061)(including parcel to the west – commonly owned with condominium land), 35 Balis Ave. (34-039-00218), 449 Massasoit Rd., and 483 Massasoit Rd. The existing RS-7 zoning district shall remain unaltered & the rezoning shall not include the ROW portion of the 34 Eskow Rd. parcel. Said proposed rezoning shall continue east along the southeast corner of the parcel at 449 Massasoit Ave. horizontally across 34 Eskow Rd. 14b. 14b Refer to Public Works Committee  Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Anthony Bianco, on behalf of St. Anthony Realty, LLC, request acceptance of the reconstruction of the city street formerly known as Modoc St. (from existing end of Public Street +439’ east) as a Public Way. 15. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 15a. 15a and 15b Accept Report of the Committee on Public Safety Upon the 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15b. Report of the Committee on Public Safety Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Status of 2 Gage Street, Worcester, MA: recommend Communication be placed on file. 16. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 16a. 16a Accept and Adopt on a roll call Report of the Committee on Public Works Upon the Report of the Planning Board upon the Petition of Alex Corrales, Chief Executive Officer of the Worcester Housing Authority, request the discontinuance of certain portions of Joseph P. Carlson Way, Service Rd. and Great Brook Valley Ave. and order the alteration and layout of a new portion of Great Brook Valley Ave., the alteration of a portion of Great Brook  Valley Ave., portions of Service Rd. and portions of Joseph P. Carlson Way, all as depicted on the attached plans (see attached).: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING 17a. 17a – 17ak Advertise proposed Ordinance Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Tommy Pantoja request installation of a handicap parking space in front of or across from 6 Pattison St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 17b. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Sean Engel request removal of "No Parking 8 A.M. - 3 P.M. School Days" signage outside 51 Gage St. on Gage St. and Eastern Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17c. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Brenda Henderson request installation of a handicap parking space opposite of 118 Tower St. (Amended February 12, 2025): recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17d. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Annette Mysliwiec and Elvira DiLiddo request extension of residential permit parking on Dominion Rd. to include properties at 16, 18, 20 and 22 Dominion Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17e. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Joshua Lee Smith, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, request installation of a fifteen (15) minute parking zone on the northerly side of Meade St. beginning south of  Lamartine St., adjacent to 39 Lamartine St., and extending for approximately 50' to accommodate one (1) larger delivery vehicle (see attached plan): recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17f. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Joshua Lee Smith, Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, request installation of a fifteen (15) minute parking zone on the westerly side of Grosvenor St. beginning south of Lamartine St., adjacent to 10 Grosvenor St., and extending for approximately 30' to accommodate one (1) larger delivery vehicle (see attached plan): recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17g. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request the existing winter parking ban provisions on Vernon St. between Winthrop St. and Upsala St. be replaced with a Schedule A (Arterial) – both sides Declared ban: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17h. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of 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.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17i. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Pratt St. and Whitman Rd.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17j. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Maria Montano request installation of stop sign at Stoneland Rd. and Freeland St.: recommend passage of  the accompanying Ordinance. 17k. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Elizabeth Velazquez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 64 Ward St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17l. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Jimmie Barry request installation of handicap parking space in front of 1 Belvidere Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17m. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Donna Knight request removal of handicap parking space in front of 35 Columbia St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17n. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Esther Faustin request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 49 Cutler St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17o. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Matthew Wally, on behalf of UniBank, request installation of six (6) 30-minute metered parking spots on Green Island Blvd. at the corner of Madison St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17p. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request establishment of a 20 MPH Safety Zone in the vicinity of Mill Swan Head Start located at 337 Mill St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17q. Repot of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the  Petition of Donna Knight request installation of handicap parking space in front of 51 Pilgrim Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17r. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Elzbieta Stelmach request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 16 Alpine St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17s. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Cleofe Ortiz et al. request installation of handicap parking space in front of 27 Vernon St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17t. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Dianne Marchand request installation of handicap parking space in front of 59 Windsor St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17u. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Lynn A Westerlind request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 26A Marjorie St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17v. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Ashley Caldwell request installation of handicap parking space in front of 16 Elizabeth St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17w. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Edna Tibo request installation of handicap parking space in front of 75 Norfolk St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17x. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the  Petition of Adrian Vazquez request installation of handicap parking space in front of 58 Haven Ln.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17y. Report of the Committtee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of 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: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17z. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage on Henrietta St. at its intersection with Maxwell St. and in the vicinity of 11 Henrietta St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17aa. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of Tow zone on both sides of Sutton Ln. (Amended April 16, 2025): recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ab. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty request installation of "15 Minute Parking" signage on Schussler Rd. in the vicinity of Tech Cleaners and Tailors, located at 154 Highland St.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ac. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Mark A. Borenstein request removal of existing metered on-street parking spaces on the easterly side of Washington St. between Theodore Tonna St. and Ash St. and replace the existing metered parking spaces with four (4) 15- minute standard spaces (9' x 22'). The location of the four (4) 15-minute parking spaces is shown on the attached plan:  recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ad. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Mark A. Borenstein request installation of one (1) loading zone on the northerly side of Theodore Tonna St. beginning approximately 110 feet east of Washington St. and extending for approximately fifty (50) feet to accommodate one (1) large delivery vehicle. The location of the loading zone is shown on the plan filed here in: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ae. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Mark A. Borenstein request the following changes to the parking plan on Pearl St.: 1) Remove three (3) existing on-street parking spaces; 2) Install one (1) loading zone on the southerly side of Pearl St. beginning approximately 175 feet west of Main St. (in front of 17-39 Pearl St.) and extending for approximately 50 feet to the west to accommodate one (1) larger delivery vehicle and; 3) Install two (2) on-street parking spaces to the west of the new loading zone: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17af. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Joshua Lee Smith, on behalf of 446 Main Street Owner LLC, request installation of a commercial loading zone and passenger zone on the westerly side of Main St. beginning approximately 99.5 feet south of the intersection with Pleasant St. and extending 91 feet therefrom. Said zone will be utilized as a commercial loading zone from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and as a passenger zone from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., as shown in the attached plan: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ag. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Kelly Penrod request installation of resident permit parking for the entire length of Scott St.: recommend  passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ah. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of the Worcester Cultural Academy request the establishment of 20 mph School Zone on Plantation St. in the vicinity of the Worcester Cultural Academy, located at 81 Plantation St. (Amended on April 16, 2025): recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ai. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of the Worcester Cultural Academy request the establishment of 20 mph School Zone on Chrome St. in the vicinity of the Worcester Cultural Academy, located at 81 Plantation St. (Amended on April 16, 2025): recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17aj. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of the Worcester Cultural Academy request the establishment of 20 mph School Zone on Caroline St. in the vicinity of the Worcester Cultural Academy, located at 255 Grafton St. (Amended April 16, 2025): recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17ak. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Melissa Duplessie request installation of stop sign on Nelson Park Dr. at the intersection of Nelson Pl.: recommend passage of the accompanying Ordinance. 17al. 17al – 17ao Accept and Adopt Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Louis Ting request installation of pedestrian walking signage, with blinking lights, at the crosswalk at the intersection of Front St. and Trumbull St., outside the 145 Front St. Apartments: recommend adoption of the  accompanying Order. 17am. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Jennifer Knight request installation of additional one-way signage at the corner of Russell St. and Cedar St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17an. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Reese Jane Freeman et al. request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Salisbury St. and Forest St. with a mandatory stop on red: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17ao. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Rich Ritchotte request installation of a truck ban/weight restriction on Victor Ave: recommend adoption of the accompanying two (2) Orders. 17ap. 17ap – 17av Accept Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Rosalyn Burnett request removal of the handicap parking space at 27 Richard St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17aq. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Robert Berry request installation of a handicap parking space across from 210 Ingleside Ave. on the odd side of the street: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17ar. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Fred Nathan request installation of a traffic control signal for vehicles entering and exiting UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, located at 119 Belmont St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17as.  Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Fred Nathan request installation of additional signage throughout the city reminding motorists to come to a complete stop at stop signs: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17at. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Petition of 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17au. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Petition of Fred Nathan request traffic light signals in the city prohibit motorists from taking turns when pedestrian crossing signals are on: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17av. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking Upon the Petition of Stephen Boisseau request installation of "No Overnight Parking" or "No Parking Anytime between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m." signage on portions of Russell St. that border Elm Park: recommend Petition be given Leave to Withdraw. 18. LOAN ORDERS TO BE ADOPTED 18a. 18a Adopt on a roll call That the sum of One Hundred Fifty Eight Million Nine Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Twelve Dollars and No Cents ($158,938,412.00) be appropriated to the following accounts to pay for costs associated with the following capital improvements, planning and equipment, as well as any related architectural and engineering services in connection therewith, and including any costs incidental or related thereto; provided however, that the City of Worcester may change the account numbers listed below and/or move  funds from one account to another for administrative purposes without further amendment or approval from this Council, provided that such change and/or move does not alter the project for which the funds are hereby authorized to be expended. 19. TO BE ORDAINED 19a. 19a – 19d Ordain on a roll call Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Extension of the Business, Limited-1.0 (BL-1.0) Zoning District in the vicinity of 66 Soutgate Street & 91 Canterbury Street. 19b. Amending Chapter Seven Section Sixteen of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 Relative to Water Rates Use Charges for FY 2026. Amending Chapter Five Section Twenty-Six of the Revised Ordinances of 2008 relative to the Sewer User Charge for FY 2026. 19c. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group A - Administrative and Supervisory for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group B - General Administrative for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group C - Information Services for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group E – Fiscal for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group EM - Executive Management for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group F – Inspection for the Lead Paint Inspector Position. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group K – Library for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group M – Recreation for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group N – Police for the Laboratory Director Position. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group NA – Fire for the Fire Protection Engineer Position. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group O - Engineering and Allied for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group P - Foreman and Supervisor for the Meter Program Coordinator Position. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group Q - Trade Inspection for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group S – Custodial for Multiple Positions. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group W – Miscellaneous for Multiple Positions.  Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group X - Human Services, Law Enforcement and Public Health for Multiple Positions. 19d. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996, Relative to Non-Bargaining Unit Employees. 20. HELD UNDER PRIVILEGE 20a. Chairman’s Order from the Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations – Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report detailing if the City Charter requires public participation to be open to non- Worcester residents. 20b. Order of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager consider providing City Council with a report concerning the expansion of the Shannon CSI funding parameters. Said report should include information that identifies how the changes in funding parameters may impact Youth Crisis Responsiveness, as well as an update concerning the related selection committee member planning and selection process. 20c. Report of the Committee on Public Works Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of an order to transfer City-owned 51 and 61 Sever St. from the Department of Public Facilities to the Office of the City Manager for disposition purposes and authorizing the conveyance of properties: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. NOTE: Item #20a CC was postponed during the reconvened June 10, 2025, City Council agenda on June 17, 2025. A previous procedural motion to place the item on file failed on a roll call vote of 4 Yeas and 6 Nays (Yeas – Haxhiaj, King, Ojeda, Pacillo) (Nays – Bergman, Colorio, Mero-Carlson, Russell, Toomey, Petty). 21. TABLED ITEMS 21a. 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. 21b. 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. 21c. 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. 21d. 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 Order be placed on file. 21e. 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. 21f. 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. 21g. 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. 21h. 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. 21i. Order of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager conduct an equity audit of all city departments every five (5) years. 21j. Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to how the U.S. Department of Justice's report on the Worcester Police Department differs from the account of the municipality. 22. BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES – Items brought forth under suspension at the June 10, 2025, and reconvened June 17, 2025, City Council meeting. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. – Item #25a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Capital Budget: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. – Item #25b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend the adoption of a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Eight Million Nine Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Twelve Dollars And No Cents ($158,938,412.00) to pay for costs associated with projects and equipment, as approved in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Loan Order. – Item #25c CC Voted to advertise proposed Loan Order on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing maintenance schedule planning strategies utilized by the Department of Public Facilities. (King) – Item #25d CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the program and funding dollars associated with the city’s new program that creates facility work orders and tracks break fixes. (King) – Item #25e CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing any invitations made to various internet providers to bring their services to the city, in the interest of lowering broadband prices for residents. (King) – Item #25f CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing the process and strategy used to rescind unnecessary loan authorizations. (King) – Item #25g CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays CHAIRMAN'S ORDER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Auditor provide City Council with a report concerning whether any shortfalls associated with the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Ballpark DIF Reserve Account were anticipated. (Russell) – Item #25h CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning whether door hangers and signage depicting work in the vicinity of Broad Meadow Brook is related to actions associated with the Green Worcester Plan. – Item #25i CC Order adopted COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting information communication relative to my self-evaluation of the work and accomplishments of my administration for Fiscal Year 2025. – Item #25j CC Held Under Privilege ORDER of Councilor Jenny Pacillo – Request City Clerk provide City Council with a report detailing whether residents have always been able to petition City Council directly or if petitions have ever needed to go through elected officials. – Item #25k CC Order adopted