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CITY OF WORCESTER AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Esther Howland (South) Chamber 6:30 P.M. MAYOR Joseph M. Petty AT-LARGE COUNCILORS DISTRICT 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.gov CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER CITY AUDITOR Nikolin Vangjeli Eric D. Batista Robert V. Stearns 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. Para solicitar una interpretación razonable, o enviar comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de las reuniones municipales, por favor comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario Municipal por correo electrónico a clerk@worcesterma.gov. Por favor note que las solicitudes de interpretación deberán ser enviadas 48 horas antes de la reunión. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. STAR SPANGLED BANNER September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 1 of 27  3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 5a Adopt 5a. Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 9, 2025. 6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - a person may speak for no more than two (2) minutes on any items appearing on the agenda 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 7. PETITIONS - a Petitioner may speak up to three (3) minutes the first time their petition appears on an agenda 7a Refer to Planning Board 7a. Curtis Alexander request installation of sewer drains on Nixon Ave., in the vicinity of 11 Nixon Ave. 7b - 7f Refer to Public Works Committee 7b. Natalie Turner request installation of sidewalk on the odd side of Parker St. from Winfield St. to Mayfield St. 7c. Thomas Kontos request sidewalk resurfacing on Fairhaven Rd. 7d. Orieta Kristo request the grass area in front of 292 Park Ave. be removed and replaced with concrete. 7e. Charles Rizk et al. request sidewalk resurfacing at 5 Rittenhouse Rd. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 2 of 27  7f. Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor Luis A. Ojeda on behalf of Vanessa Bumpus request Elm St. from Chestnut St. to Linden St. be given the honorary street name of “William Wallace Way.” 7g - 7v Refer to Traffic and Parking Committee 7g. Sean Lovely on behalf of the tenants of the Webster Square Towers (1050-1060 Main St.) request angled lines be painted on Main St. in the vicinity of the Webster Square Towers to discourage motorists from blocking the driveway of the property. 7h. Katherine O'Leary request installation of a speed monitoring sign on Lovell St. going uphill towards May St., in the vicinity of the rotary. 7i. Katherine O'Leary request installation of temporary speed humps on Lovell St. going up hill toward May St. in the vicinity of the rotary. 7j. Alexandra Cormier request installation of a dedicated left-turn-only signal at the intersection of Park Ave. and Lovell St. 7k. Nicole Aubin St. Germain request installation of a flashing pedestrian crossing signal at the crosswalk in the vicinity of Holmes Field, located at 201 Plantation St. 7l. Mincho Dominov request removal of handicap parking space in front of 16 Dayton St. 7m. Paul Lizotte request the permanent snow ban on Hamilton St. from Harrington Way to Coburn Ave. be removed or be modified to only encompass being in effect from Harrington Way to Middlesex Ave. 7n. Stephen Smith et al. request installation of speed humps on Cowden St. 7o. William Hoag and Kayla Melvin request installation of two (2) or three (3) handicap parking spaces or a drop-off zone in front of 339 Main St. in the zone that is proximate north or south of the bus stop/fire hydrant near the wrought iron-gate. 7p. Harold Boucher request installation of speed humps on the straight section of Olean St. 7q. Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Diane Driscoll request installation of speed humps on Shaffner St. in the vicinity of 7 or 9 Shaffner St., as well as in the vicinity of 30 or 32 Shaffner St. 7r. Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of speed humps on Hitchcock Rd. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 3 of 27  7s. Matthew C. Morse et al. request installation of a crosswalk in the vicinity of 974 Main St. at its intersection with Beaver St. and Richards St. for an efficient place for students at the Goddard School of Science to cross the street towards Clark University. 7t. Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Brooks St. between Malden St. and Mountain St. West. 7u. Emma Duprey request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on one of the two sides of Norwood St. 7v. Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Carl Freedman request installation of speed humps on Varney St. 7w - 7y Set Hearing for October 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. 7w. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: 103 CANTERBURY ST. 7x. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: 63 WILLIAMSBERG DR. 7y. NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: DANA AVE. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER 8.1 APPOINTMENTS Non-City Council Confirmation Informational Communication A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of Marissa Robertson to the Community Preservation Committee. 8.2 APPOINTMENTS City Council Confirmation Recommend Reappointments A. Recommend the reappointments of Mary Leovich and Patricia Austin to the Green Worcester Advisory Committee. 8.3 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer Recommend Adoption A. Recommend adoption of salary amendment to increase hourly rates for Snow Customer Service Representative in line with salary increases for Local 170 personnel. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 4 of 27  Recommend Adoption B. Recommend adoption of salary amendments to increase the hourly rates for Snow Inspector, Snow Supervisor, and Winter Operations Coordinator, when assigned, in line with salary increases for Local 495 personnel. Recommend Adoption C. Recommend adoption of salary amendments to increase the salary grades for Deputy City Solicitor and Deputy City Solicitor of Litigation. 8.4 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer Refer to Planning Board A. Transmitting informational communication relative to minimum off-street parking requirements. 8.5 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Kevin Lovaincy, Chief Equity Officer 8.6 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Division of Human Rights and Accessibility Patricia M. LaFore, Director 8.7 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration Division John K. Westerling, Commissioner 8.8 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Engineering and Architectural Services Division John K. Westerling, Commissioner 8.9 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Operations Division John K. Westerling, Commissioner 8.10 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CEMETARY Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Commissioner 8.11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner Informational Communication A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the Vernon Connected Study. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 5 of 27  8.12 FIRE DEPARTMENT Martin Dyer, Fire Chief Recommend Adoption on a Roll Call A. Recommend adoption of an order authorizing acceptance of a deed for real property on Southbridge Street in connection with the South Division Fire Station. 8.13 POLICE DEPARTMENT Paul B. Saucier, Police Chief 8.14 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Charles R. Goodwin, Commissioner Recommend Adoption A. Recommend adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plan. 8.15 LAW DEPARTMENT Alexandra H. Kalkounis, Esq., City Solicitor 8.16 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Administration Nicholas Antanavica, Commissioner 8.17 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Building and Zoning Division David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner 8.18 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Housing and Health Inspections Division Lee R. Hall, Director 8.19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration Dr. Matilde "Mattie" Castiel, M.D., Commissioner Informational Communication A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the pros and cons of discontinuing the Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance. 8.20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Elder Affairs Amy Vogel Waters, Director September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 6 of 27  8.21 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Veterans Services Dr. Joe Robinson, Veterans' Services Officer/Director 8.22 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Youth Services Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director 8.23 WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY Jason L. Homer, Executive Director 8.24 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Election Commission Division Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk 8.25 PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Brian Allen, Superintendent 8.26 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Administration Timothy McGourthy, Chief Financial Officer 8.27 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Assessing Division Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor 8.28 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Budget Office Division Erin E. Taylor, Director Informational Communication A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the financial update for the period ending July 31, 2025. 8.29 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Purchasing Division Christopher Gagliastro, Director 8.30 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Treasury and Collections Division Francisco Hernandez, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 7 of 27  8.31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES James Bedard, Chief of Public Facilities 8.32 DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer Informational Communication A. Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Electric Vehicle On-Street Charging Stations project. Informational Communication B. Transmitting informational communication relative to on the Zero Waste Program. Informational Communication C. Transmitting informational communication relative to Green Worcester ElectriCITY Municipal Aggregation program. 8.33 DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer 8.34 FINANCE ITEMS Capital Transfers 8.35 FINANCE ITEMS Grants and Donations Recommend Adoption On Roll Call A. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Four Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($438,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. 8.36 FINANCE ITEMS Operational Transfers Recommend Adoption On Roll Call A. Recommend that Seventy-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and No Cents ($75,654.00) be transferred from Fund #FD314, Reserve for Appropriation Premium on Loans, and be appropriated to Cost Center #CC1062, Treasury Ordinary Maintenance, to fund the costs associated with the issuance of the $30,364,339 BAN dated September 18, 2025. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 8 of 27  Recommend Adoption On Roll Call B. Recommend that One Hundred Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred Eight Dollars and Forty Seven Cents ($151,608.47) be transferred between various CDBG grant accounts to provide sufficient funding for additional grant eligible activities. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call C. Recommend an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 table of organization for the Department of Health and Human Services. 8.37 FINANCE ITEMS Prior Year Recommend Adoption On Roll Call A. Recommend that One Hundred Eighty Dollars and Forty Cents ($180.40) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2026 Cost Center #CC1016, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of a prior year invoice. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call B. Recommend that Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Four Dollars and Seven Cents ($20,294.07) be authorized from various Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works and Parks cost centers for the payment of prior year invoices. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call C. Recommend that Nine Thousand Eighty Eight Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents ($9,088.78) be authorized from Fiscal Year FY26 Cost Center #CC1049, HHS Youth Opportunities Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call D. Recommend that One Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Fifty-One Cents ($1,643.51) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2026 Cost Center #CC1008, Department of Sustainability and Resilience Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices. 8.38 FINANCE Loan Orders 8.39 MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 9 of 27  9. CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS - Part I 9a - 9z Adopt 9a. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing a list of all languages spoken within the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) and the fifty (50) available real-time language translations to the Worcester Police Department (WPD) through Body-Worn Camera (BWC) software, Axon Performance. Further, request City Manager request Police Chief work with Axon Performance to request additional languages be made available to WPD, contingent on the increased amounts of languages spoken within WPS compared to the already available fifty (50) languages to WPD. 9b. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report detailing the annual costs relative to ShotSpotter, ShotSpotter Connect, and Resource Router since the first contract was initiated in 2014. 9c. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide City Council with a report detailing the number of arrests and/or detainments made as a result to gun violence in the city and which arrests and/or detainments were made with assistance from ShotSpotter activation calls. Further, request said report include details relative to the types of treatments administered by Worcester Police Department (WPD) on scene at said calls. 9d. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY - Request City Manager request Fire Chief schedule multiple civil service recruitment events at different locations across the city for the purpose of reaching more candidates to recruit for the Worcester Fire Department (WFD). Further, request said events include notification to City Council when civil service events are scheduled, including the districts where said meetings will be held. 9e. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of allowing residents to make voluntary contributions and donations to public access TV. 9f. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager consider expediting appointments to the Cable Advisory Committee to allow for increased discussion of the Charter Communications/Spectrum contract negotiations. 9g. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the timelines associated with easements granted to Charter Communications/Spectrum. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 10 of 27  9h. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the billing process associated with Charter Communications/Spectrum, in an effort to ensure public access fees are being billed and allocated properly and to the correct sources. 9i. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager explore different financial sources to fund WCCA TV, including the feasibility of using City Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies and other internet service revenues. 9j. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager consider allowing for representation from WCCA TV as part of the negotiation team when negotiating the upcoming Charter Communications/Spectrum contract. 9k. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of facilitating refunds from Charter Communications/Spectrum to senior residents who were qualified for the Senior Citizen Discount program but did not receive said discount, or alternatively a donation to a municipal program such as the Worcester Senior Center. 9l. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the most recent audit conducted on Charter Communications/Spectrum. 9m. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning State Senate Bill S.2556 “An Act to modernize funding for community media programming”. 9n. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review previous private contracting work done in the vicinity of 586 Salisbury St. and work with said private contractor to make repairs at the location as necessary. 9o. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to Haviland St. for the purpose of reviewing trip hazards on the sidewalk to make any emergency repairs at the location as needed. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 11 of 27  9p. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to South Ludlow St. for the purpose of reviewing all trip hazards on the sidewalk to make any emergency repairs at the location as needed. 9q. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to Burncoat Terrace for the purpose of reviewing all trip hazards on the sidewalk to make any emergency repairs at the location as needed. 9r. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to Barnard Rd. for the purpose of reviewing all trip hazards on the sidewalk to make any emergency repairs at the location as needed. 9s. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to Davidson Rd. for the purpose of reviewing all trip hazards on the sidewalk to make any emergency repairs at the location as needed. 9t. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks work with Eversource to correct the pipe location that is currently sticking out in the middle of the sidewalk on Davidson Rd. 9u. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to Willard Ave. for the purpose of reviewing all trip hazards in the street and on the sidewalk to make any emergency repairs at the location as needed. 9v. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to Airlie St. for the purpose of reviewing all trip hazards on the sidewalk to make any emergency repairs at the location as needed. 9w. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks conduct a site visit to Morgan St. for the purpose of reviewing hazards in the street to make any emergency repairs as needed. 9x. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager work with the Quality of Life Team to conduct a site visit to Ingalls St. and interact with the residents and other people in the area to provide assistance to those who may need it. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 12 of 27  9y. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing an updated and accurate list within the next thirty (30) days concerning selected streets that were chosen by City Council and have not been completed, including the amount of funds allotted to each of those projects, for the last five (5) years. Further, request said report be organized by district. 9z. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager and City Clerk consider providing a mailer to all newly registered voters in the city detailing the city’s trash programs and Worcester 311 services. 10. CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS - Part II 10a. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing the utility company repair policy. 10b. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility retrofit existing traffic signal at Chandler St. and Mill St. intersection with Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) push buttons, pending funding. 10c. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install new ADA compliant crosswalks at the intersection of Dorchester St. and Ward St. including signage, pavement markings and ADA compliant ramps, pending funding. 10d. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility audit the existing parking signs on Vernon St. 10e. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct traffic study on Vernon St. for traffic calming solutions. 10f. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Police Chief provide increased traffic enforcement at the intersection of June St., Hadwen St. and Brownell St. 11. ORDERS - Part I 11a. Request City Manager consider creating a transformative procurement approach that meaningfully supports local, diverse, and emerging businesses. (King) September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 13 of 27  11b. Request City Manager request Chief Development Officer conduct a comprehensive Supplier Diversity Audit within the next ninety (90) days with the following specific requirements: 1) Ensuring that the scope of the audit include a comprehensive review of all Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and Requests for Responses (RFR’s); 2) no bid contracts under $10,000.00; 3) departmental purchasing patterns; and 4) current participation of Veteran-Owned Businesses (VBE), Emerging Small Businesses (ESB), Women-Owned Businesses (WBE), Minority-Owned Businesses (MWBE), and LGBTQ+ Businesses (LGBTBE). (King) 11c. Request City Manager with City Council with a report regarding the feasibility of developing a Sheltered Market Pilot Program one-hundred and twenty (120) days after the completion of any Supplier Diversity Audit that targets procurement strategies focusing on local jobs, Veteran-Owned Businesses (VBE), Emerging Small Businesses (ESB), Women-Owned Businesses (WBE), Minority-Owned Businesses (MWBE), and LGBTQ+ Businesses (LGBTBE). (King) 11d. Request City Manager explore the feasibility of not seeking any additional appropriations to conduct any Supplier Diversity Audit or Shelter Market Pilot Program, and instead, ensure said programs only utilize existing Executive Office of Economic Development resources. (King) 11e. Request City Manager include as part of any Supplier Diversity Audit a proposed implementation strategy that streamlines certification processes, expands outreach to diverse suppliers, creates transparent contract awarding mechanisms and implements a sheltered market approach if feasible. (King) 11f. Request Standing Committee on Public Works hold a meeting to solicit input from the public regarding Zero Waste proposals and potential changes to city’s current trash and recycling program. Further, request said meeting also include a discussion relative to the results of the Department of Public Works researching the contents of the city’s residents’ trash. (Russell) 11g. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with a report detailing all planned street projects in District 4, including all sidewalk repairs, lighting improvements, and full resurfacings of streets. (Ojeda) 11h. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks provide City Council with an equity audit of all Department of Public Works projects, including lighting improvements, road safety initiatives, sidewalk repairs, and other infrastructure investments, broken down by district. (Ojeda) September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 14 of 27  11i. Request City Manager provide City Council with a list of all the approved park-related projects in District 4 that are pending and/or awaiting funding. Said report should include information relative to anticipated timelines for beginning and completing said projects and whether contractors or subcontractors have been selected to work on said projects. (Ojeda) 11j. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any subsidized units whose affordability status ends in 2026. Further, request said report include any efforts being made to encourage those property owners to utilize Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars to preserve their property’s affordability status. (Haxhiaj) 11k. Request City Manager request Fire Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the number of residential fires that have occurred in the city from January 2023 to present, organized by the date of the incident, the type of structure where the fire occurred, and the number of residents displaced from the event. Further, request said report include a summary of the staffing structure of the city’s fire education and prevention programs, as well as the curriculum offered through said programs. (Haxhiaj) 11l. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the status of the municipally operated Emergency Fund that was established in 2022 to provide relief for emergency and disaster survivors. (Haxhiaj) 11m. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of creating a Drones as First Responders (DFR) Program (see attached for article regarding DFR programs), in an effort to provide police and first responders with rapid, real-time intelligence, enhance officer safety, and increase opportunities for de-escalation. (Toomey) 11n. Request City Manager consider making an announcement via AlertWorcester prior to any pesticide spraying occurring in the city, including any spraying associated with mosquito control. (Colorio) 11o. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning any updates associated with initiatives to aid and support the city's homeless population. (Colorio) 11p. Request City Manager request Chief Executive Officer review the feasibility of creating additional housing solutions for seniors, including intergenerational living and homeshare opportunities. (Colorio) September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 15 of 27  11q. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility conduct a traffic study on Pleasant St. from Highland St. and South Flagg St. to determine appropriate speed calming measures that can be implemented and installed on the street. (Petty) 11r. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report detailing a timeline of all sidewalk surfacing repairs around City Hall, located at 455 Main St. (King) 11s. Request City Manager work with the Police Chief and Superintendent of Public Schools to utilize the new, extra parking at Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1006 Grafton St., to create a designated parking area on campus for families waiting to pick up students. (Russell) 11t. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning developing a quarterly activation plan and timelines to identify and address gaps in services for the homeless population in our neighborhoods and business districts including mental health service provisions, current status of women’s shelters, and a report of the current shelter capacity. (King) 11u. Request City Manager conduct a feasibility study for establishing a municipal ID program modeled after those in New Haven, CT, and Providence, RI, as well as the recently passed ordinance in Boston (see attached for Boston ordinance). (King) 11v. Request Standing Committee on Economic Development invite representatives from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to present to the Committee an overview of their investments and management processes at the Worcester Regional Airport to date. Said presentation should also include how the Worcester Regional Airport will be included in the recently announced Massport Strategic Planning Effort. (Petty) 11w. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the area around 500 Burncoat St. for the installation of speed calming measures, including speed humps. (Bergman) 11x. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks inspect all veteran memorials prior to Veterans Day and, if needed, perform any necessary repairs at each location prior to that date. (Bergman) 11y. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks review the portion of King Philip Rd. where water gets backed up and perform any necessary repairs at the location. (Pacillo) September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 16 of 27  11z. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning best practices used to ensure the city’s noise ordinance is effectively enforced, including but not limited to situations where property owners play loud music at late hours. (Pacillo) 12. ORDERS - Part II 12a. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the rules and regulations relative to the use of generators on public ways. (Mero-Carlson) 13. RESOLUTIONS 13a. That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby urge UMass Chan Medical School to reinstate contributions to the Housestaffs’ Health Benefit Fund and collectively bargain to agree on an equitable contract that assists House staff in their ability to live in the city and encourages medical students to rank UMass as a place to complete their residency, a requirement of labor harmony. (King) 13b. That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby oppose the pursuit, exploration, or entering into a 287(g) Task Force Model agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or any other agreement or arrangement that gives federal immigration powers to Worcester officials. (King) 14. RECESS TO FINANCE COMMITTEE - No items pending 15. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 15a - 15e Accept 15a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Police Body Camera Report: recommend Communication be placed on file. 15b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the ShotSpotter Contract: recommend Communication be placed on file. 15c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a comparison of 2023 and 2024 police details: recommend Communication be placed on file. 15d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to PFAS-free gear acquired by the Fire Department: recommend Communication be placed on file. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 17 of 27  15e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Upon the 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: recommend Communication be placed on file. 16. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Part I 16a - 16d Accept and Adopt on a roll call 16a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request Gardner St. from Main St. to Hollis St. be given the honorary street name of “William S. Coleman III Way.”: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Khrystian E. King and Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of the Worcester Black History Project request Winfield St. from Park Ave. to Mason St. be given the Honorary Street Name designation of Bethany Veney Way: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Donald J. O'Neil, on behalf of Suhan Thapa, request extension of sanitary and surface sewer mains in Marmion Ave. from their current terminus northerly a distance of approximately 127 feet for the sanitary main and 117 feet for the surface sewer main to the service the property located at 0 Marmion Ave. at the expense of the owner of said property: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Charles Black, President of Kendall Homes, Inc., request sewer system extension on Myrick Ave. approximately 253 feet from last existing manhole cover: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16e - 16z Accept and Adopt 16e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request sidewalk resurfacing on Neptune Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Clayton A. Norling request installation of curb in front of 586 Salisbury St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 18 of 27  16g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Angelo Dagnello request sidewalk repair in front of 159 King Philip Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo and Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Paula Rosenblum et al. request sidewalk resurfacing on Haviland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Steven Caligaris II request the sidewalk on Colonial Rd. be reviewed and assessed for repair: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Belton request the end of the two (2) driveways at 471 and 473 Mill St. be repaired: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Paul Belton request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 117 South Ludlow St. and 125 South Ludlow St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Robert Bilotta request installation of ADA curb ramps and raised crosswalk in the vicinity of 16 Laurel St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request the grass strip on the sidewalk of Caprera Rd., in the vicinity of 37 Granby Rd., be widened for the purpose of planting a tree at the location: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Kathleen Hastings request sidewalk resurfacing on Burncoat Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of Kathleen Hastings request sidewalk resurfacing on Barnard Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 19 of 27  16p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on behalf of James McCoy request sidewalk repair on the even side of Davidson Rd. that addresses a number of raised water or gas valves along the sidewalk: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16q. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kevin Shea request sidewalk resurfacing on Willard Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16r. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request Brattle St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16s. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian Dutremble request Wamsutta Ave. sidewalks be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16t. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Maria Kaplanes request sidewalk repair in front of 15 Coombs Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16u. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request sidewalk resurfacing on Oxford St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16v. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Austin Tepsic request sidewalk resurfacing on Herbert Ln. between Hadwen Ln. and Hadwen Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16w. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Martha M. Dolan request sidewalk in front of 387 May St. be repaved: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16x. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Tony Economou on behalf of Louise Clarke request sidewalk and driveway apron repair in front of 389 May St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 16y. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Jenny Savage request Manor St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 20 of 27  16z. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of James Hachey request Morgan St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Part II 17a - 17i Accept and Adopt 17a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Alyssa Jollimore request resurfacing of Ludlow St. between Stafford St. and Main St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Tiffany Owusu request street resurfacing for Sagamore Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Mark Jacques request Hapgood Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Mark Jacques request Romola Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Kevin Shea request the entire length of Willard Ave. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Steven Antinelli request Beaconsfield Rd. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Andrew Ngo request installation of guardrail along Bittersweet Blvd. adjacent to 58 Sophia Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order to install six (6) inch bollards within the grass strip adjacent to 58 Sophia Dr. 17h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of "No Littering" signage that includes the littering fee costs along Lincoln St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 21 of 27  17i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Amy Pagan request installation of "No Littering" signage on Shelby St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 17j - 17u Accept 17j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Sarabeth Jerome request sidewalk between 18 and 48 Airlie St. be resurfaced: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Order of Councilor George J. Russell – Request Standing Committee on Public Works host a discussion with the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks, as well as other appropriate department heads associated with Worcester 311 to review the city’s current snow operations. Said discussion should include what, if anything, needs to be done to improve said operations: recommend Order be placed on file. 17l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the responsibilities of the Department of Public Works & Parks and the Department of Transportation and Mobility: recommend Communication be placed on file. 17m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Street and Sidewalk Construction Progress Report for July 2025: recommend Communication be placed on file. 17n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to a Quarterly Report on Keep Worcester Clean and Clean City Initiatives: recommend Communication be placed on file. 17o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to an update about the deployment of 30 public dual-stream waste bins: recommend Communication be placed on file. 17p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the municipality's Pavement Management Program: recommend Communication be placed on file. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 22 of 27  17q. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to pothole repairs and litter issues throughout the City: recommend Communication be placed on file. 17r. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Charles Divris request the curb in front of 82 and 86 Whitmarsh Ave. be replaced: recommend Petition be given leave to withdraw. 17s. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Ina Zdruli request Dayton St. be resurfaced: recommend Petition be given leave to withdraw. 17t. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Anabelle Rios request street resurfacing in the vicinity of 45 Sigel St.: recommend Petition be given leave to withdraw. 17u. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Otto Marchena request installation of a guardrail in front of 586 Grafton St.: recommend Petition be given leave to withdraw. 18. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING 18a - 18c Advertise proposed Ordinances 18a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Granite Street and Loxwood Street/Holcombe Street: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 18b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Elm Street and Sever Street: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 18c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Providence Street and Holcombe Street: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 18d Accept and Adopt 18d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signage at the corner of Greenbriar Ln. and Richmond Ave. to prevent cars from parking too closely to the intersection: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 23 of 27  18e - 18p Accept 18e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Tedi Altif request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 3-5 Fourth Street: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Janet Shea request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 20 Strathmore Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Krystal Rodriguez and Hecter Gomez request installation of three (3) handicap parking spaces on Theodore Tonna St. and Green St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the 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.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj request installation of three (3) additional handicap parking spaces across from City Hall, located at 455 Main St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Linda Plotczyk request installation of audible pedestrian crossing signal at Chandler St. and Mill St. intersection: recommend Petition be placed on file. September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 24 of 27  18m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of John Yanczewski request crosswalks be painted at the intersection of Dorchester St. and Ward St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Cleofe Ortiz et al. request parking be made available in front of 23-27 Vernon St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor George J. Russell on behalf of Kim Dipersia request removal of stop signage located at the intersection of Pioneer Rd. and Westborough St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Reese Jane Freeman et al. request removal of left-turn restriction sign on Forest St. and Otsego Rd. to provide drivers with an alternative route: recommend Petition be placed on file. 19. TABLED ITEMS 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. (Held Under Privilege - Lukes September 17, 2019 and September 24, 2019 and Tabled - Lukes October 15, 2019) 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. (Held Under Privilege - Bergman February 9, 2021 and Tabled - Bergman February 23, 2021) 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. (Held Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson October 26, 2021 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 9, 2021 and Tabled - Rivera November 16, 2021) September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 25 of 27  19d. 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. (Held Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Held Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023) 19e. 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. (Held Under Privilege - Bergman January 17, 2023 and Held Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson January 24, 2023 and Tabled - Mero-Carlson January 31, 2023) 19f. 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. (Held Under Privilege - Haxhiaj July 18, 2023 and Tabled - Haxhiaj August 22, 2023) 19g. 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) 19h. 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. (Held Under Privilege - Russell September 24, 2024 and October 1, 2024 and Tabled - Russell October 8, 2024) 19i. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager conduct an equity audit of all city departments every five (5) years. (Held Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson December 10, 2024 and Held Under Privilege - Toomey December 17, 2024 and Tabled - Nguyen January 7, 2025) September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 26 of 27  19j. 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. (Held Under Privilege - King April 29, 2025 and May 6, 2025 and Tabled - King May 13, 2025) 20. BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the September 16, 2025 City Council meeting. 20a. ORDER of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson – Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility include the years street and sidewalk construction projects were selected for funding by City Council in all Construction Progress Reports moving forward. – Item #11a CC Order adopted Scheduled Meetings of the Standing Committees Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 Traffic and Parking Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:00 PM Chairperson Donna M. Colorio, Thu Nguyen, Khrystian E. King Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 Public Safety Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:00 PM Chairperson Kathleen M. Toomey, Morris A. Bergman, Luis A. Ojeda Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 Public Works Committee Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber 05:30 PM Chairperson George J. Russell, Candy Mero-Carlson, Jenny Pacillo Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 Traffic and Parking Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:00 PM Chairperson Donna M. Colorio, Thu Nguyen, Khrystian E. King Contact Info: Worcester City Clerk City Hall Room 206 455 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: 508-799-1124 clerk@worcesterma.gov September 30, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 27 of 27