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CITY OF WORCESTER AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 9, 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 December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 1 of 21  3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 5a and 5b Adopt 5a. Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the amended minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 4, 2025. 5b. Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 18, 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. ELECTION OF TWO RESIDENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 7a. ELECTION - To fill two (2) vacancies for terms ending December 31, 2031. 8. HELD TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING 8a. Hearing: To determine tax rates for residential, commercial, industrial and personal properties for Fiscal Year 2026. (Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 8b. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting a THIRD VERSION of the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification package. (Originally submitted November 25, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 8c. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting a REVISED Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification package. (Original submitted to City Council on November 18, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 2 of 21  8d. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification package. (Originally submitted to City Council on November 18, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 8e. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to frequently asked questions during the tax rate process. (Originally submitted to City Council on November 18, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 8f. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend approval to make the REVISED necessary adjustments to finalize the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget. (Originally submitted to City Council on November 25, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 8g. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend approval to make necessary adjustments to finalize the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget. (Originally submitted to City Council on November 18, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 8h. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend adoption of order adopting Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 54 Personal Property Tax Exemption. (Originally submitted to City Council on November 18, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 8i. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend adoption of the Senior Double Exemption Clauses. (Originally submitted to City Council on November 18, 2025 and Held Under Privilege - Petty November 25, 2025) 9. PETITIONS - a Petitioner may speak up to three (3) minutes the first time their petition appears on an agenda 9a and 9b Refer to Public Works Committee 9a. Andre Kassis request the sewer main on Grafton St. be extended an additional 280 ft. and adding one (1) additional manhole as proposed by the plan attached. 9b. Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Jodi Bishop request sidewalks be constructed on both sides of the entire length of Rexhame Rd. 9c - 9g Refer to Traffic and Parking Committee 9c. Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a bus stop in the vicinity of 633 Salisbury St. and Lynnwood Ln. 9d. Sarah Perez request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 21 May St. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 3 of 21  9e. Robert Phillips request installation of a crosswalk on Reactory Dr. across from the existing sidewalk on the western side of the site entrance. 9f. Paul A. Maffei request removal of a handicap parking space at 1 Marconi Rd. 9g. Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Jodi Bishop request installation of a rapid flashing beacon crosswalk in the vicinity of Beverly Rd. and Rexhame Rd. 9h Refer to Law Department to Prepare an Answer and Respond 9h. Nicole Apostola filing an Open Meeting Law Complaint Form. 10. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER 10.1 APPOINTMENTS Non-City Council Confirmation 10.2 APPOINTMENTS City Council Confirmation Recommend Appointment A. Recommending the appointment of Jennifer Guzman Gayflor to the Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs. 10.3 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer 10.4 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer 10.5 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Kevin Lovaincy, Chief Equity Officer 10.6 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Division of Human Rights and Accessibility Patricia M. LaFore, Director 10.7 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Administration Division John K. Westerling, Commissioner Recommend Adoption A. Recommend adoption of order to grant exemptions to three snowplow contractors who are also municipal employees. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 4 of 21  10.8 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Engineering and Architectural Services Division John K. Westerling, Commissioner 10.9 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Operations Division John K. Westerling, Commissioner 10.10 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CEMETARY Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Commissioner 10.11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner Informational Communication A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the selection of local street resurfacing rehabilitation projects for FY27-28. 10.12 FIRE DEPARTMENT Martin Dyer, Fire Chief 10.13 POLICE DEPARTMENT Paul B. Saucier, Police Chief 10.14 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Charles R. Goodwin, Commissioner 10.15 LAW DEPARTMENT Alexandra H. Kalkounis, Esq., City Solicitor 10.16 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Administration Nicholas Antanavica, Commissioner 10.17 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Building and Zoning Division David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner 10.18 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Housing and Health Inspections Division Lee R. Hall, Director December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 5 of 21  10.19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration Alex R. Arriaga, Interim Commissioner Informational Communication A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the proposed Purple Heart and Gold Star Memorials. 10.20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Elder Affairs Amy Vogel Waters, Director 10.21 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Veterans Services Dr. Joe Robinson, Veterans' Services Officer/Director 10.22 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Division of Youth Opportunities Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director 10.23 WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY Jason L. Homer, Executive Director 10.24 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Election Commission Division Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk 10.25 PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Brian Allen, Superintendent 10.26 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Administration Timothy McGourthy, Chief Financial Officer 10.27 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Assessing Division Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor 10.28 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Budget Office Division Erin E. Taylor, Director December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 6 of 21  10.29 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Purchasing Division Christopher Gagliastro, Director 10.30 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Treasury and Collections Division Francisco Hernandez, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes 10.31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES James Bedard, Chief of Public Facilities 10.32 DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer 10.33 DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer 10.34 FINANCE ITEMS Capital Transfers 10.35 FINANCE ITEMS Grants and Donations Recommend Adoption On Roll Call A. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file and accept a grant providing two (2) full-time remote employees’ services from the CDC Foundation under the Data Modernization Workforce Acceleration Initiative. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call B. Recommend adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation in the amount of One Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and No Cents ($175.00) from Always Best Care Senior Services. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call C. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file and accept with gratitude a donation of Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($50.00) from Debra Ann Earls. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call D. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,296,000.00) from the Commonwealth Corporation YouthWorks Program. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 7 of 21  Recommend Adoption On Roll Call E. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($300,00.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call F. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($19,200.00) from the United Way of Central Massachusetts. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call G. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($97,500.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Recommend Adoption On Roll Call H. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Three-Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Seven-Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($353,797.92) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Recommend Adoption On Roll Call I. Recommend adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and No Cents ($15,498.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. 10.36 FINANCE ITEMS Operational Transfers 10.37 FINANCE ITEMS Prior Year Recommend Adoption On Roll Call A. Recommend that Twenty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($24,624.77) be authorized from various Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Public Works cost centers for the payment of prior year invoices. 10.38 FINANCE Loan Orders December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 8 of 21  10.39 MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS 11. CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS 11a - 11c Adopt 11a. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide residents with a courtesy notification and/or mailing whenever a handicap parking space is removed from their neighborhood. 11b. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion relative to whether all vehicles are required to provide at least a twelve (12) ft. clearance in the road for the purpose of allowing emergency service vehicles access to the road regardless of its width. 11c. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks consider historical accidents as a factor to determine which hills should get priority for snow and ice treatments. 12. ORDERS 12a. Request City Manager provide City Council, at its next meeting, with a report outlining the impact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) cuts in permanent supportive housing will have in the city. Said report should include 1) how many permanent supportive housing units are expected to not be renewed; 2) how many residents of those units are expected to lose permanent housing; and 3) how these cuts will impact homelessness numbers in the city. (Haxhiaj) 12b. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with a report concerning the department’s performance during the December 2, 2025 snow event, including but not limited to, assessing: 1) why pre-treatment of roads did not occur, 2) the timing of the start of snow operations; 3) the sufficiency of the number of snow equipment operators; and 4) the sufficiency of the number of pieces of equipment. (Bergman) 12c. Request City Manager reach out to representatives from National Grid to determine the reason(s) power was lost in the Burncoat St. neighborhood on Thanksgiving, as well as the steps taken to mitigate the issue. (Pacillo) December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 9 of 21  13. COMMUNICATIONS 13a Accept 13a. Joseph M. Petty, Mayor, submitting for approval by the City Council the City Council Meeting Schedule for the calendar year 2026. 14. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 14a and 14b Accept and Adopt on a roll call 14a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the status of CSX funding: recommend adoption of the accompanying two (2) Orders. 14b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of a UCH-TIF Plan and Agreement for Curtis Apartments Phase II: recommend adoption of the accompanying Resolution. 14c - 14f Accept 14c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Housing and Neighborhood Development Activities: recommend Communication be placed on file. 14d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development Initiatives: recommend Communication be placed on file. 14e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Business & Community Development Division Update: recommend Communication be placed on file. 14f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Upon the Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report of the Worcester Jobs Fund: recommend Communication be placed on file. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 10 of 21  15. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - PART I 15a - 15f Advertise proposed Ordinances 15a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Thomas Keane request installation of 15 Minute Parking in front of 85 Green St from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for restaurant food pickup for the same spaces currently designated Commercial Load Zone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 15b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson request removal of “No Parking Anytime” signage in the vicinity of 12 Branch St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 15c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of modifications to Chapter 13 Section 68 Schedule III concerning one-way street segments on portions of Ash, Washington, Gold, Harding, Millbury, and Olde Millbury Streets: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 15d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of Amendment to the General Revised Ordinances to provide on-street parking on a portion of Grove Street near Morgan Landing Park: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 15e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager requesting adoption of Amendment to the General Revised Ordinances to expand on-street parking options near City Hall and implement changes effective immediately on a trial basis: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 15f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the 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: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance. 15g - 15l Accept and Adopt 15g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Greg MacGilpin request installation of a wheelchair accessible handicap curb at the corner of Flagg St. and Pleasant St., adjacent to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at 921 Pleasant St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 11 of 21  15h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of William Paul Dirschka request installation of crosswalk on Highland St. between Russell St. and West St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 15i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Matthew C. Morse et al. request installation of a crosswalk in the vicinity of 974 Main St. at Beaver St. for daily usage by caregivers and students at Goddard School of Science and Technology: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 15j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Paul Fenderson request installation of No Parking From Here To Corner signage at the corner of Lyon St. and Lyon Pl.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 15k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Glenn Pape request installation of cross street signage on Hycrest Dr. at its intersection with Dennis Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 15l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Glenn Pape request installation of cross street signage on Hycrest Dr. at its intersection with Mary Ann Dr.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order. 15m - 15z Accept 15m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request Yukon Ave. be reviewed for potential traffic calming measures, including the installation of speed humps: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Barry Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of 111 and 114 Barry Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on St. Nicholas Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 12 of 21  15q. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Hunnewell Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15r. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Alex Fernandez-Diaz et al. request installation of speed humps by the crosswalks at the entrance of Norrback Elementary School (44 Malden St.): recommend Petition be placed on file. 15s. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of temporary speed humps on Thornton Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15t. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Parkton Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15u. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on West Chester St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15v. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Tacoma St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15w. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Richmond Ave. between Audubon Rd. and Flagg St. School: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15x. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Eric Doan request installation of speed humps on Bay State Rd. starting from Hillsboro Rd. down to Clark St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15y. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of temporary speed humps on Country Club Blvd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 15z. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Monterey Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 13 of 21  16. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - PART II 16a - 16z Accept 16a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Pam and Phil Cherkas et al. request installation of speed humps on Valley Hill Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Mary Whelan-True request installation of speed humps on Winifred Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mary True et al. request installation of speed humps on Winifred Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Ascadilla Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Seth Pickard request installation of speed humps on Chino Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Paula F. Janowski request installation of speed humps on the straight section of Bjorklund Ave. between Chester St. and Lambert Cir.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Lisa Romano request installation of speed humps on Whitmarsh Ave., in the vicinity of Hillcroft Ave., Claffey Ave. and Leeds St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Rexhame Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 14 of 21  16j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Cynthia Turncliff request installation of speed humps on Pine Tree Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Patricia Tricomi request installation of speed humps on Thorndyke Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo and Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Paula Rosenblum et al. request speed hump plan associated with Haviland St. be amended to include three (3) speed humps placed as equal distance to each other as possible: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Heidy Ciciliane request Pasadena Pkwy. be reviewed for installation of speed humps or other traffic calming devices: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Shameen Wijesundara request installation of a temporary speed hump on Ellis Dr.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jennifer O'Connor request installation of speed humps on Beverly Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo request installation of speed humps on Brooks St. between Malden St. and Mountain St. West.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16q. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Carl Freedman request installation of speed humps on Varney St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16r. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Corazzini request installation of speed humps on Salisbury St. between Beechmont St. and Burgess Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16s. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Corazzini request installation of speed humps on Salisbury St. between Valley Hill Dr. and Beechmont St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 15 of 21  16t. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Amanda Calderon request installation of speed humps on Mabelle St. between Newton Ave. North and Winifred Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16u. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Amanda Calderon request installation of speed humps on Longworth Rd. between Mabelle St. and Amherst St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16v. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Jenny Pacillo on behalf of Peter Tsigas request installation of speed humps on Amherst St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16w. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ariel Mercado request installation of speed hump in front of 23 Freeland St. by the crosswalk: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16x. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mallory Shelly request installation of speed humps on Merrick St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16y. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Gustavo Duanys request installation of temporary speed humps on Ellsworth St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 16z. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of speed humps in the vicinity of 21 Ellsworth St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - PART III 17a - 17o Accept 17a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Ismael Reyes request installation of speed humps on Beacon St. between Hammond St. and Boys and Girls Club Way: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Peter Mutiga request installation of a speed hump in the vicinity of 29 Cambridge St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Doug Clark request installation of speed humps on Ashmont Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 16 of 21  17d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Jacqualine Grampetro et al. request installation of speed humps on Mason St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Councilor Luis A. Ojeda request installation of speed humps on Hitchcock Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Communication of the City Manager Transmitting informational communication relative to 2025 speed hump installations: recommend Communication be placed on file. 17g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Mayor Joseph M. Petty on behalf of Michael Donoghue request installation of a handicap accessible curb ramp to the sidewalk in front of 54 Summerhill Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Makay Hillier on behalf of Queen Ann HOA/Silver Linings Property Management request removal of bus stop in front of property located at 150 Lincoln St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Joseph Borrelli et al. request installation of "Go Slow Children" signage on Nanita St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of 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: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Laura Robidoux et al. request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on one (1) side of Arthur St. between Acton St. and Dorchester St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Kevin Baldwin request "No Parking Anytime" signage on the south side of Kendig St. be removed: recommend Petition be placed on file. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 17 of 21  17m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Michael Chesna request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage directly across from the driveway of 90 Alvarado Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Nelly Perez request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on the odd side of Lewis St. from Princeton St. to the vicinity of 33 Lewis St.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 17o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of Christopher Sacco et al. request installation of posted speed limit signage on Middlesex Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file. 18. TO BE ORDAINED 18a - 18f Ordain on a roll call 18a. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group C – Information Services for Multiple Positions. 18b. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group A – Administrative and Supervisory for the Records Access Officer Position. 18c. 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 the Terminus of Carson Court. 18d. Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Extension of the Residence, General-5 (RG-5) Zoning District in the Vicinity of 55 Benefit Street. 18e. 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 76 & 78 West Mountain Street. 18f. Amending Article III of the Worcester Zoning Ordinance Adopted April 2, 1991, Relative to Extension of the Business, General-3.0 (BG-3.0) Zoning District and the Establishment of the Commercial Corridors Overlay District – Elsewhere Subarea (CCOD-E) in the Vicinity of West Oberlin Street and Park Avenue. December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 18 of 21  19. HELD UNDER PRIVILEGE 19a. COMMUNICATION of the City Auditor transmitting an informational communication relative to a follow-up of the 2023 investigation into Worcester Police Department’s overtime and details policies and procedures, as well as a report issued on January 15, 2024, as presented by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP’s Forensic Services Team. (Held Under Privilege - King November 18, 2025 and November 25, 2025) 19b. COMMUNICATION of the City Auditor transmitting an informational communication of an analysis of the Worcester Police Department’s (WPD) Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program Performance by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). (Held Under Privilege - King November 18, 2025 and November 25, 2025) 19c. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend Adoption of an Order Regarding the Jurisdiction and Disposition of Real Property at 100 Providence Street. (Held Under Privilege - Russell November 18, 2025 and November 25, 2025) 20. TABLED ITEMS 20a. 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) 20b. 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) 20c. 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) December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 19 of 21  20d. 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) 20e. 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) 20f. 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) 20g. 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) 20h. 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) 20i. 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) December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 20 of 21  20j. 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) 21. BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under suspension at the November 25, 2025 City Council meeting. 21a. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting a THIRD VERSION of the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification package. – Item #14a CC Held Under Privilege 21b. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommend approval to make the REVISED necessary adjustments to finalize the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget. – Item #14b CC Held Under Privilege 21c. ORDER of Councilor George J. Russell – Request City Manage provide City Council with a report concerning ambulance services that relocated from the 100 Providence St. Further, request said report include information related to how medical emergencies in that area of the city will be handled moving forward. – Item #14c CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays Scheduled Meetings of the Standing Committees Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 Public Works Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:00 PM Chairperson George J. Russell, Candy Mero-Carlson, Jenny Pacillo Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 Economic Development Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 04:00 PM Chairperson Candy Mero-Carlson, Jenny Pacillo, Kathleen M. Toomey Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:30 PM Chairperson Khrystian E. King, Morris A. Bergman, George J. Russell Contact Info: Worcester City Clerk City Hall Room 206 455 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: 508-799-1124 clerk@worcesterma.gov December 9, 2025 Agenda of the City Council Page 21 of 21