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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)
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)
That the City Council of the City of Worcester does hereby affirm its support for workers’ rights and stands in solidarity with working people in Worcester and beyond.
Request City Manager ensure the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility and Superintendent of Public Schools collaborate to provide students with proper notification and explanations related to the installation of various pedestrian safety measures when they are implemented in the vicinity of schools. – Item #14a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility provide City Council with a copy of the two (2) year strategic plan that relates to the city’s Safe Routes to School Taskforce. – Item #14b CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility consider the installation of a hybrid beacon system for the crosswalks in the vicinity of Chandler Elementary Community School, located at 114 Chandler St. – Item #14c CC Order adopted on a roll vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
Request Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations review Rule Five (5) of the Rules of City Council, which allows for the mayor, or if the mayor is unable to serve, the vice chair of the city council, or any five (5) members thereof, to call a special meeting by causing written notices stating the time and purpose of holding such meetings, in an effort to determine any potential amendments to the rule that would better assist City Council in completing its regular business. – Item #14e CC Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 3 Nays Scheduled Meetings of the Standing Committees Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 Public Health and Human Services Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:15 PM Chairperson Gary Rosen, Khrystian E. King, Kathleen M. Toomey Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 Economic Development Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:00 PM Chairperson Morris A. Bergman, Satya B. Mitra, Kathleen M. Toomey Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 Traffic and Parking Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:30 PM Chairperson Jose A. Rivera, Robert A. Bilotta, Luis A. Ojeda Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 Public Works Committee Esther Howland (South) Chamber 05:00 PM Chairperson Tony Economou, John P. Fresolo, Satya B. Mitra Contact Info: Worcester City Clerk City Hall Room 206 455 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: 508-799-1124 clerk@worcesterma.gov October 20, 2026 Agenda of the City Council Page 11 of 11
Request City Manager provide City Council with a report related to the city’s current and future workforce development, in response to artificial intelligence (AI) and increased/improved technology. – Item #20c CC Order adopted
Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the feasibility of any plans to complete two (2) Worcester Police Department (WPD) police academy classes prior to the end of calendar year 2027, wherein one class would utilize funds from Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) and other would utilize funds from Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28). Further, request said report include an analysis of the fiscal impact of such a decision. – Item #20d CC Order adopted
Request City Manager help identify locations throughout the city and beginning in District 2 to create permanent public bathrooms, in the interest of providing necessary public health measures with respect to the human condition. Further, while said permanent public bathroom locations are identified and built, request City Manager determine suitable locations to install porta-potties as a temporary measure while awaiting the permanent bathroom installations.
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