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May 15, 2018
34 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor William Samaras presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Karen Cirillo, David Conway, Rodney M. Elliott, Edward Kennedy, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, James Milinazzo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of Economic Development SC May 8th; City Council Meeting May 8th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Economic Development SC May 8th; City Council Meeting May 8th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Communication - FY18 Budget Report YTD (April)
Accept and place on file: Communication - FY18 Budget Report YTD (April)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
Comcast Cable request to amend license for additional storage of flammables 7,380 gals. Diesel (3,690 gals. Class...
Adopt: Comcast Cable request to amend license for additional storage of flammables 7,380 gals. Diesel (3,690 gals. Class II, AST; 3,690 gals....
Motion to adopt C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted.
Yes: Cirillo, Conway, Elliott, Kennedy, Mercier, Milinazzo, Nuon, SamarasNo: LeahyThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Elliott, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo)
Ordinance-Amend Zoning Ch. 290 by amending various sections regarding Marijuana
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Zoning Ch. 290 by amending various sections regarding Marijuana
Motion to adopt as amended by Planning Board Decision (Item #6.4) by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted as amended per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt as amended by Planning Board Decision (Item #6.4) by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted as amended per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Elliott)
Vote-Accept MGL c.64N s.3 impose an excise on retail marijuana sales
Adopt: Vote-Accept MGL c.64N s.3 impose an excise on retail marijuana sales
Motion to adopt C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Communication-Accept resignation of Jude DeHart Hunger Homeless Commission
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation of Jude DeHart Hunger Homeless Commission
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Noun. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Noun. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Nuon)
Communication - Planning Board recommendation with respect to amending Zoning Ordinance regarding regulations for...
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board recommendation with respect to amending Zoning Ordinance regarding regulations for Marijuana
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Authorize City
Adopt: Vote-Authorize City
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Milinazzo)
Vote-Transfer 11,000 to cover adequate funding for law books and supplements
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 11,000 to cover adequate funding for law books and supplements
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Mercier)
Order-60 day trial (various)
Adopt: Order-60 day trial (various)
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 270 by creating a new section Prohibiting Single-Use Plastic Bags
Refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 150 Re fines relative to prohibition of plastic bags and consumption of marijuana
Refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So Voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Nuon. So Voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Nuon)
Ordinance-Amend Ch. 222 Peace and Good Order by prohibiting the consumption of marijuana in public
Refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Cirillo)
Resolution-Support H2121 An Act Reducing Plastic Bag Pollution
Adopt: Resolution-Support H2121 An Act Reducing Plastic Bag Pollution
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Elliott)
Resolution-Support recommendations of Foundation Budget Review Comm. Re-funding Foundation Budget-Chapter 70
Adopt: Resolution-Support recommendations of Foundation Budget Review Comm. Re-funding Foundation Budget-Chapter 70
In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections, Motion to adopt by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
Finance SC joint with School Committee Finance SC May 14, 2108
Accept the report: Finance SC joint with School Committee Finance SC May 14, 2108
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Cirillo, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Conway)
Environment & Flood Issues SC May 15, 2018
Accept the report: Environment & Flood Issues SC May 15, 2018
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Kennedy. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Kennedy)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Misc. - Leontino Da Silva request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at 322 Lawrence Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Leontino Da Silva request installation of (1) handicap parking sign at 322 Lawrence Street
In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Misc. - National Grid request permission to install underground electric conduit along Quebec Street from Blossom...
Refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion “To refer Public Hearing on May 29, 2018 at 7PM” by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Cirillo. So Voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have City Engineer begin process to accept Grosvenor Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have City Engineer begin process to accept Grosvenor Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council discuss home rule petition to fully fund charter school reimbursements to cities and towns
Refer to Law Department: Request: City Council discuss home rule petition to fully fund charter school reimbursements to cities and towns
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Law Department. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to Law Department. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to have Law Dept. draft City Council Resolution in support of Senate Bill 2506 (An Act...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Law Dept. draft City Council Resolution in support of Senate Bill 2506 (An Act Modernizing...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Request: Mayor invite the following Merrimack Valley cities of Lawrence, Haverhill, Newburyport and Methuen to join...
Refer to Mayor’s Office: Request: Mayor invite the following Merrimack Valley cities of Lawrence, Haverhill, Newburyport and Methuen to join with...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to Mayor’s Office. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to Mayor’s Office. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Request: Mayor invite surrounding communities in the Greater Lowell area to join with the City of Lowell in support...
Refer to Mayor’s Office: Request: Mayor invite surrounding communities in the Greater Lowell area to join with the City of Lowell in support of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to Mayor’s Office. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to Mayor’s Office. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Milinazzo)
Request: City of Lowell join with Brockton and Worcester pursuant to their lawsuit against the Commonwealth of...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City of Lowell join with Brockton and Worcester pursuant to their lawsuit against the Commonwealth of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Cirillo)
Request: Neighborhoods SC hold periodic meetings within the next eight months, in the Chamber or in the...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Neighborhoods SC hold periodic meetings within the next eight months, in the Chamber or in the neighborhoods...
In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Milinazzo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Milinazzo)
Ask the City Manager to provide the Council with a report regarding the safety of the Smart Water Meters being...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the Council with a report regarding the safety of the Smart Water Meters being...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update to Council regarding the State’s response to the issues that arise at the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update to Council regarding the State’s response to the issues that arise at the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Cirillo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to have “No Parking From Here to Corner” signs installed at the end of Richardson Street by...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have “No Parking From Here to Corner” signs installed at the end of Richardson Street by...
In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Kennedy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Milinazzo, second: Kennedy)
Ask the City Manager to review the costs of creating a “311” number for the City of Lowell
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review the costs of creating a “311” number for the City of Lowell
In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Cirillo, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Cirillo)
Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department to ensure all restaurants with sidewalk seating comply with the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct proper department to ensure all restaurants with sidewalk seating comply with the 48...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Kennedy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Mercier)
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