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January 7, 2020
26 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor John J. Leahy presiding.
Present: William Samaras, Vesna Nuon, Sokhary Chau, David Conway, John Drinkwater, Rodney M. Elliott, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Daniel P. Rourke
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes of City Council Meeting December 17th; City Council Special Meeting December 23rd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting December 17th; City Council Special Meeting December 23rd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” 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 City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Smoking in Playgrounds Prohibited
Adopt: Ordinance-Smoking in Playgrounds Prohibited
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Amend. Ch. 150 Fees re Smoking in Playgrounds Prohibited
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend. Ch. 150 Fees re Smoking in Playgrounds Prohibited
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic-December 2019
Adopt: Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic-December 2019
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
National Grid - Request installation underground electric conduits and a new heavy duty hand hole at 160 Middlesex...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation underground electric conduits and a new heavy duty hand hole at 160 Middlesex Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, 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
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Communication-Appoint Caleb Cheng to Planning Board
Approve: Communication-Appoint Caleb Cheng to Planning Board
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Communication-Appoint Russell Pandres as Associate Member to Planning Board
Approve: Communication-Appoint Russell Pandres as Associate Member to Planning Board
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Communication-Appointments to Lowell Telecommunications Corporation
Accept and place on file: Communication-Appointments to Lowell Telecommunications Corporation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. 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. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, read, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Vote-Accept.Expend 3,000.00 in Grant funds from Lowell Cultural Council to support Senior Art Exploration
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend 3,000.00 in Grant funds from Lowell Cultural Council to support Senior Art Exploration
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Samaras)
Vote-Accept.Expend 3,000.00 in Grant funds from Lowell Cultural Council to support Senior Live Performances
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend 3,000.00 in Grant funds from Lowell Cultural Council to support Senior Live Performances
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. relocation of (1) JO Pole #1 at 834 Andover Street (on Harland Avenue)
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. relocation of (1) JO Pole #1 at 834 Andover Street (on Harland Avenue)
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt the accompanying order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. 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 adopt the accompanying order by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. 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 refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Misc. - Luz Ortiz request installation of handicap parking sign at 50 Ware Street (second floor)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Luz Ortiz request installation of handicap parking sign at 50 Ware Street (second floor)
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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 refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Manuel/Brenda Freitas and Joseph/Marianne Gaspari request City Council abandon portion of Edgewood Street...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Manuel/Brenda Freitas and Joseph/Marianne Gaspari request City Council abandon portion of Edgewood Street (paper...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council adopt a resolution supporting saving Minor League Baseball (Lowell Spinners) and request City...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council adopt a resolution supporting saving Minor League Baseball (Lowell Spinners) and request City...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Law Department. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Law Department. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a report regarding the negotiations and relocation and other...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a report regarding the negotiations and relocation and other charges...
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 including positions of City Manager, and any other contracted positions, to City...
Motion: Request: City Council discuss including positions of City Manager, and any other contracted positions, to City ordinance pertaining to...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred, as amended, 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, as amended, to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Amend to include Manager provide report regarding proposed ordinance
Motion to amend to include Manager provide report regarding proposed ordinance by C. Elliott, 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
“Motion to amend to include Manager provide report regarding proposed ordinance by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council discuss provisions of City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 167, Hawkers and Peddlers Licenses
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council discuss provisions of City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 167, Hawkers and Peddlers Licenses
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, 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. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report on process to change Charter to allow residents to vote and elect the Mayor
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report on process to change Charter to allow residents to vote and elect the Mayor
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding number of apartments inspected in 2019 under Housing Standards...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding number of apartments inspected in 2019 under Housing Standards...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding status of speed limit on Billerica Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding status of speed limit on Billerica 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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the number of enforcement actions under City Ordinance Chapter...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the number of enforcement actions under City Ordinance Chapter 227...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to establish an Ad Hoc Commission to prepare a protocol regarding placement of Mayoral...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to establish an Ad Hoc Commission to prepare a protocol regarding placement of Mayoral portraits...
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: Samaras, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. 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 C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
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