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May 26, 2020
34 recorded votes, 27 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
Communication Remote Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote Participation
For Zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a- Meeting In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“For Zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a- Meeting In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Minutes of Finance SC Joint with School Finance SC May 12th; City Council Meeting May 12th; Finance SC May 19th...
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Finance SC Joint with School Finance SC May 12th; City Council Meeting May 12th; Finance SC May 19th...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 222 Peace and Good Order
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch 222 Peace and Good Order
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 150 Fees
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch 150 Fees
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Refer discussion to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer discussion to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to refer discussion to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Take Item #11.2 out of order
E) Motion Response - Dumping at Clothing Donation Boxes – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules and take Item #11.2 out of order. So voted.
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“E) Motion Response - Dumping at Clothing Donation Boxes – Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules and take Item #11.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Instruct Law Department draft ordinance to prohibit the placing and use of such boxes in the City
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to instruct Law Department draft ordinance to prohibit the placing and use of such boxes in the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to instruct Law Department draft ordinance to prohibit the placing and use of such boxes in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Vote - Continuing Appropriation Order - FY21 One Twelfth Budget
Send to a public hearing: Vote - Continuing Appropriation Order - FY21 One Twelfth Budget
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Vote-Accept Timely Receipt of Budget FY21
Refer second reading on June 9, 2020: Vote-Accept Timely Receipt of Budget FY21
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer second reading on June 9, 2020 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer second reading on June 9, 2020 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote- Auth Mgr Accept and Expend Community Compact Grant $12K
Adopt: Vote- Auth Mgr Accept and Expend Community Compact Grant $12K
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Vote- Auth Mgr enter into Temporary License Agreement - ETL Corp -68 Jackson St
Adopt: Vote- Auth Mgr enter into Temporary License Agreement - ETL Corp -68 Jackson St
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)
Vote-153 Willie St_ Declare Surplus & Convey to LynnLowell LLC
Adopt: Vote-153 Willie St_ Declare Surplus & Convey to LynnLowell LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-Auth Mgr Ex License Agreement - Music Workshop - 181 Market St - overhanging sign
Adopt: Vote-Auth Mgr Ex License Agreement - Music Workshop - 181 Market St - overhanging sign
Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
Order - 60 Day Trial – Various
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial – Various
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Loan Order 6,771,100 various Capital Improvement 2021
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order 6,771,100 various Capital Improvement 2021
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Mobile Food Vendors
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Mobile Food Vendors
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Samaras)
Ordinance - Street Seats in the Public Space
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Street Seats in the Public Space
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Chau)
Ordinance Amending Ch. 150 Fees
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance Amending Ch. 150 Fees
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on June 9, 2020 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Subcommittee Reports: 1) Transportation SC May 19, 2020
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports: 1) Transportation SC May 19, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Have DPD begin application process and notification of program before passage of associated ordinance
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to have DPD begin application process and notification of program before passage of associated ordinance. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to have DPD begin application process and notification of program before passage of associated ordinance. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports: 1) Transportation SC May 19, 2020
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for pedestrian lighting at 199...
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for pedestrian lighting at 199 Pawtucket Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for power at 70 Fox Street
Adopt: Wire Insp. - National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit for power at 70 Fox Street
In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt and accept accompanying order by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Affirmative Investments, Inc. (on behalf of UTEC) request City Council discontinue a portion of Warren...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Affirmative Investments, Inc. (on behalf of UTEC) request City Council discontinue a portion of Warren Street and...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Conway, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provided information regarding timetable for the possible opening of parks, playgrounds and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provided information regarding timetable for the possible opening of parks, playgrounds and...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Planet Aid yellow boxes removed from St. Hilaires Car Wash; and request a report...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Planet Aid yellow boxes removed from St. Hilaires Car Wash; and request a report regarding...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to work with proper department, when restrictions are lifted, to coordinate with Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with proper department, when restrictions are lifted, to coordinate with Lowell...
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Vesna Nuon and John Drinkwater; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Request: City Council adopt a resolution in support of State Senate Bill S2500 regarding clean energy and greenhouse...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council adopt a resolution in support of State Senate Bill S2500 regarding clean energy and greenhouse...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Defeated on Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 6 nays (C. Chau, C. Conway, C. Elliott, M. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Drinkwater, Nuon, SamarasNo: Chau, Conway, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, RourkeThe roll call names the no votes and gives 3 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes. Filed by Vesna Nuon and John Drinkwater; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Defeated on Roll Call vote 3 yeas, 6 nays (C. Chau, C. Conway, C. Elliott, M. Leahy, C. Mercier, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to investigate and update Council regarding the collapsed and abandoned property located at 242...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate and update Council regarding the collapsed and abandoned property located at 242...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding what is being done to address the issue of stagnant water in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding what is being done to address the issue of stagnant water in City’s...
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: Rourke, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer develop traffic calming measures on Varnum Avenue to address...
Refer to Transportation SC: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer develop traffic calming measures on Varnum Avenue to address...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
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