MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
June 9, 2020
31 recorded votes, 23 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. Pursuant to Governor Baker's Emergency Order modifying the State's Open Meeting...
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote Participation. Pursuant to Governor Baker's Emergency Order modifying the State's Open Meeting Law...
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. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Conway, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Mercier)
Recognition - 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Accept and place on file: Recognition - 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Chau)
Minutes of City Council Meeting May 26th; Transportation SC June 2nd, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Meeting May 26th; Transportation SC June 2nd, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Take Item #6.1 out of order
Motion by C. Elliott seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Vote - Continuing Appropriation Order - FY21 One Twelfth Budget
Adopt: Vote - Continuing Appropriation Order - FY21 One Twelfth Budget
Motion to adopt 1/12th budget of $38,351,100 by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt 1/12th budget of $38,351,100 by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Loan Order 6,771,100 various Capital Improvement 2021
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order 6,771,100 various Capital Improvement 2021
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ordinance - Amend Mobile Food Vendors
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Mobile Food Vendors
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Chau)
Ordinance - Street Seats in the Public Space
Adopt: Ordinance - Street Seats in the Public Space
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)
Ordinance Amending Ch. 150 Fees
Adopt: Ordinance Amending Ch. 150 Fees
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Take Items #8.9 and #8.12 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Items #8.9 and #8.12 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Items #8.9 and #8.12 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Transfer to Finance SC: Motion Responses
B) Motion Response - Hurd Street – Motion to transfer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“B) Motion Response - Hurd Street – Motion to transfer to Finance SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Vote-Accept Timely Receipt of Budget FY21
Adopt: Vote-Accept Timely Receipt of Budget FY21
In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Vote-Authorize
Adopt: Vote-Authorize
Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Elliott)
Transportation SC June 2, 2020
Accept the report: Transportation SC June 2, 2020
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)
Ask the City Manager to communicate with Mass. Cannabis Commission, or other agencies, and update the Council on the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to communicate with Mass. Cannabis Commission, or other agencies, and update the Council on the...
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to direct the clean-up of dumped materials, trash and other public health related debris in the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct the clean-up of dumped materials, trash and other public health related debris in the...
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: Chau, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to and Supt. Of Police provide a report regarding the effectiveness of installing traffic...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to and Supt. Of Police provide a report regarding the effectiveness of installing traffic cameras...
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 have Transportation Engineer initiate a speed bump pilot project and identify several...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer initiate a speed bump pilot project and identify several dangerous...
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: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer evaluate making Billings (on-way) and Barker intersection a...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Transportation Engineer evaluate making Billings (on-way) and Barker intersection a...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 organize a joint meeting of the Commission on Race Relations with appropriate agencies to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to organize a joint meeting of the Commission on Race Relations with appropriate agencies to...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate department to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Lowell’s...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate department to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Lowell’s...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to work with the State Delegation and the Mass Dept. of Transportation to implement changes...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the State Delegation and the Mass Dept. of Transportation to implement changes that...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to report on the costs of a third party audit of human resources/hiring practices that includes...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on the costs of a third party audit of human resources/hiring practices that includes...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
Filed by John Drinkwater and Vesna Nuon; John Drinkwater is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to meet with appropriate departments to implement a strategy to maintain the restaurants’...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to meet with appropriate departments to implement a strategy to maintain the restaurants’ outside...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, 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. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to provide and update and timeline regarding construction and renovation of Lowell High School
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide and update and timeline regarding construction and renovation of Lowell High School
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 begin the process of naming the football field at Cawley Stadium in honor of William “Billy”...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to begin the process of naming the football field at Cawley Stadium in honor of William “Billy” Rizos
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted.
Filed by John J. Leahy and Daniel P. Rourke; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
Suspend: Ask the City Manager to begin the process of naming the football field at Cawley Stadium in honor of William “Billy” Rizos
In City Council Motion to suspend by C. Mercier, seconded by M. Leahy to allow following motion to be heard: “Req. City Mgr. find ways and means to prevent large groups of people congregating on the river at the end of Burnham Road; causing loud music, cases of empty beer bottles and excessive noise to residents by C. Mercier/M. Leahy.” So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council Motion to suspend by C. Mercier, seconded by M. Leahy to allow following motion to be heard: “Req. City Mgr. find ways and means to prevent large groups of people congregating on the river at the end of Burnham Road; causing loud music, cases of empty beer bottles and excessive noise to residents by C. Mercier/M. Leahy.” So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to begin the process of naming the football field at Cawley Stadium in honor of William “Billy” Rizos
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 John J. Leahy and Daniel P. Rourke; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)
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