MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
July 28, 2020
26 recorded votes, 21 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Conway)
Minutes of Transportation SC joint with Public Safety SC July 14th; City Council Meeting July 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Transportation SC joint with Public Safety SC July 14th; City Council Meeting July 14th, for acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Vote- Approve Appropriation Order FY21 One Twelfth Budget August
Adopt: Vote- Approve Appropriation Order FY21 One Twelfth Budget August
Motion to adopt 1/12th budget of $33,728,618 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt 1/12th budget of $33,728,618 by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Ordinance- Create Citizens Advisory Committee
Adopt: Ordinance- Create Citizens Advisory Committee
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Have City Manager send letter to all partners; including non-profit organizations inquiring if they are interested in continuing the partnership...
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Conway to have City Manager send letter to all partners; including non-profit organizations inquiring if they are interested in continuing the partnership with the Lowell Police Department. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Conway to have City Manager send letter to all partners; including non-profit organizations inquiring if they are interested in continuing the partnership with the Lowell Police Department. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Conway)
Informational Reports
Take Item #11.6 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #11.6 out of order to discuss along with this agenda item. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #11.6 out of order to discuss along with this agenda item. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Communication-Accept resignation Soumita Acharya -Sustainability Council
Accept and place on file: Communication-Accept resignation Soumita Acharya -Sustainability Council
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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 accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Communication- Appoint George Procope -Alternate ZBA
Approve: Communication- Appoint George Procope -Alternate ZBA
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Elliott)
Vote- Transfer Rideshare Fund-DPD
Adopt: Vote- Transfer Rideshare Fund-DPD
Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Order-60-day trial 7.28.20
Adopt: Order-60-day trial 7.28.20
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Take Item #11.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #11.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Elliott to take Item #11.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Resolution-Adopt Resolution regarding Inclusiveness Equity and Racism
Adopt: Resolution-Adopt Resolution regarding Inclusiveness Equity and Racism
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Conway, Elliott, Mercier, Rourke, SamarasNo: Drinkwater, Leahy, NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 6 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Conway. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas, 3 nays (C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Conway)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Residents First Development Corp. (Atty. Kevin Murphy) request extension of zoning of 12.5 acres at Rivers...
Refer to the Law Department to draft ordinance by C: Misc. - Residents First Development Corp. (Atty. Kevin Murphy) request extension of zoning of...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department to draft ordinance 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, Motion to refer to Law Department to draft ordinance by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO pole on Andrews Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of (1) SO pole on Andrews Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on August 11, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, 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, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on August 11, 2020 at 7PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
National Grid - Req. installation of PVC conduit from new pole to existing manhole on Andrews Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Req. installation of PVC conduit from new pole to existing manhole on Andrews Street
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on August 11, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, 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 to public hearing on August 11, 2020 at 7PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Request: City Council create a residential parking sticker program for residents who abut the river in the River...
Motion: Request: City Council create a residential parking sticker program for residents who abut the river in the River Road and Burnham Road area
In City Council, C. Mercier withdrew motion. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, C. Mercier withdrew motion. So voted..”
Ask the City Manager to provide answer as to why some were let into the Zoom meeting by way of video and others who...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide answer as to why some were let into the Zoom meeting by way of video and others who...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager/Rules SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager/Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
Request: Rules SC meet to discuss protocol and procedures for conducting Zoom meetings
Refer to Rules SC: Request: Rules SC meet to discuss protocol and procedures for conducting Zoom meetings
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to Rules SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to investigate whether the residents can be asked to donate to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to instruct the City Solicitor to investigate whether the residents can be asked to donate to the...
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 William Samaras and Rodney M. Elliott; William Samaras is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to reach out to our “non-profit” partners to generate a report from each organization that...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to reach out to our “non-profit” partners to generate a report from each organization that should...
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: Conway, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to update Council regarding timeline for City to begin redistricting process as well as an...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update Council regarding timeline for City to begin redistricting process as well as an update...
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 review current Zoning Code for areas to increase housing availability
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to review current Zoning Code for areas to increase housing availability
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 Daniel P. Rourke and Vesna Nuon; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to investigate upgrading the intersections of Wilder St. and Shaw St. from 2-Way stop signs to...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to investigate upgrading the intersections of Wilder St. and Shaw St. from 2-Way stop signs to...
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: Chau, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
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