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March 23, 2021
34 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Vice Chair Rita Mercier presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): John J. Leahy, John Drinkwater, David Conway, William Samaras, Daniel P. Rourke and Sokhary Chau.
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 / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Suspend rules to put forth motion
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott to suspend rules to put forth motion. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott to suspend rules to put forth motion. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Go into executive session: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott request City Manager with the Superintendent of Police investigate March 20th incident regarding Mayor and provide a report to the Council; said report should include witness statements and be referred to Executive Session if appropriate. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Chau, C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Conway, Elliott, Mercier, Rourke, SamarasNo: Chau, Drinkwater, Leahy, NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 5 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Elliott request City Manager with the Superintendent of Police investigate March 20th incident regarding Mayor and provide a report to the Council; said report should include witness statements and be referred to Executive Session if appropriate. Adopted per Roll Call vote 5 yeas, 4 nays (C. Chau, C. Drinkwater, M. Leahy, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Elliott)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting March 9th; Cannabis Control SC March 15th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting March 9th; Cannabis Control SC March 15th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance-Amend Ch 242 Street Seats In Public Space
Adopt: Ordinance-Amend Ch 242 Street Seats In Public Space
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by M. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by M. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Refer to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Transportation SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Informational Reports
Refer to Housing SC: Informational Reports
F) Informational - Housing Availability Report – Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Samaras to refer to Housing SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“F) Informational - Housing Availability Report – Motion by C. Conway, seconded by C. Samaras to refer to Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Samaras)
Bundle Items #5.3 to #5.6, inclusive
Motion to bundle Items #5.3 to #5.6, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #5.3 to #5.6, inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Communication - Aurora Erickson
Adopt: Communication - Aurora Erickson
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 - John Descoteaux
Adopt: Communication - John Descoteaux
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 - Joseph I. Donahue
Adopt: Communication - Joseph I. Donahue
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 - Terrence J. McCarthy
Adopt: Communication - Terrence J. McCarthy
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)
Vote- Accept.Expend Grant Center For Tech And Civic Life
Adopt: Vote- Accept.Expend Grant Center For Tech And Civic Life
Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Drinkwater)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 90,000 From DHCD
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 90,000 From DHCD
Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Samaras. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Samaras)
Order - Abandon Portion Of Canal St
Send to a public hearing: Order - Abandon Portion Of Canal St
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 13, 2021 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on April 13, 2021 at 7PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Subcommittee Reports: 1) Cannabis Control SC March 15, 2021
Limit number of delivery licenses to three
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to limit number of delivery licenses to three. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway to limit number of delivery licenses to three. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports: 1) Cannabis Control SC March 15, 2021
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Chau)
Claims - (2) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by M. Leahy. 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 M. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Misc. - Lowell Culinary Collaborative (Elizabeth Falk) Request Installation Of Two (2) Overhanging Signs Located At...
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Lowell Culinary Collaborative (Elizabeth Falk) Request Installation Of Two (2) Overhanging Signs Located At 160...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, 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. Rourke, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Explore Utilizing A Portion Of The City’s 50 Million Dollar Stimulus Money Towards Real...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Utilizing A Portion Of The City’s 50 Million Dollar Stimulus Money Towards Real Estate...
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 Inspectional Services Provide A Report Regarding Building Permit At 36 Delaware Avenue
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Inspectional Services Provide A Report Regarding Building Permit At 36 Delaware Avenue
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 And Supt. Of Schools Meet Regarding Utilizing The Former St. Louis School For The Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And Supt. Of Schools Meet Regarding Utilizing The Former St. Louis School For The Lowell Public...
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 Law Department Prepare Vote For The City To Place On Permanent Loan To St. Patrick’s...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Prepare Vote For The City To Place On Permanent Loan To St. Patrick’s...
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 Rodney M. Elliott and Rita Mercier; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding The Attorney General’s Abandon Housing Initiative (2018) Which...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding The Attorney General’s Abandon Housing Initiative (2018) Which...
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 Rodney M. Elliott and John Drinkwater; Rodney M. Elliott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott)
Request: City Council Create An Award Entitled “Honorary Citizen Of Lowell” To Be Presented To John Power For...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Create An Award Entitled “Honorary Citizen Of Lowell” To Be Presented To John Power For Providing...
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: Samaras, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With Report Outlining Spending Plans Of Additional Funding Received...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With Report Outlining Spending Plans Of Additional Funding Received From...
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 Provide City Council With A Report Regarding The Various Benefits The City Has Received From...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council With A Report Regarding The Various Benefits The City Has Received From...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
Request: City Council Pass A Resolution Affirming The Values Of Inclusion, Respect And Justice For All Its Community...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Pass A Resolution Affirming The Values Of Inclusion, Respect And Justice For All Its Community...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Law Dept. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Law Dept. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Review Council And School Committee Vacancy And Succession Rules...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Law Department Review Council And School Committee Vacancy And Succession Rules...
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: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report As To Any Statistics Or Numbers Showing Hate Crimes; Specifically Targeting...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report As To Any Statistics Or Numbers Showing Hate Crimes; Specifically Targeting...
In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Elliott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Elliott)
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