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June 22, 2021
44 recorded votes, 34 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
Absent: Daniel P. Rourke
Every vote, in order
ROLL CALL
Suspend the rules
Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater to suspend rules to discuss three items that were not on agenda. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater to suspend rules to discuss three items that were not on agenda. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Minutes Of Finance SC June 8th; City Council Regular Meeting June 8th, City Council Special Meeting (Executive...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Finance SC June 8th; City Council Regular Meeting June 8th, City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session)...
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Mercier)
National Grid - Request Installation Of New Handhole And (2) Four Inch Conduits Connecting To It At 197 Appleton Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of New Handhole And (2) Four Inch Conduits Connecting To It At 197 Appleton Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
University Of
Refer to Wire Inspector: University Of
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Housing SC: Motion Responses
K) Motion Response - Rivers Edge – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Housing SC. So voted.
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“K) Motion Response - Rivers Edge – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer to Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Nuon)
Take Item #11.7 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to suspend rules and take Item #11.7 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to suspend rules and take Item #11.7 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Drinkwater)
Informational Reports
Refer to Transportation SC: Informational Reports
M) Informational - Go Lowell – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“M) Informational - Go Lowell – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
N) Informational - Parking Study – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“N) Informational - Parking Study – Motion by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Mercier to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Refer to the Transportation SC by C: Informational Reports
Q) Informational - Construction Update – Motion to refer to Transportation SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“Q) Informational - Construction Update – Motion to refer to Transportation SC by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Communication - Resignation Of Chvathana Te, Citizen Advisory Committee
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Chvathana Te, Citizen Advisory Committee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Communication - Resignation Of Nicola Bula, Citizen Advisory Committee
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Nicola Bula, Citizen Advisory Committee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Conway)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Bundle and waive second reading for Items #5.1 to #5.6., inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Items #5.1 to #5.6., inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Items #5.1 to #5.6., inclusive by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)
Vote -Set FY2022 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Adopt: Vote -Set FY2022 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Vote- Transfer 139,100 Surplus Funding To Certain Accounts
Adopt: Vote- Transfer 139,100 Surplus Funding To Certain Accounts
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Vote-Accept.Expend 30,000 MA Dept Of Mental Health Grant
Adopt: Vote-Accept.Expend 30,000 MA Dept Of Mental Health Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 20,000 Greening The Gateway Program
Adopt: Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 20,000 Greening The Gateway Program
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Vote-Transfer 541,000 Surplus Funding To Certain Accounts
Adopt: Vote-Transfer 541,000 Surplus Funding To Certain Accounts
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Vote-Transfer Parking Enterprise Fund To Disability Commission 20,000.00
Adopt: Vote-Transfer Parking Enterprise Fund To Disability Commission 20,000.00
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Order-60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order-60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Drinkwater)
Resolution-Act To Rebuild The Commonwealth's Cultural Future
Adopt: Resolution-Act To Rebuild The Commonwealth's Cultural Future
Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds For Stanley Wyzansky
Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Constable Bonds For Stanley Wyzansky
In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Non-Profit Organizations SC June 22, 2021
Accept the report: Non-Profit Organizations SC June 22, 2021
Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as report of progress by C. Chau, seconded by C. Elliott. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Elliott)
Claims - (2) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (2) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Sharon St. Onge Request Installation Of A Street Light At The Corner Of Lakeview Avenue And Campaw Street
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Sharon St. Onge Request Installation Of A Street Light At The Corner Of Lakeview Avenue And Campaw Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Elliott, 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. Elliott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Misc. - Donna Ambrosini Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 108 Fayette Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Donna Ambrosini Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign In Front Of 108 Fayette Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Kimberly Ann Meehan Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 98 Lewis Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Kimberly Ann Meehan Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 98 Lewis Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
National Grid - Request Installation Of New Switch Gear And Electric Conduit For Power To New Parking Garage At 171...
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Installation Of New Switch Gear And Electric Conduit For Power To New Parking Garage At 171...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on July 13, 2021 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to public hearing on July 13, 2021 at 7PM by C. Conway, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Chau)
Request: Finance SC Meet To Discuss Division Of
Refer to Finance SC: Request: Finance SC Meet To Discuss Division Of
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to Finance SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Request: City Council Vote To Restore Memorial Dedicated To The Passaconway Tribe On Pawtucket Boulevard At The...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Restore Memorial Dedicated To The Passaconway Tribe On Pawtucket Boulevard At The Corner...
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 Dept. Provide Report On Adopting The Brave Act, Acts Of 2018, Chapter 218 Sec. 15...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Law Dept. Provide Report On Adopting The Brave Act, Acts Of 2018, Chapter 218 Sec. 15...
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: Elliott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On Abutter Notifications Process On Building Construction Permits...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On Abutter Notifications Process On Building Construction Permits, Including...
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 Provide Report On The Number Of Zones In The City That Allow For Single Lodge Housing
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Report On The Number Of Zones In The City That Allow For Single Lodge Housing
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: Elliott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Status Of The Former Garcia Brogan’s Space In The Early Garage And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update Regarding Status Of The Former Garcia Brogan’s Space In The Early Garage And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Samaras, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Samaras)
Ask the City Manager to And Appropriate Departments Partner With Lowell National Historic Park, UMass-Lowell And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And Appropriate Departments Partner With Lowell National Historic Park, UMass-Lowell And...
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: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Request: Joint Meeting Of City Council And School Committee Municipal Facilities SC To Discuss Lowell High School...
Refer to the Municipal Facilities SC: Request: Joint Meeting Of City Council And School Committee Municipal Facilities SC To Discuss Lowell High...
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding How Many Veterans, Women, Lowellians, Minorities And Lowell Union...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding How Many Veterans, Women, Lowellians, Minorities And Lowell Union...
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 Appropriate Department To Place A Permanent Speed Monitoring Device On Aiken Avenue
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Appropriate Department To Place A Permanent Speed Monitoring Device On Aiken Avenue
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: Samaras, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Resurface Roadway On The Ouellette Bridge In Preparation Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department To Resurface Roadway On The Ouellette Bridge In Preparation Of 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: Samaras, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Installation Update On “No Parking From Here To Corner” Sign On Chelmsford St. And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Installation Update On “No Parking From Here To Corner” Sign On Chelmsford St. And Waite St
In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Conway, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Conway)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On The Ongoing Construction And Roadwork Projects In The Highlands Area...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On The Ongoing Construction And Roadwork Projects In The Highlands Area...
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: Chau, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Investigate Installation Of A “No Parking Here To Corner “ Sign On Howard Street At The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Investigate Installation Of A “No Parking Here To Corner “ Sign On Howard Street At The...
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: Chau, second: Elliott)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Conway. So voted..” (Motion: Elliott, second: Conway)
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