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February 1, 2022
44 recorded votes, 39 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Drinkwater, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation: Meetings Will Be Held
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation: Meetings Will Be Held
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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Citation - SanaLife U.S.A
Accept and place on file: Citation - SanaLife U.S.A
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Robinson)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 25th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting January 25th, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of Low Pressure Gas Main Along Twelfth, Wachusett And July Streets
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of Low Pressure Gas Main Along Twelfth, Wachusett And July Streets
In City Council, Given second reading, hearing held, no remonstrants, Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given second reading, hearing held, no remonstrants, Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Mercier)
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. Yem. 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. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Yem)
Request City Manager look into having an independent third party structural engineer group inspect the bridge
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to request City Manager look into having an independent third party structural engineer group inspect the bridge. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to request City Manager look into having an independent third party structural engineer group inspect the bridge. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Send matter to Public Safety SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to send matter to Public Safety SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to send matter to Public Safety SC. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Motion Responses
Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Take Item #9.4 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #9.4 out of order to discuss now. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #9.4 out of order to discuss now. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Take Item #9.12 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules and take Item #9.12 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to suspend rules and take Item #9.12 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Take Item #9.19 out of order
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to suspend rules and take Item #9.19 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to suspend rules and take Item #9.19 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Communication - Reappointment Of Zoe Dzineku To The Election Commission
Approve: Communication - Reappointment Of Zoe Dzineku To The Election Commission
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to #6.3, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to #6.3, inclusive, by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.1 to #6.3, inclusive, by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Vote - Authorize CM Enter Into License Agreement With Lemon And Thyme Bistro LLC
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Enter Into License Agreement With Lemon And Thyme Bistro LLC
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Vote-Authorize CM Accept Gift Of $1,575.26 From Franco-American War Veterans
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Accept Gift Of $1,575.26 From Franco-American War Veterans
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Vote-Authorize CM Accept Gift Of Plots From Franco-American War Veterans
Adopt: Vote-Authorize CM Accept Gift Of Plots From Franco-American War Veterans
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
Bundle items
Motion to bundle Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive, by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive, by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
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. Jenness, seconded by C. 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. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Misc. - Rita Barry Request Installation Of "No Parking" Sign At 24 Hampshire Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Rita Barry Request Installation Of "No Parking" Sign At 24 Hampshire Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Misc. - Michael Amoah (Geary & Geary, LLP) Request Permission To Rezone Property At 89 Agawam Street From Traditional
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Michael Amoah (Geary & Geary, LLP) Request Permission To Rezone Property At 89 Agawam Street From Traditional
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation and draft ordinance by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation and draft ordinance by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Look Into Installing A Crosswalk Across Westford Street From...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Look Into Installing A Crosswalk Across Westford Street From Rutland...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Superintendent Of The Lowell School Department And The Greater Lowell...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Reach Out To The Superintendent Of The Lowell School Department And The Greater Lowell...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Request: Rules SC Meet To Review And Update City Council Rules
Motion: Request: Rules SC Meet To Review And Update City Council Rules
In City Council, no second needed, Rules SC. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Wayne Jenness and Erik R. Gitschier; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Crosswalk On Middlesex Street From The Corner Of Durkin’s...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install A Crosswalk On Middlesex Street From The Corner Of Durkin’s...
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 Have Appropriate City Department Address Problematic Parking Within 20 Feet Of Intersections
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate City Department Address Problematic Parking Within 20 Feet Of Intersections
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council With Status Of Collaboration With Non-Profits (CTI, CBA, Life Connections...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council With Status Of Collaboration With Non-Profits (CTI, CBA, Life Connections, Etc.)...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, 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. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have City Solicitor And Supt. Of Police Report To The Council On How Law Enforcement Trust...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have City Solicitor And Supt. Of Police Report To The Council On How Law Enforcement Trust...
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 Paul Ratha Yem; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With A Report Concerning The Training Received By The City’s Police Officers
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Council With A Report Concerning The Training Received By The City’s Police Officers
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 Paul Ratha Yem; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With Youth Program Providers To Identify Areas Of The City With...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Work With Youth Program Providers To Identify Areas Of The City With...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Youth Services SC. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Corey Robinson and Paul Ratha Yem; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Youth Services SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Status Of The Broken Wall At McPherson Park On Bridge...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Status Of The Broken Wall At McPherson Park On Bridge Street...
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: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Parks And Recreation Department As Well As The Lowell Public Schools To Establish...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Parks And Recreation Department As Well As The Lowell Public Schools To Establish A...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Request: Municipal Facilities SC Meet Jointly With School Side Subcommittee To Begin Conversations Around...
Refer to the Municipal Facilities SC: Request: Municipal Facilities SC Meet Jointly With School Side Subcommittee To Begin Conversations Around...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to Municipal Facilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Take Item #5.3 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to suspend rules and take Item #5.3 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to suspend rules and take Item #5.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Meet With The School Department Concerning The Cawley Stadium Engineering Report, Along With...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Meet With The School Department Concerning The Cawley Stadium Engineering Report, Along With...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, 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. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council On The Communication Between Treasurer's Office And Lowell Homeowners...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council On The Communication Between Treasurer's Office And Lowell Homeowners Concerning...
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: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Update Council On The Timeline For Construction At The Hamilton Canal District
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update Council On The Timeline For Construction At The Hamilton Canal District
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Explore Granting Exclusive Use Of An Agreed-Upon Portion Of The South Common To The STEM...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Granting Exclusive Use Of An Agreed-Upon Portion Of The South Common To The STEM...
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: Scott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Installing A Stop Sign Or Other Traffic Calming Measures...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Installing A Stop Sign Or Other Traffic Calming Measures At...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, 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. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Potential Traffic Calming Measures For Traffic Traveling...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Investigate Potential Traffic Calming Measures For Traffic Traveling...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, 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. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Current Schedule For Pickup Of Public Trash Barrels
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Current Schedule For Pickup Of Public Trash Barrels
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, 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. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Consider Developing A Small Business Recovery Grant Program From ARPA Funding; Also, To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Consider Developing A Small Business Recovery Grant Program From ARPA Funding; Also, To Develop...
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 Paul Ratha Yem and Kimberly Scott; Paul Ratha Yem is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Consult With Our State Delegation And The Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Consult With Our State Delegation And The Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Robinson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
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