MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
March 29, 2022
24 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
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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. Jenness, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“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. Jenness, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Scott)
Communication - Laura Ortiz - Complaint
Refer to Law Department: Communication - Laura Ortiz - Complaint
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Yem)
AG Hardware; and
Accept and place on file
Gold Tea Café In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“Gold Tea Café In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Scott)
Recognition - Heroic Rescue Efforts By The LFD At The Maude Street Fire On March 3, 2022
Accept and place on file: Recognition - Heroic Rescue Efforts By The LFD At The Maude Street Fire On March 3, 2022
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Scott)
Minutes Of Housing SC March 22nd; City Council Meeting March 22nd, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Housing SC March 22nd; City Council Meeting March 22nd, For Acceptance
In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitscher, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitscher, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Amending Loan Order - $38,568,011 For High School Project
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Amending Loan Order - $38,568,011 For High School Project
Motion to adopt and refer to the Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to the Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Yem)
Have City Manager provide a report regarding the distribution of 6.2 million dollars payable to construction entities hired by City due to...
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to have City Manager provide a report regarding the distribution of 6.2 million dollars payable to construction entities hired by City due to increase in costs of the LHS project. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to have City Manager provide a report regarding the distribution of 6.2 million dollars payable to construction entities hired by City due to increase in costs of the LHS project. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Take Item #8.1 out of order
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Drinkwater)
Request M. Chau bring before School Committee a discussion regarding upgrade of Cawley
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy to request M. Chau bring before School Committee a discussion regarding upgrade of Cawley. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy to request M. Chau bring before School Committee a discussion regarding upgrade of Cawley. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Request City Mgr. provide a report regarding process of applying for wireless emergency alerts
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke to request City Mgr. provide a report regarding process of applying for wireless emergency alerts. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke to request City Mgr. provide a report regarding process of applying for wireless emergency alerts. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Refer to the Cannabis Control SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Cannabis Control SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Cannabis Control SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Refer to the Parks: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Parks and Recreation SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Parks and Recreation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Informational Reports
Refer to Finance SC joint with School Finance SC: Informational Reports
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer matter to Finance SC joint with School Finance SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer matter to Finance SC joint with School Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)
Claims - (5) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (5) Property Damage; (1) Personal Injury
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)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update On The Status Of The Collapsed Retaining...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update On The Status Of The Collapsed Retaining Wall...
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: Yem, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means To Televise The Meetings Of The Lowell Sustainability Council
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Find Ways And Means To Televise The Meetings Of The Lowell Sustainability Council
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 Look Into Purchasing
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Purchasing
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of City Board Members Serving With An Expired Term
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of City Board Members Serving With An Expired Term
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Provide A List Of All Monuments The City Is Responsible To Maintain And What The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Provide A List Of All Monuments The City Is Responsible To Maintain And What The...
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 Have DPW Provide The Council With A Detailed Weekly Cleaning Schedule Including All...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPW Provide The Council With A Detailed Weekly Cleaning Schedule Including All Locations...
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: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Current Status Of The Beaver Street Bridge Project
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Current Status Of The Beaver Street Bridge Project
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: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The HR Department To Identify Any Positions In Need Of A Wage Adjustment To Keep...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The HR Department To Identify Any Positions In Need Of A Wage Adjustment To Keep Pace...
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
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