MassVoter.com← Lowell City CouncilLowell City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
October 11, 2022
30 recorded votes, 26 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. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Presentation - Lowell Asian American Film Festival (Virak Uy)
Accept and place on file: Presentation - Lowell Asian American Film Festival (Virak Uy)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Suspend rules
Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to allow Motion to refer to City Manager request to explore the implementation of establishing “No Hit” Zones throughout public buildings within the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to suspend rules by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness to allow Motion to refer to City Manager request to explore the implementation of establishing “No Hit” Zones throughout public buildings within the City. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Minutes Of Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC October 4th; City Council Regular Meeting October 4th, For...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC October 4th; City Council Regular Meeting October 4th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. 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. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of Gas Main Replacement On Armand, Jean, Christman And Delmont...
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of Gas Main Replacement On Armand, Jean, Christman And Delmont...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ordinance - Create Position Project Director (FR-CARA Grant)
Adopt: Ordinance - Create Position Project Director (FR-CARA Grant)
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Drinkwater)
National Grid - Request Installation Of Electric Vault In Front Of 173 East Merrimack Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of Electric Vault In Front Of 173 East Merrimack Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
National Grid - Request Installation Of (1) Handhole And 50 Feet Underground Electric Conduit At Favor And Appleton...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request Installation Of (1) Handhole And 50 Feet Underground Electric Conduit At Favor And Appleton Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Take Item #11.4 out of order
Motion to take Item #11.4 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to take Item #11.4 out of order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
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. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Request City Manager provide regarding costs and operational use of cameras in the City
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager provide regarding costs and operational use of cameras in the City. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Mercier to request City Manager provide regarding costs and operational use of cameras in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Mercier)
Communication - Resignation Of Frederique Young From Citizen Advisory Committee
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Frederique Young From Citizen Advisory Committee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Communication - Resignation Of Robert Njoroge From ZBA
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation Of Robert Njoroge From ZBA
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. 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 C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #8.1 to #8.3, inclusive by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $5,000 MEMA Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $5,000 MEMA Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $400,000 PARC Grant
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $400,000 PARC Grant
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Nuon)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Underground Electric Easement 171 Jackson St
Refer to the City Manager: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Underground Electric Easement 171 Jackson St
Motion to refer to City Manager to provide further information C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to City Manager to provide further information C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC October 4, 2022
Accept the report: Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC October 4, 2022
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, 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. - Christiana Pinheiro (Trem Caipira Restaurant) Request Installation Of A 15 Minute Parking Spot At 19, Hurd...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Christiana Pinheiro (Trem Caipira Restaurant) Request Installation Of A 15 Minute Parking Spot At 19, Hurd 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)
Discuss Item #11.1 with this item: Misc. - Christiana Pinheiro (Trem Caipira Restaurant) Request Installation Of A 15 Minute Parking Spot At 19...
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier to discuss Item #11.1 with this item. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier to discuss Item #11.1 with this item. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Misc. - FWC Concord, LLC (Jody Zhang - Manager) Request Installation Of No Parking/Parking Restrictions Signs At...
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - FWC Concord, LLC (Jody Zhang - Manager) Request Installation Of No Parking/Parking Restrictions Signs At 10-18...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. 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 Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install (2) 15 Minute Parking Signs In Front Of Trem Caipira...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Install (2) 15 Minute Parking Signs In Front Of Trem Caipira Restaurant...
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 John J. Leahy and Wayne Jenness; John J. Leahy is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Detailing Enforcement Efforts Happening Around Overflowing Trash...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Detailing Enforcement Efforts Happening Around Overflowing Trash, Contaminated...
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: Scott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Process For Lowell To Offer A Municipal Aggregation Program...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Regarding The Process For Lowell To Offer A Municipal Aggregation Program For...
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: Scott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to And LFD Explore The Possibility Of Purchasing And Electric Fire Truck. (Video Presentation)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And LFD Explore The Possibility Of Purchasing And Electric Fire Truck. (Video Presentation)
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Suspend rules to allow Mr. Larry Finn (LFD) to address body regarding annual coat drive
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend rules to allow Mr. Larry Finn (LFD) to address body regarding annual coat drive. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to suspend rules to allow Mr. Larry Finn (LFD) to address body regarding annual coat drive. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update On The Roberto Clemente Park Aka Pailin...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update On The Roberto Clemente Park Aka Pailin Park...
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: Yem, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Repair And Clean The Bridge Over The Western Canal Between...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Repair And Clean The Bridge Over The Western Canal Between...
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: Yem, second: Leahy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
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