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December 6, 2022
32 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): John J. Leahy.
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. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Information - LHA Report Regarding Flooding. (Gary Wallace, Adam Garvey, Tha Chan)
Accept and place on file: Information - LHA Report Regarding Flooding. (Gary Wallace, Adam Garvey, Tha Chan)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. 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. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Citation - Elizabeth Cannon (Executive Director Of Lowell Association For The Blind)
Accept and place on file: Citation - Elizabeth Cannon (Executive Director Of Lowell Association For The Blind)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting November 22nd; Zoning/Cannabis Control Joint SC November 29th...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting November 22nd; Zoning/Cannabis Control Joint SC November 29th; Housing/Zoning...
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)
Vote - Adopt MRF Vote FY23
Adopt: Vote - Adopt MRF Vote FY23
Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Ordinance - Amend Ch. 266-43 Special Speed Regulations - 25mph
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Ch. 266-43 Special Speed Regulations - 25mph
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Leahy)
Ordinance - Create Position Facilities And Infrastructure Project Manager
Adopt: Ordinance - Create Position Facilities And Infrastructure Project Manager
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Scott. 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. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Scott)
Take Item #11.6 out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #11.6 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #11.6 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Vote - Approve Exemption Of Ryan Underwood MGL C.268A S.20
Adopt: Vote - Approve Exemption Of Ryan Underwood MGL C.268A S.20
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Vote - Emergency Expenditure Authorization
Refer to the Finance SC by C: Vote - Emergency Expenditure Authorization
Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer matter to Finance SC by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Transfer $2,834,616.17 – Parking
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $2,834,616.17 – Parking
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Request Manager and Parking Director prepare presentation before Finance SC outlining steps regarding financially moving the enterprise forward
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to request Manager and Parking Director prepare presentation before Finance SC outlining steps regarding financially moving the enterprise forward. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to request Manager and Parking Director prepare presentation before Finance SC outlining steps regarding financially moving the enterprise forward. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Continue discussion: Vote - Transfer $2,834,616.17 – Parking
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to continue discussion. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to continue discussion. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Administrate Assistant
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Administrate Assistant
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 20, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 20, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Grant Fiscal Coordinator
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position ARPA Grant Fiscal Coordinator
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 20, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 20, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Subcommittee Reports: 1) Zoning/Cannabis Control Joint SC 11/29/22
Accept the report: Subcommittee Reports: 1) Zoning/Cannabis Control Joint SC 11/29/22
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions 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 and adopt motions by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt the motions by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt the motions by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
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. Leahy, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Rourke)
Misc. - Paul Cooling Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 353 Lincoln Street
Refer to Traffic Engineer: Misc. - Paul Cooling Request Installation Of Handicap Parking Sign At 353 Lincoln Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, 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. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of 2,230 Feet Of Gas Main On Wellesley Avenue, W. Albert...
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Replacement Of 2,230 Feet Of Gas Main On Wellesley Avenue, W. Albert Street...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 20, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on December 20, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Develop A Water Gate Inspection Program Within The City Budget
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Develop A Water Gate Inspection Program Within The City Budget
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 Kimberly Scott and Daniel P. Rourke; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Our Emergency Response Plan In Light Of The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Our Emergency Response Plan In Light Of The...
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 Kimberly Scott and Daniel P. Rourke; Kimberly Scott is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Apply For The Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s “Municipal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Apply For The Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s “Municipal...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Update Council On The City Emergency Management Plan
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Update Council On The City Emergency Management Plan
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Update Council On The Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Update Council On The Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
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 Appropriate Department Work With Volunteers To Raise Approximately 7 Thousand Dollars...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Appropriate Department Work With Volunteers To Raise Approximately 7 Thousand Dollars To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Gitschier, Jenness, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Scott, YemNo: RourkeThe roll call names the no votes and gives 10 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 nay (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Means To Increase LPD Foot Patrol In The Area Of Lou’s Deli On Middlesex Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Means To Increase LPD Foot Patrol In The Area Of Lou’s Deli On Middlesex Street, As...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide Report On Progress Of Implementation Of The Winter...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide Report On Progress Of Implementation Of The Winter Protocol...
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: Jenness, second: Yem)
Request: City Council Vote On An Amendment To The Special Legislation Regarding Transfer Of Ownership Of LeLacheur...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote On An Amendment To The Special Legislation Regarding Transfer Of Ownership Of LeLacheur...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Robinson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Rourke)
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