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52 recorded votes, 44 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Kimberly Scott
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. Gitschier. 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. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Accept and place on file: Citation - Black History Month
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Accept and place on file: Informational - Cultural Exchange - Montreal, Canada
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Veterans SC January 31st; City Council Regular Meeting January 31st, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Take Item #7.3 out of order
Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Adopt: Ordinance - Create Position Digital Evidence Specialist – LPD
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Refer to Wire Inspector: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Moving Gas Main At Meadowcroft St. And Exchange Pl. To Enable Work By The City
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Yem, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Rourke)
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Refer to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Refer to Public Safety SC: Motion Responses
G) Motion Response - Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted.
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“G) Motion Response - Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Update – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to Public Safety SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Rourke)
Refer to the Finance/Technology: Motion Responses
I) Motion Response - IRA and Infrastructure – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer matter to Finance/Technology and Utilities SC. So voted.
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“I) Motion Response - IRA and Infrastructure – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Drinkwater to refer matter to Finance/Technology and Utilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1; 7.2; 7.4; and 7.5
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1; 7.2; 7.4; and 7.5. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1; 7.2; 7.4; and 7.5. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift Of $15,000 From Hartford Foundation - Career Center
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift Of $3,000 From Lowell Five
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend FY23 Earmarked Funds - Shedd Park
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)
Adopt: Vote - Amend FY19-20 Annual Action Plan - ESG-CV
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Adopt: Vote - Amend FY21-22 Annual Action Plan – CDBG
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 9 By Creating Sister City Committee
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 21, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 21, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Zoning – Marijuana
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on March 28, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer Planning Board for report and recommendation and to Public Hearing on March 28, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC February 7, 2023
Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Verizon New England Inc. - Place One New (4") Conduit Approximately 46' In A Southwesterly Direction From Existing Pole...
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (4) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Wings Of Lowell (Hartford Sign & Design) Req. Installation Of Overhanging Sign @ 26A Market St
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Nuon seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of 12 Inch Plastic Gas Main On Chelmsford Street To Gas Regulator...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 21, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 21, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request Revision Of Previously Approved Petition For Added Installation Of 75 Feet Of Underground...
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 21, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 21, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Report On All Unpaid Invoices For Parks And Facility Rentals, The Group Who Owes The Funds...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Legal Opinion As To Why The City And Not The School Department...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Water And Wastewater Enterprise Accounts Current Revenue For FY23 And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Provide City Council With An Update Regarding The 2023 Spring Sweeping Program, Including...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Have Superintendent Of Police Make Presentation In The Executive Session Regarding The Body...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: The City Manager Update City Council On Status Of Adopting An Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Pursuant To MGL...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Facilitate A Meeting With The LTLC (Lowell Transitional Living Center) And The City Council, As...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Bundle Items #12.8 and 12.9
Motion to bundle Items #12.8 and 12.9 by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle Items #12.8 and 12.9 by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On What The Administration’s Summer Youth Employment Hiring Goals Are
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Refer to the Youth Services SC by C: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On What The Administration’s Summer Youth Employment Hiring Goals Are
Motion to refer to Youth Services SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Youth Services SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department And The Public To Identify Potential Improvements To Youth...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Refer to the Youth Services SC by C: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department And The Public To Identify Potential Improvements To...
Motion to refer to Youth Services SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Youth Services SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Proper Department To Evaluate And Adjust Existing Parking Ban Policy To Ensure It...
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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to Transportation SC: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Proper Department To Evaluate And Adjust Existing Parking Ban Policy To Ensure...
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness to refer to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Explore Alternative Parking Options, As Well As, Potential Transportation Programs In Areas Of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Leahy)
Refer to Transportation SC: Ask the City Manager to Explore Alternative Parking Options, As Well As, Potential Transportation Programs In Areas Of...
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments And The LTLC (Lowell Transitional Living Center) To Provide A...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Community Stakeholders To Consider Replicating A Program Similar To “Bugs And...
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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate City Department Meet With The Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership To...
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: Rourke, second: Drinkwater)
Have presentation before Housing SC: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate City Department Meet With The Merrimack Valley Housing...
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to have presentation before Housing SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to have presentation before Housing SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Review That All City Owned Buildings, Schools, Parks And Gyms Have Updated AED Defibrillators...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have DPD Present Plan/Timeline For Upgrades To Father Maguire Park
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Along With Utile Design Incorporate Smart City Concepts In...
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: Yem, second: Drinkwater)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into All Archdiocese Property In The City For Possible Municipal Or School Use
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
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