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February 14, 2023
39 recorded votes, 31 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, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Rita Mercier
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 - Black History Month - Tracy Mitchell
Accept and place on file: Citation - Black History Month - Tracy Mitchell
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Citation - Brandon Estrella
Accept and place on file: Citation - Brandon Estrella
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
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC February 7th; City Council Regular Meeting February 7th For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Neighborhoods SC February 7th; City Council Regular Meeting February 7th For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Take Item #9.9 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #9.9 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #9.9 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Zoning
Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Drinkwater)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, 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. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Informational Reports Informational Report - Free Cash Certification and Recommendation
Go into executive session: Informational Reports Informational Report - Free Cash Certification and Recommendation
Department provide ligation summary in Executive Session. So voted.
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“Department provide ligation summary in Executive Session. So voted..”
Refer to Finance SC joint with Neighborhoods SC: Informational Reports Informational Report - Free Cash Certification and Recommendation
Informational Report - Community Preservation Act Funding Request (WITH ATTACHMENTS) – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer to Finance SC joint with Neighborhoods SC. So voted.
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“Informational Report - Community Preservation Act Funding Request (WITH ATTACHMENTS) – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to refer to Finance SC joint with Neighborhoods SC. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Take Item #5.4 out of order
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #5.4 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Jenness to take Item #5.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Jenness)
Communication - Planning Board Recommendation Zoning Amendment Off Street Parking DMU Zoning District
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board Recommendation Zoning Amendment Off Street Parking DMU Zoning District
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)
Communication - Appointment Of Allison Dolan-Wilson To Planning Board
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Allison Dolan-Wilson To Planning Board
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Take Items #6.3 out of order
Motion to take Items #6.3; 6.4; and 6.6 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion to take Items #6.3; 6.4; and 6.6 out of order. So voted..”
Bundle and waive second reading Items #6.2; 6.2 and 6.5
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.2; 6.2 and 6.5. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to bundle and waive second reading Items #6.2; 6.2 and 6.5. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - Accept/Expend $5,500 MCC Grant- CASE
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $5,500 MCC Grant- CASE
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Rourke)
Vote - Accept/Expend $75,000 MCC Grant – Library
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $75,000 MCC Grant – Library
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Rourke)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement With Edward Page Corporation
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement With Edward Page Corporation
Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement With Henry General Contractors, Inc
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Temporary Access Agreement With Henry General Contractors, Inc
Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Transfer $106,000 - DPW/DPD
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $106,000 - DPW/DPD
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Rourke)
Vote - FY22 Free Cash Certification And Recommendation
Adopt: Vote - FY22 Free Cash Certification And Recommendation
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Take Items #9.8 and 9.12 out order: Vote - FY22 Free Cash Certification And Recommendation
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to take Items #9.8 and 9.12 out order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Nuon to take Items #9.8 and 9.12 out order. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Nuon)
Public Safety SC February 14, 2023
Accept the report: Public Safety SC February 14, 2023
Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to adopt motion and report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Wire Insp. - Boston Gas Dba National Grid To Relocate Approximately 26 Ft Of An Existing 6 In Gas Main
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Boston Gas Dba National Grid To Relocate Approximately 26 Ft Of An Existing 6 In Gas Main
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying order 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. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Jenness)
Mass Electric Dba National Grid - Install 1 JO Pole 5-3 And Extend Secondary To New Pole On Burnside St
Send to a public hearing: Mass Electric Dba National Grid - Install 1 JO Pole 5-3 And Extend Secondary To New Pole On Burnside St
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 28, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 28, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department And The Neighbor To The Greenhalge School On Ennell Street To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department And The Neighbor To The Greenhalge School On Ennell Street To...
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Look Into Training Surrounding Art Installation Projects For Members Of Administration...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Look Into Training Surrounding Art Installation Projects For Members Of Administration Tasked...
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On The Weight Difference With Old And New Vacs For...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report On The Weight Difference With Old And New Vacs For...
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: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Copy Of Current LAZ Insurance Policy And Update On Parking Garages Infrastructure...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Copy Of Current LAZ Insurance Policy And Update On Parking Garages Infrastructure Status
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments And Lowell Youth Baseball And Softball League To Coordinate A...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Departments And Lowell Youth Baseball And Softball League To Coordinate A...
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 Corey Robinson, Erik R. Gitschier and Wayne Jenness; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Work With The University And Lowell Youth Baseball And Softball League To Establish And Plan...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The University And Lowell Youth Baseball And Softball League To Establish And Plan A...
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 Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Anticipated Upgrades To All Baseball And Softball Fields, Citywide...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Anticipated Upgrades To All Baseball And Softball Fields, Citywide...
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 Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On Repairs Made To The Voting Machine For The Hearing Impaired
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update The City Council On Repairs Made To The Voting Machine For The Hearing Impaired
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update On The Current Status Of The Vacant...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Provide An Update On The Current Status Of The Vacant Property...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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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 Provide A Report On The Process Used For Appointment To The LTC (Lowell Telecommunication)...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Process Used For Appointment To The LTC (Lowell Telecommunication)...
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 Corey Robinson; 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 The Law Department Draft An Ordinance Requiring That All Contractors And Subcontractors...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Law Department Draft An Ordinance Requiring That All Contractors And Subcontractors...
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 Drinkwater, Corey Robinson and Erik R. Gitschier; John Drinkwater is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater)
Request: City Council Approve Of Allowing The School Department To Contribute To Building A Permanent Building That...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Approve Of Allowing The School Department To Contribute To Building A Permanent Building That...
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: Leahy, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to Work With DPD To Develop A Plan For 2nd And 3rd Floor Downtown Building Space Using All...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With DPD To Develop A Plan For 2nd And 3rd Floor Downtown Building Space Using All Means...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Yem)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Gitschier)
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