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May 30, 2023
33 recorded votes, 30 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, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Daniel P. Rourke
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote/Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Presentation - Afro-American Community Collaborative Juneteenth Weekend Event
Accept and place on file: Presentation - Afro-American Community Collaborative Juneteenth Weekend Event
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting May 23rd, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting May 23rd, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Take Items #9.12 and #9.12. out of order
Motion C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to bundle and take out of order Items #9.12 and #9.12. So voted.
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“Motion C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to bundle and take out of order Items #9.12 and #9.12. So voted..” (Motion: Scott)
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. Drinkwater. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Scott, seconded by C. Drinkwater. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Drinkwater)
Take Item #8.2 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #8.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #8.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Vote - Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations – Schools
Table: Vote - Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations – Schools
In City Council, Read twice Motion to Table by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. Tabled per Roll Call vote 10, yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice Motion to Table by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. Tabled per Roll Call vote 10, yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
In City Council, Read twice, Motion to Adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Read twice, Motion to Adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Marckenson Lafleur (Corner Cafe - Owner) Request Installation Of Loading Zone Sign For Designated Hours At...
Refer to the Transportation Engineer by C: Misc. - Marckenson Lafleur (Corner Cafe - Owner) Request Installation Of Loading Zone Sign For...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Norma Von Fricken Request To Address Council Regarding Climate
Accept and place on file: Misc. - Norma Von Fricken Request To Address Council Regarding Climate
In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and place on file by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Consider Making The Intersection Of Mount Vernon And Cross...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Consider Making The Intersection Of Mount Vernon And Cross...
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)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Invite Boston Capital, The Developer Of The Former Merrimack...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Invite Boston Capital, The Developer Of The Former Merrimack...
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: Yem, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Elections Department Update The City Council On The Upcoming City Election Schedule
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Elections Department Update The City Council On The Upcoming City Election Schedule
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: Yem, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Consider Adding A Paid Parental Leave Benefit For All Full Time Employees To Assist...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Consider Adding A Paid Parental Leave Benefit For All Full Time Employees To Assist Recruiting...
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: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Comprehensive Report On City Contractors Broken Down By Race...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The Council With A Comprehensive Report On City Contractors Broken Down By Race...
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: Jenness, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On The Implementation Progress And Timeline Of The 25 MPH Speed Limit...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide Update On The Implementation Progress And Timeline Of The 25 MPH Speed Limit Ordinance...
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: Jenness, second: Scott)
Request: Technology And Utilities SC Meet To Begin Developing A City Wide Cyber- Security Ordinance; Including...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Technology And Utilities SC Meet To Begin Developing A City Wide Cyber- Security Ordinance; Including Adoption...
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 Wayne Jenness, Vesna Nuon and Rita Mercier; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Copy Of The Agreement Between The City And Sal Lupoli...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A Copy Of The Agreement Between The City And Sal Lupoli Regarding...
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 Vesna Nuon and Wayne Jenness; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department(S) To Prepare Communication To Lowell Residents Regarding The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With Proper Department(S) To Prepare Communication To Lowell Residents Regarding 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 Vesna Nuon and Wayne Jenness; Vesna Nuon is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Facilitate City-Wide Neighborhood Walks Through Scheduling; Utilizing Elected Councilors...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Facilitate City-Wide Neighborhood Walks Through Scheduling; Utilizing Elected Councilors...
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: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Traffic Engineer Provide A Detailed Report On Potential Traffic Calming Measures At...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Traffic Engineer Provide A Detailed Report On Potential Traffic Calming Measures At...
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: Robinson, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Continued Fencing On 1st Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Continued Fencing On 1st Street
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 Work On Drafting A Plan To Implement A Pilot Program In Centralville To Sweep Streets...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work On Drafting A Plan To Implement A Pilot Program In Centralville To Sweep Streets Utilizing...
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 Work With The Community And The Proper Channels To Restore The Iconic LOWELL SUN Sign
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Work With The Community And The Proper Channels To Restore The Iconic LOWELL SUN Sign
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Request City Manager have DPD provide a report regarding possible use of Community Preservation Act funds for project
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to request City Manager have DPD provide a report regarding possible use of Community Preservation Act funds for project. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to request City Manager have DPD provide a report regarding possible use of Community Preservation Act funds for project. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Have The Benches Repaired, The Graffiti Removed And The Area...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Have The Benches Repaired, The Graffiti Removed And The Area...
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: Scott, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Traffic Engineer Explore The Feasibility Of Incorporating Stop Signs. On Streets...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Traffic Engineer Explore The Feasibility Of Incorporating Stop Signs. On Streets That...
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: Scott, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Preparedness Of Our Pools And Splash Pads For The Summer
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Preparedness Of Our Pools And Splash Pads For The Summer
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: Scott, second: Robinson)
Req, City Manager Provide A Capital Replacement Plan For All DPW Vehicles
Refer to the City Manager: Req, City Manager Provide A Capital Replacement Plan For All DPW Vehicles
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: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide The City Council With A Report Outlining Haw A Resident Can...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The City Solicitor Provide The City Council With A Report Outlining Haw A Resident Can...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke) So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Rourke) So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Take Item #9.14 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #9.14 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #9.14 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Take Item #5.1 out of order
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #5.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to take Item #5.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
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