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October 24, 2023
30 recorded votes, 24 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
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Introduction - Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra (Marshunda Smith - Director And Conductor)
Accept and place on file: Introduction - Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra (Marshunda Smith - Director And Conductor)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 17th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Meeting October 17th, 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 #5.2 out of order
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #5.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater to take Item #5.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ordinance - MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments
Adopt: Ordinance - MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments
Motion to Adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to Adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Take Items #5.3 out of order
Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier to take Items #5.3; #9.4 and #9.5 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier to take Items #5.3; #9.4 and #9.5 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
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. Yem. 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. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Informational Reports
Take Item #9.13 out of order
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #9.13 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #9.13 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Communication - Appointment Of Maxine Farkas To Council Of Aging
Approve: Communication - Appointment Of Maxine Farkas To Council Of Aging
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Mercier)
Communication - Planning Board Recommendation Regarding MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments
Accept and place on file: Communication - Planning Board Recommendation Regarding MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, 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. Nuon, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Gitschier)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Leahy. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Leahy)
Bundle and waive second reading Item #6.1 and #6.2
Motion to bundle and waive second reading Item #6.1 and #6.2 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading Item #6.1 and #6.2 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Vote - Accept Gift Of LifeVac Rescue Devices From Christine Florence
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift Of LifeVac Rescue Devices From Christine Florence
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Vote - Declare 10 Veterans Way Surplus And Available For Sale
Adopt: Vote - Declare 10 Veterans Way Surplus And Available For Sale
Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Create Position COA Chef Manager
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Create Position COA Chef Manager
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 14, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on November 14, 2023 at 7 PM by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)
Transportation SC October 24, 2023
Accept the report: Transportation SC October 24, 2023
In City Council, Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Review Trash/Recycling Ordinance Regarding Senior Discounts For Trash...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Review Trash/Recycling Ordinance Regarding Senior Discounts For Trash Bins
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Come Back With A Plan To Cut And Clear Lowell’s Section Of The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Come Back With A Plan To Cut And Clear Lowell’s Section Of The Bay...
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: Leahy, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Engineering Department Update The City Website With The Current Road
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Engineering Department Update The City Website With The Current Road
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: Gitschier, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to Have Special Perimeter Parking At All Voting Schools To Accommodate Voters
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Special Perimeter Parking At All Voting Schools To Accommodate Voters
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: Mercier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Place Western Avenue On The Repaving List
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Place Western Avenue On The Repaving List
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 Provide An Update On The Plan To Implement An Odd/Even Street Sweeping Plan
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The Plan To Implement An Odd/Even Street Sweeping Plan
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: Scott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Look At Feasibility Of Installing Additional Crosswalks On...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Appropriate Department Look At Feasibility Of Installing Additional Crosswalks On...
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: Scott, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Evaluate Chase, Maple, Keene, Christman, Suttle And Watson Streets To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Evaluate Chase, Maple, Keene, Christman, Suttle And Watson Streets To...
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 Have Proper Department Analyze Boston’s Welcome Home Initiative Which Will Create Affordable...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Analyze Boston’s Welcome Home Initiative Which Will Create Affordable...
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 Have Proper Department Provide An Update On City Systems That Are Still Unavailable Or Not...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide An Update On City Systems That Are Still Unavailable Or Not...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Report On The Work Occurring In The Leo Roy Garage That Has Seen The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Report On The Work Occurring In The Leo Roy Garage That Has Seen The...
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: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Analyze The 100% Affordable Housing Zoning Overlay Implemented By...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Analyze The 100% Affordable Housing Zoning Overlay Implemented By...
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 Have Proper Department Promote Early Voting For The City Election On Social Media And Other...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Promote Early Voting For The City Election On Social Media And Other Avenues
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Rourke)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
From the Lowell City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the City of Lowell’s official councilor headshots, from each councilor’s page in the city’s staff directory (linked from “Meet the City Council” on lowellma.gov).
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