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March 4, 2025
41 recorded votes, 32 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Belanger
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Descoteaux recused from the vote on: Vote - Authorize Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations.
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. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 25th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 25th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Create New Chapter 268 - Wage Theft
Adopt: Ordinance - Create New Chapter 268 - Wage Theft
Motion “To adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To adopt” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Ask the City Manager to provide Council with update on the current status of the Comcast Franchise Agreement
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide Council with update on the current status of the Comcast Franchise Agreement
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Technology and Utilities SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Technology and Utilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Nuon)
Refer to the Technology: Ask the City Manager to provide Council with update on the current status of the Comcast Franchise Agreement
Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Technology and Utilities SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer to Technology and Utilities SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to work with the state delegation and sign department on state and local way-finding signage...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the state delegation and sign department on state and local way-finding signage...
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)
Request: Mayor prepare a proclamation recognizing the month of April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
Refer to the Mayor: Request: Mayor prepare a proclamation recognizing the month of April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update on trash contract
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on trash contract
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 Corey Robinson; 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 provide a short-term plan to address the increase in violence in the City
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a short-term plan to address the increase in violence in the City
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 Corey Robinson; 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 have the proper department identify high pedestrian/vehicle traffic locations and bring...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department identify high pedestrian/vehicle traffic locations and bring forth...
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 Vesna Nuon; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Take Item #5.16 out of order
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #5.16 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #5.16 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look at increasing traffic enforcement efforts in the area of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look at increasing traffic enforcement efforts in the area of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to invite the Election Director in for a discussion around setting the 2025 election calendar
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite the Election Director in for a discussion around setting the 2025 election calendar
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with the number of fire hydrants out of service, their location and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with the number of fire hydrants out of service, their location and...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with the number of fire hydrants still in service that are three 2...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with the number of fire hydrants still in service that are three 2 1/2...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to have Skanska (OPM) and Perkins Eastman of the LHS renovation project come before the City...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Skanska (OPM) and Perkins Eastman of the LHS renovation project come before the City...
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 Erik R. Gitschier and Daniel P. Rourke; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Ask the City Manager to report on how many City employees are working from home and why
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on how many City employees are working from home and why
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: Mercier, second: Yem)
Request: City Mayor prepare a proclamation declaring March 29, 2025 “National Vietnam War Veterans Day (50th...
Refer to the Mayor: Request: City Mayor prepare a proclamation declaring March 29, 2025 “National Vietnam War Veterans Day (50th Anniversary)”
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to Mayor. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department plan an event in conjunction with the US Vietnam War...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department plan an event in conjunction with the US Vietnam War...
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to have the City Solicitor draft special legislation to exempt the City of Lowell from the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the City Solicitor draft special legislation to exempt the City of Lowell from the Uniform...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to allow two representatives of the Save the Smith Baker Center group to enter the building for...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to allow two representatives of the Save the Smith Baker Center group to enter the building for...
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: Descoteaux, second: Mercier)
Allow Christine McCarron (President of Smith Baker Center Group) to address the body
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem to allow Christine McCarron (President of Smith Baker Center Group) to address the body. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Yem to allow Christine McCarron (President of Smith Baker Center Group) to address the body. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Yem)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Take Item #7.5 with this matter: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #7.5 with this matter. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #7.5 with this matter. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Communication - Resignations of Members from Various Boards and Commissions
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignations of Members from Various Boards and Commissions
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Descoteaux)
Communication - Reappointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Approve: Communication - Reappointments to Various Boards and Commissions
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State Travel (1) LPD
Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State Travel (1) LPD
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1 to #7.3, inclusive
Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1 to #7.3, inclusive, by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading of Items #7.1 to #7.3, inclusive, by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Accept Gift of $2000 from Lowell Five Bank
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift of $2000 from Lowell Five Bank
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Jenness)
Vote - Accept/Expend $4k Library Explore Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $4k Library Explore Grant
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Jenness)
Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $375k One Stop for Growth Grant
Adopt: Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $375k One Stop for Growth Grant
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Jenness)
Vote - Authorize Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations
Motion “To Adopt as Amended” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 recuse (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemJohn Descoteaux recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt as Amended” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 recuse (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Amend vote to remove transportation bills, bill of Konica Minolta, bill of T-Mobile and bill of Fred J. Miller
Motion to amend vote to remove transportation bills, bill of Konica Minolta, bill of T-Mobile and bill of Fred J. Miller by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopter per Roll Call vote 6 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Robinson, C. Scott,), 4 nays (C. Mercier, C. Nuon, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 recuse (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Belanger, Chau, Gitschier, Jenness, Robinson, ScottNo: Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, YemJohn Descoteaux recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend vote to remove transportation bills, bill of Konica Minolta, bill of T-Mobile and bill of Fred J. Miller by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopter per Roll Call vote 6 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Robinson, C. Scott,), 4 nays (C. Mercier, C. Nuon, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 1 recuse (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Vote - Transfer $1.1M from Parking Enterprise Fund
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $1.1M from Parking Enterprise Fund
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Order - Taking and Acceptance of Delaware Avenue
Send to a public hearing: Order - Taking and Acceptance of Delaware Avenue
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 18, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 18, 2025 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Claims - (6) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (6) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, 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. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Misc. - Jose Cervantes request permission to address Council regarding plans to repair ADA compliant sidewalks...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Jose Cervantes request permission to address Council regarding plans to repair ADA compliant sidewalks...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Jenness)
Misc. - John LaPan request permission to speak to City Council regarding parking issues and fines/tickets in the City
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - John LaPan request permission to speak to City Council regarding parking issues and fines/tickets in the City
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Jenness)
Executive Session - To Consider and Discuss Ongoing Negotiations Relative To HCID Parcels 2,3,4,5 (Lupoli Companies...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Consider and Discuss Ongoing Negotiations Relative To HCID Parcels 2,3,4,5 (Lupoli Companies...
In City Council, M. Rourke stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. (9:05 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Rourke stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier. (9:05 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Chau, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Chau, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Yem)
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