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45 recorded votes, 42 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Note on these minutes: Mayor Erik R. Gitschier presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Belinda M. Juran, Sidney L. Liang, Sean McDonough, Vesna Nuon, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott
Absent: Rita Mercier, Corey Robinson
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. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Accept and place on file: Citation - Victor Amaro
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: McDonough)
Accept and place on file: Proclamation - Heart Health Month in Lowell
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: McDonough)
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 3rd, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Juran)
Bundle, give second reading, hold hearing and refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation
Motion to bundle, give second reading, hold hearing and refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle, give second reading, hold hearing and refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Descoteaux)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 SO Pole at Middlesex and Wood Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole 557 Varnum Avenue
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 1158 Gorham Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 145 Pawtucket Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 15 West Meadow Road
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 308 Stevens Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 316 Mammoth Road
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 9-11 Columbia Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 1 SO Pole at 12 Wood Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 2 SO Poles at 1170 Gorham Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of 5 JO Poles at Middlesex and Edwards Streets
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD report on the feasibility of creating a local wetland bylaw requiring a 25-foot do not...
In City Council, seconded by C. Juran, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Juran, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Juran)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with Health
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, 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. The motion was filed by Corey Robinson, who is not shown as present, so no mover is shown.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to working collaboratively with the University of Massachusetts Lowell to explore pedestrian...
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: Liang, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to give an update on the plans and progress toward creating a tree committee, including the role...
In City Council, seconded by M. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by M. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Gitschier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to give an update on Boott Hydropower’s relicensing application to the Federal Energy Regulatory...
In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Descoteaux)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the FY26 budget and plans for the FY27 budget: schedule, public comment...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Finance SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager/Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Nuon)
Refer report to Finance SC: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the FY26 budget and plans for the FY27 budget: schedule, public comment...
Motion by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran to refer report to Finance SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran to refer report to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Juran)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report on the progress of the repurposing at Callery Park
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to develop a plan to mitigate the impact to residents...
In City Council, seconded by C. Juran, 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 Sean McDonough and Corey Robinson; Sean McDonough is shown as mover.
“In City Council, seconded by C. Juran, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Juran)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate department to provide a detailed report on winter operation procedures in...
In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with Lowell Sustainability Council and the Lowell Public Schools to create a student...
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: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with the State audit of Masshire fiscal procedures and the Workforce...
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: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses / Informational Reports
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Nuon)
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Chau)
Take informational reports WinterFest and Year in Review together at end of agenda
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough to take informational reports WinterFest and Year in Review together at end of agenda. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough to take informational reports WinterFest and Year in Review together at end of agenda. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: McDonough)
Accept and place on file: Informational Reports Informational Report - CPR-AED
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Juran)
Accept and place on file: Communication - Resignation of Members from Citizen Advisory Committee
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 2 absent (C. Mercier, C. Robinson). So voted.
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 2 absent (C. Mercier, C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Juran)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Preservation Restriction - 228 Worthen St
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 2 absent (C. Mercier, C. Robinson). So voted.
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 2 absent (C. Mercier, C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Descoteaux)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Preservation Restriction - 80 Gorham St
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 2 absent (C. Mercier, C. Robinson). So voted.
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 2 absent (C. Mercier, C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - William Murphy request removal of handicap parking sign at 151 Coburn Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Juran)
Bundle Items #9.2 to #9.7
Motion to bundle Items #9.2 to #9.7 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle Items #9.2 to #9.7 by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Juran)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1150 Westford Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1270 Westford Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 241 Pawtucket Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 648 Stevens Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit along Pearl Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit on Middlesex Street from Canal Street to Garnett Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 24, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Rourke)
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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