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February 24, 2026
43 recorded votes, 41 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
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, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott
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. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Citation - Pastor Dwayne Wheeler
Accept and place on file: Citation - Pastor Dwayne Wheeler
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Liang)
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 17th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 17th, for acceptance
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)
Bundle Items #4.1 to #4.6, inclusive, give second reading, hold hearing and refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation
Motion to bundle Items #4.1 to #4.6, inclusive, give second reading, hold hearing and refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle Items #4.1 to #4.6, inclusive, give second reading, hold hearing and refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1150 Westford Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1150 Westford 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)
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1270 Westford Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1270 Westford 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)
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 241 Pawtucket Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 241 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)
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 648 Stevens Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 648 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)
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit along Pearl Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit along Pearl 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)
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit on Middlesex Street from Canal Street to...
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit on Middlesex Street from Canal Street to Garnett 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)
Ask the City Manager to invite an appropriate personnel member from the National Grid to come to the Council Chamber...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to invite an appropriate personnel member from the National Grid to come to the Council Chamber to...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to require that National Grid appear in- person for approval of future request of installations...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to require that National Grid appear in- person for approval of future request of installations of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update from National Grid on gas modernization projects
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update from National Grid on gas modernization projects
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to provide the Council with a detailed report of all organizations and entities that received...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the Council with a detailed report of all organizations and entities that received...
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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the Council with a detailed report on which of any...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide the Council with a detailed report on which of any projects...
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: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the culvert replacement work for Woburn St, Gorham St, and Billerica St
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the culvert replacement work for Woburn St, Gorham St, and Billerica St
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the status of upgrading Meadowcroft St
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the status of upgrading Meadowcroft St
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: Scott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to assess the safety of the intersection of Watson St...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to assess the safety of the intersection of Watson St and...
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: McDonough, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to explore the feasibility of restoring the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to explore the feasibility of restoring the commemorative...
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: McDonough, second: Juran)
Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the State money earmarked for Gage Field over the past two years
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a report regarding the State money earmarked for Gage Field over the past two years
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: Mercier, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to ask DPW to provide a list of which streets and sidewalks (or portions) have been paved...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to ask DPW to provide a list of which streets and sidewalks (or portions) have been paved and/or...
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)
Ask the City Manager to ask Transportation Engineer and DPW to provide the criteria (and, if available, their...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to ask Transportation Engineer and DPW to provide the criteria (and, if available, their...
In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: McDonough)
Ask the City Manager to ask City Solicitor to meet with Rules/Election SC, as a follow-up to the November 19, 2024...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to ask City Solicitor to meet with Rules/Election SC, as a follow-up to the November 19, 2024...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Rules & Election Law SC. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Belinda M. Juran and Erik R. Gitschier; Belinda M. Juran is shown as mover.
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“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager/Rules & Election Law SC. So voted..” (Motion: Juran)
Ask the City Manager to work with the proper department to light the bridges in Lowell in blue on April 11, 2026 in...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the proper department to light the bridges in Lowell in blue on April 11, 2026 in...
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)
Take Item #7.3 out of order
Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #7.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Robinson)
Motion Responses / Informational Report
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Climate Change Competition
A) Motion Response - Climate Change Competition - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - Climate Change Competition - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Chau)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Letter on Rodenticide H965 and H4266
B) Motion Response - Letter on Rodenticide H965 and H4266 - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Letter on Rodenticide H965 and H4266 - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Dumpsters and Trash Bins on Sidewalks
C) Motion Response - Dumpsters and Trash Bins on Sidewalks - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - Dumpsters and Trash Bins on Sidewalks - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Informational Report Informational Report - Cambodia Town TDI
Accept and place on file: Informational Report Informational Report - Cambodia Town TDI
Informational Report Informational Report - Cambodia Town TDI - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Informational Report Informational Report - Cambodia Town TDI - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Liang)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Juran)
Vote - Accept/Expend $138,600 MCC Grant – CASE
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $138,600 MCC Grant – CASE
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Vote - Accept/Expend $15,000 Cultural District Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $15,000 Cultural District Grant
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: McDonoughSean McDonough abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement - Senior Center
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement - Senior Center
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 5 Nays (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Nuon, Rourke, ScottNo: Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, RobinsonAbstained: MercierRita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 5 Nays (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Table: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement - Senior Center
Motion to Lay on Table by C. Robinson, seconded by C. McDonough. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 5 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, RobinsonNo: Chau, Descoteaux, Nuon, Rourke, ScottAbstained: MercierRita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion to Lay on Table by C. Robinson, seconded by C. McDonough. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 5 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: McDonough)
Retain outside independent legal counsel as selected by the City Council to review all documents regarding this transaction
Motion by M. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to retain outside independent legal counsel as selected by the City Council to review all documents regarding this transaction. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 5 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, RobinsonNo: Chau, Descoteaux, Nuon, Rourke, ScottAbstained: MercierRita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion by M. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to retain outside independent legal counsel as selected by the City Council to review all documents regarding this transaction. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 5 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Move question: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Lease Agreement - Senior Center
Motion to move question by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 6 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 4 Nays (C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Nuon, Rourke, ScottNo: Juran, Liang, McDonough, RobinsonAbstained: MercierRita Mercier abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting). The minutes record this as failing with more yeas than nays (6 to 4); some council votes need a two-thirds majority (for example borrowing, appropriations or zoning). MassVoter shows the result as the minutes record it.
From the minutes
“Motion to move question by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 6 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 4 Nays (C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson), 1 abstain (C. Mercier). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Net Meter Credit Sales Agreements
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Net Meter Credit Sales Agreements
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: McDonoughSean McDonough abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Vote - Authorize CM to Send Notice of Hearing - 48 Kinsman Street
Send to a public hearing: Vote - Authorize CM to Send Notice of Hearing - 48 Kinsman Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 10, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 10, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Vote - Establish School Bus Violation Stabilization Fund
Adopt: Vote - Establish School Bus Violation Stabilization Fund
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: McDonoughSean McDonough abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Vote - Transfer $189k – Demolitions
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $189k – Demolitions
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottAbstained: McDonoughSean McDonough abstained or voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 abstain (C. McDonough). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Wire Inspector Reports
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying orders” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying orders” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Descoteaux)
Executive Session - Regarding Litigation Update, Public Discussion Of Which Could Have A Detrimental Effect On The...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - Regarding Litigation Update, Public Discussion Of Which Could Have A Detrimental Effect On The...
In City Council, M. Gitschier stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. (9:00 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, M. Gitschier stated purpose of the session, Motion to enter executive session and adjourn from that session by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. (9:00 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn from Executive Session by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
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