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45 recorded votes, 39 with disagreement.
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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, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott
Absent: None
During the meeting:
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. Juran. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting March 24th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: McDonough)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to in recognition of the importance of transparency and the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, ensure...
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: Nuon, second: Descoteaux)
Refer to Rules SC: Ask the City Manager to in recognition of the importance of transparency and the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, ensure all...
Motion by C. Juran, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Rules SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Juran, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Rules SC. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide City Council with a report concerning the number of service requests received by 311...
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate department to present an itemized report on year-to-date chargeback...
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: Nuon, second: Scott)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with appropriate department to report on the progress thus far in rehabbing the old Jeanne...
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)
Take Item #6.4 out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.4 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #6.4 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department level and adjust the backboards at St. Louis Park and ensure all...
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)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to , as well as our
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager / Mayor. 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 Sean McDonough; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager / Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council send a letter to our state delegation, the state Secretary of Education, the commissioner of the...
In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager / Mayor. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager / Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Descoteaux)
Adopt: Request: City Council send a letter to our state delegation, the state Secretary of Education, the commissioner of the Department of...
Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 nay (C. Juran), 1 recuse (M. Gitschier).
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: JuranErik R. Gitschier recused and is left out of this vote.
“Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 nay (C. Juran), 1 recuse (M. Gitschier)..”
Discuss Item #4.10 with this item: Request: City Council send a letter to our state delegation, the state Secretary of Education, the commissioner...
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. McDonough to discuss Item #4.10 with this item. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. McDonough to discuss Item #4.10 with this item. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: McDonough)
Take Item #4.11 out of order
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #4.11 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #4.11 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to ensure parking regulations are clearly posted and that...
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)
Take Item #5.1 out of order
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #5.1B out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #5.1B out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Robinson)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Rules & Election Law subcommittee meet to discuss potential changes to Council rules to encourage public...
In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager / Rules & Election Laws SC. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager / Rules & Election Laws SC. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to forward a letter to DESE and the Governor’s Office asking to reconsider the Greater Lowell...
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: Descoteaux, second: McDonough)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department work with the Highland Neighborhood Group and the Monument Committee...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Corey Robinson as absent for this vote; left out of it. Filed by John Descoteaux and Erik R. Gitschier; John Descoteaux is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with a report on how many fines have been issued to the Lowell Housing...
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: Gitschier, second: Liang)
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Auditor audit all funds spent on the senior center per lease contract dated October 5, 2001 between City...
In City Council, no second needed. Robinson, referred to City Manager / City Auditor. 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 Corey Robinson; Erik R. Gitschier is shown as mover.
“In City Council, no second needed. Robinson, referred to City Manager / City Auditor. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department report on the condition of the irrigation system at Alumni Field 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: Gitschier, second: Mercier)
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide update regarding establishing a Tree Commission
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 Response - HR Demographic Report
A) Motion Response - HR Demographic Report - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“A) Motion Response - HR Demographic Report - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Descoteaux)
Refer to the Auditor/Clerk Oversight: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough to refer matter to Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough to refer matter to Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: McDonough)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Campbell Drive - A) Motion Response - HR Demographic Report
B) Motion Response - Campbell Drive - A) Motion Response - HR Demographic Report - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“B) Motion Response - Campbell Drive - A) Motion Response - HR Demographic Report - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Liang)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Christian Hill Apple Orchard
C) Motion Response - Christian Hill Apple Orchard - 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 - Christian Hill Apple Orchard - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Allow John Moore to address Council: Motion Responses
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. McDonough to allow John Moore to address Council. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. McDonough to allow John Moore to address Council. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: McDonough)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Space Consolidation
D) Motion Response - Space Consolidation - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“D) Motion Response - Space Consolidation - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Accept and place on file: Informational Report - Street Sweeping
Informational Report - Street Sweeping - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Informational Report - Street Sweeping - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Take Item #8.1 out of order
Motion by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #8.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Robinson)
Bundle and waive second reading for Items #6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.5
Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Items #6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.5 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“Motion to bundle and waive second reading for Items #6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.5 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $750k Community Project Funding Grant
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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 “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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: Rourke, second: Scott)
Adopt: Vote - Accept Gift of $10k from All People Church
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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 “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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: Rourke, second: Scott)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Enter License Agreement with 43 Fletcher Street, LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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 “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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: Rourke, second: Scott)
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Land Disposition Agreement with Wexford Development LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. 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 “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. 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: Rourke)
Take Item #5.1 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #5.1C out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke to take Item #5.1C out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $350k - Workers Comp
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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 “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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: Rourke, second: Scott)
Adopt: Order - Demolition of 48 Kinsman Street
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. 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 “To Adopt” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Chau. 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: Nuon, second: Chau)
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Body Art License
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 14, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 14, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Descoteaux)
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (4) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Nona Juknavorian Request installation of a handicap parking sign at 119 Chapel Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Descoteaux)
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Clifford Whalen request installation of a handicap parking sign at 32 Coburn Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request replacement of existing gas main on Fletcher Street, from Suffolk to Rock Streets
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 14, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on April 14, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Chau)
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Liang)
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