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April 21, 2026
18 recorded votes, 17 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. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. 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. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)
Citation - Lowell Spinners
Accept and place on file: Citation - Lowell Spinners
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, 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. Juran, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Descoteaux)
Take an item out of order
C. Robinson moved, seconded by C. Rourke “To Suspend the Rules to take 5.2 out of order”. So voted.
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“C. Robinson moved, seconded by C. Rourke “To Suspend the Rules to take 5.2 out of order”. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)
Minutes of Rules & Election Law SC April 14th; City Council Regular Meeting April 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Rules & Election Law SC April 14th; City Council Regular Meeting April 14th, 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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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Juran)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department proper department have Chapter 266 Section 82 of the City Code...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department proper department have Chapter 266 Section 82 of the City Code...
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)
Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on the bridge deck repair on the Ouellette/Aiken St Bridge
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to update the City Council on the bridge deck repair on the Ouellette/Aiken St Bridge
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: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Juran)
Informational Reports. Informational Report - Pollard Memorial Library City
Accept and place on file: Informational Reports. Informational Report - Pollard Memorial Library City
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Allow others to speak: Informational Reports. Informational Report - Pollard Memorial Library City
In City Council, Motion “To allow others to speak” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. 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, Motion “To allow others to speak” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Accept and place on file: Informational Reports. Informational Report - Pollard Memorial Library City
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. 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, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Vote - Accept/Expend $41,462 FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $41,462 FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. 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: Liang, second: Descoteaux)
Rules & Election Law SC April 14, 2026
Accept the report: Rules & Election Law SC April 14, 2026
In City Council, Motion “To accept the report as a report of progress” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept the report as a report of progress” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Wire Insp. - Boston Gas - Request replacement of existing gas main on Fletcher Street, from Suffolk to Rock Streets
Adopt: Wire Insp. - Boston Gas - Request replacement of existing gas main on Fletcher Street, from Suffolk to Rock Streets
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept the accompanying orders” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. 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, Motion “To adopt and accept the accompanying orders” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Juran. 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, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Juran)
Misc. - William Walsh request permission to address City Council regarding parking at the skateboard park located at...
Refer to the City Manager: Misc. - William Walsh request permission to address City Council regarding parking at the skateboard park located at...
In City Council, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Liang, seconded by C. McDonough. 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, Motion to refer to City Manager for report and recommendation by C. Liang, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: McDonough)
Misc. - Charles Akintobi / Stella Okitikan request installation of handicap parking sign at 44 D Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Charles Akintobi / Stella Okitikan request installation of handicap parking sign at 44 D Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. 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, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Juran)
Misc. - Normand Giguere request installation of a handicap paring sign at 166 Stevens Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Normand Giguere request installation of a handicap paring sign at 166 Stevens Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Juran, seconded by C. Nuon. 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, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Juran, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
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