Agenda 80 Percent
 
 
Date:
        April 4, 2023

Time:        6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA /Zoom (Hybrid)

1.

ROLL CALL

2.

MAYOR'S BUSINESS

2.1.

Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:

Meetings Will Be Held In Council Chamber With Public Welcome And By Using Remote Participation As Follows:  Members Of The Public May View The Meeting Via LTC.Org (On-Line; Live Streaming; Or Local Cable Channel 99).  Those Wishing To Speak Regarding A Specific Agenda Item Shall Register To Speak In Advance Of The Meeting By Sending Email To City Clerk Indicating The Agenda Item And A Phone Number To Call So That You May Be Issued Zoom Link To The Meeting.  Email Address Is MGEARY@LOWELLMA.GOV.  If No Access To Email You May Contact City Clerk At 978-674-4161.  All Request Must Be Done Before 4:00 PM On The Day Of Meeting.  For Zoom - HTTPS://SUPPORT.ZOOM.US/HC/EN-US/ARTICLES/201362193-JOINING-A-MEETING

2.2.

Citations:

1)  John Long - Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year;

2)  Chili and Stew Contest Winners: Professional - CTI Youthbuild Culinary Program; and Amateur - Douglas Bergeron.


2.3.

Proclamation - National Public Health Week.

3.

CITY CLERK

3.1.

Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting March 21st/25th; Transportation SC March 28trh; City Council Regular Meeting March 28th, for acceptance.

4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

4.1.

Vote - Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations - Schools.

5.

GENERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS

5.1.

Loan Order - MSBA Accelerated Repair To Various School Buildings. ($21,108,052)

6.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER

6.1.

Motion Responses

A) Motion Response - Line Striping Schedule for Parking Lots in Schools Complete
B) Motion Response - Police Calls on Main Number Not Answered By Live Dispatcher
C) Motion Response - Senior Work Off Property
D) Motion Response - Union Contracts HR
E) Motion Response - All Paid Invoices
F) Motion Response - Outdoor Dining Regulations
G) Motion Response - Field Improvements
H) Motion Response - Archdiocese Property
I) Motion Response - Petition Reserve Dwelling Ordinance With Attachment
J) Motion Response - Subdividing HCID Properties
K) Motion Response -School Street Cemetery Wall Repair
L) Motion Response - Fort Hill Ave Sidewalk Request


6.2.

Informational Reports

Informational Report - Impact Task Force

6.3.

Communication - City Manager Request Out Of State Travel (1) LPD and (1) MassHire.

7.

VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

7.1.

Vote - Authorize CM Ex. PFA with MSBA

7.2.

Vote - Transfer $20,000 - DPD

8.

ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

8.1.

Order - 60 Day Trial

9.

ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

9.1.

Ordinance - Amend Chap 266 Vehicles and Traffic - Commercial Parking

10.

REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)

10.1.

Neighborhoods SC April 3, 2023.

10.2.

Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC April 4, 2023.

11.

PETITIONS

11.1.

Claims - (3) Property Damage.

11.2.

Misc. - 8th grade students (Room #129) from Dr. An Wang Middle School request permission to address Council regarding addition of bike lanes in the City of Lowell.

12.

CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS

12.1.

C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. provide the City Council with a list of the number of AEDs (automated external defibrillator) the City owns (excluding Police and Fire), and the locations in municipal buildings.

12.2.

C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. report on which department is responsible for identifying damage caused by equipment contractor after the winter season is over.

12.3.

C. Jenness/C. Gitschier/C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. provide a report on the current status of recommendations from the 2019 Clifton Larson HR audit; including what has been implemented to date and the current status of other suggested improvements.

12.4.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. ensure that noise amplification is not used in a way that negatively impacts community during the spring weather.

12.5.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have Transportation Engineer conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Varnum Avenue and the VFW Highway.

12.6.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide a report if any further steps are necessary to streamline “Streeteries” process.

12.7.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide a detailed update on the Store 38 and Fairmount Street intersection.

12.8.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. provide a report on what percentage of our employees are currently in compliance with the State mandated, computerized ethics training.

12.9.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide a report on why we removed the LRTA bus hub from downtown and explore if it would be feasible to bring a central bus hub back.

12.10.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide an update on the traffic lights on Varnum Avenue and University Avenue intersections.

12.11.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide a detailed timeline; including scope of work for clean-up of all City green space, as well as, a report with correction timeline on damage caused from winter operations.

12.12.

C. Robinson/C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. create a focus group tasked with the creation of, management of, maintenance of, and marketing of the Lowell Experience; including utilizing capital resources.

13.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

14.

ADJOURNMENT

Office of the City Clerk - 375 Merrimack Street - Phone: 978.674.4161