Date: May 17, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA / Zoom (Hybrid)
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2.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
2.1.
Citation - Robert Boehm.
2.2.
Recognition - Sahel Restaurant.
2.3.
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:
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CITY CLERK
3.1.
Minutes Of Transportation SC May 10th; City Council Meeting May 10th; Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC May 11th, For Acceptance.
4.
AUDITOR BUSINESS
4.1.
Communications:
1. Financial Statement for year ending June 30, 2021;
2. Federal Awards Program for year ending June 30, 2021; and
3. Management Letter June 30, 2021.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
Order - Abandon Portion Second Street.
6.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
6.1.
Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - 15 Minute Parking for Open Pantry
B) Motion Response - Parking Placard Policy
C) Motion Response - Street Light at 465 School St.
D) Motion Response - Pavement Prevention Treatment
E) Motion Response - Clean Up of Kerouac Park
F) Motion Response - Trash Barrels in Hamilton Canal Innovation District
G) Motion Response - Trash Pick Up at City Parks
H) Motion Response - Spring Field Use
I) Motion Response - Cleaning for Folk Festival
J) Motion Response - Police Patrol Gorham, Central and Charles Streets
K) Motion Response - Route 38 Traffic
L) Motion Response - Cunningham Stop Sign
M) Motion Response - Central Street Bridge
Documents:
- A) Motion Response - 15 Minute Parking for Open Pantry.pdf
- B) Motion Response - Parking Placard Policy.pdf
- C) Motion Response - Street Light at 465 School St..pdf
- D) Motion Response - Pavement Prevention Treatment.pdf
- E) Motion Response - Clean Up of Kerouac Park.pdf
- F) Motion Response - Trash Barrels in Hamilton Canal Innovation District.pdf
- G) Motion Response - Trash Pick Up at City Parks.pdf
- H) Motion Response - Spring Field Use.pdf
- I) Motion Response - Cleaning for Folk Festival.pdf
- J) Motion Response - Police Patrol Gorham, Central and Charles Streets.pdf
- K) Motion Response - Route 38 Traffic.pdf
- L) Motion Response - Cunningham Stop Sign.pdf
- M) Motion Response - Central Street Bridge.pdf
6.2.
Informational Reports
N) Informational - FY2021 Audit - Management Response
6.3.
Communication - Appointment of Keith Rudy Sr. to Board of Parks
6.4.
Communication - Appointment of Melissa Desroches to Board of Parks
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VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
7.1.
7.2.
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ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
8.1.
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REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
9.1.
Neighborhoods SC Joint With Public Safety SC May 17, 2022.
9.2.
Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC May 11, 2022.
9.3.
Wire Inspector Reports:
1) National Grid - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole (17-50) On Market Street;
2) National Grid - Request Installation Of 4 New 4 Inch Underground Electric Conduit To Property At 555 Middlesex Street;
3) National Grid - Request Installation Of 50 Feet Of Underground Electric Conduit From Market Street To Service Property At 630 And 650 Merrimack Street; and
4) National Grid - Request Installation Of Manhole, Hand Holes And (2) Underground Conduits On French And Kirk Street To Upgrade Lowell High School East Electric Service.
10.
CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
10.1.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department look into adjusting traffic light at Bridge Street and VFW.
10.2.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide a report on potential traffic impact of implementing 4 way stop at High Street and East Merrimack Street due to Central Street Bridge only functioning in one direction.
10.3.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide an assessment of the infrastructure and staffing needed to conduct waste water evaluation for COVID as well as other health related conditions that may be assessed via waste water surveillance.
10.4.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide potential correction plan for worst areas of 1st Street, pulverize and seal, correct drainage, etc.
10.5.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the police department work with the Superintendent of Schools and the principal of the Robinson School to address dismissal and group of kids that have been disturbing, bullying residents and homes in the immediate area.
10.6.
C. Robinson - Req. update regarding C. Drinkwater’s motion (6/22/21) on partnering with Lowell National Historic Park; UMass-Lowell; and other relevant non-profit organizations (Free Soil Arts, etc.) to explore placing permanent signage marking the 30 plus sites in Lowell connected to the Underground Railroad and Anti-Slavery Movement.
10.7.
C. Gitschier/C. Rourke - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department contact the American Legion, 684 Westford Street, on removal of the building out back with an “X” on it, and replace it with a veterans’ healing park.
10.8.
C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. look into hiring a greeter for City Hall that is multi-lingual to help residents when they visit City Hall.
10.9.
C. Jenness - Req. Arts and Cultures SC invite representatives from Mosaic Lowell to a subcommittee meeting for an update on current initiatives.
10.10.
C. Jenness/C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department apply for funding for electric vehicle infrastructure via the competitive bid mechanism in the federal bipartisan infrastructure bill.
10.11.
C. Nuon/C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. have Superintendent of Police provide City Council with a report detailing the training curriculum, including the presentation and materials, which will be used for the implementation of the body-worn camera program.
10.12.
C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have proper department install a stop sign at the intersection of High and Sherman Streets.
10.13.
C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. have the appropriate department provide an update regarding status of the collapsed retaining wall of CityPoint Condominiums at the corner of Middlesex and School Streets.
10.14.
M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. have proper department explore use of reduction tracks (speed bumps) on Manufacturer Street in the vicinity of Sompao Meas Hall and Bam Bam Studio.
10.15.
M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide 15 minute parking in front of 119 Chelmsford Street.
10.16.
M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. look into feasibility of adopting an island in Cambodia Town.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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