Date: May 30, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA
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MAYOR'S BUSINESS
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Communication Remote/Zoom Participation:
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2.2.
Presentation - Afro-American Community Collaborative Juneteenth Weekend Event.
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CITY CLERK
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
4.1.
Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Masses at the Shrine
B) Motion Response - Centralville Art Projects 2023
C) Motion Response - Micro Dog Parks
D) Motion Response - Honoring AAPI Community
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VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5.1.
Vote - Authorize Payment Of Bills Incurred In Excess Of Appropriations - Schools
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ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
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REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
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PETITIONS
8.1.
Misc. - Marckenson Lafleur (Corner Cafe - Owner) request installation of Loading Zone sign for designated hours at 1164 Lawrence Street (side street).
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8.2.
Misc. - Norma Von Fricken request to address Council regarding climate.
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CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
9.1.
C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. have the appropriate department consider making the intersection of Mount Vernon and Cross Streets a four-way stop.
9.2.
C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. have the appropriate department invite Boston Capital, the developer of the former Merrimack Valley Food Bank located at 733 - 735 Broadway Street, to provide an update to the City Council and residents regarding the project at that site.
9.3.
C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. have Elections Department update the City Council on the upcoming City election schedule.
9.4.
C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. consider adding a paid parental leave benefit for all full time employees to assist recruiting and retaining City staff.
9.5.
C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. provide the Council with a comprehensive report on City contractors broken down by race, gender, disability and other standard EEO classifications.
9.6.
C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. provide update on the implementation progress and timeline of the 25 MPH speed limit ordinance previously adopted by the Council.
9.7.
C. Jenness/C. Nuon/C. Mercier - Req. Technology and Utilities SC meet to begin developing a City wide cyber-security ordinance; including adoption of a well known cyber-security framework and regular third party audits and reviews of policies and procedures.
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C. Nuon/C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. provide the City Council with a copy of the agreement between the City and Sal Lupoli regarding the parking facility and proposed high rise in the Hamilton Canal District and to update the Council on the status of said high rise.
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C. Nuon/C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. work with proper department(s) to prepare communication to Lowell residents regarding the cyber-security incident; including advice on steps they can take to protect themselves from the misuse of any potentially ex filtrated data, which could include personally identifiable information in possession of the City.
9.10.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. facilitate city-wide neighborhood walks through scheduling; utilizing elected councilors, neighborhood groups, community members and a dedicated response to identify and correct specific neighborhood challenges.
9.11.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the Traffic Engineer provide a detailed report on potential traffic calming measures at the intersection of Coburn and West 6th Streets; including the potential implementation of LED stop signs.
9.12.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. provide an update regarding continued fencing on 1st Street.
9.13.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. work on drafting a plan to implement a pilot program in Centralville to sweep streets utilizing opposite side parking.
9.14.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. work with the community and the proper channels to restore the iconic LOWELL SUN sign.
9.15.
C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. have the appropriate department have the benches repaired, the graffiti removed and the area cleaned up at the park located at Lincoln and Chelmsford Streets.
9.16.
C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. have the Traffic Engineer explore the feasibility of incorporating stop signs. on streets that intersect with Lowell Street, a stop sign at the end of Denton Street and speed humps and/or chicanes on Billerica and Hollis Streets
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C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on the preparedness of our pools and splash pads for the summer.
9.18.
C. Gitschier - Req, City Mgr. provide a capital replacement plan for all DPW vehicles.
9.19.
C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. have the City Solicitor provide the City Council with a report outlining haw a resident can appeal a Zoning Board decision with estimated cost to the resident.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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