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 Date:        July 25, 2023
Time:        6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA

1.

ROLL CALL

2.

MAYOR'S BUSINESS

2.1.

Communication Remote/Zoom Participation:

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2.2.

Recognition - Lowell 9U Baseball Team.

3.

CITY CLERK

3.1.

Minutes of City Council Meeting July 11th, for acceptance.

Documents:
  1. 2023 July 11 CC Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
4.

GENERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.1.

Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Accessory Dwelling Units. (Cont. from 7/11/23)

https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/24066?fileID=49172

4.2.

Order - Abandon Portion Of Pratt Avenue.

https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/24544?fileID=49967

5.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER

5.1.

Motion Responses

A) Motion Response - Cyber-Security Incident
B) Motion Response - Speeding Christian, Mt. Pleasant, Reservoir
C) Motion Response - Foot and Car Patrols Back Central, St. Johns, Mobile Command
D) Motion Response - Hadley Street Repaving Request
E) Motion Response - FY24 Crack Seal and Fog Seal List
F) Motion Response - Welcome to Centralville Sign
G) Motion Response - Sidewalk Repairs
H) Motion Response - Hydroelectricity
I) Motion Response - Regional Homeless Summit
J) Motion Response - Mt Vernon and Cross Street
K) Motion Response - 25 MPH Update
L) Motion Response - Lowell Street
M) Motion Response - Elmwood Ave
N) Motion Response - West 6th and Coburn
O) Motion Response - Right of First Refusal
P) Motion Response- Neighborhood Walks
R) Motion Response - Boston Capital Invite
S) Motion Response - Affordable Housing Trust Fund
T) Motion Response - Farmers Market
U) Motion Response - LRTA Bus Hub
V) Motion Response - Marijuana














Documents:
  1. A) Motion Response - Cyber-Security Incident.pdf
  2. B) Motion Response - Speeding Christian, Mt. Pleasant, Reservoir.pdf
  3. C) Motion Response - Foot and Car Patrols Back Central, St. Johns, Mobile Command.pdf
  4. D) Motion Response - Hadley Street Repaving Request.pdf
  5. E) Motion Response - FY24 Crack Seal and Fog Seal List.pdf
  6. F) Motion Response - Welcome to Centralville Sign.pdf
  7. G) Motion Response - Sidewalk Repairs.pdf
  8. H) Motion Response - Hydroelectricity.pdf
  9. I) Motion Response - Regional Homeless Summit.pdf
  10. J) Motion Response - Mt Vernon and Cross Street.pdf
  11. K) Motion Response - 25 MPH Update.pdf
  12. L) Motion Response - Lowell Street.pdf
  13. M) Motion Response - Elmwood Ave.pdf
  14. N) Motion Response - West 6th and Coburn.pdf
  15. O) Motion Response - Right of First Refusal.pdf
  16. P) Motion Response- Neighborhood Walks.pdf
  17. Q) Motion Response - LRTA Bus Hub.pdf
  18. R) Motion Response - Boston Capital Invite.pdf
  19. S) Motion Response - Affordable Housing Trust Fund.pdf
  20. T) Motion Response - Farmers Market.pdf
  21. U) Motion Response - Marijuana.pdf
5.2.

Informational Report

Informational Report - HRC Policy Changes to HR New Hire Packet
Informational Report - ARPA Cultural Festival Grants
Informational Report - Cable Franchise License Ascertainment Hearing Notice
Informational Report - ARPA Ad-Hoc Grant Round One

Documents:
  1. Informational Report - HRC Policy Changes to HR New Hire Packet.pdf
  2. Informational Report - ARPA Cultural Festival Grants.pdf
  3. Informational Report - Cable Franchise License Ascertainment Hearing Notice.pdf
  4. Informational Report - ARPA Ad-Hoc Grant Round One.pdf
5.3.

Communication - Planning Board recommendation to proposed Zoning Code amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.

Documents:
  1. 2023 July 28 PB recommendation ADU.pdf
6.

VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

6.1.

Vote - Accept/Expend FY24 Affordable Housing Earmark

Documents:
  1. Vote - AcceptExpend FY24 Affordable Housing Earmark.pdf
6.2.

Vote - Accept/Expend FY24 Earmarked Funds - Shedd Park

Documents:
  1. Vote - AcceptExpend FY24 Earmarked Funds - Shedd Park.pdf
6.3.

Vote - Amend/Apply/Accept/Expend $3,670,000 One Stop for Growth Grants

Documents:
  1. Vote - AmendApplyAcceptExpend 3,670,000 One Stop for Growth Grants.pdf
6.4.

Vote - Amending Prior Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund A Place To Live

Documents:
  1. Vote - Amending Prior Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund A Place To Live.pdf
6.5.

Vote - Amending Prior Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund Acre Crossing Project

Documents:
  1. Vote - Amending Prior Order Approving CPC Recommendation to Fund Acre Crossing Project.pdf
6.6.

Vote - Authorize Change of Voting Machines

Documents:
  1. Vote - Authorize Change of Voting Machines.pdf
6.7.

Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Contract with NextUp, LLC

Documents:
  1. Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Contract with NextUp, LLC.pdf
6.8.

Vote - Endorse The Edge Affordable Housing Project

Documents:
  1. Vote - Endorse The Edge Affordable Housing Project.pdf
7.

ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

7.1.

Loan Order - Refunding Bonds

Documents:
  1. Loan Order - Refunding Bonds.pdf
7.2.

Order - 60 Day Trial

Documents:
  1. Order - 60 Day Trial.pdf
8.

ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

8.1.

Ordinance - MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments

Documents:
  1. Ordinance - MBTA Communities Zoning Amendments.pdf
9.

RESOLUTIONS

9.1.

Resolution - Support H.3012 and S.2027 - Project Labor Agreements

Documents:
  1. Resolution - Support H.3012 and S.2027 - Project Labor Agreements.pdf
10.

REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)

10.1.

Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Additional Pole On Varnum Avenue, Near Fowler Road.

Documents:
  1. 2023 July 25 wire report natl grid pole varnum fowler.pdf
10.2.

Wire Insp. - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of Additional Pole On Varnum Avenue, Near Riverside Avenue.

Documents:
  1. 2023 July 25 wire inp natl grid varnum riverview.pdf
11.

PETITIONS

11.1.

Claims - (3) Property Damage.

11.2.

Tanya Kenney - Request installation of handicap parking sign at 800 Broadway Street (Unit 6).

Documents:
  1. 2023 July 25 handicap kenney broadway.pdf
12.

CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS

12.1.

C, Yem - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department update the Council on the status of the use of wireless emergency alerts.

12.2.

C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department look into joining the Massachusetts Broadband Coalition and to apply for funding the State receives through the National Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program to extend high-speed internet throughout the City.

12.3.

C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. have Transportation Engineer look at improvements that can be made to increase safety at the intersection of Moore and Lawrence Streets.

12.4.

C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. implement a plan to enforce all requirements of Chapter 176-2 of the City housing standards.

12.5.

C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. provide update regarding Book Mobile launch into the neighborhoods.

12.6.

C. Robinson/C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on policy regarding mayoral portraits.

12.7.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department create a public facing, permitted public usage schedule on the City's website.

12.8.

C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. provide an update regarding releasing of all executive session minutes that no longer warrants confidentiality.

12.9.

C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. provide the City Council with a list of fines issued to the owner of the property located at 62-64 Branch Street, who the owner of the property is, the date of the fines, the amount paid and the amount outstanding, if any.

12.10.

C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. update the City Council on the installation of solar panels on the High School.

12.11.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department ensure that all water and gas/electric manholes are covered with manhole covers.

12.12.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. identify who is responsible for sidewalk maintenance along Princeton Boulevard; the sidewalk is currently so overgrown the pavement can not be seen.

12.13.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on instituting a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit citywide.

12.14.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on plans to repair potholes in the City, especially in the Highlands Neighborhood.

12.15.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on the 311 system; how it will function and what will the online component look like.

12.16.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. work with Law Department to provide the City Council with a report on costs incurred by the City through court judgements and settlements; include break down by department associated with settlements.

12.17.

C. Mercier - Req. City Mgr. have proper department instruct contractors to address drainage issue on Havilah Street due to street damage by heavy construction equipment.

12.18.

M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. have proper department explore and implement speed calming measures on Stevens Street.

12.19.

M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department investigate repairs and improvements to the public way on E Street.

13.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

14.

ADJOURNMENT

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