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Office of the City Clerk City Hall • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 P: 978.674.4161 • F: 978.970.4007 www.LowellMA.gov Lowell City Council Michael Q. Geary City Clerk Regular Meeting Minutes Date: Jun 14, 2016 Time: 6:30 PM Location: City Council Chamber 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA MAYOR’S BUSINESS 1. - MAYOR'S BUSINESS 1.1. 2016 / 412 - Communication - Charter School Cap Resolution. Roll Call showed 9 present. Mayor Kennedy presiding. C. Mercier requested moment of silence in darkened chamber for victims of the Orlando shootings. M. Kennedy requested moment of silence in darkened chamber for Robert Fairbank. C. Milinazzo requested Item #6.1 be taken out of order and by general consent with no objections the matter was taken out of order. In City Council, communication read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by M. Kennedy, seconded by C. Leary. So voted. M. Kennedy took Item #10.22 concurrently with this communication. CITY CLERK 2. - CITY CLERK 2.1. 2016 / 375 - Minutes of City Council Meeting May 31st, for acceptance. In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 2 of 18) GENERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. - GENERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. 2016 / 333 - Fuel Storage - The Markley Group, LLC - Request a license for storage of flammables at 2 Prince Avenue for 32,000 gallons of Diesel II fuel (AST). In City Council, Read twice and adopted. Public hearing held. Speaking in favor was William Tabor, representing the Markley Group and Louis Lepore of Markley Group as well. Speaking in opposition were Jacob Fortes and Nancy Fortes. C. Rourke questioned if fire department had been involved with inspection. Manager Murphy noted that the fire department had signed off on the petition. C. Leahy questioned future expansion of the license in the future. Manager Murphy commented on emergency access by the fire department on the property. C. Elliott questioned if generators and fuel tanks could be relocated. C. Rourke noted that the Markley Group must improve on providing documentation to the City. C. Mercier questioned the street closing procedure and its effect on the neighborhood. C. Leary noted that the general area needs infrastructure improvements. Manager Murphy noted meeting with neighborhood group and addressing their concerns. M. Kennedy noted the project was beneficial to City but concerns of neighborhood must be heard. C. Leahy questioned construction of tanks. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x x Rourke, Daniel P. x Samaras, William x UTILITY PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. - UTILITY PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.1. 2016 / 340 - National Grid/Verizon NE - Req. permission to relocate JO pole 34' north of current location and to install SO pole on east side of Lawrence Street. In City Council, Given 2nd Reading and adopted. Public hearing held. Speaking in favor were Michelle Stacey of National Grid, Ann Murray (designer) and Lisa Demeo (City Engineer). No City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 3 of 18) remonstrants. Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted. 4.2. 2016 / 341 - National Grid/Verizon NE - Request permission to install (1) JO pole on Industrial Avenue. In City Council, Given 2nd Reading and adopted. Public hearing held. Speaking in favor were Michelle Stacey of National Grid and Lisa Demeo (City Engineer). No remonstrants. Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Milinazzo, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted. 4.3. 2016 / 342 - National Grid - Request permission to install approximately 125' of 2"-4" conduit encased in concrete on Lawrence Street. In City Council, Given 2nd Reading and adopted. Public hearing held. Speaking in favor were Michelle Stacey of National Grid, Ann Murray (designer) and Lisa Demeo (City Engineer). No remonstrants. Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted. C. Leahy requested that Items #5.2; 5.3 and 5.4 be taken out of order and was done by general consent with no objections. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 5. - COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 5.1. 2016 / 415 - Motion Responses: (A) Impact of the Pending Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) (B) Business Improvement District (BID) Survey (C) Mosquito Control (D) Pyne Arts School Traffic Supervisor (E) Huntoon Avenue Update (F) Parking Agreements (G) Financial and Infrastructure Impact of Ameresco (H) Security and Supervision of Nesmith Street Property (I) Downtown Banners (J) DPD Data Position (K) 268 Mt. Vernon Street (L) Traffic and Pedestrian Patterns on Chelmsford Street Informational: City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 4 of 18) (M) Solar Energy Production from City Solar Fields (N) Working Cities Grant In Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted. C. Milinazzo commented on Motion Response A regarding Transformation Development Initiative noting the report. C. Elliott noted the program was important to the City and it should be taken advantage of. C. Leahy commented on Motion Response B regarding BID survey noting the use of interns this summer to prepare needed survey. C. Mercier commented on Motion Response C regarding mosquito control informing public that there would be spraying this year. C. Leary commented on Motion Response D regarding traffic supervisor at Pyne Arts School indicating that there will be one available next school year. C. Mercier commented on Motion Response E regarding Huntoon Avenue noting the procedure used to accept streets. C. Belanger commented on Motion Response F regarding parking contracts by Motion to refer to Downtown Redevelopment SC for review, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted. C. Samaras noted the difficulty in locating spaces. C. Leary commented on Motion Response G regarding Ameresco noting it was a strong analysis. C. Samaras commented on Motion Response H regarding group home on Nesmith Street indicating that the program is not suited for that area as it lacks supervision and is not helping troubled youth. C. Leahy noted the draining of resources without any results. C. Rourke noted it was a non-profit organization which owns property. Manager Murphy noted concern and indicated he would speak with court system regarding future placements. C. Leary commented on Motion Response L regarding Chelmsford Street corridor by Motion to refer to Transportation SC for further discussion, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted. C. Elliott commented on Informational Response M regarding solar fields by Motion to refer to Financial SC, seconded by C. Leary. So voted. C. Belanger commented on Informational Response N regarding Working Cities Grant noting the uniqueness of the grant and how it will benefit the Acre. C. Samaras lauded the work of the administration in obtaining the grant. Kevin Coughlin (DPD) reported on the grant and how it City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 5 of 18) would be administered in the community and be used as a model for other neighborhoods. Mr. Coughlin recognized partners in this endeavor. 5.2. 2016 / 397 - Communication-Reappoint Kevin Dillon, William Lovely, Katelyn Biedron, Geoffrey McDonough to Conservation Commission In Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leary, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted. 5.3. 2016 / 398 - Communication-Appoint Janelle Diaz to Lowell Commission on Disability In Council, read and adopted. Ms. Diaz addressed the Council. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x x Leary, James x x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x Samaras, William x 5.4. 2016 / 399 - Communication-Appoint Brandon Crocker to Hunger Homeless Commission (Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities Rep) In Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Leary, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted. Mr. Crocker addressed the Council. 5.5. 2016 / 400 - Communication-Accept Resignation of Eileen Donoghue (Civic Stadium Commission) In Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Samaras. So voted. C. Elliott questioned if commission is still needed. Manager Murphy noted it was created by statute and still in place. 5.6. 2016 / 419 - Communication - City Manager request Out of State Travel (1) LPD. In Council, read and adopted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 6 of 18) Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Belanger to bundle Items #6.1 to 6.6 inclusive and take as one. So voted. Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Belanger to waive full reading and adopt Vote item #6.1 to 6.6 inclusive. Adopted per Roll Call vote, 9 yeas. So voted. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 6. - VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 6.1. 2016 / 401 - Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. MOU MVEA Unit I 7.1.15-6.30.18 In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. C. Elliott questioned the number of unions left without contracts. Manager Murphy commented on outstanding contracts. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x 6.2. 2016 / 402 - Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. MOU MVEA WW Unit II 7.1.15-6.30.18 City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 7 of 18) In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x 6.3. 2016 / 403 - Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. MOU MVEA Unit C 7.1.15-6.30.18 In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x 6.4. 2016 / 404 - Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. MOU MVEA Unit D 7.1.15-6.30.18 In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 8 of 18) VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x 6.5. 2016 / 405 - Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. MOU MVEA Inspectors 7.1.15-6.30.18 In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x 6.6. 2016 / 406 - Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. MOU The Association of Traffic Supervisors 7.1.15- 6.30.18 In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 9 of 18) VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x 6.7. 2016 / 407 - Vote-Apply/Accept/Expend $53,799 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2016 In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x x Leahy, John J. x x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x Samaras, William x 6.8. 2016 / 413 - Vote-Auth Mgr Ex. Construction Access Agreement between UML and City re: Marginal Street Sewer Relief Pipe Project In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 10 of 18) VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x 6.9. 2016 / 414 - Vote-Transfer $2,000 Inspector Education Training In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x x 6.10. 2016 / 420 - Vote-Accept/Expend $100,000 from Lowell General Hospital to Health Dept (feasibility study on substance abuse prevention in the Lowell School District) In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. C. Belanger questioned costs regarding study. Kerran Vigroux (Health Director) outlined the reason and the costs of the study. C. Belanger questioned the number of students covered by the grant. Ms. Vigroux noted the first part would be a pilot program to work out any issues. C. Leahy noted he wished more students City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 11 of 18) would be covered. C. Leary noted it was funded by Lowell General Hospital who he recognized for their contribution and that they should ensure that the grant is used to capacity. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x Rourke, Daniel P. x x Samaras, William x x 6.11. 2016 / 421 - Vote-Approving certified project application for Kronos, Inc. and authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement for CP Associates, LLC In Council, read twice, waived full reading and adopted. Manager Murphy outlined the TIF and commented on the company. Chris Todd of Kronos outlined the company structure and commented on partnership with the City and their involvement in the community. C. Mercier noted the agreement would be of benefit to the City and was in favor of same. C. Samaras noted the size of the company and that it was a good fit for Lowell. Manager Murphy noted any prior TIF on the building had expired and recognized his team for putting together the agreement. C. Elliott, with general consent and no objection, requested Item #10.1 be taken out of order. VOTING Committee Member YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE MOTION SECONDED Kennedy, Jr, Edward J. x Belanger, Corey x Elliott, Rodney M. x Leahy, John J. x Leary, James x Mercier, Rita M. x Milinazzo, James L. x x Rourke, Daniel P. x City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 12 of 18) Samaras, William x x ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 7. - ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 7.1. 2016 / 417 - Ordinance-Create new position of Working Foreman Electrician Grade B Masters and establish Salary in DPW and modify certain job titles In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer matter to Public Hearing on June 28, 2016 at 7 PM by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Milinazzo. So voted. REPORTS (SUB / COMMITTEE, IF ANY) 8. - REPORTS (SUB / COMMITTEE, IF ANY) 8.1. 2016 / 385 - Public Safety SC June 14, 2016. In City Council, C. Leahy reported on Public Safety SC noting the attendance and the discussion about the collaborative efforts of the Lowell Police Department and the UMass-Lowell Police Department. Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Leary. So voted. C. Rourke noted that the Neighborhoods SC will be meeting June 27th at Eagle Park at 6:30 PM to discuss neighborhood issues. C. Milinazzo noted that the Personnel SC will meet June 28th at 5:30 PM to finish Manager evaluations. PETITIONS 9. - PETITIONS 9.1. 2016 / 381 - Claims - (2) property. In Council, read and Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Leary, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted. 9.2. 2016 / 380 - Misc. - Pace Energy (c/o Sonal Patel, LLC) request additional fuel storage of 25,000 gal. of gasoline and 5,000 gal. of diesel in underground tanks at 710 Lakeview Avenue. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 13 of 18) In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer matter to Public Hearing on June 28, 2016 at 7 PM by C. Elliott, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted. 9.3. 2016 / 387 - Misc. - Lorrie Carrington Arsenault request permission to install two-way street sign at the circle of D Street. In Council, read and Motion to refer to Traffic Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted. CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS 10. - CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS 10.1. 2016 / 376 - C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. provide report on UMASS expansion of dormitories at Residences at Perkins Park and the Lofts at Perkins Park and impact of city tax revenue. In Council, seconded by C. Mercier, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Elliott noted the concerns of the residents raised at recent meeting and how they felt they had been misled. The following registered speakers addressed the Council: Ralph Sutter; Greg Poirier; Hilary Behrens; Leon Goodwin; Erin Goodwin; Stancie Greenlaw and Bob Kelly. C. Mercier noted the residents were fighting for Lowell and they should be protected and informed the Manager to enter into dialogue with the University regarding the matter and other issues. C. Leahy noted he was not sure what City could do but there should be more conversation among the group. C. Belanger noted these residents need to be a part of Lowell and that the University should have been more transparent and that the Manager should be part of discussion especially with the owner of property as well. C. Samaras noted the residents display the good about Lowell and that City should see if there is legal manner to become involved. Manager Murphy noted there was no legal standing but getting involved would be the right thing to do. C. Milinazzo noted the residents are worth fighting for and that a balance should be struck between all parties. C. Leary requested dialogue begins with the University as the City cannot lose market rate properties from the tax base. C. Rourke noted the residents were treated very unfairly. C. Elliott noted he was troubled by actions of the developer in this case and requested a friendly amendment, without objection, to his motion to include beginning a discussion with the developer as well. M. Kennedy relinquished Chair to Vice-Chair Rourke at 7:45 PM. M. Kennedy noted that the solution may be with the residents to make offer to developer, if possible. M. Kennedy noted the breakdown with the University and he City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 14 of 18) has concerns for other projects in the City as UML continues to grow and acquire land with an abundance of resources. C. Mercier noted the developer took advantage of tax credits and that the City needs to protect its interests down the road. C. Samaras noted a balance must be struck with University and residents. C. Leahy noted the need to protect year round residents. C. Leary commented that the City should know how much the University would be able to purchase. Manager Murphy noted upcoming meeting with University and has provided them with a proposed agreement regarding these issues. C. Milinazzo noted that housing may be for more than just students and that discussion should be done to strike a balance. C. Rourke returned Chair to M. Kennedy at 8:05 PM. 10.2. 2016 / 377 - C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. look into LED bulletin board at Lord Overpass to replace current plastic banners and future use following realignment of overpass. In Council, seconded by C. Leary, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Elliott noted that area needed to be cleaned up and this board may be a solution and it could be paid for by advertising. C. Belanger commented on different ways to use the billboard. 10.3. 2016 / 378 - C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. report on the city's real-estate taxes agreement with UMass Lowell involving UML Inn & Conference Center and the establishment and use of funds in the community improvement Fund. In Council, Substitute Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to City Manager and Education Partnerships SC. So voted. C. Mercier noted her displeasure with the UML approach to acquiring property in the City. C. Milinazzo noted that the current Chancellor has no involvement with past practices of the University. C. Leary noted the need to have a master agreement to govern procedures in the future. C. Samaras note that concerns of the City Council should be discussed. C. Elliott noted his concern with transparency and secret agreements and that the relationship with UML is important to both parties. C. Elliott voiced his objection to the Planning Board’s recent decision to exclude recommendation which would hinder sales to non-profit entities in certain circumstances. M. Kennedy noted that there were no secret agreements if there was knowledge by of such agreements by City officials. 10.4. 2016 / 379 - C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. report on agreement signed in December 2013 for the forgiveness of $300,00 in taxes at the Inn and Conference Center downtown and provide agreement signed in 2014, In Council, Substitute Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to City Manager and Education Partnerships SC. So voted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 15 of 18) 10.5. 2016 / 386 - C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. work with Board of Parks to honor Al Hebert at stone/memorial dedicated to the people of Pawtucketville. In Council, seconded by C. Leary, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Elliott noted the contributions of Mr. Hebert and left it to the administration to find a manner in which to honor him. 10.6. 2016 / 389 - C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. provide report on number of properties zoned to allow construction of dormitories. In Council, Substitute Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to City Manager and Zoning SC. So voted. 10.7. 2016 / 390 - C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. provide information on language to be added to zoning code requiring a PILOT for properties sold to nonprofits. In Council, Substitute Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to City Manager and Zoning SC. So voted. 10.8. 2016 / 382 - C. Mercier - Req. City Council support a freeze on sale of all tax paying properties to UMass-Lowell until a fair formula for payment in lieu of taxes is reached between the parties. In Council, Substitute Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to City Manager and Education Partnerships SC. So voted. C. Milinazzo noted this was referred to Manager and not a vote to support. 10.9. 2016 / 383 - C. Mercier - Req. City Mgr. have Inspectional Services continue to oversee the St. Hilaire Car Wash property at 1682 Middlesex St. for health/safety violations as occurred on the evening of June 4th as well as the removal of the Planet Aid Box on the premises. In Council, seconded by C. Leary, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Mercier noted the issue and it is being resolved. 10.10. 2016 / 408 - C. Samaras - Req. City Mgr. work with the LPD Superintendent to remove vagrants sleeping in the South Common and any other playground in the City. In Council, seconded by C. Rourke, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Samaras noted the summer months are being more vagrants into the parks at night. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 16 of 18) 10.11. 2016 / 409 - C. Samaras - Req. City Mgr. work with staff to extract narrative portions of the FY17 Budget Report to be used as information document for developers. In Council, seconded by C. Rourke, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Samaras noted the document was full of useful information that should be put forth to developers. 10.12. 2016 / 384 - C. Samaras/C. Leary - Req. City Mgr. invite the Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell to the Economic Development SC in order to discuss our shared vision of economic growth; the city and universities specific needs, and to begin to develop objective criteria in order to measure our shared expectations. In Council, Substitute Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to City Manager and Education Partnerships SC. So voted. 10.13. 2016 / 418 - C. Leary - Req. City Mgr. work with the City Auditor in order to provide a report outlining all contractual financial accounts that are not included within the budget and are not annual or one time grant funds. In Council, seconded by C. Leahy, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Leary noted motion spoke for itself. 10.14. 2016 / 391 - C. Leahy - Req. City Mgr. provide a copy of the TIF agreement for the Perkins Property as well as any additional information regarding the original sale of the property by the City. In Council, withdrawn by C. Leahy. 10.15. 2016 / 392 - C. Leahy - Req. City Mgr. have proper department work with School Department in maintaining school grounds as pertaining to lawn care and trash removal. In Council, seconded by C. Leary, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Leahy noted the work that needs to be done. C. Milinazzo noted that the area around fire department was in need of attention. 10.16. 2016 / 393 - C. Leahy - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide City Council with updates regarding road work on Nesmith Street between Andover and East Merrimack Streets. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 17 of 18) In Council, seconded by C. Leary, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Leahy noted motion is self-explanatory. 10.17. 2016 / 394 - C. Leahy - Req. City Mgr. have proper department update City Council regarding tree plantings for FY17. In Council, seconded by C. Leary, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Leahy noted motion is self-explanatory. 10.18. 2016 / 395 - C. Milinazzo - Req. City Mgr. add Mansion Drive to the paving list. In Council, seconded by C. Rourke, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Milinazzo noted motion is self-explanatory. 10.19. 2016 / 396 - C. Milinazzo - Req. City Mgr. have the Law Department weigh in on recent decisions rendered by the License Commission regarding a number of violations at downtown bars. In Council, seconded by C. Rourke, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Milinazzo noted there are a few bars that may need added attention due to numerous violations. 10.20. 2016 / 416 - C. Belanger - Req. City Mgr. invite Winn Development to appear before City Council to discuss their vision for the Hamilton Canal District. In Council, seconded by C. Elliott, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Belanger noted that there should be a discussion with new developer of the Hamilton Canal District. 10.21. 2016 / 410 - M. Kennedy - Req. City Mgr. and Assessors Office report to City Council regarding the potential for taxing the commercial portion of the properties located at 50 Warren Street and 220 Pawtucket Street. In Council, Substitute Motion by C. Samaras, seconded by C. Rourke to refer to City Manager and Education Partnerships SC. So voted. 10.22. 2016 / 411 - M. Kennedy - Req. City Council adopt a resolution opposing removing Charter School caps similar to resolution recently adopted by the Lowell School Committee. In Council, seconded by C. Leary, read and referred to City Manager. So voted. M. Kennedy noted that this motion is concurrent with Item #1.1. C. Belanger noted his disappointment with charter school in dealing with principal of the school. ANNOUNCEMENTS City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 18 of 18) 11. - ANNOUNCEMENTS In City Council, C. Mercier noted the tribute to Audrey McMahon will by June 24th. C. Belanger noted the Lowell Walks program beginning downtown. ADJOURNMENT 12. - Time for meeting to stand adjourned. Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Leary. So voted. Meeting adjourned at 9:59 PM. Michael Q. Geary, City Clerk City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov