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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: June 28, 2022 Time: 6:30 PM Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA / Zoom (Hybrid) 1. ROLL CALL Roll Call showed 11 present. M. Chau presiding. C. Nuon requested moment of silence in darkened chamber for Judge Robert Barton. C. Leahy requested moment of silence in darkened chamber for Patrick Reilly. 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 In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted. 3. CITY CLERK 3.1. Minutes Of City Council Special Meeting (FY 23 Budget) June 7th; City Council Regular Meeting June 14th; Municipal Facilities SC Joint With School Facilities SC June 21st, For Acceptance. In City Council, minutes read, Motion “To accept and place on file as amended” by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted. C. Robinson noted change to minutes. Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott to take Items #6.4 and #10.1 out of order. So voted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 2 of 13) Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott to suspend rules to discuss proposed motion before the body. So voted. Motion by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott to refer to City Manager and Health Department to begin process to declare City of Lowell and abortion sanctuary city. So voted. C. Scott recognized the importance and the need and noted Health Department should be involved. C. Jenness, under suspension of the rules, commented on the need to adopt a resolution regarding abortion ruling and that immediate action is required. C. Jenness read proposed resolution. Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Scott to adopt resolution proposed by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. C. Scott/C. Rourke/C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Have The DPD Look Into Ordinance To Increase Cap For Marijuana Dispensaries. In City Council, no second needed, referred to Cannabis Control SC. So voted. Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon to refer Matter to Cannabis SC. So voted. C. Rourke noted current establishments are running properly and that there should be an increase as it raises revenues to the City. 4.2. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Provide A Report Of The Energy Output That Has Been Generated From Each Of The City’s Solar Sites And Whether They Are All Performing Above Expectations. In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted. Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle Items #4.3 to #4.8, inclusive. So voted. C. Scott noted motions were per resident requests. 4.3. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Provide A Report That Contains A List Of The City- Owned Properties That Are Available To Be Sold Or Leased. In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. 4.4. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Provide An Update On Tax Title Sales Auctions That Have Been Implemented Or Will Be Implemented This Year. In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. 4.5. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Provide A Recommendation From The Appropriate Department On Implementing A Vacancy Tax On Both Residential And Commercial Properties. In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. 4.6. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Provide A List Of Recommendations On Fee Increases That Should Be Implemented Across The City. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 3 of 13) In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. 4.7. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Investigate The Feasibility Of Creating An Enterprise Fund For Trash/Recycling. In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. 4.8. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Develop A Dashboard To Share The Expenditure Of ARPA Funds. In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. 4.9. C. Mercier - Req. City Mgr. Find Ways And Means To Repair The Cement Walkway Around The Entrances To The Lowell Memorial Auditorium; Especially The Handicap Walkway Entrance Which Is In Dire Need Of Repairs. In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Mercier noted the area was in deplorable shape. 4.10. C. Rourke - Req. City Mgr. Have The DPD And The LPD Look Into Feasibility Of A City Wide 25 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit. In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Rourke commented on prior response and noted it was important for consistent speed limits throughout the City. C. Rourke noted implementation could be done in stages beginning with downtown. Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater that Item #5.1(S) be discussed at this time. So voted. 4.11. C. Rourke - Req. City Mgr. Set A New School Building Committee. In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Rourke noted that the project was moving along and the current committee is underperforming so it is time for a change. C. Robinson questioned the commitment of the group. 4.12. C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. Have The Appropriate Department Update The Council On The Parking Kiosks And Parking Enforcement. In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Yem commented on enforcement and appeals process indicating the challenges that some may face appealing on-line. C. Yem noted new kiosks would be in use shortly. Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to discuss Item #5.1(D) at this time. So voted. 4.13. M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. Explore Installation Of A Security Camera In Cambodia Town. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 4 of 13) In City Council, M. Chau withdrew motion indicating results. 4.14. M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. Look To Increase Community Policing In Cambodia Town And Cupples Square. In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted. M. Chau noted meeting with neighborhood to discuss various issues. Acting Supt. Barry Golner (LPD) outlined the discussions in the meeting. C. Nuon noted the area of concern in the neighborhood. C. Yem commented on park area and security needs. C. Scott questioned use of other cameras in the City. Supt. Golner noted program for cameras and availability of grant funding as well. C. Yem questioned storage and filing of footage. C. Leahy questioned if surveillance van was still in operation. Supt. Golner indicated that van was not uses as it was too dated. C. Nuon questioned investigation into vandalizing the statute. Supt. Golner noted there was an arrest. Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Mercier to have City Manager explore possible re-use of surveillance van by the LPD. So voted. 4.15. M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. Have Proper Department Look Into Improving The Park/Playground Next To The Greenhalge School. In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted. M. Chau commented on the area and the need for green space. C. Robinson noted the definite need for such a facility. C. Leahy questioned school department has jurisdiction over property so that they must be involved. 4.16. M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. Have Proper Department Look Into Runoff Water On Boulevard Street That Has Damaged The Road. In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted. 4.17. M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. Have Proper Department Review And Consider Applying For The US Department Of Transportation Safe Streets And Roads For All (SS4A) Grants Which Can Be Used To Support Planning, Infrastructure, Behavioral And Operational Initiatives To Prevent Death And Serious Injury On Roads And Streets Involving All Roadway Users And Has A Per Award Ceiling Of $50,000,000.00 For 2022. In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted. Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to discuss Item #5.1(R). So voted. 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER 5.1. Motion Responses. In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 5 of 13) A) Motion Response - Lowell Contributions to Community Groups Flag Raisings – C. Robinson noted legal implications with the request. City Solicitor O’Connor noted law does not allow City to distribute money in such a fashion. C. Robinson noted there are other avenues to provide assistance. Manager Golden, Jr. indicated there may be other possible funding and he would explore same. B) Motion Response - Tax Title Sales Auctions – C. Scott questioned the revenue generated. Solicitor O’Connor noted that once process starts the owners can still recapture property at any time before auction. C. Yem noted owners still had many remedies and rights. C) Motion Response - Parking Fees In Garages – C. Robinson noted the small business concerns with fees. C. Gitschier commented on how City sets fees based upon consumer index and that it is not covering increased expenses. Terry Ryan (Parking Director) commented on rate process and that increase will not cover expenses. Conor Baldwin (CFO) noted most expenses are tied to debt service and that fees should be furthered reviewed. C. Gitschier noted expenses are rising. C. Jenness commented on group rates and the DPD could assist with organizing businesses to band together for that purpose. Christine McCall (DPD) indicated that type of service is provided. C. Mercier noted some issues with getting group rates. C. Nuon commented on parking for school employees. Mr. Ryan indicated that there are separate agreements with schools and other groups. D) Motion Response - Parking Kiosks & Parking Enforcement – C. Gitschier commented on meter readers and office personnel in the department. Mr. Ryan noted that that there will be more people in the field and less in the office. C. Robinson commented on issue of continued ticketing in downtown. C. Leahy questioned maintenance of the equipment. C. Mercier commented on the group rates. Mr. Ryan noted different group rates. C. Scott questioned coverage area for meter readers. E) Motion Response - Cawley Stadium Track-Walking for Residents - C. Leahy noted residents should have use of the facility at any time. Manager Golden, Jr. noted filed is always open and is used frequently by the high school and the police. Mark Byrne (DPW) noted fields are also subject to permits for use. F) Motion Response - Snow Contractors – C. Gitschier noted concern with plowing process in terms of staff and equipment. Mr. Byrne noted report was from last year and they have begun process to develop plan for upcoming season. C. Robinson noted more attention should be given to in-house staff and equipment. C. Leahy noted spotters should be better utilized in the process. Mr. Byrne noted use of spotters and foremen to assist with the plowing. C. Gitschier noted spotters are vital to process for oversight. C. Robinson noted foremen could be used as spotters as well. Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Neighborhoods SC. So voted. G) Motion Response - Firehouse Water Heater Repairs- C. Leahy commented on various firehouses and work to be completed. Mr. Byrne outlined what has been done City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 6 of 13) and what needs to be done and indicated his meetings with the fire chief to address pressing issues. H) Motion Response - Collapsed Sewer Cover - 90 Lincoln St – C. Robinson noted the report. I) Motion Response - Community Policing In Cambodia Town – See Item #4.13. J) Motion Response - Cumberland and Ludlum Streets – C. Robinson noted the report. K) Motion Response - Hildreth and Ludlum Streets – C. Robinson noted the report. L) Motion Response - Trash Enterprise Fund - (with attachment) – Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted. C. Nuon noted any account must be sustainable and that fee structures should be restructured if needed. Motion to take Item #7.2 out of order by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted. M) Motion Response - Health Benefits Trust Update (with attachment) – C. Nuon commented on the use of money and how it is allocated. Mr. Baldwin commented on the history of the account and how it is determined how money is used. N) Motion Response - Debt Exclusion LHS (with attachment) – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted. C. Nuon noted goal was to get debt service off of the levy. C. Gitschier noted prior discussion regarding using ARPA funding to cover recent deficit at the high school project. Mr. Baldwin noted discussions to clarify if funds can be used are ongoing. C. Gitschier noted that there was some hope for a positive result. O) Motion Response - Marijuana Excise Revenue Update (With Attachment) - C. Nuon noted the report. P) Motion Response - Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy (with attachments) – Registered speaker, Jonathan Grossman, addressed the body. C. Gitschier noted prior request for vehicle inventory has gone unanswered and that information is important to manage policy. Manager Golden, Jr. noted they are still developing the response and formulating it properly. Katherine Moses (DPD) noted the policy and the changes that are needed. C. Gitschier noted issue is that no oversight for compliance on the policy. Manager Golden, Jr. noted the opportunity to make some changes in policy. C. Gitschier noted department heads should have policy and should oversee it. C. Nuon noted need for update of policy and to ensure it is distributed. Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson to refer to Technology and Utilities SC. So voted. C. Yem commented on the issue of vehicles idling and wasting energy. C. Jenness noted City should be using software regarding policy management. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 7 of 13) Q) Motion Response - City Owned Properties – C. Scott noted the report. R) Motion Response - Safe Streets & Roads – See Item #4.17. S) Motion Response - Citywide 25 MPH – C. Gitschier noted State allows cities to lower speed limits and it should be done. C. Gitschier commented on posting needs when limits are lowered. Ms. McCall recognized many steps needed to effectuate changes. Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier to refer matter to Public Safety SC. So voted. T) Motion Response - Vacancy Tax (with attachments) – C. Scott commented on the collection of fees and the charging of owners. Manager Golden, Jr. noted banks are usually cooperative with this process and inspections are increased as well. Mr. Baldwin noted matter was governed by ordinance which can be amended if needed. C. Mercier questioned the number of inspectors needed. Sean Machado (Asst. City Manager) noted there is an adequate number but additions are always welcomed. C. Robinson saw the need for increased staffing. U) Motion Response - Cannabis Café – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Cannabis Control SC. So voted. C. Robinson noted City should be part of pilot program by the State. Ms. McCall noted working with the Cannabis Control Commission regarding program. V) Motion Response - Flag Program – C. Robinson commented he was looking for more cultural representation with the flags, as well representing groups. C. Yem noted cultural flags can be used to identify neighborhoods. C. Rourke cautioned approach as there are many cultures in the City and would not wish to offend any of them. Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott to bundle Items #5.2 to #5.7, inclusive. So voted. 5.2. Communication - Appointment Of Candace Lawrence To Election Commission. In City Council, Read. Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 5.3. Communication - Appointment Of William Murphy To Election Commission. In City Council, Read. Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 5.4. Communication - Reappointment Of Dennis Mercier To Cemetery Commission. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 8 of 13) In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted. 5.5. Communication - Reappointment Of Gerard P. Largay To Cemetery Commission. In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted. 5.6. Communication - Resignation Of William Lovely From Conservation Commission. In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted. 5.7. Communication - City Manager Request Out Of State Travel (1) DPD. In City Council, Read. Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle and waive second reading of Items #6.1 to #6.12, inclusive, excluding Item #6.4. So voted. 6. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 6.1. Vote - Accept/Expend $1,500 Festivals Grant – CASE. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.2. Vote - Accept/Expend $10,000 NEFA Grant – CASE. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.3. Vote - Accept/Expend $7,500 Cultural District Grant – CASE. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.4. Vote - Authorize CM. Enter Into Parking Agreement With PRIDEStar Student Transportation, Inc. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Leahy). So voted. Dave Daly (PrideStar) thanked the City for their effort and help with the transaction. Deb Callery (Merrimack Valley Food Bank) noted the efforts of the Ms. McCall in securing a new building in Lowell. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 9 of 13) 6.5. Vote - Insurance Appropriation LHS. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.6. Vote - Set Revolving Fund Spending Limits For FY2023. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.7. Vote - Transfer $20,000 For Disability Commission Revolving Fund. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.8. Vote - Transfer Ballpark Energy. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.9. Vote - Transfer General Fund Energy. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.10. Vote - Transfer LeLacheur Debt Service. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.11. Vote - Transfer Wastewater Energy. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. 6.12. Vote - Year-End Payroll Adjustments. In City Council, Read twice, full reading waived with no objections. Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to bundle Items #7.1 to #7.4, inclusive, excluding Item #7.2. So voted. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 10 of 13) 7. ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 7.1. Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Accident Report. In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 7.2. Ordinance - Amend HCID Parking Garage. In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted. 7.3. Ordinance - Amend Self-Service Gas Station. In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 7.4. Ordinance - Create LPD Revolving Funds. In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 8. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY) 8.1. Municipal Facilities SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Facilities SC June 21, 2022. In City Council, C. Leahy provided report outlining discussion of school safety in regards to doors and windows and window/screen replacement. C. Leahy noted next meeting would be July 12, 2022. Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted. 8.2. Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC June 28, 2022. In City Council, C. Drinkwater noted the attendance and provided report outlining discussion of zoning and accessory dwelling units (ADU). C. Drinkwater noted a motion was adopted by the subcommittee to refer to Law Department to provide working draft copy of ordinance regarding regulating ADU in the City. C. Yem noted speakers and moving forward with draft. C. Robinson noted there were people opposed to the proposal at the subcommittee. C. Mercier requested Building Inspector weigh in on discussion as well. Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted. 8.3. Wire Inspector Reports: 1. National Grid - Request Replacement Of 4-Inch Regulator Station On Lakeview Avenue; And 2. National Grid - Request Installation Of 7 Feet Of Gas Main Along Dalton Street. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 11 of 13) In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted. Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier to bundle Items #9.1 to #9.6, inclusive. So voted. 9. PETITIONS 9.1. Misc. - Joseph Ladebauche (For The Benefit Of Steven Ladebauche) Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign In The Front Of 37 Albion Street. . In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 9.2. Misc. - Nelly Ramos (Owner)/Nicholas Afouxenides (Electrician) Request Easement For Equipment And Heating Infrastructure In Order To Heat Driveway And Sidewalk At 57 Ecklund Drive. In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 9.3. National Grid - Request Installation Of Electric Underground Conduit To Service Middlesex Street (Boys And Girls Club). In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 9.4. National Grid - Request Installation Of Underground Electric Conduit At Thorndike And Summer Street. In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 9.5. National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation (1) JO Pole #3 At Pine Hill Street. In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 9.6. National Grid/Verizon NE - Request Installation Of (1) JO Pole On Summer Street. In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Public Hearing on July 12, 2022 at 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted. 10. CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS 10.1. C. Mercier - Req. City Mgr. Find A Way To Secure Locations For The Nalox Box (Mailbox That Holds Narcan) In Strategic Places Of Need. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 12 of 13) In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted. Registered speaker, Devon Goldberg, addressed the body. C. Robinson questioned if summer help would be trained on matter. C. Mercier noted the speaker and her group who are saving lives on the street. C. Mercier noted program had been approved by the Board of Parks. C. Gitschier questioned if accidental exposure would be harmful. C. Yem noted effort of group regarding this issue. 10.2. C. Rourke - Req. City Mgr. Set Up Informational Sessions Explaining The Tax Abatement Process And Eligibility For Lowell Residents. In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Rourke noted programs are mostly for seniors so should be held at Senior Center. 10.3. C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. Provide The City Council With A Plan On Training City Employees To Obtain A Commercial Drivers License. In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Gitschier noted the challenges in hiring and training these drivers. C. Gitschier noted the need in the City and commented that bonus at hiring could be used to entice employment. 10.4. C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. Have The Appropriate Department Allow Mr. Eliu Olmo, Owner Of The Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant, To Paint Cement Walls With New England Sports Teams Players On The North Common. In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Yem commented on the area. C. Leahy questioned if there already was a similar program in that area. Manager Golden, Jr. noted that art needs to be consistent throughout area. C. Jenness noted mural policy in the City. C. Mercier noted inquiry should be made to the Board of Parks over possible jurisdiction. Ms. McCall noted mural process. C. Robinson commented on other communities and handling of public art. C. Yem noted artists would respect the area. 10.5. C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. Have The Appropriate Department Issue A 15 Minute Parking Spot For Brothers Pizza Located At 688 Merrimack Street. In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Yem noted prior request and following up on same. C. Leahy noted there were no meters on that street. 10.6. C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. Have The Appropriate Department Paint Lines On Both Sides Of Fletcher Street, Starting At London Tailor (63 Fletcher St.) All The Way To Broadway Street, Allowing Customers And Residents To Park. City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov  (Page 13 of 13) In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Yem noted it would assist with parking for businesses. C. Gitschier questioned when line painting throughout City would begin. Ms. McCall noted contracts have been signed. 10.7. C. Drinkwater - Req. City Mgr. Reach Out To DCAMM For An Update On The Disposition Process For The Hurd Street Courthouse. In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted. C. Drinkwater noted motion spoke for itself. 11. CITY COUNCIL - EXECUTIVE SESSION 11.1. Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss Negotiations Relative To LeLacheur Baseball Stadium Pursuant To The Provisions Of Mass. Gen. Laws C. 30A Sect. 21(6) (For The "Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property;") Public Discussions Of Which May Have A Detrimental Effect On The Negotiating Position Of The City. In City Council, M. Chau stated reason for Executive Session, Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Mercier to enter Executive Session for stated purpose and to adjourn from the Executive Session (9:55 PM). Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted. M. Chau stated that body would adjourn from the Executive Session. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS In City Council, none. 13. ADJOURNMENT In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier in Executive Session. So voted. Meeting adjourned at 10:38 PM. ___________________________________ Michael Q. Geary, City Clerk City of Lowell • 375 Merrimack Street • Lowell, MA 01852 • www.lowellma.gov