Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA / Zoom (Hybrid)
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MAYOR'S BUSINESS
2.1.
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:
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2.2.
Citation - Victor Amaro.
2.3.
Proclamation - Heart Health Month in Lowell.
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CITY CLERK
3.1.
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 3rd, for acceptance.
Documents:
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UTILITY PUBLIC HEARING (Scheduled for 7PM)
4.1.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 SO Pole at Middlesex and Wood Streets.
4.2.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole 557 Varnum Avenue.
4.3.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 1158 Gorham Street.
4.4.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 145 Pawtucket Street.
4.5.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 15 West Meadow Road.
4.6.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 308 Stevens Street.
4.7.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 316 Mammoth Road.
4.8.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 JO Pole at 9-11 Columbia Street.
4.9.
National Grid - Request installation of 1 SO Pole at 12 Wood Street.
4.10.
National Grid - Request installation of 2 SO Poles at 1170 Gorham Street.
4.11.
National Grid - Request installation of 5 JO Poles at Middlesex and Edwards Streets.
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CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
5.1.
C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. have DPD report on the feasibility of creating a local wetland bylaw requiring a 25-foot do not disturb buffer around all wetlands, to protect water quality, flood control, wildlife, and climate resilience, with commission waiver authority for exceptional cases involving health, accessibility, or minimal environmental impact.
5.2.
C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. work with Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Public Health (DPH) and Lowell Board of Health (LBD) to convene a meeting with our Council to review year-end health data as well as continue conversations around local regulations and the current syringe services programming.
5.3.
C. Liang - Req. City Mgr. working collaboratively with the University of Massachusetts Lowell to explore pedestrian safety improvement crosswalks by installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the intersections of Pawtucket-Walker, and Pawtucket-Wilder Streets by the start of this summer season.
5.4.
C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. give an update on the plans and progress toward creating a tree committee, including the role an arborist could/should play.
5.5.
C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. give an update on Boott Hydropower’s relicensing application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the impact on the city and its canals.
5.6.
C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on the FY26 budget and plans for the FY27 budget: schedule, public comment sessions, free cash certification for FY25, ARPA sunset and impact on plans and positions, forecast, and impact of federal and state revenue streams.
5.7.
C. Descoteaux - Req. City Mgr. report on the progress of the repurposing at Callery Park.
5.8.
C. McDonough / C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. work with the appropriate department to develop a plan to mitigate the impact to residents whose permitted parking is effected by major projects such as the CSO project; the plan should also account for residents with handicap placards and/or accessibility needs.
5.9.
C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. work with appropriate department to provide a detailed report on winter operation procedures in high pedestrian traffic locations throughout the City. (1/13/26)
5.10.
M. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. work with Lowell Sustainability Council and the Lowell Public Schools to create a student Environmental (Climate Change) Competition to be held on Civics Day in May 2026; prizes would be handled through the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust.
5.11.
M. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. provide the City Council with the State audit of Masshire fiscal procedures and the Workforce Board, how they manage grants and board meetings.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
6.1.
Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - AED
B) Motion Response - Support Letter Rodenticide
6.2.
Informational Reports
Informational Report - CPR-AED
Informational Report - Update on Bicentennial-WinterFest 2026
Informational Report - 2025 Lowell Year in Review
6.3.
Communication - Resignation of Members from Citizen Advisory Committee
6.4.
Communication - City Manager request approval of (1) Out of State Travel LPD.
Documents:
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VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
7.1.
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Preservation Restriction - 228 Worthen St
7.2.
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Preservation Restriction - 80 Gorham St
8.
REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
9.
PETITIONS
9.1.
Misc. - William Murphy request removal of handicap parking sign at 151 Coburn Street.
9.2.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1150 Westford Street.
9.3.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 1270 Westford Street.
9.4.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 241 Pawtucket Street.
9.5.
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 648 Stevens Street.
9.6.
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit along Pearl Street.
9.7.
National Grid - Request installation of underground electric conduit on Middlesex Street from Canal Street to Garnett Street.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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