Date: May 2, 2023 (Continued from April 25, 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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ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
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REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
4.1.
Finance SC April 11, 2023.
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PETITIONS
5.1.
Claims - (6) Property Damage
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CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
6.1.
C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. have the Law Department prepare a vote to place an non-binding referendum ballot question regarding zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) for upcoming election.
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C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department add all non-union contracts to the City website.
6.3.
C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide the City Council with a report on the number of “Reserved Parking Space for Residents of Dwelling Only” signs that are located at multi-family homes, along with their locations, that are not owner occupied.
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C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department report on the geese situation and what is being done to combat the issue on playing fields throughout the City; such as Edwards Field Hadley Field, etc.
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C. Jenness/C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. have the HR department present before the Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC generalized trends and themes gathered from exit interviews of former employees conducted since October 2022; said presentation to include the City’s employment recruitment and retention strategy base on general exit interview findings.
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C. Jenness/C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. send a letter on behalf of the Council to our statehouse delegation and the MSBA urging an update to all MSBA programs to include and prioritize non-fossil fuel options to help and encourage municipalities to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
6.7.
C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide a report on plan to replace bicycle racks downtown that will be removed as part of the new kiosk installation project.
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Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss matters of litigation, Public Discussion Of Which Could Have A Detrimental Effect On The City’s Position,
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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