Agenda 80 Percent


Date:
        October 30, 2018
Time:        6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA
 

1.

ROLL CALL

2.

CITY CLERK

2.1.

Minutes of Environment & Flood Issues SC October 23rd; City Council Meeting October 23rd, for acceptance.

3.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER

3.1.

Motion Responses

A) Andover St. Sidewalk Improvements
B) City Hall Pedestrian Safety
C) Dutton-Market Crossing
D) Commercial Vehicle Parking
E) Mounted Horseback Units
F) North Common Basketball Court Benches
3.2.

Informational Reports

G) COPS Grant
3.3.

Communication-Appoint Zoe Arthur to Election Commission

4.

VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

4.1.

Vote-Apply.Accept.Expend 182,400 from Executive Office of Elder Affairs for Council on Aging

4.2.

Vote-Approval and endorsement of the Energy Efficiency Plan for the City of Lowell

4.3.

Vote-Authorize CM Execute License Agreement-16 Jackson St.-overhanging sign

4.4.

Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Inspectors Unit 7.1.18-6.30.21

4.5.

Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Unit C 7.1.18-6.30.21

4.6.

Vote-Authorize Mgr. Ex. MOU MVEA Unit D 7.1.18-6.30.21

5.

ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

5.1.

Ordinance-Create New Position and Salary of Syringe Collection Program Coordinator at Health and Human Services Dept.

6.

REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)

6.1.

Finance SC Joint With Lowell School Committee Finance SC October 30, 2018.

7.

PETITIONS

7.1.

Misc. - Ryan Bettencourt request installation of an overhanging fabric awning for a take-out restaurant (Luke's) at 1317 Middlesex Street.

7.2.

Misc. - Sherri Barboza request installation of 4-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of High and Rogers Streets.

8.

CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS

8.1.

C. Leahy/C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have proper department check on lighting along river and canal walkways throughout the City.

8.2.

C. Leahy/C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have proper department provide a report regarding installation of cameras at intersections in the downtown.

8.3.

C. Leahy/C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have Transportation Engineer provide a report regarding operations of pedestrian crossings in the downtown.

8.4.

C. Elliott - Req. City Mgr. have City Solicitor prepare proper vote to change election of City Council from 9 current at-large councilors to 6 ward and 3 at-large councilors - effective next City election 2019.

8.5.

C. Elliott/C. Mercier - Req. City Council have Community Teamwork present program being implemented to address youth homelessness in the City.

8.6.

C. Milinazzo - Req. City Mgr. meet with representatives from RCN to discuss bringing a second option to residents for internet, cable and telephone services.

9.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

10.

ADJOURNMENT

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