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See agenda for full wording and links to supporting documents. https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter...

Gavel: 4:40

6:15 2.2. Proclamation - Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

3. CITY CLERK
   7:00 3.1. Minutes
   7:37 3.2. Vote - Amend Council Meetings 6.16.26 and 6.30.26

4. CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
   9:07 4.1. C. Nuon - Req. CM Provide City Council with an update on the RAISE Bridge Projects.
   9:47 4.2. C. Nuon - Req. CM work with Owner Project Manager [OPM] to provide the City Council with an update on fire house projects.
   10:40 [w/10.1] 4.3. C. Liang - Req. City Council adopt following motions approved by the Non-Profit Organizations SC: 1) request City Manager provide a report to the Council outlining concrete efforts by the City to assist non-profits with grant applications to ensure compliance with new federal standards and regulations; 2) have City Manager provide a report outlining recent grant application review by the City regarding the process; including all communications involved with the City and non-profits. [Vote: 56:00 ]
   56:25 4.4. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. have DPD hold a community forum for residents to provide input around data center zoning.
   1:01:02 4.5. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. have the law department prepare the necessary steps to allow driveway curb cuts beyond the current 15 foot maximum allowed in the TSF Zones.
   1:03:10 4.6. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. provide an informational update on the Billerica and Woburn St. culvert replacements.
   1:03:25 4.7. C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. have MIS Department provide information on the major enhancements completed over the last 2 years and planned for the next 2 years to public-facing IT systems, including Lowell GIS, 311 and other systems, and how such enhancements and plans are communicated to the public (including when functionality is reduced).
   1:06:25 4.8. C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. have Parking Dept. provide information about the rules re: residence-based parking placards.
   1:13:05 4.9. C. Juran - Req. CM have the proper department provide an update on any planned closings of Douglas Road.
   1:13:54 4.10. C. McDonough - Req. CM have the appropriate department provide an update on canal bridge and walkway repairs.
   1:16:30 4.11. C. McDonough - Req. CM have the proper department look into the feasibility of enhanced safety features in the area of Martin, Sparks, and Riverside Streets.
   1:18:55 4.12. C. Rourke / C. Robinson - Req. City Council remove following item from table: “Wire Insp. Report [Boston Gas and Nat. Grid] (Tabled 5/5/26)
   1:34:45 4.13. C. Robinson - Req CM have the proper departments review and provide any recommendations on carving out potential local regulations similar or in line with Senate Bill S.3077 An Act To Enhance Safe Use Of Micromobility Devices.
   1:35:45 4.14. C. Robinson - Req. CM have the proper department provide an update on the cemetery garage project.
   1:42:00 4.15. C. Robinson - Req. CM work with the proper departments and provide the Council with a report on any means our first responders could voluntarily donate a days pay that could be transferred to assist the recovery of Firefighter Nick Spinale in Chelmsford.
   1:43:54 4.16. C. Robinson - Req. CM work with the proper dept.'s re: existing injury coverage policies surrounding first responders and engagement at training facilities.
   1:44:20 4.17. M. Gitschier - Req. CM report back to the City Council on the status of the solar panels at Lowell High School.

5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
   5.1. Motion Responses
   1:44:45 A) CCTCI
   1:36:20 B ) Boott Hydro Relicensing FERC
   1:45:35 C) NGrid Appear In-Person Installations of Poles
   1:46:39 D) NGrid Presentation to Sub Committee

5.2 Informational Reports
1:47:14 MassMills
1:50:51 Arbor Day Foundation Award 4-1-2026

6. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
   1:55:00 6.1. Accept Timely Submission of the Budget
   1:56:00 6.2. FY2027 Budget Approved Appropriation Order
   2:01:21 6.3. Accept/Expend $467,917 Criminal Justice Response Program Grant - LPD
   2:02:26 6.4. Approve Amendment to Special Permit
   2:02:51 6.5. Declare 9 Mill Street Court Surplus and Available for Sale

7. ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
   2:03:45 7.1. 2027 Capital Plan Loan Order
   2:04:35 7.2. Parking Capital Improvements Loan Order

2:04:53 8. ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
8.1. Amend Chapters 50 and 81 - Water and Sewer
8.2. Amend Sewer Rate FY27
8.3. Amend Water Rate FY27

9. CONSTABLE BONDS
   2:05:46 9.1. Communication - City Mgr. Request Approval of Constable Bond

10. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
    15:20 10.1. Non-Profit Organizations SC May 5, 2026.
    2:06:20 10.2. Auditor/Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC May 12, 2026. [Held off]

2:06:35 11. PETITIONS
11.1. Misc. - Amigos Convenience Store (Samuel Carvalho) request installation of a "15-Minute" parking sign at 994 Central Street.
11.2. Misc. - Nancy Valdes request installation of a handicap parking sign at 168 High Street.

2:07:15 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS

13.ADJOURNMENT

City Manager commented on the Centralville fire at the beginning and end of the meeting.

See agenda for full wording and links to related documents. https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter...

Gavel: 3:00
6:30 CM with update on the Centralville fire that was still being fought at the time of the meeting.

11:06 2.2. [w/6.4] Greetings - Cork Ireland Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy.
23:50 2.3. Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness.

3. CITY CLERK
   30:38 3.1. Minutes for approval.

4. CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
   42:30 4.1. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. have appropriate department create a reinspection schedule yearly for all utilities.
   42:50 4.2. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. provide City Council with an update concerning the Hot Pot restaurant on Middlesex Street at an Early garage.
   47:44 4.3. C. Nuon - Req. City Auditor provides City Council with an annual report of grant expenditures.
   49:30 4.4. C. Nuon - Req, City Auditor provides City Council with an annual report detailing how and where Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds are allocated.
   1:00:10 4.5. C. Liang - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide a detailed list of all motor vehicles owned or leased by the City of Lowell.
   1:01:42 4.6. C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide an outline of the process for resolving claims of pothole or plow damage.
   1:02:47 4.7. C. Juran / C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide information about the plan to address the sinkhole at the Pawtucket Prism Sculpture Park near Lower Locks Garage.
   1:05:47 4.8. C. Chau - Req. City Mgr. install an appropriate placement of permanent recognition at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium (LMA) highlighting the 2027 National Golden Gloves Tournament being held in Lowell.
   1:11:48 4.9. C. Chau - Req. City Mgr. work with the appropriate department to provide the City Council with a report on adopting the available state local options under the 2024 HERO Act.
   1:18:42 4.10. C. Chau - Request the Mayor refer the matter of Louisiana v. Callais (SCOTUS No. 24-109) and its implications for Lowell's consent decree and current district maps to the Rules and Elections Subcommittee for a public hearing.
   1:29:20 4.11. C. Chau / C. Descoteaux - Req. City Mgr. work with the appropriate department to provide the City Council with a status report on Lowell's functional zero designation for veteran homelessness, including current data on veteran housing placements, available supportive services, and the City's coordination with the state's End Veteran Homelessness campaign.

5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
   5.1. Motion Responses
   41:13 A) Improved Street Lighting Barker and Billings Streets
   31:11 B ) Polling Place Feasibility
   38:47 C) Special Election in Schools Report
   42:00 D) Irrigation at Alumni

6. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
   1:36:18 6.1. Vote - Accept Gift of Materials for Botto Concession Stand
   1:37:42 6.2. Vote - Accept/Expend $10,620.23 Fire SAFE Grant
   1:38:33 6.3. Vote - Amend COLA [Cost Of Living Adjustment] for Ordinance Employees
   20:00 6.4. Vote - Authorize City Manager Enter into MOU [Memorandum Of Understanding] with Cork City, Ireland

7. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
   1:55:10 7.1. Finance SC April 28, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/live/oSQEDg4srNU
   1:57:20 7.2. Non-Profit Organization SC May 5, 2026. [held for next week] https://www.youtube.com/live/d63ROvDahzQ
   1:57:30 7.3. Wire Inspector Reports:

1. Boston Gas - Request permission to replace existing cast iron gas main at 24-360 Gorham Street; 2) Boston Gas - Request permission to replace existing cast iron gas main at 67-94 Kinsman Street; and 3) National Grid - Request permission to install underground electric conduit at 50 Dracut Street.

8. PETITIONS
   1:59:28 8.1. Claims - (2) Property Damage.
   1:59:42 8.2. Misc. - Trem Caipira Brazilian Cuisine (Cristiane Pinheiro - Owner) request installation of "15 - Minute" parking sign in front of business located at 62 Gorham Street.
   2:00:02 8.3. Misc. - Jose Perez for the benefit of Carmen Rivera request installation of a handicap parking sign at 55 Walnut Street.

9. CITY COUNCIL - EXECUTIVE SESSION
   2:00:25 9.1. Executive Session - To Consider and Discuss Ongoing Negotiations Relative To The Disposition of HCID Parcels 11,12 (Winn Development Company, LP), Public Discussions Of Which May Have Detrimental Effect On Negotiating Position Of The City.

2:01:10 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
2:02:50 Real time Centralville fire update from CM.
11. ADJOURNMENT

Please see agenda for full wording and links to supporting documents.

https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter...

Gavel: 2:35

6:35 2.2. Citation 

3. CITY CLERK
   11:32 3.1. Minutes.

4. GENERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
   31:50 4.1. Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Clerk's Office.

5. UTILITY PUBLIC HEARING (Scheduled for 7PM)
   37:05 5.1. Boston Gas - Request permission to replace existing cast iron gas main at 24-360 Gorham Street.
   50:20 5.2. Boston Gas - Request permission to replace existing cast iron gas main at 67-94 Kinsman Street.
   53:27 5.3. National Grid - Request permission to install underground electric conduit at 50 Dracut Street.

6. MOTIONS
   54:33 6.1. C. Liang - Req. City Mgr. have the relevant departments assess the feasibility of the following measures: (1) the installation of flashing crosswalk lights on Cross Street adjacent to Market Basket, directly across from the entrance to the North Common parking lot; (2) the implementation of a speed hump; and (3) the enhancement of lighting to improve pedestrian safety in the surrounding areas, including the park.

1:06:33 6.2. C. Robinson / C. Liang - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide a detailed explanation of the process used for City funded projects and art installations.

1:11:28 6.3. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide the City Council with a report on pros and cons of establishing a Chapter 40Y Starter Home Zoning District as well as any recommendations on possible locations.

11:55 6.4. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department provide a pathway to resurface and remark both courts at McPherson and Eagle Park as well as trim back any overgrowth interfering with said courts.

1:24:00 6.5. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the traffic engineer examine the feasibility of installing a four way stop at the intersection of Christian, Ornsby, and Methuen Streets due to high speed vehicular traffic.

7. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
   7.1. Motion Responses
   1:25:09 A) Tree Committee Update April 2026
   1:40:23 B ) Tiny Tots
   1:45:40 C) Rules Elections Sub Committee RE Mayoral Election
   1:48:55 D) LHS Forensic Audit
   1:49:18 E) Net School Spending Update
   2:08:32 F) Mayors Meeting - Regional Collaboration
   2:11:04 G) Nets and Backboards St. Louis Park

7.2. Informational Reports
25:00 Town and City Festival
27:45 Budget Listening Session Update

8. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
   2:11:45 8.1. Vote - Accept/Expend $196,367.60 FY26 State Aid to Public Libraries Program Award
   29:35 8.2. Vote - Authorize CM to File Special Legislation - 1190 Pawtucket Boulevard
   2:12:51 8.3. Vote - Transfer $8,964 - Cemetery

9. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
   2:13:40 9.1. Finance SC April 28, 2026.

10. PETITIONS
    2:13:51 10.1. Claims - (4) Property Damage.

11. CITY COUNCIL - EXECUTIVE SESSION
    2:14:04 11.1. To Consider And Discuss Collective Bargaining Strategy Under Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (A) (B), 2, 3 Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts General Laws, Public Discussions Of Which May Have Detrimental Effect On Bargaining Position Of The City.

2:14:52 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT