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Agenda for City Council on March 09, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY MARCH 9, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
Recognition-Pow-Wow Oak Protectors/Aeolian Music Works.
Eastern Bank-Req. address Council re: Make a Splash Program.
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of March 2nd for acceptance.
CITY MANAGER
2. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
3. Re-appointment-Kerry Hall to the Board of Health.
4. Resignation/Appointment-To the Hunger/Homeless Commission.
5. Communication-From Manager, accept resignation from Conservation Commission.
6. Communication-From Planning Board, Recommendation Zoning 160.1 Swan St.
7. Order-Ch. 266 Traffic Regulations, 60 Day Trial No Parking 36 Iowa St.
8. Vote-Accepting the Provisions of Mass. Stretch Energy Code.
9. Ordinance-Amending Ch. 9, Article VIII, Immigration Assistance Commission.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
PETITIONS
10. Misc.-Lowell Quick Mart 627 Chelmsford St.-Req. overhanging awning.
11. Acre Laundromat 63 Fletcher St. req. 2/3 hour parking signs.
12. Joyce Roller 16 Chippewa St.-Req. Handicap Parking Sign.
MOTIONS
13. C. Murphy-Req. City Council observe City Council Rules.
14. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. consider conducting Municipal Water Usage Audit & completing a Conservation Plan.
15. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. place Nelson St. on Repair/Repaving list.
16. C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr. provide comprehensive list of city boards/commissions & detail procedures for appointing new members.

Agenda for City Council on March 02, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY MARCH 2, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of February 23rd for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7 PM)
2. Ordinance-Creating the position of Data Management Analyst in Managers Office.
CITY MANAGER
3. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
4. Communication-From Manager, accepting resignations of Kenneth Hughes from Auditorium Commission & Elizabeth Cannon from Disability Commission.
5. Vote-Auth. Manager execute Utility Easement w/UMass Lowell.
6. Vote-License Agreement UMass Lowell (emergency call boxes and traffic camera).
7. Vote-Transfer $26,000 (complete repair of outfield wall LeLacheur Park).
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
8. Claim-(1) claim Property Damage.
9. Misc.-Prince Lobel representing Clear Wireless, LLC request the Mgr. enter into a license agreement with Clearwire to conduct balloon testing for sight lines and /or signal strength at the following properties: Duck Island and Cawley Stadium.
MOTIONS
10. C. R. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have Taxi/Livery Comm. investigate barriers in Cabs between Driver & Passenger.
11. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. contact non-profit group Neighborhood Assistance Corp of America (NACA) about coming to Lowell to host a save-a-thon to help homeowners reduce mortgages etc.
12. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on current procurement policy w/regard to the purchase of local and recycle products.
13. C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr. research value of putting online GIC calculator on intranet for employee review.

Agenda for City Council on February 23, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
Presentation-To Capt. Glenn Codozo Jr. US Army, a Community Covenant.
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of February 9th for acceptance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Accepting the provisions of MGL Section 18A, Chapter 32B. (from Feb. 9th)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
3. Loan Order-To borrow $400,000 for the acquisition of streetlights & equipment.
CITY MANAGER
4. Communication-From Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
5. Order-60 Day Trial, Parking Regulations 1010 Central St. (4 Davis Terrace).
6. Vote-Accepting gift from UMass Lowell for signage.
7. Vote-Auth. Mgr. enter execute License Agreement w/Trinity @ 291.1 Jackson St.
8. Vote-Appropriation Transfer $70,000 for the demolition 401 Bridge St.
9. Resolution-Amend Cooperative Agreement w/Lowell Housing Authority.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
10. Wire Insp.-National Grid 1 pole Dutton St. & conduit in Charles St.
PETITIONS
11. Claims-1 claim property damage.
MOTIONS
12. C. Mercier-Req. No Parking Tow Zone signs @ 36 Iowa Street.
13. C. Elliott-Req. Auditor report on CDBG Funds for last five years.
14. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. contact Nat'l Grid re:$50 rebate for old refrigerators.
15. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. develop proposal to secure funding to address flooding under Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
16. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on potential of adoption of performance based budgeting.

Agenda for City Council on February 16, 2010, 06:30 PM

Agenda for City Council on February 09, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
Citation-To Firefighter Timothy Downes.
Awards-Winterfest Winners.
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of February 2nd for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM).
2. Vote-Accepting Section 18A of Chapter 32B Medicare Extension Plan.
3. Pole Loc.-1 pole Dutton St. & Conduit in Charles St.
CITY MANAGER
4. Communication-From Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
5. Communication-From Manager, resignation of Sheila Hallissy as Library Trustee.
6. Ordinance-Create position (data management analyst) City Manager's Office.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee, if any)
PETITIONS
7. Claims-1 claim property damage
MOTIONS
8. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have MIS make more forms available for better access to depts..
9. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. establish creative plan to get crosswalks painted.
10. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. have State address depression in VFW Hghy @ Beaver Brook.
11. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. have proper dept install Reduce Speed Signs on VFW Hghy heading toward University.
12. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. adopt fuel-efficient city fleet purchasing policy in accordance w/Mass Green Communities Act.
13. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr. prepare inventory of state owned property & amount of tax realized if held privately.
14. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. investigate/report on feasibility of licensing/permitting keeping of animals etc.

Agenda for City Council on February 02, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
Presentation-Green Building Excellence Award.
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 26th for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
2. Order Taking & Acceptance-Bernier Street Extension
CITY MANAGER
3. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
4. Communication-From City Manager, request approval Out of State Travel.
5. Re-Appointments-Lowell Historical Board, Susan Zacharer, Rachel Edlund.
6. Loan Order-To borrow $400,000 to acquire street lights, poles & equipment.
7. Order-60 Day Trial, Traffic Regulations, various locations
8. Vote-Appropriation Transfer $6,000, Health Department.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
9. Misc.-Acre Laundromat 63 Fletcher St. Req. 15 Min Parking
MOTIONS
10. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. secure funding in FY11 Budget for painting Xwalks etc.
11. C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. install Speed Limit Signs on Swan St.
12. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. structure parking plan for Early Garage in anticipation of RMV.
13. C. Mercier-Req. 60 Day Trial HP Sign 4 Davis Terr.
14. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. re-stripe lines on Univ. Ave @ VFW Highway.
15. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr have proper dept. relocate signs on Glenellyn Rd to opposite side.
16. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr./DPD develop maintenance plans for new/renewed public works projects etc.
17. C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. update Council on Tanner St. Redevelopment Plan.

Agenda for City Council on January 26, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1.Minutes of January 19th for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARING
2.Vote-Accepting provisions Sec 18A of Chapter 32B re:Medicare Extension Plan.
CITY MANAGER
3.Communication-From Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
4.Vote-Auth. Mgr. accept gift $100 from Chamber of Commerce for Holiday Reception.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
MOTIONS
5.C. Caulfield-Req. Mgr have proper dept replace Stop Signs Columbia, Cornell, Baldwin, Hadley Sts. & Pratt Ave.
6.C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr. have proper dept. replace missing signs immediately & review traffic mitigation measures which could be implemented in Middlesex/Wood St area etc.
7.C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr./DPD put together Task Force including Lowell Highlands Group to create master plan as Walgreens Planning Process continues.
8.C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on plans to increase savings in waste management & support recycling programs in Condos/Multi Family Bldgs.
9.C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. post all job vacancies on City Website etc.
10.C. Elliott-Req. Council discuss Local Aid figures for FY 2011 Budget.
11.M. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. convene meeting re:Immigration Issues & re-instate commission.
12.M. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. have Solicitor report of status of Responsible Employee Ordinance.

Agenda for City Council on January 19, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING'
TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 12th for acceptance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Order-Vacate, discontinue and abandon portion Edwards St. (from last week)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
3. Ordinance-Chapter 266, Vehicles & Traffic, Quarterly Ordinance.
4. Ordinance-Creating 4 positions in Police Dept.
CITY MANAGER.
5. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
6. Communication-From Manager, appointments to Green Building Commission.
7. Vote-Auth. Mgr. enter License Agreement w/Chapman Waterproofing (Arena).
8. Vote-Auth. Mgr. execute Easement to UML to encroach 168 MLK Way.
9. Order of Taking-And acceptance Bernier Street Extension.
10. Vote-Appropriation Transfer $45,000, Manager Dept.
PETITIONS
Claims-1 claim property damage
Pole loc.-National Grid 1 pole loc. Dutton St.
Conduit loc.-National Grid approx. 36 ft Charles St.
MOTIONS
C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. work w/UML to ensure Start Up Co's researching @ Univ. locate in Lowell.
C. Elliott-Req. Mgr. determine feasibility of installing lights @ City Dog Park.
C. Martin-Req. Mgr. seek add'l funding First Time Homebuyer/2 For Lowell & report to Council.
C. Descoteaux-Req. Mgr./DPD report on programs/funds available for struggling businesses & report on indicators from new marketing strategies etc.
C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. explore establishing Neighborhood Venture Fund & widen outreach efforts for existing loan programs etc.
M. Milinazzo-Req. Mgr. investigate install lights @ 3rd St. Parking Lot.

Agenda for City Council on January 12, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 12, 2009
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of January 5th for acceptance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Order-Vacate, discontinue and abandon portion Lincoln Parkway (from last week)
3. Order-Vacate, discontinue and abandon portion Tilden St. (from last week).
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
4. Order-To vacate, discontinue and abandon portion of Edwards Street (with report).
CITY MANAGER
5. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motion/Requests.
6. Communication-From City Manager, resignation & appointment to Solid Waste Comm.
7. Vote-Appropriation Transfer $12,660 Cemetery Dept.
8. Vote-Auth. Mgr. accept gift $500 from Comcast (Holiday Reception).
9. Vote-Accept deed from Women in Transition Inc., Bernier St. Extension.
10. Vote-Approving the filing Legislation Banning Texting/while driving.
11. Vote-Authorizing to incur liability for snow and ice removal/treatment.
12. Vote-Auth Mgr. execute Intermunicipal Agreement w/Dracut, JRV Homes 200-220 Eighteenth St.
13. Order-Rename Street C, Street D & portion Revere St. to Canal St. (Hamilton Canal).
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
14. Misc.-Flood Law Office Representing petitioners, requesting to withdraw petition to rezone 45,66 & 80 Willard St.
15. Deolinda Bettencourt req. to move HP Sign from 507 Central St. to 4 Agawam St.
MOTIONS
16. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on potential of implementing a variant of CitiStat model in Lowell.
17. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr establish Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Comm. comprised of Neigh/Reps & other stakeholders etc.

UNANSWERED NON-RESPONSIVE MOTIONS
18. C. Mercier-Req. Mgr. have State reset traffic light @Highland St. near Superior Court. Etc.

Agenda for City Council on January 05, 2010, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JANUARY 5, 2010
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of December 15th for acceptance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 7PM)
2. Order-Vacate, discontinue, abandon portion Lincoln Parkway.
3. Order-Vacate, discontinue, abandon portion Tilden St. (MKL Way).
CITY MANAGER
4. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
5. Communication-From Manager, requesting approval Out of State Travel.
6. Appointment-James F. O'Donnell Jr. to Lowell Memorial Auditorium Commission.
7. Vote-Apply/accept/expend grant $18,000 Merrimack Valley Nutrition
8. Vote-Rescind & declare surplus 100,152, 174 River Place etc.
9. Vote-Auth. Mgr. accept gift $5,000 from Target Corp.
10. Vote-Accepting provisions Sec. 18A of Ch 32B-Medicare Extension Plan.
11. Ordinance-Quarterly Traffic Ordinance.
12. Ordinance-Create 4 new positions in Police Dept.
REPORTS
13. Wire Insp.-Report of Morton St. to place 1 pole.
PETITIONS
14. Pole loc.-National Grid-To place 1 pole Lundberg St.
15. Claims-4 claims, 2 personal injury, 2 property damage.
MOTIONS
16. C. Martin-Req. Council join efforts of other Cities/Towns in banning text-messaging while driving.
17. C. Elliott-Req. Mgr/School Supt. provide report on increase in Unemployment Cost $750,000.
18. C. Elliott-Req. Auditor provide quarterly revenue/expenditure reports for FY 2010 Budget.
19. C. Broderick-Req. Council negotiate successor contract w/City Manager Lynch.
20. C. Mendonca-Req. Mgr. report on status of Insp. Services and any investigations/reorganizations thereof
21. C. Murphy-Req. Mgr. report on plans & progress toward city-wide Sustainability Plan.

Agenda for City Council on December 15, 2009, 06:30 PM

LOWELL CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2009
TIME 6:30 PM
CITY CLERK
1. Minutes of December 8th for acceptance.
2. Communication-From City Clerk, Election Commission re: Election of next qualified candidate to fill Council vacancy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (scheduled for 7PM)
3. Ordinance-Chapter 150, Fees, Plumbing & Gas Permits.
4. Ordinance-Chapter 227 Article II, Vacant & Foreclosing Property-Maintenance.
5. Pole Loc.-National Grid to place 1 pole Morton St.
CITY MANAGER
6. Communication-From City Manager, responses to Council Motions/Requests.
7. Vote-Auth. Mgr. to enter into license Agreement w/Radulski Law Office for overhanging sign.
REPORTS (Sub/Committee if any)
PETITIONS
8. Misc.-Flood Law Offices for Alternative House-Req. City accept Bernier St. Extension.
9. Flood Law Offices for Swan St. Development-Req. to extend TSF Zone 61 Bigelow &160.1 Swan St.
MOTIONS
10. C. R. Mercier-Req. 60 Day Trial HP sign 11 Abbott St.
11. C. Broderick-Req. Mgr. report on methodology used in 2010 property valuations & past methodologies.

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