Lowell City Council - June 30, 2026

Please visit the Agenda page for complete wording and links to relevant documents. https://www.lowellma.gov/AgendaCenter... Gavel: 2:00 14:50 3.1. Minutes for acceptance. 4. CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS 15:09 4.1. C. Juran - Req. CM ask proper dept to discuss recent prevalence of odors. 38:34 4.2. C. Juran - Req. City Auditor present to Finance SC financial summary of FY26. 39:18 4.3. C. Juran / C. Scott - Req. CM ask proper dept to consider options to address safety at Lawrence St & Billerica St. 40:39 (runs 15 minutes) 4.4. C. Descoteaux - Req. CM provide steps in order to increase number of “all alcohol” package store licenses. 56:45 4.5. C. Descoteaux - Request follow-up on traffic enforcement cameras on schools buses. 1:09:40 4.6. C. Nuon - Req. CM have the proper dept explore illumination of Daley School Basketball Courts. 1:11:50 4.7. C. Nuon - Req. CM explore alternative contracts besides MA Group Insurance Commission (GIC). 58:46 4.8. [w/ 4.13] C. Nuon - Req. CM Work with the appropriate dept to Promote/Support Residents Who Wish to Create Bee Pollinator Gardens. 1:15:37 4.9. C. Robinson - Req. CM have the proper dept address overgrowth at various intersections. 1:16:45 [runs 45 minutes] 4.10. C. Robinson / M. Gitschier / C. McDonough - Req. CM have proper dept take necessary steps to place Fire Chief position back into Civil Service prior to filling anticipated vacancy. 1:52:00 [33 minutes] 4.11 C. McDonough - Req. City Code Ordinance Article IX 266-121; 266-122; 266-123; 266-124; 266-125 and 266-125.1 be amended. 2:25:00 4.12. C. McDonough - Req. CM provide a report of all enforcement action taken over last 24 months at 105 Market St. 1:04:05 [see 4.8] 4.13. C. McDonough / C. Nuon - Req. CM work with the appropriate department to request the installation of a crosswalk on Chelmsford St./Rt. 110 between Parker and Waite Streets. 2:33:04 4.14. C. Robinson / M. Gitschier - Req. CM have the proper dept provide Council with detailed comparison report on commercial price per sq foot in downtown business districts of Lowell, Methuen, Haverhill, and Lawrence. 2:34:35 4.15. M. Gitschier - Req. CM update the City Council on the status of the creation of a Tree Committee. 2:35:10 4.16. M. Gitschier - Req. CM have the Traffic Engineer look at adding active crosswalk signals on Gorham St at Manchester Street along with school zone signage. 2:37:18 4.17. M. Gitschier - Req. CM update the City Council on the status of audit of High School Building Project. 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CM 5.1. Motion Responses 2:37:43 A) Parking Placards Update 2:39:13 B ) Commercial Vacancy 2:50:20 C) Curbcuts 2:52:22 D) Seasonal Lights 5.2. Informational Reports 19:14 - NMCOG Annual Report 34:05 - Traffic Ordinance 2:53:00 5.3. Communication - Resignation of Titiana Tambi from Library Board of Trustees 6. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER 2:53:20 6.1. [bundled w/ 6.3-6.6] Accept/Expend $28k Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant 2:55:12 6.2. Approve ORR Permit for Smokehouse Tavern [declined] [see 6.1] 6.3. Authorize CM Enter License Agreement with On the Bun, LLC [see 6.1] 6.4. Authorize CM Ex. Contract with Sealcoating, Inc. dba Indus [see 6.1] 6.5. Set FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits [see 6.1] 6.6. Transfer $20k - Disability Commission Revolving Fund 2026 7. ORDINANCES FROM THE CM 3:03:45 7.1. Amend Chapter 125 - Canvassers and Solicitors 3:04:00 8. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY) 8.1. Technology and Utilities SC 5/26/26. 8.2. Public Safety SC 6/16/26. 8.3. Non-Profit Orgs SC 6/30/26 9. PETITIONS 55:35 9.1. Claims - (3) Property Damage. 3:09:05 9.2. [bundled w/ 9.3-9.7] NatGrid - Request install of underground electric conduit from 240 Central Street to rear of 278 Central Street. 9.3. Boston Gas - Request replacement of existing cast iron gas main with low pressure gas main at 31-52 Queen Street. 9.4. Boston Gas - Request replacement of leak-prone gas main from Jackson Street to Central Street. 9.5. Boston Gas - Request replacement of existing coated steel 3-inch gas main from 230 to 245 Seventh Avenue. 9.6. Boston Gas - Request replacement of existing leak-prone gas main from 214 to 221 Sixth Avenue. 9.7. Boston Gas - Request replacement of existing steel gas main with plastic main at 190-261 Seventh Avenue. 3:10:30 9.8. NatGrid - Request installation of utility pole at Westford Street and 15 Technology Drive. 3:10:51 9.9. NatGrid - Request installation of utility poles, (1) at 1270 Westford Street and (1) at 1299 Westford Street. 3:11:15 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT