On the agenda: Lowell meeting — data center (Jan 13)

Date:
January 13, 2026
Time:
6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA / Zoom (Hybrid)

1. ROLL CALL
2. MAYOR'S BUSINESS
2.1. Communication Remote / Zoom Participation:
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2.2. Presentation - UNESCO Learning City Designation.
3. CITY CLERK
3.1. Minutes Of City Council Inauguration Ceremony 2026-2027 January 5th; City Council
Regular Meeting January 6th, For Acceptance.
Documents:
2026 JANUARY 5 INAUGURATION MIN.PDF
2026 JANUARY 6 CC MINUTES.PDF
4. CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
4.1. C. Scott - Req. City Council Approve A Temporary Moratorium On The Permitting And
Approval Of New Or Expanded Data Center Facilities In The City Of Lowell Until
Zoning And Planning Regulations Are Updated To Protect Residents, Including
Required Buffer Zones, Noise Standards, Screening And Protections Against Water
And Electric Rate Impacts.
4.2. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Have The Appropriate Department Investigate The LongTerm Feasibility Of Relocating Polling Places Currently Located In Public Schools To
Alternative, Accessible Community Locations, And To Report Back To The Council
With Findings And Recommendations.
4.3. C. Chau / C. Rourke - Req. City Mgr. Create A Lowell Learning City Task Force To

4.2. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Have The Appropriate Department Investigate The LongTerm Feasibility Of Relocating Polling Places Currently Located In Public Schools To
Alternative, Accessible Community Locations, And To Report Back To The Council
With Findings And Recommendations.
4.3. C. Chau / C. Rourke - Req. City Mgr. Create A Lowell Learning City Task Force To
Ensure That Lowell Actively Participates As A UNESCO Learning City; The Task
Force Shall Include Members Of The Lowell City Of Learning Organization And
Representatives From Lowell Public Schools, UMass Lowell, Middlesex Community
College, Cultural Organizations, The City Administration, And A Member Of The City
Council; The Task Force Shall Coordinate Citywide Learning Initiatives, Promote
Community Engagement, And Provide Regular Progress Reports To The City Council.
4.4. C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. Work With Appropriate Department To Provide A
Detailed Report On Winter Operation Procedures In High Pedestrian Traffic Locations
Throughout The City.
4.5. C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. Reach Out To The University To Explore The
Feasibility Of A Land Swap Within The LINC Project.
4.6. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Report
On Percentage As Well As Dollar Amount Increases For All Ordinance Employees
Over The Past 4 Years.
4.7. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Work With The Lowell Folk Festival Foundation To
Explore How Our Council And Administration May Be Able To Assist With Fundraising
Efforts.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
5.1. Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - Update on 809 Stevens St
Documents:
A) MOTION RESPONSE - UPDATE ON 809 STEVENS ST.PDF
5.2. Communication - Appointment Of Kristin Ross-Sitcawich To Conservation
Commission
Documents:
COMMUNICATION - APPOINTMENT OF KRISTIN ROSS-SITCAWICH TO
CONSERVATION COMMISSION.PDF
5.3. Communication - City Manager Request Approval Of Out Of State Travel (1) DPD.
Documents:
2026 JANUARY 13 OST DPD.PDF
6. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
6.1. Vote - Amend JAM Plan
Documents:
VOTE - AMEND JAM PLAN.PDF
6.2. Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $3k MA Economic And Workforce Developers
Fellowship Program Grant

VOTE - AMEND JAM PLAN.PDF
6.2. Vote - Apply/Accept/Expend $3k MA Economic And Workforce Developers
Fellowship Program Grant
Documents:
VOTE - APPLYACCEPTEXPEND 3K MA ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE
DEVELOPERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM GRANT.PDF
7. CONSTABLE BONDS
7.1. Communication - City Mgr. Request Approval Of Constable Bonds
Documents:
COMMUNICATION - CITY MGR. REQUEST APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE
BONDS.PDF
8. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
9. PETITIONS
9.1. Claims - (6) Property Damage.
9.2. Misc. - Carolynn Bennett Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 7 Arthur
Street.
Documents:
2026 JANUARY 13 CAROLYNN BENNETT REQ HANDICAP PARKING
SIGN 7 ARTHUR ST.PDF
9.3. Misc. - Johanna Monsalve Request Permission To Address City Council Regarding
Condition Of Smith Avenue.
Documents:
2026 JANUARY 13 JOHANNA MONSALVE REQ TO ADDRESS THE CITY
COUNCIL ABOUT THE CONDITION OF SMITH AVE.PDF
9.4. Misc. - Peter Astorian Request Permission To Address The Council Regarding
Installation Of A Handrail On Side Entrance Steps To City Hall.
Documents:
2026 JANUARY 13 PETER ASTORIAN REQ. CENTER HAND RAIL BE PUT
UP IN CITY HALL NEAR AUDITING.PDF
10. CITY COUNCIL - EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.1. Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or
Value Of Real Property (The Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street), Public
Discussion Of Which May Have A Detrimental Effect On The Negotiating
Position Of The City.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Office of the City Clerk - 375 Merrimack Street - Phone: 978.674.4161

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Office of the City Clerk - 375 Merrimack Street - Phone: 978.674.4161