Good evening and welcome to the regular meeting for the Lawren City Council. Today is Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. Pursuant to chapter 20 of the act of 2022, this meeting will be hybrid allowing participation both in person in
the city council chambers as well as remotely. The Zoom link was provided to anybody that requested. This uh meeting is also being transmitted live uh through the Lawrence City Council channels, the YouTube and the Facebook. Uh roll call clerk.
>> Gonzalez >> present. >> Councel Miguel >> Council Marmal >> present. >> Council Fonte >> present. >> Council Reyes is noted as absent. She did let us know she will be here. Oh, she's here. Wonderful. >> Even better. Um, council del Rosario >> present. >> Council La.
>> Council vice president >> present. >> Council president >> present. Please uh join me for a moment of silence. >> Council President, could I ask that the moment of silence be for for brother uh Roy who passed away from Central Catholic? >> You have you have the floor.
>> I just did it. Thank you. No problem. Now join me for the pledge of >> allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible
with liberty and justice for all. Councilors, can I get a motion uh to approve minutes from uh July 15, 2026 also >> May 5th, 2026? >> Some moved. >> Second. >> There's uh there's a motion in front of
us. Properly second discussion. I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> The eyes have it. So public participation we have anybody that have signed their name going to have two and a half minute two and a half minute to speak on public
participation. Uh please refer to this council as a whole. The first person that we have on the list is Lenin Roa Senior.
Name and address for the record please. >> The mic. The mic. >> The mic is off. >> Your mic. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Sorry. Good afternoon, guys. Uh my name is Lennin Roa. I live at 36 Columbus Avenue in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Um
here what the reason why I'm here today. It's uh very simple. About a year and a half ago, I was walking the streets with a friend of mine uh Severino as a Mutier in at uh 139 um
Jackson Street. Um and uh we uh we happened to get a call. We got a call and uh a veteran died. veteran died and he died because of not having the proper medicine and he did not know how to properly uh act the system or whatn not.
Person died because of not having the funds in his family to cover himself medicine food wise and stuff like that. He did not know, obviously his wife didn't even know either, uh, that he had the opportunity to access the 115 fund
that we veterans have and the city and everybody helps with. The reason why I'm saying this today is because uh, there's a problem right now going on with the actual DAV. The DAV has a house here in Lawrence or a building that we're trying
to give services to the veterans in the city and uh the house is is is there's a problem with that. I need you guys to look at that and see exactly what it is that's going on in that house and why they cannot stay in the house. What's going on that they cannot stay somewhere else? Why is it being stripped from
them? I get a lot of messages about this and I'm just looking at one bell and I'm not looking at the other. So, I need to know exactly what's going on with that because I'm going to tell you the truth. I retired in 2008. I have a DD214 that
says that I fell from a plane and broke my back in three places. I have a bullet wound and I have a bullet inside my back right now when I got shot twice in service. I could have lost my way of walking and
stopped. After four months of walking in a place, I was able to walk again. Veterans in this country, we're being misplaced and we're being mishandled all kinds of way. I'm just letting you know as Lawrence, I think we can do better. There's things that we need to do and
the veterans of this city needs help. They need help and I'm here for that and I'm going to be here for that the whole time that I can. So please if anything you guys can do for this or anything at all that I bring over to you, please do so. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you and thank you for
your service. Uh Mr. Ro, >> the next person is uh Rich Ros. Councelor Rossell, name my address for the record, please. >> Good evening, councilors. Rich Russell, 34 Cross Street. In 1965, a rather
obscure musical group called Hedgehoppers Anonymous recorded a song. It's Good News Week. The reason I bring this up is after spending an enjoyable evening on the common at National Night Out, listening to a variety of rumors about city hall, a redo of that song
with a new title of it's good rumor night would be very appropriate. On to questionable items on tonight's agenda. Why is the mayor replacing somebody he eliminated from the FY27 budget with agenda item 31926?
Is agenda item 32426 going to regulate all of those raggedy looking overloaded uh with junk pickup trucks that seem to drive rampantly on the city streets of Lawrence. What is uh agenda item 34526
proposing to do? give veterans a get out of parking ticket free card. How are the parking meter vulture companies going to react to lost parking revenue if that happens? Uh when because this is several items on the
agenda, late files, the whole nine yards. When are people placing items on the uh council agenda going to learn the proper time frame for placing these items on the agenda? and then should be
and that should be a no no when they start crying but it's an emergency. Why should we correct their screw-ups? When is the city going to create a fully staffed office in the city
called office of rumor control? Uh what can I say? Oh, one last thing. When are the steel plates at the intersection of Broadway and Dan Alito's Way are going to be replaced? Those plates have
been in the road for almost two months. There was a well-developed pothole where one of them has been bouncing around and is digging into the dirt. I don't care who you are. Uh the damn plate should be off the road.
Thank you, Council Roso, and thank you for your service as well. All these names are going to be submitted for the record. >> Council President, >> councelor Llan, >> will there be no any objection? I forgot to put my name on there. I just want to announce the next two Lawrence Square project uh locations. Would that be would that be permitted?
>> Thank you. >> Thank you, counselors, and thank you for the courtesy this evening. Um >> our next two Lawrence Square projects, uh the next one will be taking place tomorrow, which is Thursday, August the 6th. And it's it's totally appropriate that we have so many firefighters here
this evening because the individual who we're going to remember and rededicate tomorrow is Captain Daniel F. Maloney and his square is located at the intersection of the corner of Broadway and Cross Street. And why I say it's appropriate that we're doing it tonight with these firefighters here. Captain
Daniel F. Bologna uh was uh not only a veteran and fought in World War I and was a decorated veteran but when he returned back among other things he ended up working for the Lawrence Fire Department. His claim to fame is this. Number one u he was very involved in
beginning the ambulance service. Number two uh there was a fire prevention unit that he initiated back back in the day. And number three, uh, today there is a physical requirements for for our public
ser public safety individuals, police and fire. And the instruction course was something that he initiated back uh in the 1920s, 1930s. So that's Captain Daniel F. Maloney and of course everyone here is divided to remember his story and other things about him. And the
second one is August 13th and uh this is C private first class Joseph V me square. He has squares at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Chestnut Street. And there were two members who died in the Korean War. We did one the other day. Uh but this one
is Joseph Bal. He was killed in action uh during the Korean War. And we're going to remember his story on that day. Thank you, counselors. counselors. >> Counselors, today uh we have special guest with us and I would like to uh
uh first recognize uh the guest that we have uh at the chambers. We have Leonet Raquel Morales. She's Miss uh Massachusetts team. She's uh welcome.
And we also have uh three different uh firefighters that are that are going to be recognized this uh tonight. Uh we have Mr. uh Servius, Mr. Seros, Mr. Pedrosa,
and Mr. Martinez. So uh we have four special guests on this uh on this room today and u would like to uh right away Yeah, right away we got we would like to uh take uh those four items as a block
and out of order to be able uh to recognize those uh those individuals. Uh the first item is item 349 26 350 uh 26 uh 35126 as well as uh 32126
uh different resolutions and uh as our uh rules allow us to recognize uh one person on the same night that it was introduced. I would like to uh proceed uh with those recognitions if it is any objection.
All right. Uh I hear none. Item 34926 proclamation honoring Lawrence Firefire uh Dan Dan Ser for a um heroic effort on July 12, 2026.
So as well as item 35026 proclamation honoring alarms firefire onel Pedrosa on his heroic effort on July 12, 2026
and item 35126 proclamation honoring firefire Lawrence firefighter Jason Martinez for for his uh heroic effort on July 12, 2026. We are going to proceed allowing councelor
Infante to uh go to the podium and council mammo to go into the podium and uh present those proclamations honoring uh those uh those three firefighters from Lance.
You may proceed. Good evening colleagues. Um, councelor Marmal here along with my colleague councelor Infante. I want to first and foremost um show my appreciation with counseling Fonte always being on top of recognizing
um not only city employees but individuals in general um and honoring them for um for heroic acts um in our city. The first proclamation that I would like to
present is for uh Lawrence firefighter Oonel Pedrosa. You don't mind standing next to me? So Antonell, be it known, we the members of the Lawrence City Council by and through this proclamation hereby honor
and celebrate Lawrence firefighter Otonell Pedrosa. Whereas firefighter Otonel Pedrosa demonstrated the highest ideals of public service through this unwa his unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and safety of the
residents of the city of Lawrence. And whereas on July 12th of 2026 during the devastating five alarm fire at the intersection of Hav Street and Margin Street, firefighter Pedrosa displayed exceptional courage, professionalism, and resolve while operating under
extreme and life-threatening conditions. And whereas serving as a crucial member of the rescue effort alongside his fellow firefighters, firefighter Pedrosa played an indispensable role in the rapid deployment of a group ground
ladder and the successful rescue of Mr. Francisco Enriquez from the third floor of a burning building, helping to ensure that a life was saved through the coordinated action, expert training, and unwavering teamwork. hands. Whereas
firefighter Pedrosa's calm leadership, selfless dedication, and steadfast commitment to his fellow firefighters and the citizens they serve exemplify the highest traditions of the Lawrence Fire Department. His actions demonstrate
the extraordinary acts of heroism, are often accomplished through teamwork, trust, and unwavering devotion to duty, bringing great honor to the city of Lawrence and inspiring our entire community. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the Lawrence City
Council hereby extends its deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to firefighter Otoniel Pedrosa for his exemplary exemplary service, courageous actions, and invaluable role in the lifesaving rescue conducted on July 12th
of 2026. The city of Lawrence proudly recognizes his professional bravery and commitment to protecting others and commends him for exemplifying the very finest traditions of the Lawrence Fire Department. The Lawrence City Council hereby sets his hand and causes the seal
of the city to be affixed this fifth day of August in the year of 2026. Thank you so much for your service. In addition, um I would like to um introduce this proclamation. Be it known, we the members of the Lawrence
City Council by and through this proclamation hereby honor and celebrate Lawrence firefighter Jason Martinez. Don't be shy. Whereas firefighter Jason Martinez demonstrated the highest ideals of
public service through the unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and safety of the residents of the city of Lawrence. And whereas on July 12th July 12th, 2026 during the devastating fire um at the intersection of Havil Street and Margin Street, firefighter Pedrosa
um this needs to be fixed. Firefighter Martinez displayed exceptional courage, professionalism, and resolve while operating under extreme and life-threatening conditions and whereas serving as a crucial member
of the rescue effort uh alongside his fellow firefighters. Firefighter Martinez played an indispensable role in the rapid deployment of a ground ladder and the successful rescue of Mr. Francisco uh Enriquez from the third floor of a burning building helping to
ensure that a life was saved through coordinated action, expert training, and unwavering teamwork. And whereas the firefighter uh Martinez calm leadership, selfless dedication, and steadfast commitment to his fellow firefighters and the citizens they serve exemplify
the highest traditions of the Lawrence Fire Department. His actions demonstrate that extraordinary acts of heroism are often accomplished through teamwork, trust, and unwavering devotion to duty, bringing great honor to the city of Lawrence and inspiring our entire
community. So now therefore be it proclaimed that the Lawrence City Council hereby extends its deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to firefighter Jason Martinez for his exemplary service, courageous actions, and invaluable role in the life-saving
rescue conducted on July 12th. The city of Lawrence proudly recognizes his professionalism, bravery, and commitment to protecting others and commends him for exemplifying the very finest traditions of the Lawrence Fire Department. The Lawrence City Council hereby sets its hand and causes the seal
of the city to be affixed this fifth day of August in the year of 2026. Thank you so much for your service. Uh firefighters have your name. We're going to have to address that. Um,
I promise I have my phone with me for a good reason. It is also our great honor to recognize tonight firefighter Dan Savvo for his extraordinary bravery during the Havil Street fire. Without hesitation,
firefighter Soy climbed the ladder into the burning home, rescuing 72 72year-old Francisco Henriquez, giving him the opportunity to return safely to his family. That act exemplifies the courage and
selflessness we hope for in our first responders, but rarely have the chance to actually see it done in person. As the city council for district E, I am especially proud of firefighter Dan Soy, who is a constituent of mine.
He his actions brought honor not only to the to the to the Lawrence Fire Department, but to our entire city. Dan, on behalf of the city of the Lawrence City Council and the residents of Lawrence, thank you for your courage, for your humility,
and your selfless dedication to our community and to serving others. You truly embody the very best of our community. And in addition to that, I want to share with my fellow council
members and to the public firefighter Survoy's response when I reached out to him about about this about this act. And I quote, just doing the job I love. It's easy when you have a great team around you.
So that just shows you how selfless he really is. And I am proud to stand here with my colleagues to honor you. Fighter fighter Dan Savvo, thank you so much for your bravery and your work.
You want me to read it? You want me to read it? Are you sure? I would like to invite uh Chief Delaney now for a couple words before we proceed. Good evening, council. Um, thank you,
council chairman, council for this recognition. Um, it it's it's a great feat that they performed that day. I'd like to say a little bit about that fire. It it really got a big head start on us. They were actually on Common
Street, I believe, and Deputy Leuk, who's here with us tonight, the shift commander, looked up and and he's seen the smoke in the air. So he came on his radio and he asked fire alarm, "Do we have anything going on in Tower Hill?" And they stated that they didn't. Within
30 seconds, they stated that they were getting multiple reports of a building fire. So when our crews pulled up, they actually had three occupied dwelling units on fire. Um it was very, very hectic at that time. So, I would also
like to commend um Deputy Chief Wayne Leuk for his actions that day. These firefighters who performed this rescue, they weren't actually all in the same truck. So, when we pulled up, there was a lot to do. We tried to deploy some
large hose lines. It was in the back. It went unseen for a little bit. So, they had a lot of work ahead of them. And what these three firefighters did is somebody recognized somebody up in the window and they came together as a group
and grabbed the ladder and was able to perform this rescue which is again in the highest standards of the Lawrence Fire Department. Professionalism, courageousness, and an unwavering duty to protect our public. And so on behalf
of the Lawrence Fire Department, I would like to thank the council for recognizing our members. Thank you. >> Can I council president? >> Can I can I please have a minute uh to express myself?
Mind if we take a You guys might then we'll take a break. Councelors, uh, we have one, uh, before we take a, um, we take a recess, we have one more item to present. >> Council president, can I say something
before councelor? >> Thank you, Duo. Um, can you move the guys over, >> guys? I it this this recogni this recognition actually touched part of me. Uh I might screw up
your whole life now. Uh because officer Pedrosa is actually my my oldest daughter's uncle. So I I I actually saw him grow. I mean like he used to live with me when he was a little kid. He went to medical things that we went
as a family together. His father was a police officer in Puerto Rico and got killed and see today be so successful. It makes me so proud of you, bro. So proud of you. And I know my daughters are watching this and they
love you and we love you, too. I'm proud to see you succeed. And hopefully they don't take this personal cuz the city is all crazy going now. You became a firefighter before I was dreaming to be a city councelor and that also makes me
more proud to see you where you are. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you counselor for expressing those emotional moments with us. >> Um >> yeah and and one more and then well >> thank you >> counselors on this item. Uh,
>> one minute please. On this item, item 32126 is a little bit different. Uh, it was submitted as a resolution. So, we're going to have to take a few vote before we actually uh present it. So, councilors, I'm
looking for an I a motion to suspend rule 12A. Uh, >> so moved. >> Second. >> There is a motion in front of us properly. Second discussion. >> This is not a resolution count. Are we talking about which item?
>> Yes. Item um >> item 32126. >> So >> Oh, it is a resolution. >> Yeah. >> All right. That is a item in front of us properly second. There's no discussion. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any nays?
>> The eyes have it. Now I need another vote. I uh this is u a a a motion uh to declare this item as an emergency for the convenience of the public. So moved. >> Second. >> Motion in front of us. Properly second. Discussion.
>> Discussion. >> Council. >> I'll be voting in favor of this. But listen, can we do all ourselves a favor? Can we just give it a different name? Can we call it a citation? Can we call it a proclamation? Our rules are very specific about a resolution, which is what puts us into this pickle and have to do this emergency. So, in the future,
I would ask my colleagues, just don't name it a resolution, name it something else. That way, we're not we don't have to do what we're about to do right now. Thank you. >> All right. Any other discussion? All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> The eyes have it. I have a motion number three, which is a motion to adopt the
resolution. >> Motion to adopt the resolution. >> Second. >> Motion in front of us. Probably second. Discussion. >> I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. Have it. I going to call uh councelor Mano to uh go to the podium and
introduce and present the resolution to Miss Tim. Uh and come over. Mom can come as well. >> Good evening, counselors. To me, it's an extra honor to present this resolution to Leonette Raquel Morales, Miss Massachusetts Teen of
2026. Briefly, I just want to mention I went to college with your mom. Um, went to college and I've seen so much how your mom has s and I've seen you grow up. I uh you've grown up before us. I've seen so much how your mom has
advocated for you. She pu like she really fights for you to put you in spaces to become who you are right now. Um and I just want you to know how much your mom loves you. And you not only do you make your mother proud girl, you're going to make me cry.
Not only do you make your mother proud, but you truly make all of us proud. and you literally put our city up in a pedestal by continuously accomplishing cuz this is just one of many goals. I'm pretty sure I'm going to see you on a bigger stage. So, with that being said,
um where is mom? Oh, come. Be it known that we, the members of the Lawrence City Council, by and through this resolution, hereby honor and celebrate Leanet Rael Morales, Miss Massachusetts Teen 2026. Whereas, the city of Lawrence takes
pride in recognizing individuals who through their dedication to service and their commitment to empowering others become outstanding representatives of the city of Lawrence. In that spirit, the Lawrence City Council celebrates Leonette Raquel Morales on the occasion
of her historic achievement as Miss Massachusetts Teen 2026, becoming the first young woman from the city of Lawrence to earn this distinguished title and the opportunity to represent the Commonwealth of Mass at the Miss
America's Teen Competition. And whereas as the founder of tap into your greatness, Leonette created an inspiring youth empowerment initiative dedicated to helping children and teenagers build confidence, develop leadership skills,
discover their purpose, and overcome challenges through mentorship, educational workshops, and meaningful meaningful community engagements. And whereas Leonette has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to public service through her advocacy for heart
health and CPR education, raising nearly $20,000 for the American Heart Association during the Miss America's Teen Go Red for Women campaign, earning first place in her region and third place nationally. And whereas her
pursuit of both academic and eth athletic excellence is reflected in her studies at Boston University Academy and her dual enrollment at Boston University, where she serves as an executive admissions ambassador and peer
advisor, exemplifying scholarship, leadership, and service to others, while also being an accomplished competitive dancer and world silver medalist. Representing Team USA, Lanette has showcased exceptional talent,
discipline, and determination on the international stage while serving as a role model for young people throughout Lawrence and beyond. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Lawrence City Council on behalf of the citizens of
Lawrence hereby extends our highest praise and congratulations to Lanet Raquel Morales and her wishes and wishes her continued success as she represents the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Miss America's Teen Competition. The
Lawrence City Council hereby sets its hand and causes the seal of the city to be affixed this day of August in the year of 2026. Congratulations, Yan Yanette Morales. >> Okay,
good evening everyone. I want to thank first God for his guidance and for all the opportunities he gives to me. And I would like to thank council president Giovanni Rodriguez and everybody from the Lawrence City Council for having me here today. Lawrence is a proud part of
who I am. It has shaped me greatly and my passion for service that I have now is because of the amazing city we have here. And through my community service initiative, Tap into Your Greatness, I hope to continue to empower and inspire young children throughout the entire
Commonwealth as well as the entire nation hopefully. So, thank you all for this recognition and this resolution and everything you have done for me. Thank you. Congratulations. Good job. >> I'll entertain a motion to
>> motion to motion for five minute recess. Second a motion in front of us properly second discussion. I hear none. All those in favor please say I. Hi guys. pictures. >> So, we have a few more items to do the sent.
>> Sorry. >> Send in two more items. >> I just feel bad. >> Declare an emergency. No, no, no. That was before. >> That was before. >> Yeah, it's on here. >> Do you want to um We need a motion.
>> Councilors, can I get a motion to get out of recess? >> So, move. >> There's a motion to get a recess properly second discussion. I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. Any nays? The eyes have it counselors. We need to take two items
uh out of order and we need to uh take a few vote on those items. Those are new business. That's item 32126. Hold on. Item 32826 as well as item 33226.
Send situation. We need to suspend the rule so they don't go to committee. And then they we going to have to declare an emergency invasion as specific reasons and subsequently individually uh separate we need to either adopt those
items or uh discuss it uh for a specific vote. Uh so as a block if you if there is no objections I would like to take item 32826 as well as item 33226
u to suspend rule 12A. Can I get a motion for that? >> So move >> there's a motion in front of us properly. Second discussion >> discussion council plan as a block. >> Yes. I think we should I think we should >> for the for the final vote it will be
individually. >> I think there are emergency. >> Okay. >> Uh the second vote will be to declare an emergency. So this is the suspendable rule not to send it to committee. Then the second vote will be uh to declare an emergency.
Okay. On that one we will take it individually. So um any discussions of to suspend rule 12 12A? I hear none. All those in favor please say I. >> I. Any nays? The eyes have it. Now councilors I would like to uh take item
33226 which is uh ALA aas mutual initiative at uh Croning Park on uh uh that item I would like to declare as an emergency for the public of for the convenience of the public. >> So move
>> can I hear a motion? >> There's a motion in front of us properly second discussion. discussion. >> Council, >> what is our schedule for city council meetings for August? Are we having one in two weeks? >> Uh, we will have an another meeting in two weeks. >> So, that' be August the what? The um
>> 18th. >> 18th. >> August the 18th. So this this event will happen if we suspect if we um um if we adopt it today it will happen
tomorrow starting tomorrow >> the painting. >> So I'm in a weird spot council president. I'll be very candid with you as I always am. Um so the
I'm in a pickle. often times we have more meetings and when we have more meetings uh the typically the need to have emergency meetings or resolutions that have to be done as emergency seem to lessen
um and so through no fault of these individuals they probably put it in I don't even know when they when did they submit this request into us does it say it on the agenda on the packet >> it's in the packet Um, >> can someone help me with that? When do
we know when that was put in there? >> Late July. I don't have the exact paper. >> So, the application date was July 22nd. >> Um, I'm seeing that here. Um, I'm trying to think of was there a meeting there was
>> uh if it is it was not in a special meeting on the 20th >> and usually the second meeting of the month is before the 20th. >> It would have been the 21st. >> So, it will be the 21st last month. So, so even if we didn't have it, this was so late in in sending it over to us. They're looking for to having something,
we need to get our individuals, our our applicants to understand our our timets. We This is not like McDonald's where it's a drive-thru. You go and you do your order, you come back with a permit. We're not like that. We're not built like that. We're built to have our rules say we we know the rules, right? I don't
need to say it. We know what our rules are. We get an we get an item, we send it to the committee by our rules. The committee does their work, gets back to us, then we vote. We do that all the time. It's been going on there since 1986. That's just the way we do things. Uh but what we're doing now, we're
circumventing that. We're just people expect that we're just going to do whatever we're going to do. And I just think I feel badly for the people who follow the rules. It's so much easier to do it like this sometimes. So anyway, that's the conundrum I find myself in. And then we add the whole
layer of the summertime, but in this case, that doesn't even make a difference because even if they did it, they would have been too late anyway. So, I know I it you can see the frustration in my voice. I'm trying I I'm trying to be fair to everybody and try to treat people equally when they come in and the applicants, but this we
see this on occasion and we see this more I'm not sure we see it more and more, but we see it regularly more than we should. These are not emergencies. Emergencies. happened to my district during the Marbank Valley gas crisis. That was an emergency. That we needed to act on the things that we're doing here
to get a permit to use the common. It's not an emergency. That's the frustration. I'll let it go there. I have no idea I'm going to vote on this. Thank you. >> Well, council plan, I would like to I would like to response to that. Um it's not like we having an emergency every
meeting and if we do, our charter has established the rules very clear. our uh the charter of the city of Lawrence is is is clear when it says for the convenience of the public and that's objective that is up to the council to discuss and
decide and it doesn't said an emergency is such and such. An emergency is an emergency for the convenience of the public is different than an emergency
of a tragedy. This event specifically is for the convenience of the public and the charter is clear the council will discuss what is an emergency for the convenience of the public. Those one that are not for the
convenience of the public are not defined by the council because those are emergencies. A fire is an emergency. Something that happened with the police department is an emergency that we don't define that. But the chos specify what is an emergency if the council discuss
it for the convenience of the public. But I understand your frustration and I'm not going to take it away uh uh for from you. We have been here 11 years. You've been here 20 something years.
Council Levy been here for eight years. Council Selena Rees has been here for six, seven years now. So we have seen many of what is defined as a convenience for the public in a different way. This
is not no difference. What I can tell you is that these kids are going to be doing something that potentially can reflect a benefit
for the community tremendously. And it could be the paint, it could be the mutal or it could be the youth involvement on positive activities that is unemergency because we have a lot of lack of youth
involvement here in our community. So if we look at it that way, it's a convenience for the for the community. But I'm not going to go into arguments. We have um a potential discussion from other counselors. >> I got a question. I I don't have a quite an argue. Are we dealing with 3 328
right now which has nothing to do with murals? >> We have we are in 33226. >> So we're doing both at the same times both in emergency. So which one are we doing? >> We are taking >> I need to hear from the council president. Excuse me. >> We took a vote to suspend rule 12A on
both of the item as a block. >> Sure. >> Now to take to declare that as an emergency. Now we are taking both individual ask your request that you would like to take do that the vote individually and for the declaring as an
emergency. So we are now on item 3226 >> 32. >> So sequentially we will go back to item 328 uh down the road but we need to finish with this one first. So you said 322 >> 32 332 >> 26
>> call the president. >> Good. >> I I'm just so I'm clear. The next vote we're taking on is to declare an emergency for 332. >> Correct. >> Alone. >> Alone. >> And what about 328?
>> It will be in a second. >> So we're doing it in a reverse order. Okay. I'm clear now. Thank you. >> Okay. Councelor Rosari. This is for uh a vote to declare as an emergency. >> Thank you. Uh thank you through you, Council President. And and and to me, it
is an emergency. I've been trying to get that area that has been affected with gang activities, uh youth disconnection, and those counselors that have been with me here know that I've been trying to get a mural there done for almost four years.
uh these kids they're in a program l alays right uh from Lawrence Community Works they came in and I was here with councelor uh an council vice president an levy and and back in those days uh council vice president uh Stephan and
they presented different groups or what they doing and some of those group decide or or told us that they wanted to find places where they can paint a mural so guess what I have a mural for Let's get it done. So, I I would take
the fall on delay and and suspending the rules because we were working they were working diligent to to do the things on time and we were working I was working on the back room basically trying to get them the materials donated for them to get the pain. When we had everything together, they had a day that was today.
They were going to start today. And guess what? They actually give me literature. They said, "Counselor, but we need to go in front of the city council to get permits." I said, "Let me look into that and see what we can do." Then we send the emails to to the
recreation department and then yes, we need it. The first option that came up was we can call for a special meeting. I said, "We're not going to bow the counselors for a special meeting for this when we can actually suspend the rules on a regular meeting and trying to get it done." I mean, it's it's they got
they did all they needed to do. Maybe I it was all my fault that we didn't got them. We didn't get the item on the agenda, but we also I was also skeptical that we get in the agenda, we get the approval, we don't got the materials. Economy is bad. Nobody wants to give out money or materials, but we got the
materials. And that's what we're here for. And they already gather they the meetings. They got all the youth involved. They have the neighbors involved. So, it it's time to get that done. And that's going to send a message to people or the youth that were there uh at the at the Cronin Park doing gang
activities that that and you got to see the picture of the mural. It says love is greater than hate. I mean it's it's something beautiful they're going to do and why will prevent them to do it when we also have approved through my years here at city council. We have been approving emergency things. They're not
really emergency or doesn't mean anything to the city. We just approved it. So tonight is one of those days that that we cannot tell them. I mean, we shouldn't tell them no. Are we going to turn down the youth that want to do a work for free? It's not going to cost anything to the community. It's going to bring so much to the community. Thank
you, Council President. >> Councilors, any other questions in regard to the vote related to declaring this as declaring this as an emergency? I hear none. Uh, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. Any nays? >> Madame Clair, please call the role. Council
>> no council. Yes. >> Council Reyes. >> Yes. >> Council Ponte. >> Yes. >> Council Mama. >> Yes. >> Council Miguel. >> Yes. >> Council Gonzalez. >> Yes. >> Council Vice President Buddy. >> Yes. >> Council President Rodriguez.
>> Yes. Motion carries. Uh now uh we need to adopt item 33226. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Motion to approve. Properly second. Discussion. >> This is for the purpose of discussion. >> But this is not an emergency. This is
for final approval on 3226. >> We already vote on the emergency. >> Okay. >> The one that you just vote. No. >> Okay. I thought it was on 33226. >> 33226 is the one that we're discussing for the >> M. Okay. Okay. Continue.
>> Uh this is to uh motion to approve item 3226. >> Discussion. >> It's been properly second. Discussion. Counc. >> Do we have is there anybody here to speak on this? And if they do, I mean, we >> have the youth. >> Well, fantastic. Great. >> If we're going to do an emergency, we
should at least have someone speaking on its behalf. And then I'm very curious. They can come up. I'm very curious because if I was on the committee, I would be asking questions. What do you I think we started talking about what is it that you're looking to paint? What are you looking to do?
>> Uh you come over here. Give us opportunity to speak to the to the city of L. >> They're so excited to be here today. packet right here. >> Hi everybody. So >> good evening council members.
>> Yes, Gabriella Betans, 168 Newberry Street. Um I am not a youth, but I am the project director and I just wanted to thank you guys for your time and for hearing the youth out tonight because this is a very big deal for them and for our city and our community. So thank you.
>> Thank you. Okay, >> don't be afraid that we're we're locals, so we're not. You know what I mean? >> Good evening, city council members. My name is Shawana, 168 New Street, and
accompanied by my companion, Alina, 168 New Street. We are part of Alas, a paid youth civic leadership internship by Lawrence Community Works as a part of their initiative for youth as healthc care change agents. Over the past several months, we've worked alongside
our peers and community partners to create a public art installation that celebrates unity through the message, "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." And here we have a visual representation of the banner we created over many mural discussions with the
youth in our community. This was created by youth with the given opportunity by council member Gregory. Lawrence has always been known for its culture. Our installation adds another reason for people to gather. Public art
creates destinations. When people discover unique landmarks, they don't just take a picture and leave. They walk around the city, visit local businesses, attend events, and share their experiences online. This installation has the potential to attract visitors from the neighboring
communities. Given the popularity around the central idea, the message alone around diversity in the nation made the Super Bowl the most watched of all time with 125.6 million watches. Boston being one of the most played cities. Surrounding cities like Methuan,
Andover, Low, and Boston would visit. Increasing foot traffic benefiting restaurants, small businesses, local festivals, and future community programming overall improving Lawrence social economy. Although Lawrence has predominantly Dominican population, our city is also
home to Puerto Ricans, Colombian, Korean, Mexican, Italian, Cambodian, and many other cultures. The flags incorporated into our design symbolize that while our backgrounds may be different, our community is one. This project will be done August 10th and 11th in the span of 10 hours. Alas as a
whole has been spend sending out emails and handing out flyers to the public as well as partnering organizations such as elevated thought and movement city. We will be providing a portter potty for the public as well as snacks and lunch for any volunteers. In the span of those two days, Alice will be setting up and
cleaning up the park. Lawrence Prospera and Cisu has confirmed the donations of all the materials needed for this mural project. In addition, Lines Prospera will be sponsoring a small cookout at Cronin Park on the day of the mural unveiling so we can celebrate this accomplishment with the youth, our
community partners, and everyone who helped make this project possible. When people think about public art, they often think about paint on a wall. But this project is much more than that. It represents a message our city can be proud of through collaborators and youth
leadership highlighting diversity. Years from now, children will ask, "Who created this mural?" The answer will be simple. It was created by the youth of Lawrence for the people of Lawrence. We hope that everyone who walks near the park and every kid whose home is the Talbot School will stop, look at this
mural, and be reminded that the only thing more powerful than hate is love. Thank you. I want to also say thank you very much for, you know, giving us the opportunity to talk about this and giving us the time and space. >> Thank you.
>> Do I have the floor still? >> Wow. Amazing presentation. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Any questions, counselors? >> Yeah, I have the floor still. I just have a question through the president. >> Well, that's what I'm saying. I'm I'm That's why I'm looking to you. I'm looking right at you. >> No, you say that you still have the
floor. I'm asking >> talking to them. >> All right. >> So, council plan. >> Thanks. So, I I don't have a problem. This is this is the only thing you're going to be putting on there which is very non-controversial. It says um love is more powerful than hate. Who can argue with that sentiment? Right. So, I
think the issue here is not this, but I think what we need to do as a body, and I'm not sure tonight's the night that we need to do this, but what we need to do as a body is when it comes to messaging and freedom of speech, what happens if the message was something different?
Maybe it was something a little more edgy. I'm not saying this group would do and a different group. Are we prepared as a group to say yes or no? Can we say yes or no to something that maybe is contrary to our own
personal convictions or what we think our the people that we represent would feel proud to do? No one's going to argue with this. I'll be voting in favor. No one's voting be no one's going to be vote concerned about this messaging. But the question here is what happens if what happens if it's a different group,
an outside group that had every right to come in here and say we're going to do something that may be totally against what you your value system. What do we And they're going to paint something. Are we going to say yes? How do we say no? I don't have an answer, but I ask
you for your consideration on what we do when that happens. We've opened up the door. We have opened it up. We'll continue to open it up, but be prepared for something else that may be controversial. That's all my point is. Thank you. >> When uh when we when when that moment comes and then we we take it one at a
time. >> May I? Sure. Sure. That sure just to the mic. To the mic. >> Thank you. Yeah. Thank you. >> I think that's very important uh a an important concern. I just want to emphasize that our approach when we're doing projects such as um anything
involving with the community is that we invite the community to create the design. So whenever we're doing anything or putting anything out there, our motto or our mission is to invite the community to create this um so that there's consensus so that there's
sustainability in what we're what we're adding into the community. So there were many design sessions and I mean you have your concerns and I I think that they're valid, but know that we're very mindful of incorporating our voices from our community into anything that we're
putting out there. Thank you for sharing your your response council >> and to you and and and I want to apologize to my colleagues maybe not to get you involved directly involved uh to this I I probably was selfish when it
comes to this and and and if maybe councelor Leland was was with us through the process he would have even though he say he was going to vote he's going to vote in favor he would have a different set of mind so my apologies to you all of you that I didn't drag you into it and also I want apologize to you guys
cuz when I first present you the idea, you were thinking of a whole wall, but this could be the beginning of a lot of good stuff happened on on on the city for the youth and and and maybe opening opportunity. But again, colleagues, I I do apologize not to get you all involved
in this, but again, I was selfish. I was I was I was so excited and they and they they got me involved in this more than what I wanted it to. So, and it happened so quick that that's what we here today are proven and I think it's going to be beautiful. But you guys will be invited on the reveal as you as you heard. It
will be a cookout. It will be a celebration. So we we'll be all invited including my my my favorite council, Michael PL. >> Thank you. Thank you, councelor Rosario. Uh it is important to recognize the following. Uh we have nonforprofit organizations here in Lawrence that uh
they do they do a lot of good things and and collaborations with counselors. I remember my first year when I was elected 2016, the summer of 2016, uh I was able to partner with uh
Lawrence Community Work and and we were able to do uh 14 different cleanups throughout the city uh for 14 different weekends. We went ahead and applied for a grant. uh we ended up within the 100
best project of the country 96 I remember. So um that's it. This is a great opportunity to show that organizations up there they willing to partner they're willing to do what it takes to make a project that is
beneficial for the community um that happen. So thank you Lawrence community work for not only doing what you're doing but doing a lot more that is on the benefit of the youth and the community in general. >> Uh counselors any other questions in
regard to this vote? Good. Uh mclair please call the role. Oh all those in favor please say I. >> Any nays guys have it. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. So now we have another item which is
item 32826 uh evangel evangelist event at the corner park Saturday August 15 2026 at 4 p.m. So for this uh we already suspend rule 12A for this item. Now we are
voting to declare this item as an emergency to be able to happen. So any questions on uh can I get a motion? >> So move >> there's a motion in front of us properly. Second discussion council. >> Thank you. So this isn't my district. Excuse me. This district F. Um
the ordinance committee plays an important role when it comes to giving permits for various groups. Um when I was a chair of the committee, the person who always used to be making sure that the group was well aware of the
restrictions and the responsibilities that deal with having an event there with respect to sound was my colleague from district C. He was my he was my go-to guy and he was always there and he would always make sure that that sentiment was was um mentioned. Um,
another reason why it's important that we don't declare it an emergency and we do send it to a committee even though we voted not to is this. It gives when when somebody says to me, "How did you let this thing happen? Was there any committee meetings or whatever?" It's
one extra layer of saying, "Yeah, we had a committee. We talked about it. There was sent on it. We had a full vote on something like this." And it doesn't have to happen on this day. There's another requirement that this is the day we should send it to the committee. We should go ahead and have it and then we
can look at a different date, but as a courtesy to the people that I represent, I don't know why I'm going horsearo, but to the courtesy of the people that I represent, I just I'm not going to support the fact that it's an emergency. I would encourage this council president. I know we just had a vote on it. I'll make a motion to reconsider the
vote if we need to uh to send it to a committee, but um I just think that's the right thing to do on something like this. I don't see the emergency. It can wait till weeks after. >> Alan clerk, when is going to be the next city council meeting? >> The date. >> August 18th. >> August 18. This event will happen on
August 15th. >> So, they're not going to have a time to go to the meeting. Um, counselors, we have the applicants here in front of us. This is a great discussion when it comes to the uh the ordinance committee.
I have one, two, three, four, five, five, six out of the nine counselors have served at some point or currently at the ordinance committee. Do we have any questions
that we typically ask at the committee meeting >> through your con? So if we do, we can take this opportunity to make the comments that we typically do and also ask the questions expecting an specific
answer uh for the sake of the event and the community. Councel Rosari, >> thank you. Do uh what kind of speakers or sound system do you going to have at the park at that moment? >> Name and address for the record, please.
But you don't have it. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Go ahead. Go ahead. Of course. No, I mean you need to say the address in English. >> Okay. >> My name is Nori Pavon and I live in Bentidos 22. school.
>> 23 of old school >> in South Lawrence 23. >> So the question the qu can you repeat the question to her? >> Oh, what type of a speaker you going to
have for that event? We just use a regular speaker that is not too loud in the city. >> We use the same speakers that we use in in the church. Um, no, no, no. So, we use the instruments that we use
in church. They're not big instruments and it's music that release your soul and that brings you to the to the presence of God. >> Okay. Any other questions, councelor Rosario? >> Okay. Thank you for that. What it is is throughout the years
we've been getting we get complaints of the noise and I know the Holy Spirit get into the body and we get excited and we start yelling and screaming and we put the volume up and two years ago or last year I went to the Okono Park to the to the Okono Park and I saw what I what I
what I said uh and I had pictures on my other phone that it was a sound system that I never seen. I saw the last time I saw a sound system that big was in a Mark Anthony concert in Boston and it was in that little basketball court to be honest. Um speakers all over and what
it is is we got to be mindful of the neighbors. Uh neighbors complain two summers ago we have the most call from the from the common park uh when the noise was and we had to send the police and every year when the church comes in I I I say the same thing. Be mindful. I
know we we want to praise the Lord. we get all excited, but it's also neighbors around it. They're not part of the celebration and they and we get the calls. So, we don't want to get those calls. We got we want the churches to be mindful of of of what is not noise for
you, it's noise for others. Thank you, Council President. >> Thank you, Councelor Rosario. Can you translate that? >> That was another church and we putting that as an example. >> Got it.
But we want to put that as an example because it was very loud. I got that I actually witnessed that event last year. It didn't happen in south but it happened on the north already and we saw it >> two weeks ago. >> Two weeks ago >> they just changed the location. But we
want to make sure is that people understand that you know if an event no matter what what type of events happen the music need to be to the standard to that event >> through you council president
>> thank you uh no to to respond also to council plan yes we used to say to everyone that coming in front of us the same thing regarding the speaker, the loudly and the music and everything that they need
to understand how they be using uh all the equipment that they use. So um but uh it not just only to you that we say that it's for every single person that coming in ask for any other part that is
going to have any event using any speaker or any any music. >> Okay, any other questions to the applicants? >> I have a question. Do we have >> councelor Llan? >> Thank you. I I do not see in my electronic packet the yellow sheet that
says that the the day is available. >> Does anybody else have that? >> This is dark. This is 352. >> Oh, that's Chico. >> This is Chico 296. This is >> 352.
>> She has it with the other one. I haven't seen it. I'm looking for it. >> Oh, yeah. >> She got she got one. >> For whatever reason, that office gave her a different color one. I think it is in your package, too. >> I see that. I Okay. >> Somebody was covering for you, Alexa, and they use a different form.
>> But it is It is in your packages and it is available. Yeah, >> that's me. It's just the um usually it is yellow and more distinctive and that's why we like it. >> Can I see that?
>> I think I have it. >> Thank you. >> I have had conversations with the recreation. >> Do we know whose signature this Who is this? The applicant signature or the >> No, it should be the applicant signature. It's the the staff member used the wrong paper. Um I talked with
Alexa about it after the fact. Um, she apologized that they didn't send us a yellow because that >> So, this is pretty close to useless because this is the application and not the okay by the by the recreation department saying, but I understand what you're suggesting. >> That's not the applicant signature. That's actually a staff member. >> That's what I asked. So, who's who's
whose signature is that? The staff members. >> Yeah, staff members. Okay. >> All right. So, it's not as useless as I thought. >> So, my point here, counselors, and I do appreciate everybody. Thank you. I do appreciate the the comments on that. Um, it's it is a it is a thing that the park
is a is a place where we're trying to navigate recreation with with the ability of for residences in the area and there are serious concerns and I don't I I don't I don't fully understand why we're sold on this one date, but
rather can there be a different date that we can allow the proper process to go through. I I'm not against having this kind of event at Okonnell Park if there's a space available. What I am objecting to is the acceleration of this
without the process just in case I don't somebody a a constituent of mine something goes south during a thing and they said L plant you let this thing go through on an emergency without even going through the property and have a chance to talk on it. I don't want to have that on my shoulders. So that's the concern.
>> Can I can I finish my state? >> The answer the answer to that is the city council is a body, not an individual >> and that's your answer to that constituent. Tell that constituent to come in front of the city council and speak on be um of that concern to the
city council. You don't have to have those type of conversations with the constituents asking you why you allow it because you don't make decisions by yourself. I I appreciate the guidance and in the spirit that you're trying to help me out. >> No, I'm not trying to help you out. I'm trying to clarify the process to the
constituents, to your constituents, and to my constituents as well because they are my constituents. >> I would just let you if I could just make my opinion known without having an argument about what my opinion is on this matter. I would
appreciate that. That's all I'm asking for. >> You have the floor plan. And I think I made my point. >> That's a better idea, please. >> I think I made my point and that's how I'm voting this evening. I through can I ask the request or her question? Maybe disappoint. Can there can would you be
willing to do it on a different date? When's the next city council meeting after what council plan? That's not a discussion. They already propose an item in front of what you what we can do is is is vote yes or no. I'm not entertaining that. >> I I am asking if they would be willing to go ask.
>> Thank you. Would would would the applicant be willing to choose a different date after the 18th of August? The date that we separated for that event is >> you you got to speak. I have a hard time hearing you. So, please speak into the mic front. Thank you. >> The the date that we separated for that
event is um August 15th. I'm not sure if you guys are are okay with that date. >> The point that I'm asking the applicant, what is the applicant's name? What is the applicant's name? >> Notice. >> Thank you. >> Pardon me. >> Is on the item.
>> Thank you. My my point here is would you be willing to have a different date rather than on the date that you have on here. That would eliminate it would eliminate the challenge that I'm facing and you can still have the event as long as the place is free on a different Saturday or whatever date you're looking
for. You don't have to answer to that. Okay. >> We we are voting on the item anyway. >> I'm I'm trying to work with the constituent to see if we can get >> you want to change the date and they already have a date. >> Council President, this is we're it's in
discussion. We have a vote in front of us to declare this as an emergency and as a courtesy allowing you to speak out of order but this is not the discussion but anyway you can respondse to that
junior Okay. >> So, we already have that date um for August 15th. When we when I went to the junior street to the program, they checked the the agenda and they said that that date was available. >> Okay. Thank you. U any other questions? Counselors?
Just as a a point of information, >> council, uh, Madame Clair, >> I I will say we're working with the Alexa on the dates, it is getting quite full because one of the dates for that same park had to be pushed out to like September 12th because all the other dates in between now and September 12th
were booked out. So it when you're asking her to change the date, even if she picks a different date that works for her and her church, the date might not be available with the recreation anymore. So it just at this point in the summer, a lot of the dates are gone already. And by the way,
>> and by the way, we suspend 12 U 12A which is not going to committee. >> It's already been suspended and the item going to stay here if there is any changes. It's not going to committee because we suspend that rule already. So
to be honest with you, this is making the item a lot more longer and the discussion is not necessarily uh something that is in order but we entertain as a courtesy. So any other questions councilors at this time I'll
call the the road. Madame Clair, please call the role. >> Call the role. >> Council Gonzalez. >> Yes. >> Council Miguel. Yes. >> Council Mammo, >> no.
>> Councilman Fonte, >> yes. >> Council Reyes. >> Yes. >> Council Del Rosario. >> Yes. >> Council Lant. >> No. >> Council Vice President. >> Yes. >> Council President Rodriguez. >> Yes. What's the count? >> Uh 72. >> 72. Motion carries. And now I entertain
a motion to adopt this item. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> It's a motion to adopt. Uh properly second discussion. >> I hear no. Madame Clair, please call the role. Yes. >> Council plant. >> No. No. >> Um, council del Rosario.
>> Yes. >> Council Reyes. >> Yes. >> Councelor Infante. >> Yes. >> Council Mama. >> No. >> Council Miguel. >> Yes. >> Council Gonzalez. >> Yes. >> Council Vice President. >> Yes. >> Council President Rodriguez. >> Yes. Motion carries. Thank you.
Congratulations. Uh, I hope you have a great event. Uh counselors, we have we're going back on top of that on top top top of the agenda public hearings. We have we have a couple employees here that we're going to uh take care of them right away.
There is a couple of items that we can take care of quickly which is that which is that u uh we have ordinance which is which is city employees disclosure. We have personnel uh that we have a few things as well. We
have the city attorney which is in public hearing. So we need to move it quickly. U a lot of city employees today with public hearings. So let's do let's uh let's go to item um public hearings item 275 26.
Uh Malang clear please read the notice. We have two items for uh our city solicitor that is here today. >> Thank you council president. The document um 27576 and 27626 were both published together. Um the
legal notice reads as follows. Notice is hereby given that the Lawrence city council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers 200 Common Street Lawrence Mass for soon to chapter two of the acts of 2023 and in accordance with recently revised city council rule 2. This meeting will be
hybrid allowing participation both in person and remotely to accommodate participants with health considerations that prevent them from participating in person. To receive access codes to remote participation, please contact the city clerk at eene.branal Bernal at city of Lawrence.com or 978-620-3230
or view the meeting on Facebook and YouTube. The purpose of this hearing is to gather testimony, information, public input concerning the proposed amendment to the revised ordinances of the city of Lawrence to be further amended by amending section 2.48
of the municipal code personnel department as follows, which is document 257-26, the personnel department of the city of Lawrence as referenced in section 2.48. 48 of the municipal code and throughout all other city ordinances, resolutions, orders, rules, regulations, and official documents,
contracts, and records of the city. Is he recommended to be renamed the Office of Human Resource and Labor Relations? And document number 276-26 said ordinances are further amended by adding the following sub paragraph section 2.48.050
050 of the municipal code, assistant director of human resource and labor relations. A is a position established the position established there is hereby established within the office of human resources and labor relations of the city of Lawrence the position of assistant director of human
resources and labor relations. This position shall be a full-time benefit exempt benefited exempt FLSA position within the city's classification and compensation plan be the appointment the assistant director of human resources and labor relations shall be appointed by the mayor upon the recommendation of
the director of human resources and labor relations. The appointment shall be made in accordance with the city charter and the city's personnel policies and procedures. >> Which one are we? >> No, she's over here in football. B. Powers and duties. Generally, the assistant director of human resources
and labor relations shall perform such duties and responsibilities as are assigned by the director of human resources and labor relations, which shall include but not be limited to those set forth in the approved job description on file with the human resource and labor relations department in the office of the city clerk. The
assistant director shall have the authority to act on behalf of the director in the director's absence. Appropriation. The funds for this position of the assistant director shall be appropriated by the city council through the annual budget process. No individual shall be appointed to this position prior to the council's
appropriation of funds sufficient to cover all costs associated therewith, including salary, benefits, and any related administrative expenses. Dqualifications. The minimum qualifications for the position shall be established in the job description approved by the city council and maintained on file in human resources
and labor relations department. Qualification shall include at a minimum a combination of one, a bachelor's degree in public administration, human resources management, business administration or a related field, and two, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in
human resources or personnel administration with at least two years in a supervisory capacity and three demonstrate knowledge of Massachusetts general law governing public employment, civil service, labor relations, and equal employment opportunity. E, salary and benefits. the
position of the assistant director of human resources and labor relations shall be compensated at the grade D per the city c classification and compensation plan and shall be entitled to receive all benefits provided to employees regularly employed in the administration in the administrative
services of the city to the extent that there exist any ordinances to the contrary they are hereby repealed in that respect only persons wishing to be heard shall be afforded the opportunity >> uh public hearing is now open for item 27526 Item 27626.
Uh, anybody from the public that would choose to speak. Public hearing is now closed. Counselors, this public hearing was in relationship to item 275 26 26 which is the proposed ordinance for naming the
name change of uh of the office of human resource and labor relations. Uh essentially before used to be the personal d uh personnel department. >> Correct. >> And now it's a name change to the office
of human resource and labor relations. And the other uh the other item which is item 27626 creation of the proposed ordinance to uh 0248050 which is for the position of the deputy director of human resources and labor
relations. um two different votes of counselors. So, we're going to entertain the first vote, which is item 27526, the proposed name changes. So, any any uh comments on that? >> Just this is to bring it into attorney
Tim Hooton, city attorney, uh covering for our uh our personnel director who is on vacation this week. Uh which kind of goes to part two, not more to part one. Part one is just to change the name uh to be in conformance with the other departments throughout the state. This
is, you know, it's strictly a name change. There's not no money involved or anything like that, but it does encompass what the the job the role of the department is now. It's not strictly a personnel department. And I would recommend this change. >> Okay. Councilors, any questions on the name change?
>> Council President. >> Councelor Fante. >> Thank you. Uh this question is for the attorney who went through you, Council President. Um, did we for section 8 um for the proposed ordinance of the of the
position we're trying to create, did we, um, look back or or use the the language um, when the state changed the whole the the whole financial department, the reporting structure and everything. Did
we reference that language? >> The financial structure. I'm sorry. I don't >> Right. when so when we established a caffo and we went into financial receiverhip there is a state statute that changed that entire that entire um department and also that statute changed
the h the the reporting process of the HR department through this this capo so I'm asking because right now it's saying that this shall be appointed by the by the mayor upon recommendation of the director of human resources but there is there is no there is no mention of the
cap And I just want to make sure that we are aligned with what with what >> I believe it's only the director that's appointed by the cafe. >> Okay. >> Council council uh councel infant. >> Mhm. >> Uh you referring to item 276. >> 276. Yep.
>> Yeah. We are first 275. >> I thought we were discussing it together since it was okay. >> Two different votes required. >> So just the name change for now. >> I council I got a question. It may be captured in the next one 276. And if it
is just guide me. So my concern is similar but yet different than my colleague from district 8 which is this is this language that is the assistant whatever the human risk resources and labor relations department. Um and other
parts of our ordinance and perhaps even our charter >> we list human resources specifically. Will this language either this and 275 or 276 make sure that the language throughout
our ordinances and perhaps even the charter if it's a charter I've got a different question for you but will would be reflective of this >> any any reference to the um personnel department and any part of our ordinance will be changed to um the office of
human resources and labor relations >> so even if it's in a a department of name of the department like DPW where there's an opposition in DPW is a DPW section. You got to talk to uh human uh >> any report must be made to personnel. It would be then changed. Any report would
be must be made to the office of human resources. >> Perfect. Now that's the easy question. Now the hard question. What about the charter? Do we I haven't looked at it. Do we reference human resources in the charter? >> I I would be guessing at this point. So I I
>> it's an important consideration because as you know we cannot change the charter. There's ministerial which I would argue that this would be this is just a simple name change that we would not need legislative and governor's approval on a charter change. I would argue that but we should at least know
that and I have I can do a quick >> and my guess would be that the charter doesn't reference human resources of personnel and the reason being that the as councelor has stated the capo whole situation took that out of it. We would have need if if it had we would have
need a charter change at that point. >> Well, keep in mind that was a legislative fix. That was not a that was not a local fix. That >> would have to be adopted. >> That was a law that was signed by the governor overridden. So that capital language was a legislative state legislative
position, not a Lawrence city council. >> I understand that. But if it affects the charter, >> I get it. But that we didn't need the home rule for example on that because we had that with that with that cow. Anyway, that's the point. Maybe if if I've given a moment, I'll do a bullan search and see if there's anything under the charter while this vote goes on.
Thank you. >> Um I have similar concerns when it comes to the charter. >> Um if we reflecting this ordinance in relationship to whatever the chart is referred to and if that's the case, does
the language encumber that specific? >> I would have to research that. I I do not have that knowledge that might >> So if this is something that need to be done today or can we review or research that to make sure that we are not
>> whatever the pleasure of the council is >> okay >> councelor councel levy well the reason I'm asking I'm telling you is because now referring to council as president Levy the committee uh actually send you the notifications to do that type of
research into that uh human resource. So councelor Lev can you refer to that? >> Yes. So um at the last meeting that we had a uh for personnel committee so we as a car or
um if the language was already made it you know according to the ordinance. So she and she said that uh she doesn't have the information but she feel or she you know that yes and we asked her that
for that we're going to need the language and we uh we send it to you for the review uh the language for this >> correct >> so that we will not approve we send it to the full council but spending the
information for you. Okay. So, um that's the same request I get for every ordinance. And what I look to is the ordinance. I do not look to the charter unless specifically directed to the charter. What you your question is do is the can these changes remain to the
ordinance and is it is it legally permissible and have the correct language? That's what I review. Um I do not look to see if there's anything in the charter reflecting because 99 out of 100 times it's it's just an ordinance language. So, uh, I was not directed specifically to go to the chart, but I'm
more than happy to do that. >> I think that it will be essential to clarify questions that the council have to do this research and uh, and >> I have no problem. >> And maybe get some advice if it is any reference to the chat on the chat that
how we can put a language that incorporate uh, those changes accordingly. >> No problem. Um councilors it will be in order to >> motion to table >> to have a motion to table >> properly second. Motion to table
properly second and no discussion on the table matters. All those in favor please say I. >> Any nays? >> Have it. Item 27626 which is the creation of the proposed ordinance 024850 a deporary director of human resource
and labor relationship. >> Council president. >> Councelor Infant. >> Thank you. I will if I make I have more additional comments. Thank you. So uh going back to my comments and um concern about this I would like to ask did we
when when creating the language of this proposed ordinance? Did the city reach out to the commonwealth >> to the commonwealth? No >> for legal guidance or anything like that? >> No, I'm not aware of that. >> Okay. So the reason why I asked is and and again I understand your you know
your explanation uh city attorney. However, um, a few months back, it's been a while now, but I was doing some research into the human resource resources department and I was also looking into the language of the caffel statue uh, when the state did take over
and I actually called former mayor Dan Rivera as I was conducting my my research and I don't 100% remember the the details of that conversation, but what I do remember is how he emphasized the specifics of that language that the
state implemented. So right now I I don't feel 100% comfortable voting on this until we ensure or get confirmation by the state that something like this is allowed that this can be a directive from the mayor and you know and that doesn't need capital input or anything
like that. But what I and and and any of my colleagues that were around during that time, what my understanding is is that the movement of reporting of the HR department was moved under the statue. And I understand the director, but now we're talking about an assistant
director and etc like that. Um, which is still a leadership position. So I would rather get the confirmation from the state. >> Sure. >> Then to move forward. >> I have no problem. But I I'd be willing to bet that there's no requirement being that I understand there are other employees that have been hired and none
of them have fallen under the state statute. They have been >> right. But now but now we're talking about an assistant or deputy director position which I have no problem regular um employ another caveat on the discussion that need that is important. So
the the state stat should establish the cafo. The first cafo have a special jurisdiction separate than the second cel. So now we are in the situation that this is the second couple of the city of lance. It
might be something that you should look into it as well when it comes to the reporting because I know that there were slightly difference between the first and the second castle. >> I have no problem. But we are on the dollar scenario now. >> Council President, >> council, >> if I may, I'm and correct me if I'm
wrong, colleagues, if if you have other information, but I'm under the impression that we're still paying off that bond that the state issued under the first capital. Okay. >> $1.8 million. >> So, yeah, this is something important to look into. >> We are close to
>> paid off. >> Well, we're not there yet. >> Not there yet. >> Uh, all right. Uh, councelor Llan. >> Yeah, just uh to help you out a little bit under the charter 6.5, there is a uh there is a a reference to the director of personnel which I suspect will be
eliminated and we would put in the director of human resources and labor relations. So there is at least one >> reference >> reference in in 6.5 of the charter. >> Thank you very much. >> You're welcome. >> Motion to table. >> Second. >> There's a motion in front of us to table
properly second. disc all those I >> any names the eyes have it >> thank you very much now >> so now let's go to the disclosure there's uh >> no no disclosures those are employees
>> in ordinance madame madame chair from ordinance committee item uh uh 313 26 314 26 31526 31626 and 3172
26 my chair of the ordinance and the vice president. Thank you, council president. Um, item 31326 is a city employee disclose or conflict uh for the working fasc
>> discussion. I hear none. All those in favor please say I. >> I have it. >> Thank you sir. Thank you guys. U any other employee that is here? >> Um do you have she's staying no matter what?
>> You're in a special 317 council levy since there is only one city employee. >> Okay. >> So let's go now that we don't have any other uh city employee. >> We have one. We have two >> on that.
>> Oh, okay. What are the items? >> 31726. >> It's a city employee disclosure. That is they're not here. >> Oh, Marisco. >> Dan Francisco. Uh the the chief of the
firefighter is here. All those items Budget and finance. >> Let's go personal budget and finance or >> uh personnel. I'm madam chair from the personnel committee. >> Thank you council president through you. The first item under personnel is item
282-26 reappoint of Douglas N. How Jr. to the Lawrence Municipal Airport Commission with the expiration with the term expiring on July 15, 2028. The committee sent this up as a favorable
recommendation and I make that as a formal motion. >> Second. >> There's a motion in front of us properly. Second. >> Discussion. >> Discussion. Council La. >> Thank you. I want to welcome Commissioner How um who I I know has done some amazing things in the furtherance of the mission at the
airport. Let me ask you one question because I think I know the answer but I don't want to be a smart smarty pants. What is on your lapel lapel? >> That's my Air Force wings. >> Your Air Force wings. How difficult? How long did it take for you to earn those wings? >> Uh, pilot training was 13 months.
>> And you I've looked at your record. You have extensive time u United States Air Force in flying. What did you fly? >> C130s. >> And that is what? >> Four engine transport. >> Four transport. Are those being used right now into places that were other hotspots? >> Hopefully they're not using the one I
flew. >> Uh, I want to thank you for your service. Uh I I mentioned this last time you were before us, but I also wanted to focus a little bit more on your work on in the airport and and your dedication uh and I believe in dealing with lease programs for example and other things.
You are from what I am told um someone who is really bringing a level of expertise on boots on the ground so to speak and providing the kind of detail and experience that is uh brings tremendous value to the airport commission. And so I I I am thrilled
that you are willing to continue to serve uh at the airport and uh I'm delighted uh to see that that we're going to have a vote tonight on on this evening. Is there anything you want to say? It's rare that you have a chance to come before the council and say whatever is on your mind. You've been on the
board for how long now? >> Two years. >> Two years. Tell me, is there anything we need to know from the from your seat on the airport commission? >> Just that there's a lot going on. Um, we're in the process of a new building which is going to involve a great deal of time already and more to come. We
have to tear down that wonderful building that was built in the 50s. We're also negotiating three leases with some other um neighbors and we're uh interviewing and hopefully putting together a restaurant to go into the new
building. So, there's a lot going on. Um, I've learned a lot from Francisco and the other commissioners in the past two years and look forward to continuing. >> My request and this is a aspirational request. There's nothing that's going to
this hasn't happened. It doesn't happen. There was a city council back in the 1950s. I called it the Condan airport for a gentleman who actually was in the military as well. I'd like for us to resume going back there. I realize there's confusion. We It's Lawrence Municipal Airport. Everybody knows it as Lawrence, but I hate when we start
forgetting our history. I hate when we don't remember some of the people. You've got that on the the billboard. You've got pictures of them, I think, inside the inside the the terminal. So, I I like for us to bring that out a little bit more. If you wouldn't mind
being a part of that, I'd appreciate that. >> Be glad to. >> Thank you, Any questions for the candidate? >> Thank you, Mr. Thank you for your service. All those in favor, please say I. I. >> Any names? The eyes have it. Item 28326,
Mentia from personnel. >> Item 283-26, the reappoint of Da Amador Matas Mattis to the Lawrence Municipal Airport with a term expiring on July 15th, 2029 was sent up as a favorable recommendation and I make that as a formal motion.
>> Second. >> There is a motion in front of us properly second discussion. Any question to the candidate? >> Discussion. >> Councelor L. >> Thank you. Uh this can be quick. Thank you for willing to serve on the airport commission. From your seat on the airport commission, can you tell us anything that we should know about uh
the airport commission and what you're seeing at the airport? >> I think that um the airport right now um is standing in a with a great team. Um everyone work very hard at what while they sit in that table. Um everyone is
well respected. Um and with all the things that are going on at the airport right now, Francisco is a great leader to all of us. Um we are he's very prepared and besides um having an amazing team there
right now. I think um things are moving uh greater things are happening at the airport thanks to the group of individuals. >> Thank you very much. >> Uh any questions for the concepts? All right, I hear none. All those in favor, please say. >> I
>> Thank you, Miss. Motion carries. Um, item 28426. >> Item 284-26, reappoint of Dionio Cruz to Lawrence Municipal Airport Commission with the term expiring on July 15th, 2029. Was
sent up as a favorable recommendation. And I make that as a formal motion. >> Second. >> There's a motion in front of us to approve all uh properly. Second discussion. discussion. Council >> L. >> Uh, thank you. So, um, Commissioner Cruz, I see you're also a pilot. Um, what what do you fly?
>> I fly Cardinal and Archer right now. >> I'm sorry. >> A Cardinal and Archer right now. >> Okay. Are I'm I'm sorry that those are names are not familiar. Are those brand names for airplanes? >> Oh, yeah. Cessna Cardinal and >> Cessna Cardinal. Okay. >> And a Piper Archer. >> Piper. Thank you. I knew Cessna. I knew Piper. I didn't understand the other two
words. Okay. Thank you. Uh, how long you been a pilot? uh about four and a half, five years now. >> Um from your perspective as a pilot, as a as a civilian pilot, um what do you board? What what what do you see? Is
there any growth in the civil aviation community? What are you seeing at the airport? >> Yeah, absolutely. There's continued growth. Um especially with the new building coming in. Um if we were to have a restaurant there, it brings a lot of traffic in. >> Um especially overlooking the uh the
runway. So, um, many of the airports that have restaurants, they become destination airports and people go for that quote unquote $100 burger and they bring their kids and even people that don't fly in, they come in just to watch the aircrafts come in. So, um, definitely continued growth and I'm
excited to be a part of the the growth. >> Uh, and and I don't mean this is not a gotcha test at all, but I'm just curious. Do you know when the the the new restaurant is going to is there a new restaurant has opened or is about to open? Are you going to work? We're tearing down the building. Um I believe
we should we hopefully start tearing it down in the fall and then um start the rebuilding process, but we're still in the process of um the RFP with the with the uh restaurant. So, we're still trying to finalize that. Um we have a a prospect that um seems very very
enthusiastic. We're just um trying to button up the last final steps of that. >> Thank you, Commissioner Cruz. Thank you for your service. >> Any questions to the commissioner? All right, I call the questions. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> I. >> Congratulations.
>> Item two um >> 85 >> 28526. >> Item 285-26, reappoint of Ernest Cudter Marsh to the Lawrence Municipal Airport Commission with a term expiring July 15th, 2029.
Was sent up as a favorable favorable recommendation. And I make that as a formal motion. >> Second. >> The motion in front of us properly second. Hi. >> Um, any questions? >> Uh, sure. >> Oh, sure. Thank you. Um, thank you very much, Mr. Commissioner Cordar.
Appreciate your your service. I see on here that you were in the Marine Corps. Um, >> yeah. 1962 through 68. >> Did you serve overseas at all while you were in the Marines? >> Well, my first my first stop was Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, uh, when President
Kennedy declared the missile crisis. Wow. And uh I went from uh meeting him when I was 15 in my house to uh join the Marine Corps when I was 17 and then in uh about nine months later
uh being sent to Gitmo and uh yeah and of course Francisco fellow Marine. >> Mhm. >> Yeah. We we're kind of proud of guys.
>> What was uh how long you been on the airport commission now? How many years? >> Da and I How long has it been? >> Yes. >> Your third or fourth year? Yeah. >> So, the same question. There's no softballs. I'm throwing softballs at
everybody right now, which but but I really want to know if there's anything from your perspective being on the airport commission that you're addressing the council now. What is it that you we would should know we haven't heard already about the airport commission and the airport itself? >> Well, I don't every time I go to a
meeting, I get excited about there's always something positive going on there. Some of the little things and some of the big things uh the the new uh building that we're putting up that you know that's a big thing. Uh but but the little things, for
example, uh the vocational school, you know, you know, they're developing a program uh to try to get kids to get excited about airplanes and about maybe learning how to be become an airplane
mechanic, for example. uh the restaurant with a big draw and will be again once we get the new building up uh because the community comes it the one question I get asked all the
time is when will that restaurant be back? >> Yeah. Uh but uh yeah, it's a great opportunity for the city to, you know, get people there and to your point to talk about the history. Uh because I've seen I've seen the pictures hanging up,
but we we sometimes forget >> to keep talking about the things and the people that, you know, make us who we are. And uh so uh yeah, I I love being on the commission. Uh, Francisco,
you do a fabulous job. I'm not the same. Uh, I was I started when Mike Miller was the manager and Mike did a tremendous job and so when Mike moved on to this state, uh, I was a little worried about
who's going to be the new captain of the ship. But man, you've done a great job and that's another reason that I love being on that commission. >> Great. >> Got to have good leaders. >> I just want to thank you, Commissioner
Cornar, for your your service uh uh in the military as well as your continued support of our veterans. As a veteran yourself, I see that you're through your application, you're still involved heavily in veterans issues. So, thank you for your continued support. >> Absolutely. I'm I'm also on the board of Ironstone Farm.
>> Uh and I don't know if you're familiar with it, but we use we do equin ecquin therapy. And so we get programs for the military PTSD uh and in addition to many of the other
great um things that we do at the farm. And my job is to beg for money. Toughest job I ever had cuz once you get the money once and when you come around for the second time. Yeah. It gets a little tougher.
>> Tougher. I thought it was going to be a bit easier. Okay. Thank you, sir. >> Thank you so much. Appreciate it. >> Yeah. U well a couple of things that something that you mentioned. Um just want to uh mention that you you you actually said some mentioned something
about that that uh vocational school uh the students being involved with aviation now and I would like to uh recognize councelor Marmmo as one of that uh person that initiate those conversations that and put a lot of the
effort uh as a board member of the vocational school and subsequently as a counselor uh to make sure that that program get in place. >> Wonderful. >> Thank you, council member. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Um so that's how sometime council work on the on the very bottom work together with other departments without even u mention it up there. >> Absolutely. >> Thank you so much. Thank you for your service. >> Thank you so much. >> All those in favor, please say I.
>> I. >> Any names? Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Item 287 uh >> 286 >> 28626 >> item 286-26 appoint appointment of Alexander Diaz Laura to
the Lawrence Municipal Airport Commission Commission with the expir with the term expiring on July 15, 2028 was sent up as a favorable recommend recommendation and I make that as a formal motion. a motion in front of us.
Properly second discussion council. >> Sure. >> So, you're also a private pilot. Um, how how how long you been a private pilot? >> Um, I got my private pilot license um one month ago. So, yeah.
>> I think it's important that I hear your story one more time. You got it where and and how difficult or easy was it? >> Okay. Uh, my name is Alexander Diaz Laura, citizen of Lawrence for 12 years.
So, I got my private pilot license here at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Um, I started my training last year and it was hard. It was really hard, but uh, I
could I could achieve that the goal. And yeah, I'm here. I'm trying to become a an airline pilot. So I'm in the process everybody start flying Cessnas or Pipers, you know, and Yep.
>> So from where you're sitting right now, you know a little bit about the airport. You've been there. You've trained there. You've gotten your pilot's license from your training there. Is there there's no ground school? Is there at the airport? It's just it's just flight school, right? >> Just fly school. I think that Eagle East
had a ground school before, but no, not anymore. >> No ground school at the airport. Okay. Um, what do you see how do you see yourself contributing to the airport commission? So, um, as a private pilot, like I said
before in this in this room, I had to go through an intensive training to learn not only to fly the airplane, but to learn about the regulatory environment that exists around aviation
and to learn about weather, um, airport operations, even the mechanics of the airplanes. So all that knowledge I think that I can bring it to the commission and expand
the understanding of the of the commission about aviation. That's the way I think I can contribute to this commission. >> And my last question, how did you find I mean the airport commit well the airport commission's it's not on a lot of
people's radar screens, right? It's just not people knowing about it. You had to be in the know to know. How did you find out about it and what made you and what made you decide to apply? >> I was I always have been interested in aviation and I was paying a bill through
the the online portal that the city has. So, I found that little airport commission in the web page, but also my flying structure told me about the the position
that it was open >> and yeah, that's the way I I know about it. >> Thank you very much, sir. Thank you, Council President. >> Thank you, President. >> Okay.
>> Well, thank you. through you council president. >> Sure. >> Um Alexander, correct? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, what drove you to get your private pilot license?
>> Well, this has been my dream since I was a a little kid. So, um it was my passion at the time. So, I moved I bought a property. Sorry for the
but I bought a property just on the on the on the approach of runway five. It wasn't my intention but yeah I was flying I was watching planes all the time. So my that was my dream and
adding that up just seeing planes every day and every day. I think that was my my motivation to to go for it and Yeah. >> So this is your passion? >> Yeah. Yeah. It's my passion. >> Okay. Thank you.
>> What an expensive passion. >> It is. >> Hi, Council. >> Thank you, Council President. Um, one thing that I we emphasized during the personnel committee meeting is the fact that you did get your education at the
mun our municipal airport and I think it's amazing that we have our commissioners in front of us and also we have a commissioner in the back who's currently working for the city council but uh these individuals you guys help maintain these programs and to see an
individual in front of us today having his certification going through that program and understanding what what it's like and now joining you guys. I think it's a really an amazing moment and I and like I said to you before during that personnel meeting, I think you're going
to bring a unique perspective um to your colleagues. So, I'm I'm excited that you're joining the commission. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions, counselors? I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. >> Any nay? >> There you have it. Congratulations.
>> Congratulations. Um, all right. Uh, uh, item 28926. >> 286. >> Oh, no. 28726. >> I don't think you see us then. >> Okay. So, we're on the table. >> Yeah. Item 287-26, appointments of Juan Miguel Lopez to the
licensing board was sent up as a favorable recommendation. And I make that as a formal motion. >> Second >> discussion. >> Mike, >> it's not in here. No, >> I don't think he's online. We have three people online.
>> See him here. Was he contacted? >> Um assuming yes. >> At the personnel committee, we usually tell them too. >> Yeah. >> All right. Uh he's not the person is not here. >> I enter a motion. >> A motion to table. >> There's a motion to table properly.
Second clerk. We don't have any limitations on this type of a right. >> No. Nope. We don't. Yep. >> All those in favor, please say I. I. Any nays? The eyes have it. Item um uh 28926, appointment of John Emanuel Regal
uh to the board of register. >> Item 289-26, appointments of John Miguel Regal to the board of registars was sent up as a favorable recommendation and I make that as a formal motion. >> There's a motion in front of us and let's hear from the C. Uh can I hear a
second for the purpose of discussion? >> D discussion. >> Discussion council in front. >> Thank you, council president. councilors, we've received some updated information regarding this appointment and we do have council president Mr. Regard here with us. If um if he could address the council and the public at
this time. >> Mr. Regard, >> hey, how you doing? Good evening. Um my name is John Regal at 22 Hilltop Avenue. Um as you probably have in your in your hands, I I sent an email uh to withdraw my application for the border registra.
Um I make long story short uh it's um there's nothing illegal for me to be in the board register and run a campaign and in the future but as my my my ethic and my morals it it prevents me for from
doing that. So speaking to my team and um also you know to my family we did we decide I come to the conclusion that it was not ethical or moral to take the position and be and run a political campaign in the future. So that's why
but at the same time I put in the in the email that I will help you to find a a candidate for the position that you know fill the qualification for for it with no strings attached to to let's say the the Republican party because it have to
be a Republican. But my main goal is to make sure that the position is filled by somebody that will do the job that everybody wants and know and that everything you know falls and transparency. >> Yeah. It is important to recognize that
uh as you just uh said that that board is one of the only if if not I'm not mistaken the only two boards that require uh people from different parties. >> Yes. uh currently that is a uh a register a board register member that is
a Democrat and then it is in the board is in need of a person that u is u um is registered as a Republican >> and that's uh one of that u the the requirement for that position. >> Yes.
>> Um as you mentioned counselor uh vice president living. >> No um thank you. So I want to thank you for submitting your application and for trying to be part of the register war and I are the same. So like you
explaining to me that you I am the same that uh your group or your people decided that what better for you to uh not to be part at this time maybe later uh depending on what is going to be your decision for the next year.
>> I just I also want to make something clear. It's not just something what's best for me, but also what's best for the city. >> Because at the end of the day, any decision I I I I I decide to take with it come to this position and my effect on on the city in the long run. Um I I I
think we all could agree that the last thing we need is another another, you know, scandal. Let's put it that way. Yeah. On the city. >> No problem. Thank you so much, counselors. Uh any other questions to the candidates? This is now the motion that that u we it's in
order will be a motion to withdraw. >> Second. >> Motion to motion to withdraw item >> item 289-26. >> Second. >> Motion to withdraw has been in order. It's in order properly second. Discussion.
All those in favor please. I >> I >> uh any naysay guys have it. Thank you. Thank you for coming in front of us. >> No. and thank you for your time. >> Chair from the B and Finance Committee. >> Thank you. Thank you, Council President.
Item first item is item 290-26. Authorization for police and fire to accept and distribute car seats awarded through the fiscal year 2026 child passenger safety education and assistance program was sent up as a
favorable recommendation and I make that as a formal motion. Okay, >> there is a motion in front of us for to approve item 29026 properly second discussion. Any discussion for the director? I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. I. >> Any ns? >> The eyes have it. The eyes have it. Item
29226. Item two, he has item 292-26, authorization to expend 250,000 um of an earmark from representative Frank Moran for supplemental cost
associated with the city bridge projects was sent up as a favorable recommendation and I make that as a formal motion. Second, >> there's a motion in front of us properly second. >> Yes. >> Discussion I hear none. All those in favor please say. Hi.
>> Hi. >> I have it, Madam Chair. The next one I'm going to have to recoot myself. Item 291-26, authorization to expand 100 177,400
for the intersection safety signal equipment grant which is part of the val vulnerable roads user program from Mass Dots was sent as a favorable recommendation and I make that as a formal motion. Second.
>> All those in favor? >> Discussion. >> Discussion. >> Any discussion? So all in those in favor? >> I >> I have it. Yeah.
Thank you. We're going to go to >> the one that has on there ordinance under ordinance >> has an item. >> Okay. >> So, what is that? >> Dear Macy has an
>> uh small item for the budget. No, >> we did it. >> We did 292 already. >> All right. >> Budget and finance is done. >> Yep. >> So, what item do you have then other than >> 292? >> Um, I think it's the third one on the
list. The um >> 27. >> It's a resolution support >> 294. >> 29 >> 294 in ordinance. >> It's number 294. >> Yes. 29426. Okay. Madam Chair from the ordinance committee
um um the item 29426 is a resolution adopting a vision set policy to eliminate traffic fatality and serial injury. So that was submitted by Mr. McCarthy and that was sended to the to the full council with favor recommendation and I make as a formal
motion. >> There's a motion in front of us properly second discussion. Mr. McCarthy, do you mind going over a little bit so that people get educated and myself as well? Yes. >> Just just tell us a little more about that uh the resolution. >> So, Vision Zero is is is a national
program. It's actually an international program. Started out uh um trying to have the major cities in the in the nation um develop programs for safety plans that are specific to this to the communities that they uh reside in. So
we have um a grant that's from the state to draft uh our own vision zero. Um most the major cities Boston, Worcester, Cambridge all have them. Um we are represented uh we do have a a we're part
of the the Marmac Valley Planning Commission's vision zero for the region but we felt that because Lawrence is uh a specific city with certain conditions size density population that we should have our own plan. So we've been working
on that. We've got a task force put together. Um, and one of the requirements is that the uh we got a resolution from the leadership in the city in support of this program. Uh, that'll go right into the pages three and four on the plan. Um, and then we'll
uh go forward. Uh, we've invited several a couple members from this um council to be on it, members of the fire department, police department, um other departments from the public. So the um it's going to be a comprehensive we're
going to be uh doing public engagement uh this Sunday uh uh afternoon. I'll be at Clovilla with a engineer member from TEC Engineering doing public outreach and meeting with uh some of the children asking them about what they feel the
dangerous intersections in the city. So that's part of the whole process is to get gather data put this together and come up with a plan that's the best for the city. So, >> all right. Uh, council, any questions? >> I got a question. >> Council Lan,
>> just two very quick questions. One is in in just a very quick reading of this. There's there were 10 10 fatalities. Uh, 15 fatalities over the last five years in Lawrence. There were 15 fatalities auto fatalities in Lawrence
in the last five years. >> I believe that's correct. Those are based on state the state numbers. I am I'm curious. I don't expect to know this now and I don't want to take more time than I need to right here, but I am interested in finding out where those fatalities were. I am also extremely
interested in knowing more about historic fatalities. There are stop signs in our city where people say, "Why do we have them there?" And I remember they were there because there was a fatality there and we respond, we not me, but other councils at the time responded with a stop sign.
So, I would love to know, do you have a listing of the fatalities and how how far back do they go? >> Um, they should go back for decades. Um, I I can put that together. >> Would you do that? I I'm not looking for a research project, but if you have just raw stuff, I'm happy to go through it myself, but I'm interested in seeing
that. Especially in the area that I represent, there's a couple of hot spots. There are stuff there and people are going through fast. And I want to tell somebody, listen, somebody died here in in 1990, whatever. There's a reason why there's a stop sign. Stop going through. You know what I'm saying?
Just educate the public a little bit more. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. I think I think that's a big part of the program >> and and if you think about if you saw the list, you'd recognize the intersections. I think we all know what the dangerous intersections are. >> We just talked about it the planning board meeting there was they were talking about marginal low street for
example and the number of accidents there. There may have been fatalities. What an awful intersection that location is. Um and and so anyway, that was that came up tonight in a different meeting and I'm just curious to get some stats. >> Vision Zero is geared towards fatalities, but there's a lot of other
issues that there's a lot of intersections that are high property damage ones, marginal low streets, a high personal injury one because it's not a high-speed intersection, but there's a lot of traffic, a lot of pedestrians, very dense neighborhood.
Um, and so it's it's one of those ones where there's there are there are injuries, but I don't I don't know that there's been a death at that intersection. >> I don't want to take up more oxygen tonight. >> I I can find that out, >> but let's find out later. Not specifically that one. Others could be interested in that. I'm more interested in my district.
>> Um, specifically, I've got some questions. We can follow up later. >> Certainly. >> Thank you. >> No problem. Any questions? Councelor to Mr. MacArthur. >> I hear through you. Sure. Go to president. Um, this item was sent to full council uh with federal
recommendation pending to review this resolution from the city attorney. Uh, and I seeing the communications through emails and the last communication today was that the, you know, the city attorney requested uh to have the police chief to sign off
on this before he uh make any recommendation or sign off on the resolution and that didn't happen. So, I just wanted to make sure that >> um I mean since we sent it to the city attorney to review this resolution, >> we we did have this discussion today and I did speak with Chief Agalar uh several
hours ago and he doesn't have a problem with this but you are correct that it was never formally I think that the three of us been trying to communicate with each other and have haven't been able to um if um if that is a a solid requirement of the board um it would not
hurt the program to have this table for two months to get that letter. But I'm sure I'm confident it's coming. >> Two months. >> Uh why no, we have we have a u a petition that was requested >> and the city attorney had respond. I
believe I believe they will be appropriate to essentially table this matter until we get the the uh >> until we get the the letter from the from the chief of police. Mhm. >> It's the letter will be from the city attorney >> and when we need to leave it today, I
said he he said just go forward with it and see if it passes and if not we'll get the letter. >> Okay. Um council president >> motion. Council president >> before we enter the motion to table council >> can you repeat what you just said?
I said >> what was the advice that you received >> that to to proceed forward with it and because it's a it's a it's a solid project. >> Uh I mean we got it. I mean the probably the proper word was not mentioned. >> Okay. >> I I I hadn't received any information
about this letter. It was it was attorney it was it was forward to me afterwards uh that this there was going to be a requirement but I wasn't contacted by the um city council asking for this letter. >> All right. Uh there is I will entertain a motion to table. >> Motion to table. >> Second.
>> A motion in front of us properly second. All those in favor please say I. >> I. >> Any nays? >> There have it. Thank you m thank you >> counselors. We have any special request uh here and this is the to open up public participation again for two and a
half minutes on behalf of one of the resident that uh we're not able to speak. M >> so counelors u if it's possible I'll entertain a motion to open up public participation again to allow this resident to speak >> second.
>> There is a motion to um a motion to allow public participation to be open properly second >> discussion. I hear none. All those in f please say I >> any nays have it. Sir you uh public
participation is open again. You're going to have two and a half minute to speak. Please refer to this council as a whole. >> And I'm a little out of hearing because I have to have two. >> Yes.
>> Yes. Come to the mic. Name and address for the for the record, please. >> Um, the reason why I'm speaking is because >> we need your name, sir. Oh, Robert and last name D I N G L E because they never
get it spelled correct. >> Um, the reason why I'm saying this is because I lost a brother commit suicide with a gun. Okay, that's
one. to uh John Hinckley almost took my life by me protecting Ronald Reagan and the Secret Service was going to have
me arrested and Ronald Reagan said, "Let him go. He saved my life." One bullet got me here. One came on my
side, but I whacked it. They told me not to grab it because it would go right through. I said I wasn't going to grab it. I was going to whack it and then put it down further down to my leg. So, as
if it got my leg, it would knock my leg out instead of my stomach. Um, they got to do something with these guns. The only ones that should have them is the police or the uh people that does
the uh buildings and stuff like that. Security guards is what I was trying to say. And they got to do something. And then the other is people have to have rights
because they shouldn't violate other people's rights and so forth because you know I'm a senior citizen and I just had my birthday is which is August 1st
but um I'm 73. I was 72 and I don't look older because I still look a lot younger. But so
they got to do something. And then with people with walkers, the cars go like this. So I said, "So you want to play that?" >> Thank you. >> Thank you, sir.
>> Thank you, sir. >> You're welcome. appreciate it. >> So, uh, these names are going to be submitted for the record. Public public participation is now closed. So, going back on top of the agenda,
item 44923 item. That's great. >> Do do we want to wave the preamble? >> Can I get a motion to wave the preamble? >> Second. >> There's a motion to break the preamble properly. Second discussion. There is
none. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any clear? Please notice. The purpose of the hearing is to gather testimony, information, and public input concerning the proposed amendments to the revised ordinances of the city of Lawrence to be further amended by adding
the following sub paragraphs to section 10.36.340 of the municipal code handicap parking in the proper alphabetical order. Document number 449-23 Bailey Street North side from a 73 ft west of Foster Street to a point 93 ft
west of Foster Street. Persons wishing to be heard shall be afforded the opportunity. Public hearing is now open. Anybody from the public that wishes to speak? >> Public hearing is now closed. Councilors, what's the motion? >> Motion to approve. >> There's a motion to approve. >> Second.
>> Properly second. Discussion. I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> The eyes have it. Um um communication from the mayor, city officials, city cheny. There is none. Um committee reports. We finished with the ban finance committee. There is no
report from the housing economic development committee ordinance committee. Madame chair and the vice president Anna living item 4926. Item 4926 is the creation of the secretary assistant position police department um
ordered by personal director to order a public hearing and I make a motion. >> There's a motion to order a public hearing properly second discussion. I hear no in favor please say I. Any nays? The eyes have it. Item 24726. This is for withdraw.
>> It 24726 is a resident parking gree and green street as submitted by councelor Biriam was sended uh for withdraw and I make as a formal motion. >> That is the motion is to withdraw without prejudice >> without prejudice. Yeah.
>> Withdraw without prejudice. It's been properly second discussion. I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> The eyes have it. >> It 272C is the Hal license by Luren Garcia. Uh that was for send for
withdraw and I make it that without prejudice I sending to the full council week. In favor recommending this. >> So the motion is to withdraw without prejudice. >> Properly second. All those in favor please say I. I
>> the eyes have it. I run >> 29526. >> 29526 is the children day flat football and backpack ride can park socket field. Uh
that's is going to be on Saturday, August the 8th. uh from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p p.m. I was sended to the full council with a favor recommendation and I make >> yeah and I make it as a
>> you make that as a form of motion >> as a form of motion. So there's a motion in front of us. Properly second. Discussion. >> I hear none. All those in favor, please say I. I. Have it. Item 29626. >> I'm sorry. I was looking at the same
time because I don't have in my computer form. Uh 29626 is chor. I got it here. >> Shout out. is uh back to a school events Laurens
playground on Saturday August the 15th from 11 >> 6 p.m. Keep going. There's a revise. >> Uh there is a revise day instead of the August 15 is going to be August the 22nd
was sended to the full council with favor recommendation and the park also is the Okon Park. So the the the event is going to happen at Del Corner Park and also it's going to change from
August 15 to >> 15 to 22nd. >> 22nd >> 22nd. Okay. >> Counselors. >> There is a motion in front of us. Probably second. Any discussion? U all those in favor please say I.
>> I. Thank you Na for being online. Um item uh >> 308 308 >> 25 >> 25 >> is a removal of the handicap parking 16 bus three was sended to the four council
to order a public hearing and I make as a formal motion >> second. >> There is a motion to with uh to the remove handicap parking uh and this is to order a public hearing properly second discussion I hear none. All those in favor please say I. >> I.
Item 30925. >> Item 30925 is remove parking on 25 Dorham Street was sended to the food council to order a public hearing. I make as a formal motion. >> There's a motion to order a public
hearing for this item. Can I hear a second? >> Second. >> Properly second. Discussion. I hear none. All those in favor please say I. >> I. Okay. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> The eyes have it. Item 31426. >> Item 31126.
I guess >> 311. Yes. >> 311. We already >> uh Okay, go ahead. >> 31126 is the amend uh amend. No parking ordinance 10.36.0
setting um Hampshire Street east side from Alito E3 Street to Lauren Street that was submitted by councelor de Rosario and we send it at for a public hearing and I make as a formal motion. >> This a motion in front of us properly
second discussion I hear none. All those in favor please say I. >> The eyes have it. Item 31426. Item 31426 is a city employee disclosure of confrey uh for election working at the lee bonal
was with favor recommendation and I make as a formal motion. >> There is a motion in front of us properly second discussion. >> Discussion councelor LL. >> Thanks. So I didn't mention this on the other one uh 31326 although I I intended to but so this is just a conflict. They
we I don't think have a vote up or down on this. They're just disclosing this information. So, it's has nothing to do with whether or not this person or any of these people are going to be working. But I just want to through the council president just kind of say that I think
we should do our our best efforts to try to get non city employees to work the elections. Now, I understand that there are times when we're going to be short and we sometimes need to dip into the city employee pool to try to get city employees to do it, but um but I'm
hopeful that as time goes on, that number is reduced and that we have more people. I realize it's not easy to get it, but we've increased the pay. We try to make it more attractive. And so, that's a hope. Um I'm not saying that I'm voting against this. I'm just
reiterating something I've said before. Um and I just think it's important to say it now. Thank you. >> No problem. Council Leland just just for the uh sake of the conversation. City of city city of Lens employ over 1,500 people only five are applying for
that. So that's a very reduced number. It's a 0.00 something%. Also at the >> for the elections we have 26 different polling locations and each polling location has about four employees. So it's over 100 about 104 um city you know
workers that come to work. Five of them are are city employees and not to be the five of them are rock stars like they really can manage a whole um area. They also kind of assist the they are the warden for the specific ward, but they also help guide the ones
around them. It's very hard to get someone to make a commitment from 5 in the morning till 10 at night. No one wants to make that kind of a commitment. Um the people that do make the commitment, we have a lot of like people that are older, very tired. To get someone, you
know, a younger person in their 30s or 40s that's willing to make that huge time commitment, take a day out of work, it's really hard to get that. So, I'm so grateful for the people that do um make this commitment. And I I really want to support them and encourage it. And I understand what you're saying that you don't like the concept, but out of the
hundred or so workers we have, it's five of them that do this. And they really are such strong wardens. They do such a good job. I really um I wish you could see what a great job they do in action. You'd be like, "Well, we do need to keep these people." Yeah. this season. >> I'm that's I'm not suggesting that. But
I don't I I don't want my comments to reflect that I think these people are doing a bad job. That's not what I'm saying. And I'm not saying what my point is is that I think in a perfect world and we're and you have just reiterated why we're not living in a perfect world. But if we were living in a perfect
world, we would not be so we not saying so reliant we not be reliant on it. we would have a bunch of rock stars who are 30 and 40 years old to use your words or maybe a little older. There are some good people in their 60s. I can work. >> So, um,
>> so I just I just think that that that's just an aspirational thing. I'm not being argumentative, just an opinion. Thank you. >> Thank you, Council Blan. >> Thank you for you, Council President. I also would like to add to to council the
plan sentiment um madame clerk that I I would like to see this is nothing to do with the with the city employees per se that are working or that have been allowed to vo to work um it's more about the city employees who aren't employed
by the the election division um to work I received a lot of horror stories of city employees walking into the polling locations trying to boss other arounds And we need we need more stricter um rules and regulations and and we we need
to get a better grasp of of that because I'm sure I'm not the only one. But it happened in at the frost and I wasn't too happy about that when I heard about it. >> Thank you. Thank you for bringing this this this up. I mean, I think that we
should keep whoever applied for this election uh and keep it for the next election, too. >> I mean, >> but I mean, there there is there is some that only apply for some elections. >> I know. >> But these people at least four of of the
five uh they've been um consistent throughout for years. >> What do you say? >> Only one. Mario. >> All right. Uh, all those in favor, please say I foreign 214. 314. >> 34.
>> The eyes have it. Item 31526. Madam chair. >> 31526 in employee disclose account election working. Lisa modu was sended to the full council with favor recommendation. I make as a formal motion. >> Second. >> Uh, there is a motion in front of us for
the disclosure. Properly second discussion. I hear none. All those in. >> The eyes have it. Item 31626. >> 31626. Ga city employee disclose a confrey working Alisa Coco was sended to the
full council with favor recommendation and I make a formal motion. >> There's a motion in front of us properly second questions. I hear none. All those in favor please say I. I. >> The eyes have it. Item 31626. >> 31726.
317 sir >> city employee disclosed to the recommendation I make a formal motion >> any question to Maria >> Maria what council president >> she should be speaking at the microphone
>> speaking from the mic >> yeah it's a public comment we need to hear it all we want to hear it They should have. >> You want the spotlight? They have >> I already am on spot. >> I'm a rock star.
>> Don't do this to me. >> I just want to say thank you for the opportunity that Miss Eileene Bernal, city clerk, she asked me for it and I always wanted to work on the election but never wanted became interested until
now. And I'm just helping out. >> Thank you. >> The same the same way I'm doing here tonight. >> Yes. >> Always going to help. >> You know, that's the only thing I'm doing. >> And can you appreciate it? >> Now, it's all up to you if you want to
vote yes or you want to vote no. >> For real. You see tonight >> for the opportunity >> missan if you don't know that tonight it's come it's it's actually voluntary work and the election for you also is
voluntary work day thank >> that's fine with me >> I like to learn >> thank you uh thank you Maria thank you for everything you do for us and for the lecture now uh all those in favor please say I >> I Any nays? The eyes have it. Personal
committee, there is uh no report from the personal committee. We already finished. Uh public safety and emergency management committee, there is no report. Committee of the hall, there is no report. All business, there is none. Uh table matters. Counselor, there is any table matters that we would like to take at the table to discuss tonight.
All right. I hear none new business. Item um 29726 request for a home rule petition under the hearth hearth bill maz general law uh section 32 section 94
no C32 section 94 requesting a night line of duty debt uh designation for deceased Lawrence police sergeant uh Charles Siden that's going to be sent uh to the portional committee
the budget because it's a finance. >> It's a finance item or an yo. Well, this is a home rule petition. So, we sending out up to ordinance. >> All right. Item 31926 uh thinking like personal I don't know
31926 fiscal year 2027 budget amendment request uh restoring the uh of u the position of the data entry clerk to the mayor's office that's going to the finance committee item 3 2026
I IFFF local 146 Lawrence firefires Union collective bargaining agreement $600,000 transfer from pre uh previous year salary reserve to the fire department and various salaries account that's going to the budget and finance
committee item 32126 resolution on no item 3226 dedication uh dedication honoring former Lawrence city council nil calvarez Rodriguez council Rosario council vice president Anna Levby councel Selena
Reyes and mayor Brian Edena, that's going to the uh ordinance committee item. Uh by the way, this this this chamber we talking about this chamber. >> What? >> Uh on this item, item 322, dedication
under informant Lawrence City Council Neil Calvary Rodriguez. What what we dedicating? Council President, the specific request that came in was the West Street Park from the family, but the West Street Park is actually Burggoyne Park. It is
not West Street Park. So, we said that would not be appropriate as it's already named for someone, but um they asked if we could move forward with it and they'll help identify what it's going to be. We don't have >> through through President I I to be
honest when it comes to the West Street Park, I'm not part of that proposal. I sent >> So, those family had asked for here. >> Yeah. But I sent a proposal of the of the Bennington Triangle. >> Oh, >> which which is going to be redone. Has no name on it. And we got the Okay. So, okay.
>> To be honest, I I don't know. I can research the email, resend it back. >> I don't have that. >> Do you give me? So I request to uh madame cla to put in the agenda uh to have the item uh in
place and when we had the conversation through uh Richard Rodriguez and and his family to identify because he requested to put the name or or the intention to put the name but the park is already
occupied. So we want to offer different kind of option and we want to presenting to her we working in the item that is the reason to put on the agenda. >> So no place have been identified yet. Uh councelor Rosario offer one. >> Yes. And uh now councelor Levy
>> um when I spoke with Richard Rodriguez the husband uh he said that he doesn't want anything like on the area that they are living right now but uh on yes on the street
that they are living. So they don't he doesn't want this. he's trying to see or figure it out if the place that they live for many many years uh could be the best area for doing that
but still like council re is mentioned that he is still trying to decide it >> I think that it is essential to identify a place and then we can we can motion to pass then second >> there's a properly second discussion I hear none all those in favor please say
Hi, >> the eyes have it. I think that it will be essential uh that we identify a place and then bring it up with a proposal as of what is the meaning of it the current
place ge geographic location um and any type of information around that place to see if it feed make that determination and bring it up in front of the council. uh to >> to adopt it. >> Mr. council
>> we already had this conversation with recreation um >> mayor's office >> through the mayor's office but at the same time with the development program to see what we have because uh Richard
had the intention to have some play in this receipt because was the play uh former councelor uh na B and was the first time she's running and representing on this three seat.
That is the reason he prefer don't have nothing in this 3A because he prefer to have something on this three seat. That is the reason we working together with councelor uh de Rosario. He presenting we try to to set up a meeting. We invite
uh uh development planning and also another department to identify what is the moto place. The intention to have in the agenda is to uh presenting some respect to reach out to asking us we working on that item and
he be more comfortable to see something in the agenda when we find out place >> do you council president? >> Uh yes give me one minute. Let me respond to councelor Rees. The reason why I allow this to proceed without having a a place is because I want the
council to to have this conversation perhaps um as of how we should do this. This is not about sentiment. Yeah, it is business. That's why I call it new business.
>> We allow it based on sentiment. Now we don't have a place and we're going to identify a place >> through you. >> I think that that work should be done before but okay >> through you president. >> Councelor Hold on councelor Rosario >> Gonzalez.
>> Yeah. I just hear something on this side. Councelor Gonzalez. >> Okay. Thank you council president through you. So, I received some information and since um this pertains to my district, I just want to I suggest
to my fellow counselors. Um so, it looks like Nila uh used to live on Tmont Street when she first became a counselor. So, um maybe that could be a good suggestion of where we can do this
uh for her. >> The street >> Tmont Street is where she you know where she >> extremely difficult to do it a street change name >> street name. >> Yeah. I mean not change the street name
>> is the street name completely >> location street name. >> Exactly. Street name. >> Yeah. Okay. The corner could be, but I mean that's the name. >> President Rosario. >> Got it. Thank you. >> If I'm not mistaken, back in those days, I was part of this receipt, but that's
fine. When they brought up the idea to me, I I did the research also working with counselor um St. Aras and we find out I said, I'm not going through a name change on a park. And that's why West Street was off of it. So thinking and
working. I was talking to um wow his name doesn't come up. The triangle the the tri the Benington triangle design is almost done. They did a couple of meetings with the community. It's a beauty. It's coming like a beautiful street. >> No. No. Yeah. Lawrence in Bennington
Triangle. So the design is well the approval of the design is almost done basically. It's it's uh and I thought it was a perfect spot because back in the day they said this we see there's right now there's nothing else. So I proposed that but at the end of the day I I agree with you if we don't have a proposed
space we shouldn't have this here. We should communicate between ourself and do the research and then come up with a with a place that is suitable. One thing I'm going to say and it's going to sound bad. I'm sorry for Richard Rodriguez. Sometimes I want things in front of my house and I won't able to have it. So it
I mean we want to honor her the best way and I think this part will be beautiful. I know he has spots that he wanted it for us to honor her but those spots are not available. Uh so those are the closest thing to even district B or district C that we have right now
available. We can continue the research. I and I believe I I am in agreement with you council president that even you keeping the item here. So what are we proposing because it's got to be another proposal to put in the agenda. We're going to have a discussions and at the end So,
>> so it shouldn't this item shouldn't be in the agenda just to discuss without with without a place. >> I'll take suggestion from the proponents. I mean again I I will be pulling myself out of this out of this at this point in
time because there's nothing that when I saw there I thought the back the backup paper would would bring that we have this spot and we were going to discuss about the spot that I not because I proposed it because there was a spot to speak on the agenda but we don't even have a spot. So if we're going to do a
research, we could either table is my well it's not even in the committee yet we can just move it and start the discussion on finding a place but without a place dedication I mean we can again it's a good suggestion a corner dedication but it's not even specified that it's going to be on a corner
>> we don't know if the alo I mean I take suggestion right now about >> council president >> councelor sorry give me one second hold on a second >> u suggestion uh on the three counselors that proposed this item What is it that you guys prefer for me to do? Do you want me to send it to
committee with no names or you want me to just withdraw it at the moment? >> Could you allow cons to >> So um my suggestion is to send it to the committee to the ordinance committee. >> Okay. >> And so by that time I think that this is
okay. We can help but the family is the is the one that has to decide it. Maybe we can come out with two. Yeah, that's >> that's not how it is. >> The family decided >> councelor. >> Thank you, Council President. Um, >> thank you, Council.
>> But let me finish. I haven't finished yet. >> Wait, give me one second. I'm taking suggestion right now to move on. >> Okay. I haven't because I mean sometime is not about, you know, it's us honoring another counselor. >> Okay. Well, so we can we can have names
by Tuesday at the order in committee and talk about it. >> Okay, councel. >> Thank you. C council president council vice president said something similar I was going to say. I I suggest you send it to committee. Worst case scenario, the the counselors, the co-sponders,
they have a week to figure this out and if they still don't have an area, the committee can just table it until they're they're ready. >> We're good with that. Yeah, this item will be going to the uh um ordinance committee item uh 32326
the creating creating an ordinance annual review and renewal of residential in Hindica parking spaces that's going to ordinance committee item 324 32426 creation an ordinance of a small waste
her registration and accountability ordinance that's going to ordinance committee item 32526 All gold and secondhand deals license Alex Diamond Massachusetts LLC that's going to the ordinance committee
item 32626 uh GDE uh growth uh shootout 2026 at the OKR Parker or the OKon Park Basketball Court uh Saturday September 5th 2026
from uh noon to 8:00 p.m. That's going to ordinance committee. Item 32726 recovery month celebrations and overdose awareness uh awareness 2026 sidewalk parade from the companion park from the companion common uh to Cronin Park on
Saturday August 29 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 400 p.m. That's going to ordinance committee item uh 32926 youth field day at the corner park Thursday September 3rd 2026 from 11:00
a.m. to 3 p.m. That's going to the ordinance committee item 3:30 26 music and culture fest at the corner park Saturday August 226 from 3 p.m. 8:00 p.m. That's going to the ordinance committee. Item 32126,
church community outreach at the companion common Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. That's going to ordinance committee. Item 320 33326 removal of Hendica parking at 81 Bunker Hill Street. That's going to ordinance
committee. Item 33426, remove of Hendica parking, 38 Street. That's going to ordinance committee. Item 33526 Handicap parking at 56 Greenwood Street. That's going to ordinance committee. Item 33626 Handicap parking lot at at 15 145 Union
Street. That's going to ordinance committee. Item 33726 traffic study uh at and around 225 uh East Haver Street, Parthonon School area with a spread emphasis of the pedestrian and safety.
That's going to the ordinance committee. Item 33826, childc care parking at 63 Boswell Street. Uh that's going to the ordinance committee. Item 339 uh 26 uh resident parking. Uh Hunland Court. Uh
this is going to ordinance committee. Item 341 >> 340 >> 340 uh 26 Russian parking at Salem Street uh in Lauren Street area. Uh that's going to ordinance committee item
34126 in act compelling city agencies uh to here to chapter uh 925 of the municipal code surveillance technology that's going to
ordinance committee item 34226 create an ordinance uh mandating a clear continuous path uh be retained pain on sidewalk when business utilize city sidewalks for open
open air seings or sell goods. That's going to the ordinance committee. Item 34326, request review of pending ordinance committee committee report from the LPW, DPW, uh, and city engineer.
That's this this item is not in order. >> Which one is that? >> 343. >> 343 is the >> We already have those items. What we need to do is send correspondence from the committee to those. >> There's no item to talk about that. >> We Yes. >> So, we're going to be talking about the
matter, not the items. >> No, the item. >> That's the intent. >> I think that's Yes. >> Okay. That it is an order then. In general, we're going to be talking about the items that are sended out to the different departments. So, that's going
to ordinance committee. Yes. Item 34426 request allowance commission disability to co-sponsor that 14 annual theater festival ongoing
effort to promote inclusive arts uh programming and celebrate and support individual with disability uh at the city of Lawrence. >> That needs council approval. I I wasn't sure, but he didn't give any backup paperwork and he said backup paper could
be provided in the future. So that's you know I understand I believe they need approval either finance piece of it like if it's grant funded or something needs a grant approval but I don't have any people with that.
So that's uh due to the fact that it's money related, we're going to send it to that u uh budget and finance committee. Item 34526, creation of veteran parking courtesy ordinance. Um that's going to that ordinance committee. Item 34626,
install one SO pole on Franklin Street near uh Valley Street. That's going to the ordinance committee. Item 34726 in install three J poles on Broadway near Alen Street and that's going to the ordinance committee. Item
34826 install uh 101 105 ft of underground conduit on Andover Street near Blanchard Street. That's going to the ordinance committee counselors. This is it for the new business. 352
>> 352 >> 352 >> 352 Oh, 352. >> All right. Uh item 352 26 uh wedding uh Reservoir Park on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 from
400 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It's a lay file, so we're going to need >> seven votes, right? seven vote to be able to adopt this item as a lay file. So, councelors, I going to entertain a motion to add this item as a lay file.
Um, can I get a motion for that? >> Some move. >> There's a motion to allow this item to continue as a lay file properly. Second discussion. >> Question. >> When is our September meeting? >> September. >> It's the 4th, but it's a
September one is election day. >> Okay. >> Which is a Tuesday. So, usually we don't meet the next day, which would be the Wednesday only because we've been up all night. So, we usually meet the Thursday on an election day. >> September 3rd. >> So, like September 3rd, but the problem is it's a wedding. So, they only get their approval a day before the wedding
or they don't they get denied. You're really hoping to get it by the 18th so that they could get stuff done. >> Sure. >> All right. U any other any other questions on this matter? I hear none. All those in fo, please say I. I.
>> Any nays? Yeah. Have it. This item will be going to the >> ordinance. Uh councilors, we have an special request for the committee meetings. >> Uh Miss Counselor Infante, which
>> is that Georgia for next week or >> Yes. >> Um so I actually have a point of clarification, a council president. >> Wait, let me just say it. Okay. >> You got to clarify something that haven't come up. What do you think? Are you going to say something wrong?
>> Councelor Infante just went ahead and joined an specific school to be an attorney and that you're going to have conflict with the with the scheduling of the subcommittees. You want to clarify that?
>> Yes. Thank you. Thank you, council council president. Um, a few days ago I emailed the city clerk, the the our secretary and our council leadership requesting that the the budget and finance meetings switch meetings which
switch meeting nights with the ordin with the ordinance committee as I am as council pres president stated I am starting law school August 17th. Um, it's not just my class schedule but obviously study groups and everything that comes with it. It's going it's my
schedule is going to be a bit um a little a little hectic uh moving forward. So I I requested it. Um I did speak with the with the council vice president earlier. She does not feel 100% comfortable with making this this change because of you know tradition. Um
so we did say we're going to take it on a case by case case by case um >> scenario >> scenario. Um, and you know, we'll we'll see what I have and then we'll we'll make the schedules from there. >> So, next week, do we have any conflicts in the schedule?
>> Uh, next week, nope. I am good until the 17th. >> All right. Uh, let's start. >> Oh, I'm sorry. We do have a we do have a conflict and has nothing to do with law school. But I did receive a call um from our caff stating she is not available
Wednesday the 12th and is requesting um if the committee is available to have the budget and finance committee on Monday the 10th. I don't have a problem with it. I am available but um I need to make sure I have quorum. So I'm asking the rest of >> I might be available. I'm I'm available
if it's not online. >> Um well we good >> for Monday. >> For Monday >> Monday >> budget >> Monday. Uh do let's do 6:30. >> Say 6:30 on Monday. >> Yep. >> 6:30.
>> All right. Uh budget and finance committee. It's okay for Monday. Uh ordinance. I'm assuming that it's okay for Tuesday. >> Yeah. >> Tuesday for ordinance. Any other items that we have? >> It's just >> we good.
>> There is a can I I if it is nothing else counelor I entertain a motion John second >> properly second discussion there is none. All those in favor please say I. I have it.