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April 29, 2014
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: David Alves
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:06)
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:25)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 4400, Flood Hazard Overlay District (Fhod) (Ref’d 02/27/14, duly advertised in the Standard-Times Friday, April 4, 2014 and Friday, April…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee. (04/14/14) was received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes. (1, 1a, 1b)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee. (04/14/14) was received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes. (1, 1a, 1b).”
To refer this to the City Council without a recommendation from the Ordinance Committee.
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To refer this to the City Council without a recommendation from the Ordinance Committee. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Morad)
That the Committee on Ordinances send a letter to Congressman Keating, both United States Senators and our entire State Delegation asking that they join the New Bedford City Council in addressing this issue by pressing FEMA to reconsider its use of these maps and the west coast model, as the Council is holding its determination of whether or not to adopt a zoning ordinance establishing flood zones
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee on Ordinances send a letter to Congressman Keating, both United States Senators and our entire State Delegation asking that they join the New Bedford City Council in addressing this issue by pressing FEMA to reconsider its use of these maps and the west coast model, as the Council is holding its determination of whether or not to adopt a zoning ordinance establishing flood zones that are based on these maps. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting that 671 Summer Street (Plot 91/Lot 152), be Rezoned, from “Residence B” to “Mixed Use Business” (Ref’d 3/13/14, duly advertised in the Standard-Times Friday, April 4, 2014 and Friday, April 11,…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee (04/14/14) was received and placed on file by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet. (2, 2a)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee (04/14/14) was received and placed on file by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet. (2, 2a).”
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the zoning change at 671 Summer Street, Plot 91/Lot 152 being rezoned from Residence “B” to Mixed-use Business.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the zoning change at 671 Summer Street, Plot 91/Lot 152 being rezoned from RESIDENCE “B” to MIXED-USE BUSINESS..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Gonsalves, on behalf of the Buttonwood Park Zoo, that City Code Chapter 4, Section 4-5, Relative to Beekeeping, be amended to allow the Zoo to develop an exhibit on Beekeeping. (Ref’d 4/11/13, 12/12/13 – Remain in Committee) (3) On…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Coelho and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Coelho, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Gonsalves, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances adopt the attached language relating to cars for sale on City Streets. (Ref’d 12/19/13) (4) On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee Voted: To…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet & Gonsalves requesting, the City consider regulating on the premise dynamic display signage before the City has a repeat of the fiasco that took place at the corner of Route 140 and Route 6. (Ref’d 11/26/13) (5) On motion by…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Coelho)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Councillor Bousquet, submitting, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article III, Section 15-71.8 Relative to Food Trucks (Ref’d 4/24/14) was received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes. (6, 6a) On motion by…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article III, Section 15-71.8 Realtive to Food Trucks.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 15, Article III, Section 15-71.8 REALTIVE TO FOOD TRUCKS..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of George Almeida, that 232 Dartmouth Street, Plot 28, Lot 50 be Rezoned, from “Residence B” to “Mixed-use Business (Ref’d 2/27/14) and a Communication, City Planner Jill Maclean to Councillor Steven…
To send a Favorable Recommendation to the Ordinance Committee. (04/14/14) (7, 7a)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the Ordinance Committee. (04/14/14) (7, 7a).”
To recommend that the City Council grant permission to George Almeida to Withdraw his request to rezone his property at 232 Dartmouth Street, Plot 28, Lot 50 from Residence “B” to Mixed-use Business.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council grant permission to George Almeida to WITHDRAW his request to rezone his property at 232 Dartmouth Street, Plot 28, Lot 50 from RESIDENCE “B” to MIXED-USE BUSINESS..” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Winterson)
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