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November 26, 2019
62 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad
Absent: Dana L. Rebeiro
Every vote, in order
Citations, Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad, honoring Imari Soares, Ross Rodriguez, Hiram Sanchez, Marciano Silva, Jeffrey Fournier, Amber Massa, Daniel Thom and Nathaniel Almeida, in recognition of their appointment as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the Mayor is authorized to execute a Lease-Purchase Agreement between the City of New Bedford and People Acting in Community Endeavors, Inc., for the former Greene Elementary School property located at 32 Madison Street,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1897).”
An Order, that the Mayor is authorized on behalf of the City of New Bedford to execute a Lease-Purchase Agreement between the City of New Bedford and People Acting in Community Endeavors, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto for the former Greene Elementary School property located at 32 Madison…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1898).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Amancio Soares Ribeiro, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1899).”
Application, Amancio Soares Rebeiro, New Bedford, MA 02746, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Veto of the City Council Order that Ordered all City Departments immediately suspend the issuance of any permits, licenses or other approvals issued by the City for any new facility that proposes to provide or prescribe any Opiate or…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1770).”
City Council Order, Councillors Abreu, Carney, Gomes, Lopes and Council President Morad, that all City Departments immediately suspend the issuance of any permits, licenses or other approvals issued by the City of New Bedford for the new location of any facility that proposes to provide or…
Motion was made to Adopt the Order not withstanding the disapproval of the Mayor FAILED
Yes: Carney, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MoradNo: Abreu, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, MarkeyAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Adopt the Order not withstanding the disapproval of the Mayor FAILED - Yeas 5, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta and Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #1693).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Veto of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 24, Section 24-16 Relative to Vehicles for Hire, the proposed amendment would reduce the license fee for applicants that drive for the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (Gatra).…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1771).”
An Ordinance, (Passed to be Ordained - October 24, 2019 City Council Meeting and Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell November 7, 2019; Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Records – November 14, 2019.)
Ordained not withstanding the disapproval of the Mayor
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Lima, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Ordained not withstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Lima not present for vote.) (Matter #0578).”
Report, Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health & Housing & Disability Issues, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Ab Koka, Inc. d/b/a Café Arpeggio, 800 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, to encroach on the City sidewalk…
Recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1901).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Ab Koka, Inc. d/b/a Café Arpeggio, 800 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, to encroach on the City sidewalk with a wheelchair ramp to extend the sidewalk by 11 ft x 5 ft.
Approved
City of New Bedford in City Council September Ordered, that permission be granted to Ab Koka, Inc., d/b/a CAFÉ’ Arpeggio, 800 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 for permission to encroach on the City sidewalk for a wheelchair ramp extending the sidewalk by 11 ft x 5 ft. Be It Further Ordered,…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Special Permit for Saed Dib, d/b/a Clear Auto Sales 2, for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals and General Repair at 470 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, providing the following contingencies are…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1903).”
Special Permit, Saed Dib, d/b/a Clear Auto Sales 2, for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals and General Repair at 470 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, providing the following contingencies are met: 1) That the Mdc trap is approved by the Building Commissioner, and 2) a detailed plan of the…
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1904).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption as Amended, of the Ordinance Relative to Plastic Bags.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1905).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading as Amended
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading as Amended. (Matter #1541).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council that the City Council go on record as opposed to CleanSlate relocating to 52-54 Brigham Street; and further, that the City Council go on record offering assistance to CleanSlate in their efforts to find a suitable…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1906).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Abreu, Lima, Carney and Council President Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with representatives of…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1907).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Abreu, Lima, Carney and Council President Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with representatives of CleanSlate Addiction Treatment Center located at 92 Grape Street and their Legal Counsel Attorney Russell G. Whynacht to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Abreu, requesting that the Mitchell Administration establish a dedicated funding model which would fund the OPEB Trust Fund with 1/3 (33%) of all the tax revenues…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1908).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Abreu, requesting that the Mitchell Administration establish a dedicated funding model which would fund the OPEB Trust Fund with 1/3 (33%) of all the tax revenues collected via the local sales tax option from retail sales of marijuana and marijuana related…
Referred to the Committee on Public safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1909).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances draft an Ordinance that governs the future usage of commercial electric scooters in the City of New Bedford. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1910).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte provide an update for any plans to upgrade Herman Melville Boulevard, as the Hicks-Logan-Sawyer district prepares for the SouthCoast Rail station, and the redevelopment of the Revere…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1911).”
An Ordinance, Council President Morad, submitting an Ordinance, Relative to Employee Residency. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1912).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jenny Mejia, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Jenny’s Transportation, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1913).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jose Manuel Cabral, 56 Cottage Street, Chelsea, MA 02150 d/b/a Leonardo’s System Corp d/b/a Puerta A Puerta Express, 265 Rivet Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1914).”
Communication/Demolition Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 1938-1940 Purchase Street, (Map 84, Lot 201) a Circa 1889, two and one-half story brick masonry commercial structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 133 Pleasant Street, (Map 36, Lot 161) a Circa 1871 one and one-half story wood-framed residential structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic…
Demolition Granted
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Dr. Timothy D. Walker, Professor of History at UMass/Dartmouth regarding his opposition to the proposed Union Street Construction Project, which calls for the construction of a five-story building on the north side of Union…
Referred to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Planning Board. (Matter #1917).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Green Seal Environmental, Inc. giving notification that a Draft Environmental Impact Report for Parallel Products of New Bedford, LLC, 100 Duchaine Boulevard, has been filed with the Executive Office of Energy and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1918).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad, honoring Hathaway Manor, in recognition of their 30 year anniversary celebration and with sincere appreciation for their continued compassionate care of patients and families in our community.
Adopted to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1919).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring the New Bedford Police Association’s 130th Annual Policeman’s Ball, in recognition of their 130 years strong, when Police and public enjoy a night of recognition and celebration.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1920).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Downtown New Bedford Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Elm Street; Market Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; William Street, from North Sixth Street to Water Street and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Downtown New Bedford, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, on Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 11:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Holiday Stroll.…
Permission Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from Board of Assessors for meetings held on October 25, and November 8, 2019; Cemetery Board for a meeting held on October 2, 2019; Bristol County Phep…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1923).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 890 Brock Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 18, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1924).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 465 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1925).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 80 Earl Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1926).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 46 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1927).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 197 Seymour Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1929).”
Application, Early Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 109-110 Hawthorn Street at the intersection of Hawthorn Street and Ash Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1930).”
Application, Early Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 150-172 Page Street including Moreland Terrace, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1931).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 226 Clifford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1932).”
Application, Gil-den, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 180 MacArthur Drive/13 Pine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1933).”
Application, Morgado Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1032 Almy Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 26, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1934).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 890 Brock Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 18, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1935).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 465 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1936).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 80 Earl Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1937).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 46 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1938).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 197 Seymour Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1939).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 1060 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 19, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1940).”
Application, Early Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, of 109-110 Hawthorne Street at the intersection of Hawthorne Street and Ash Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1941).”
Application, Early Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, of 150-172 Page Street including Moreland Terrace, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1942).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 226 Clifford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1943).”
Application, Gil-den, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 180 MacArthur Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1944).”
Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 1032 Almy Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 26, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1945).”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 26, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Eighth Street and Mechanics Lane (#1946) Potter Street /Rowe Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 20, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1406 Acushnet Avenue (#1953) 82 Cove Street (#1954) 371 Reed Street (#1955) 70 Ruth…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 133 William Street (#1957) 23 Robeson Street (#1958) 23 Robeson Street (#1959) 2360…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 3” Conduits and one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in Grinnell Street, West of Purchase Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of six (6) 5” Conduits, four (4) Conduits and two (2) Manholes in Wamsutta Street, East of Acushnet Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 3” Conduit in Willis Street, East of Spencer Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019..”
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