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March 11, 2021
64 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, 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: None
During the meeting:
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Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 4400, Flood Hazard Overlay District (Fhod), which updates definitions, requirements and references to the Bristol County Flood Insurance Rate Map (Firm) that will become effective on July 06, 2021.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0282).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0283).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Brian Medeiros, to the position of District Fire Chief, effective immediately; Captain Medeiros has been an employee of the Fire Department for over 25 years.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0284).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jennifer Carloni, to the position of City Planner.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Abreu
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 1. YEAS: Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Abreu (Matter #0285).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Edmund F. Craig, Jr., New Bedford, MA to the Licensing Board; this term will expire June 2024.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0286).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Martin Bentz, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire in February 2024.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0287).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kimberly Rioux, New Bedford, MA, to the Conservation Commission; Ms. Rioux will be replacing Craig P. Dixon who has resigned; this term will expire in June 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0288).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Zachary R. Boyer, New Bedford, MA, to the Council on Aging; Mr. Boyer will be replacing Mary Sullivan who is deceased; this term will expire in December 2022.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0289).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Steven R. Verronneau, New Bedford, MA 02745, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0291).”
Application, Steven R. Verronneau, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0292).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Richard J. Coletti, E. Wareham, MA 02538, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0293).”
Application, Richard J. Coletti, East Wareham, MA 02538, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0294).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommendation to the City Council the acceptance of Tax Increment Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for the Downtown National Club LLC, 2135 & 319 Commercial Street and 10 Front Street. (This is a Corrected Report, the Tax Increment Housing…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0295).”
In City Council City of New Bedford March 11, 2021 Resolution, Approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for the Downtown National Club LLC. (#0296) Whereas, the Downtown National Club LLC has submitted a Housing Development Incentive Program (Hdip)…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted -Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 15, 2021. Approved March 18, 2021. (Matter #0296).”
Report, Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Council President Lopes, Councillors Giesta, Carney and Lima, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie…
Recommended by the Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0297).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Council President Lopes, Councillors Giesta, Carney and Lima, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte (or his designee) come before the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment to discuss the City's…
Referred to the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad – January 28, 2021. (Matter #0140).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0140).”
Report, Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Markey and Abreu, requesting that DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and CFO Ari Sky appear before the Committee of Infrastructure and Redevelopment to…
Recommended by the Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0298).”
Written Motion, Councillors Markey and Abreu, requesting, the DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and CFO Ari Sky appear before the Committee of Infrastructure and Redevelopment to discuss the low water pressure issues in the Far North End. (Referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment –…
Referred to the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad – February 11, 2021. (Matter #0158).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0158).”
Report, Committee on Fisheries, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from Dr. Brian Rothschild, regarding his support and assistance, if needed, to hold a summit regarding the economic and social crisis of…
Recommended by the Committee on Fisheries
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0299).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from Dr. Brian Rothschild, regarding his support and assistance, if needed, to hold a summit regarding the economic and social crisis of our area groundfish industry. (Referred to the Committee on Fisheries – May 8, 2018.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0740).”
Report, Committee on Fisheries, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that members of the City Council, Mayor Mitchell, Congressman Keating, Senators Markey and Warren and our local State Legislative Delegation put together…
Recommended by the Committee on Fisheries
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0300).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that members of the City Council, Mayor Mitchell, Congressman Keating, Senators Markey and Warren and our local State Legislative Delegation put together and hold an emergency summit in the City of New Bedford to address the crisis the fishing industry…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0547).”
Report, Committee on Fisheries, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Fisheries, request from the Office of the Inspector General, a copy of a report done in 2010 from Noaa, this request comes as the…
Recommended by the Committee on Fisheries
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0301).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Fisheries, request from the Office of the Inspector General, a copy of a report done in 2010 from Noaa, this request comes as the City Council continues to work on behalf of the fishing industry and bringing a summit to the City of…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0854).”
Report, Committee on Fisheries, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Fisheries meet to determine how the City can begin issuing Aquaculture Licenses pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 130, Section 57, for…
Recommended by the Committee on Fisheries
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0302).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Fisheries meet to determine how the City can begin issuing Aquaculture Licenses pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 130, Section 57, for approved areas; and further, that Mayor Mitchell be asked to submit to the Committee on Fisheries a…
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0303).”
Communication, Council President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro, submitting a copy of a letter to Dr. Gallaudet, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere requesting that New Bedford be the site of the new Northeast Fisheries Science Center. (Referred to the Committee on Fisheries –…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1705).”
Report, Committee on Fisheries, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mayor Mitchell, to Samuel Rauch, III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Program, National Marine Fisheries…
Recommended by the Committee on Fisheries
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0304).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mayor Mitchell, to Samuel Rauch, III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Program, National Marine Fisheries Science, urging the Fisheries Sciences to consider that Carlos Rafael sell off his fishing boats and…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1983).”
Report, Committee on Fisheries, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Fisheries meet with Port of New Bedford Executive Director Edward C.…
Recommended by the Committee on Fisheries
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0305).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Fisheries meet with Port of New Bedford Executive Director Edward C. Anthes-Washburn and the Deputy Director and In-House Counsel Pamela Lafreniere to discuss aquaculture…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0208).”
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Lima, Baptiste, Council President Lopes, Councillors Carney, Gomes and Markey, requesting, that the New Bedford Fire Department provide a report of where fires have been occurring over the past three fiscal years by Ward and what engines have…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Fire Department with a request for a response within 30 days
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Fire Department with a request for a response within 30 days – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0306).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Administration along with the Health Department, consider a Covid 19 vaccine mobile unit, this mobile unit will establish times and locations throughout the City, especially low income neighborhoods and developments in order to vaccinate and…
Referred to the Mayor, Health Department and the Special COVID -19 Business Committee and Rule 40 Waived as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor, Health Department and the Special COVID -19 Business Committee and Rule 40 Waived as Amended – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 15, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED March 30, 2021. (Matter #0307).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, as the State and City continue to ease social restrictions on dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic, that the City consider the reopening of City Hall until 4 PM along with all its offices and departments of service with safety precautions being in place…
TABLED by Councillor Gomes
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“TABLED by Councillor Gomes – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0308).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Public Safety Building Committee along with the Administration relook at the lighting on the outside of said building; this building should have stronger lighting on the outside perimeter and in the parking lot along with cameras covering the…
Referred to the Mayor, Public Safety Building Committee and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor, Public Safety Building Committee and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 15, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED March 30, 2021. (Matter #0309).”
Communication, Community Preservation Committee submitting the Community Preservation Act funding recommendations for FY21.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0310).”
Communication, Councillor Lima submitting a copy of a report from the Community Preservation Committee regarding all the monetary funds that have been awarded to CPA grantees also a breakdown to date of funds spent and unspent. Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste –…
Referred to the City Solicitor’s Office and the Firm representing the City on this matter, K.P. Law. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Coelho – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Lopes – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes
From the minutes
“Referred to the City Solicitor’s Office and the Firm representing the City on this matter, K.P. Law. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0312).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a copy of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Written Determination and Draft Waterways License for Map 53, Parcels 255, 254, 253, 252 and 120 (Co-Op and Fisherman’s Wharves) MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA; the Black Whale and the New Bedford…
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0313).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting, submitting a Department of Environmental Protection’s Letter of Clarification to the Written Determination and Draft Waterways License for Map 53, Parcels 255, 254, 253, 252 and 120 (Co-Op and Fisherman’s Wharves) MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA; this…
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries - Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0314).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter, dated February 24, 2021, regarding Handicap Parking in the City.
Referred to the Committee on Traffic Commission
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Traffic Commission – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0315).”
The following Resolution was presented by Council President Lopes, honoring Candida M. Desjardins, Educational Outreach Program Manager, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (Nuwcdivnpt). Whereas, Since 2007, Candida M. Desjardins has been the Educational Outreach Program Director at the…
Adopted, to be Presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be Presented at a later date. (Matter #0316).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Kerry Grace, New Bedford Fire Department, on the occasion of his retirement from the New Bedford Fire Department and with best wishes for many years of health and happiness.
Adopted, to be Presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be Presented at a later date. (Matter #0317).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes honoring Morna Lounge and Grill in recognition of the Grand Opening and their Commitment to their Culture and City and making New Bedford work again.
Adopted, to be Presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be Presented at a later date. (Matter #0318).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring, David Wallant, in recognition of his Appointment as a New Bedford Police Officer.
Adopted, to be Presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be Presented at a later date. (Matter #0319).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting on behalf of UMass Dartmouth’s College of Visual & Performing Arts, that the following street be Closed: Purchase Street, between Spring and Union Streets Every Thursday, from March 4, 2021 Until April 29, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0320).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the owners of Brown Jug Tavern and Four Corners Restaurant, 481 Ashley Boulevard, that the sign in front of said address be changed to “30 Minute Parking Sunday through Saturday 5 AM to 2 PM, the present signage reads One Hour Parking from…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0321).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Traffic commission install “Do Not Enter” Signage at the corner of Purchase Street and Elm Street facing north, as traffic continues to enter Purchase Street in a south direction, which is a one-way north. (To be Referred to the Traffic…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0322).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, Dennis W. Farias, submitting copy of a letter sent to Patrick Higgins, Swansea, MA, relative to the Open Meeting Law.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0323).”
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 a meeting held on February 18, 2021, Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on February 3, 2021, Bristol County…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0324).”
Application, Norman’s Enterprises Construction Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 45 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 25, 2021, 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 #0325).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 194 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 25, 2021, 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 #0326).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 Rogers Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 25, 2021, 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 #0327).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 116 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 25, 2021, 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 #0328).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 3610 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 05, 2021, 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 #0329).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Lambeth Street, Lot 542, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 05, 2021, 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 #0330).”
Application, Norman’s Enterprises Construction Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 45 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 25, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0332).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 18 Rogers Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 25, 2021, 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 #0333).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 116 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 25, 2021, 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 #0334).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 3610 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 05, 2021, 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 #0335).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Lambeth Street, Lot 542, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 05, 2021, 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 #0336).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 03, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 69 Longview Road, Pine Hill Drive – Birchwood Drive (#0337) 1139 – 1141 Chaffee Street, Wildwood Street – Heywood 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 February 25, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 53-55 Merrimac Street (#0343) 53-55 Merrimac Street (#0344) 53-55 Merrimac Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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