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February 10, 2022
38 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Dunn arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc for location of one (1) Pole in Allen Street, West of Rockdale Avenue. (Hearing continued from January 27, 2022 meeting.) Hearing Continued until February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – January 27, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0213).”
An Order, (Hearing continued from the January 27, 2022 meeting.) Hearing Continued until February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – January 27, 2022.
Approved with the condition of Police Detail at work site and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Approved with the condition of Police Detail at work site and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0214).”
Hearing, R.w. Bryant Contacting, Inc. for location of approximately 85’ of 3” Pvc Conduit at the Intersection of Union Street and Second Street. (Hearing continued from the January 27, 2022 meeting.) Hearing Continued until February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – January 27, 2022.
Hearing Continued until February 24, 2022 at 7 p.m
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until February 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0218).”
An Order, (Hearing continued from the January 27, 2022 meeting.) Hearing Continued until February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – January 27, 2022.
Hearing Continued until February 24, 2022 at 7 p.m
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until February 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0219).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for location of 7’ Conduit and Cable and one (1) Handhole in Maple Street, West of Cottage Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0268).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0269).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Lima and Markey, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings hold a meeting to discuss viable options for curbing the litter in the City derived from the sale of small spirits bottles and that the Chair invite…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0270).”
Communications, Councillor Giesta, submitting H.3332; H3284; H.869 and S.2159, relative to small spirit bottles.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0271).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte provide the Committee on Finance with a summary report detailing current and past due Commercial, Industrial, Municipal and Residential accounts for Water and Wastewater billings as of…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0272).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, on behalf of D.f. Pray General Contractors, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Commercial Street, from South Water Street to its terminus, starting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Tuesday, February 28, 2023, for the purpose of the construction…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 1. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Pereira – yes Morad – no (Matter #0273).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Special Covid-19 Business Committee explore the City’s capacity to purchase Covid-19 Rapid Tests to assist businesses obtain tests for their staff. (To be Referred to the Special Covid-19 Business Committee.)
Referred to the Special COVID-19 Business Committee
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special COVID-19 Business Committee – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0274).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances discuss and review the Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance including implementation, fines, enforcement, and other topics related to the ban. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0275).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the implementation of the Ordinance, relative to Plastic Bags, Chapter 17 be Suspended immediately until the Committee on Ordinances can meet to discuss and review the said Ordinance; and further, that the Administration delay the enforcement of…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Administration and Rule 40 Waived, AS AMENDED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Administration and Rule 40 Waived, AS AMENDED – Yeas 10, Nays 1. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes Burgo – no (Matter #0276).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that the Special Committee on Solid Waste Services hold a meeting to discuss the recent sale of Abc Disposal Services, Inc., to Waste Connections U.s. Holdings, Inc.; it is important that the residents and business owners of New Bedford be reassured…
Referred to the Special Committee on Solid Waste Services
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Solid Waste Services – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0277).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Bonnie Waite, 112 Peckham Road, Acushnet, requesting that Kathleen Street be changed to Spooner Farm Lane, the Spooner Family owned land for decades along Kathleen Street; and this name change would give recognition to a family that contributed so much…
Referred to the Planning Board, Committee on City Property and the Traffic Commission
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Planning Board, Committee on City Property and the Traffic Commission – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0278).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Pereira, on behalf of Brigilio Cabral, owner of the convenience store located at 111 Ruth Street, requesting that the Traffic Commission install two (2) 20- minute parking from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Signs in front of said store allowing customers to park. (To be…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0279).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program, submitting a copy of a Notice of License Application to construct and maintain a temporary meteorological tower on an existing concrete pier at 706 South Rodney French Boulevard. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0280).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program, submitting a copy of a Notice of License Application from Andrew Herlihy to construct and maintain a temporary meteorological tower on an existing breakwater at 0 Ss Padanaram Avenue. (To be Received and Placed on…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0281).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program, submitting a copy of a Notice of License Application by the New Bedford Port Authority to authorize a change in use for Water-Dependent Industrial, Temporary, and Supporting Designated Port Area Uses at 40 Hervey…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0282).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Loan Order, in the amount of $2,450,000.00 to pay costs of purchasing and equipping a pumper truck and aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – January 13, 2022; Discharged from the Committee on…
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0010).”
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0010).”
Loan Order, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – January 13, 2022; Discharged from the Committee on Finance – January 27, 2022.) Referred to the Committee on Finance. Amendment was made to Refer the matter to the Committee on Finance and Pass to a Second Reading – Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. Abreu…
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0011).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0011).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Markey and Carney, requesting, that the City Council go on record in opposition and condemnation of the Boston Globe’s article along with the report done by Citizens For Juvenile Justice, titled, “We Are The Prey”; and further,…
Removed from the Table
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0533).”
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Burgo – yes; Carney – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Gomes – yes; Lima – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes; Pereira – yes (Matter #0533).”
Citation, Councillor Pereira, honoring Start at the Bottoms, in recognition of their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0283).”
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 the Community Preservation Committee for meetings held on January 5, 11 and 20, 2022, the Conservation Commission for meetings held on September 9…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0284).”
Application, Pods of New England, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 994 Ridge Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 25, 2022, 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 #0285).”
Application, Pods of New England, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 104 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 28, 2022, 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 #0286).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 66 Duncan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 25, 2022, 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 #0287).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 104 Ashley Boulevard (#0288) 861 Ashley Boulevard (#0289)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 66 Duncan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 25, 2022, 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 #0290).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 01, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 104 Ashley Boulevard (#0291) 861 Ashley Boulevard (#0292)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 26, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 116 Hope Street (#0293) 5 Bonneau Court (#0294) 5 Reynolds Street (#0295) 1541 Purchase Street (#0296) 324 Shaw Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Northeast Recycling LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 Commercial Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 27, 2022, 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 #0312).”
Application, Vaz Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 63 Rotch Street (West Clinton Street Side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 03, 2022, 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 #0313).”
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