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April 28, 2022
134 recorded votes, 3 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, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Scott J. Lima
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Lima, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022, due to a personal commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0624).”
Communication, Mayor Michell to City Council, submitting a Host Community Agreement with Elevation Retail, LLC of Bedford, Massachusetts, to operate a recreational adult use marijuana facility at its proposed location on Phillips Road, near the main entrance to the New Bedford Business Park.
Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review. (Matter #0625).”
Host Community Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Elevation Retail LLC to operate a recreational adult only marijuana facility on Phillips Road.
Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review. (Matter #0626).”
Communication, Mayor Michell to City Council, submitting a Host Community Agreement with Ember Gardens Nbr, LLC and Ember Gardens, Nbp, LLC of 1 Nauset Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, to operate a recreational adult use marijuana facility at its proposed facility on 1 Nauset Street in New…
Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review. (Matter #0627).”
Host Community Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Ember Gardens Nbr, LLC and Ember Gardens, Nbp, LLC of 1 Nauset Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, to operate a recreational adult only marijuana retail facility at its proposed facility on 1 Nauset Street in New Bedford.
Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review. (Matter #0628).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Relative to Proposed Wastewater Ordinance Amendment to Section 16 of Article V of the City Code.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0629).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0630).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $450,000.00, from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages to Facilities and Fleet Charges and Services in the amount of $200,000.00 and Facilities and Fleet Supplies and Materials in the amount of $250,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0631).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Facilities and Fleet Charges and Services…………………….….$200,000.00…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $200,000.00, from Public Infrastructure Salaries and Wages to Public Infrastructure Charges and Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0633).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Charges and Services…………..…….….$200,000.00 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $150,000.00, from Water Salaries and Wages to Water Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0635).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Supplies and Materials……………………………...…..…….…$150,000.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $250,000.00, from Police Salaries and Wages to Police Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0637).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Capital Outlay……………………………...…..…….……………..$250,000.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $100,000.00, from Ems Salaries and Wages to Ems Charges and Services in the amount of $60,000.00 and Ems Supplies and Materials in the amount of $40,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0639).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services…………………………….…….…...…………..$60,000.00 Ems Supplies and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $47,700.00, from Zoo Salaries and Wages and $2,136.00 from Zoo Capital Outlay to Zoo Charges and Services in the amount of $7,836.00 and Zoo Supplies and Materials in the amount of $42,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0641).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty-seven Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($47,700) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Salaries and Wages and Two Thousand One Hundred and Thirty-six Dollars ($2,136) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Capital Outlay be and the same is…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,000.00, from CFO Salaries and Wages to CFO Charges and Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0643).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) now standing to the credit of the account from CFO Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: CFO Charges and Services…………………………….…….…...…………..$5,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that Acting Chief Financial Officer Michael Gagne provide to the City Council, by City Department, the 2022 budgeted salary for each department and the total amount expended by said department as of April 30, 2022; and further, that this information be…
Referred to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer
From the minutes
“Referred to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. (Matter #0645).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that Human Resources Director Judith Keating provide to the City Council, by City Department, a listing as of April 30, 2022, of vacant positions for each department, how long the position has been vacant and if there is presently a pending offer for…
Referred to the Office of the Human Resources Director
From the minutes
“Referred to the Office of the Human Resources Director. (Matter #0646).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Chad Freitas, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire April 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0647).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Deloris Joseph, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire April 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0648).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to refer the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Unit C Schedule, set forth in Chapter 19-7 (c) of the Code of Ordinances, by inserting the title of Principal Health Inspector at pay Grade…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – October 14, 2021.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to refer the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending the Unit C Schedule, set forth in Chapter 19-7 (c) of the Code of Ordinances, by inserting the title of Director of Public Nursing at pay…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – October 14, 2021.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to refer the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Unit C Schedule, set forth in Chapter 19-7 (c) of the Code of Ordinances, by inserting the title of Laboratory Director at pay Grade M12.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0651).”
An Ordinance, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – October 14, 2021.)
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1515).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, as Amended, for the rezoning of 19 Hathaway Road (Map 101/Lots 1 and 8) from Mixed Use Business/Industrial B to Industrial B in its entirety.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0652).”
An Ordinance, (Passed to a Second Reading.)
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0653).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Celeine Saraiva, New Bedford, MA to the Problem Properties Appeals Panel; this term will expire June 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0654).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Celeine Saraiva, New Bedford, MA to the Problem Properties Appeals Panel; this term will expire June 2024. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – February 24, 2022.)
Rule 40 Waived and Reappointment Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived and Reappointment Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0 – SWORN-IN. (Matter #0967).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Celeine M. Saraiva, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging, replacing the late William E. Jennings; this term will expire June 2024.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0655).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Celeine M. Saraiva, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging, replacing the late William E. Jennings; this term will expire June 2024. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and…
Rule 40 Waived and Appointment Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived and Appointment Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 1 (Councillor Morad OPPOSED) – SWORN-IN. (Matter #0394).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Ramon Silva, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, Mr. Silva will be replacing William Peter Gushue, who has resigned; this term will expire December 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0656).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Ramon Silva, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, Mr. Silva will be replacing William Peter Gushue, who has resigned; this term will expire December 2022. (Referred to the Committee…
Rule 40 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 1 (Councillor Morad OPPOSED). (Matter #0460).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Lisa Dunaway, New Bedford, MA to the Election Commission, Ms. Dunaway will be replacing Heather Heffernan, who has resigned; this term will expire April 2025.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0657).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Lisa Dunaway, New Bedford, MA to the Election Commission, Ms. Dunaway will be replacing Heather Heffernan, who has resigned; this term will expire April 2025. (Referred to the Committee…
Appointment Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Joao Gilmete, New Bedford, MA 02744, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0658).”
An Application, (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 10, 2022.)
Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Frank Vasquez, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744, d/b/a Kingdom Transportation, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0659).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Frank Vasquez, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744, d/b/a Kingdom Transportation, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private…
Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Frank Vasquez, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744, d/b/a Kingdom Transportation, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744 hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0660).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Frank Vasquez, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744, d/b/a Kingdom Transportation, 1049 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744 hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0471).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council follow the recommendations put forth in the “Comprehensive Beach Plan” submitted by Councillor Gomes and the “Summer Action Plan” submitted by Councillor Pereira, and to refer said plans to the Full City…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0661).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, that the City Clerk forward to the Administration a request for updated attendance records from July 2021 to February 24, 2022 for the reappointments…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0662).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, that the City Clerk forward to the Administration a request for updated attendance records from July 2021 to February 24, 2022 for the reappointments of David Kennedy to the Redevelopment Authority, Paul Chasse to the Redevelopment Authority and Celeine Saraiva to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Lisa P. Dunaway, New Bedford, MA to the Election Commission, replacing Henry Bousquet; this term will…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0663).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Lisa P. Dunaway, New Bedford, MA to the Election Commission, replacing Henry Bousquet; this term will expire April 2025. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 10, 2022.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos, appear before the Committee on Finance to provide an update regarding the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0664).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos, appear before the Committee on Finance to provide an update regarding the actions his office is undertaking to ensure that three New Bedford companies with active TIF…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Council President Lopes, Lima, Carney, Markey and Gomes, requesting, that New Bedford Police Chief Cordeiro brief the City…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0665).”
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Council President Lopes, Lima, Carney, Markey and Gomes, requesting, that New Bedford Police Chief Cordeiro brief the City Council on the recent shootings at the Brickenwood Housing Development and on Tallman Street. (Referred to the Committee on…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Council President Lopes, and Councillors Markey and Morad, requesting that the City…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0666).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Council President Lopes, and Councillors Markey and Morad, requesting that the City Council once more go on record and a letter be sent to the Administration of our opposition to the Mayor’s decision to close…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0667).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Administration make public the set of steps by which the Chief of Police will be replaced, the schedule and process,…
Recommended by the Committee on Public safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0668).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Administration make public the set of steps by which the Chief of Police will be replaced, the schedule and process, community input measures, role of the Council in the selection, and estimated date by which the new Chief is to be in place.…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that the New Bedford Traffic Commission and the New Bedford Police Department begin evaluating the possibility of…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0669).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that the New Bedford Traffic Commission and the New Bedford Police Department begin evaluating the possibility of establishing Red Light Cameras in the City of New Bedford if the Massachusetts Legislature approves the Governor’s measure allowing…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, increased Police patrols in the Downtown historical area due to the increasing foot traffic and criminal activity around Custom…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0670).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, increased Police patrols in the Downtown historical area due to the increasing foot traffic and criminal activity around Custom House Square and the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial, throughout the historical district business owners are…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Gomes and Coelho, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, Police Chief Cordeiro, and the Administration work…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0671).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Gomes and Coelho, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, Police Chief Cordeiro, and the Administration work collaboratively together to identify the potential installation of surveillance cameras at our public parks and parking…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Kristine Arsenault from Mayor Mitchell’s Office, Police Chief Cordeiro,…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0672).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Kristine Arsenault from Mayor Mitchell’s Office, Police Chief Cordeiro, DPI Commissioner Ponte, and Health Director Chaplin to review the homeless encampment removal policy. (Referred to the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report- Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Oliveira and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Pulaski School Parents and School Staff in…
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0673).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Oliveira and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Pulaski School Parents and School Staff in conjunction with the Far North End Neighborhood Association, to discuss the ongoing traffic and public safety issues at…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting an email from Lisa Tavares, concerned parent of a student at Pulaski School, regarding the traffic issues at the school. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – March 23, 2017.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods call an immediate Public Safety Summit to include a Representative of the…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0674).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods call an immediate Public Safety Summit to include a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Police Chief Cordeiro, Massachusetts Homeland Security Director, Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson, the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Gomes, Abreu and Markey, on behalf of the south end neighborhood groups, requesting that a traffic study be conducted on Brock Avenue at the…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0675).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Gomes, Abreu and Markey, on behalf of the south end neighborhood groups, requesting that a traffic study be conducted on Brock Avenue at the intersection of Cove Road, to determine the best traffic flow for the new public safety building; further that this matter…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a communication from Hank Turgeon, President, New Bedford Police Union, relative to the defunding of the Police Department and the…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0676).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a communication from Hank Turgeon, President, New Bedford Police Union, relative to the defunding of the Police Department and the Police Union's proposed budget cuts. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – October 20, 2020.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, submitting proposed Ordinances, amending the Unit C Schedule, set forth in Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) of the Code of Ordinances, by adding the titles Assistant City Clerk at a pay grade of M-12 and Assistant City Council Clerk at a pay grade M-10.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0677).”
An Ordinance, Assistant City Clerk
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0678).”
An Ordinance, Assistant City Council Clerk
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0679).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Acting Chief Financial Officer immediately supply to the Committee on Finance a listing of the applications received through April 28, 2022, under the Enhanced Façade Improvement Program funded by the ARPA program, said listing shall include…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0680).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Administration amend the Enhanced Façade Improvement Program by immediately suspending the 25% match requirement for all applicants under said program; and further, that this Motion be referred to the Committee on Finance for discussion with…
Referred to the Committee on Finance and the Administration
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance and the Administration – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0681).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta requesting that Club Pico (Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo do Pico, Inc.), 2056 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, be allowed to use the Brooklawn Park Parking area, off of Acushnet Avenue, to assemble for their Procession on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to…
Referred to the Park Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Park Board. (Matter #0682).”
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn and Burgo, requesting, that the Committee on Labor and Industry meet with the members of the Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores (Cct) to review and discuss the Pescando Justicia’s Code of Conduct. (To be Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry.)
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry. (Matter #0683).”
Communication, Councillor Dunn, submitting the Pescando Justricia’s Code of Conduct. (To be Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry.)
Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry. (Matter #0684).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, Legal Counsel David Gerwatowski, Police Chief Oliveira, and a Representative of the Traffic Commission, meet to look into the use of Police Drones in the City and discuss the possibility of…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – FAILS
Yes: Carney, Gomes, Markey, MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Dunn, Giesta, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – FAILS – Yeas 4, Nays 6. (Council President Abreu, Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Dunn, Giesta and Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #0685).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Lima, Markey and Pereira, requesting, that the Police Chief, Paul Oliveira, come before the Committee on Ordinances to discuss the ongoing problem with Atv and dirt bikes, speeding around the City erratically with no respect…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0686).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that City Planner Jennifer Carloni and Building Commissioner and Zoning Officer Daniel Romanowicz appear before the Committee on Ordinances to discuss and provide an update regarding the action plan and proposed timeline for a City- wide comprehensive…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0687).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima and Council President Abreu, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council in connection with the City of New Bedford’s Human Relations Commission support the “Interfaith Solidarity Walk For Ukraine” in Fall River on May 1, 2022 starting at the Blessed Trinity Polish…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner, Jamie Ponte, appear before the City Council’s Committee on Finance to discuss the department’s water shut-off policies and payment procedures.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0689).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet for the purpose of discussing exactly what the City’s intentions are with the Franco- American Veterans Square, this Veterans Memorial has been under construction due to the road work; and…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Lima
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0690).”
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 LLC, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0691).”
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 LLC, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0692).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Khalil Arsanios, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a International Transportation LLC, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of A…
) Renewal of Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Renewal of Livery License Granted. (Matter #0693).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Teofilo DaSilva, 24 Nye Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Family Friendly Transportation, 24 Nye Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
) Renewal of Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Renewal of Livery License Granted. (Matter #0694).”
Petition, Ryan Cote, Dartmouth, MA 02747, d/b/a Eye of the Dog Vintage, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0695).”
Communication, Janine da Silva, Chair, Community Preservation Committee, submitting for reconsideration of the City Council, the CPA Project: New Bedford Whaling Museum Bourne Masonry Repair.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0696).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter in support of NorthStar Learning Centers, Inc. proposed project; a Special Permit for the reduction in parking at the location by NorthStar Learning Centers, Inc.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0697).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring James and Dolores Leal, in recognition of their 70th wedding anniversary and with wishes that the Good Lord will give them many more happy years together.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0698).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring Delores A. Rodeillat, in recognition of her 85th Birthday on April 23, 2022, and with wishes that the Good Lord will give her many more happy and healthy years ahead.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0699).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring Leopold A. Rodeillat, in recognition of his 90th Birthday on April 24, 2022, and with wishes that the Good Lord will give him many more happy and healthy years ahead.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0700).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, that Brownell Street, from Farm Street to Allen Street Be Closed on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 11 AM to 2:30 PM for the purpose of a Family &Friends Gathering.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022; TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 28, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022; TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 28, 2022. (Matter #0701).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0701).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, from Crapo Street to Bonney Street, on Friday, June 03, 2022, from 10:00 A.m., Through Sunday, June 05, 2022, to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of Our…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of Southcoast Lgbtq Network, that the following street(s) be Closed: Oneida Street, from Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial Parkway to Lake Street, (In Front of the Buttonwood Senior Center), on Saturday, June 04, 2022, from 7:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street, on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9:00 A.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Block…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 12:00 A.m. (Midnight) to Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 12:00 A.m. (Midnight) and Purchase…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, 3C’S Bar and Grill for permission to erect and maintain an illuminated projecting sign at 578 Brock Avenue to overhang City Property by 6 ft. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0706).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Ab Koka, INC for permission to erect and maintain a projecting sign at 800 Purchase Street to overhang City Property by 4 ft. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0707).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Bristol County Phep Coalition/Ex. Committee for meetings held on March 15 and April 19, 2022; Gnb Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0708).”
Application, Bc Crane Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Middle Street between Pleasant and Purchase Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0709).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 39 Summit Street (#0710) 325 Cottage Street (#0711)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Roto-Rooter Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 35 Deane Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 13, 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 #0712).”
Application, Sweeney Excavation Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 13, 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 #0713).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 116 Brownell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0714).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 21 Ashley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 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 #0715).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 39 Summit Street (#0716) 325 Cottage Street (#0717)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Roto-Rooter Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 35 Deane Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 13, 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 #0718).”
Application, Sweeney Excavation Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 106 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 13, 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 #0719).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 116 Brownell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0720).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 21 Ashley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 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 #0721).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 20, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 161 Maxfield Street (#0722) 216 Sawyer Street (#0723) 171 Tarkiln Hill Road (#0724) 953 Stratford Street (#0725) 206…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Vaz Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 9 North Orchard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 20, 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 #0755).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 65’ Conduit and Cable and one (1) Handhole in Rockdale Avenue, Easterly starting at the intersection of Allen Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 295 Tinkham Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 189 Tinkham Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 70 Earle Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 40 Concord Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 177 Princeton Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 430 Ashley Boulevard.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 19 Ernest Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
Petition, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 494 Wood Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022..”
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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