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November 10, 2022
66 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), to authorize the borrowing of funds to pay costs of a schematic design/feasibility study for an accelerated repair project at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks…
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage. (Matter #1864).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage. (Matter #1865).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order in the amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), to authorize the borrowing of funds to pay costs of a schematic design/feasibility study for an accelerated repair project at the Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary…
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage. (Matter #1866).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance in its Second Reading Stage. (Matter #1867).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order in the amount of One Million, Seven Hundred and Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Four Dollars ($1,705,504), to pay costs of purchasing and equipping two (2) pumper trucks for the Fire Department, including the payment of all…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1868).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1869).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 10, Subsection (e) of the City Code of Ordinances, to establish a Revolving Fund that will receive 50% of all payments received by the City pursuant to the Host Community Agreement (Hca) with Parallel Products…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1870).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1871).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor to enter into and execute a twenty-five-year Intermunicipal Agreement for waterfront improvements at Lake Street between the Town of Acushnet and the City of New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1872).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1873).”
Intermunicipal Agreement,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1874).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City of New Bedford to enter into a six-year lease with All American Investment Group, LLC, for the purchase of a rescue truck for the Fire Department.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1875).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into a six-year lease in the amount of $240,000.00 with All American Investment Group, LLC, for the purchase of a rescue truck for the Fire Department. Submitted for City Council approval in accordance with M.g.l. c.30B, Section 12…
Adopted as Amended to add the amount of $240,000.00 – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended to add the amount of $240,000.00 – All Ayes. (Matter #1876).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Joshua Amaral, New Bedford, MA 02746 as the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development.
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. (Matter #1877).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Pamela Kavanaugh, New Bedford, MA, to the Board of Health; Ms. Kavanaugh will be replacing Dr. Patricia Andrade, whose term has expired; this term will expire in February 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1878).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of William Comeau, New Bedford, MA, a United States Army Vietnam Veteran, to the Veterans Advisory Board; Mr. Comeau will be replacing Anthony Rezendes, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1879).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, New Bedford, MA, a United States Airforce Vietnam Veteran, to the Veterans Advisory Board; Mr. Gagnon will be replacing Elizabeth C. McNamara, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1880).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Robert Allen Langevin, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1881).”
An Application, Robert Allen Langevin, New Bedford, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Amancio Soares Ribeiro, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1883).”
An Application, Amancio Soares Ribeiro, New Bedford, MA for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, approving the New Bedford Hicks Logan Area Redevelopment Plan and the Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, by inserting Hicks Logan District (Hld).
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1885).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 121B, Section 48, the City of New Bedford approves the New Bedford Hicks Logan Area Redevelopment Plan.
Adopted
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1562).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance to rezone the front portion (approximately 200’ – 299’) of three parcels of land located on Braley Road – specifically Parcels 135-9, 135-46, 135-11 from Industrial C (I-c) to Mixed Use Business (Mub).
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed. (#1885a)
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1886).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Baptiste, Giesta and Lima, requesting, that the City of New Bedford treat the Covid-19 deaths of all public safety personnel as a presumed line of duty…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1887).”
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Baptiste, Giesta and Lima, requesting, that the City of New Bedford treat the Covid-19 deaths of all public safety personnel as a presumed line of duty death, thereby entitling the surviving spouse to a pension equal to the amount of regular compensation the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Veto of the Home Rule Petition, authorizing the City of New Bedford to qualify City Employee for certain death benefits when the cause of…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1888).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Veto of the Home Rule Petition, authorizing the City of New Bedford to qualify City Employee for certain death benefits when the cause of death is related to Covid-19. Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – Yeas 11, Nays 0.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Home Rule Petition, Substitute Act Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0 – August 19, 2021. Presented to the Mayor for approval August 23, 2021. Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on September 01, 2021. Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – Yeas 11, Nays 0.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7, Establishment of Unit C Classification and Salary Plan; Procedures for Advancement.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1889).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7, Establishment of Unit C Classification and Salary Plan; Procedures for Advancement.
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Giesta, Baptiste, Morad, Carney, Dunn, and Markey, requesting that the Fire Chief attend a Committee on Public…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1890).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Giesta, Baptiste, Morad, Carney, Dunn and Markey, requesting that the Fire Chief attend a Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting to discuss the fire coverage area of each of the City’s Fire Stations and provide each…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1891).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes and Council President Lopes, 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, that the New Bedford City…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council follow the recommendations put forth in the “Comprehensive Beach Plan” submitted by…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1892).”
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
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Public Safety Chair hold another Public Safety meeting within the next 30 days and invite the Director of Parks, Recreation…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1893).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Burgo, Morad and Lima, requesting that Mr. Erik Rousseau, Administrator, SRTA meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to explain why SRTA is eliminating bus routes throughout the City, including Route 2 deviation…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1894).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Interim Chief Financial Officer, the City Auditor, and the Treasurer/Collector or representatives of these offices appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the status of the City's current 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and further to…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1895).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Governor Baker regarding the transfer of the New Bedford State Pier to Private Parties. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1896).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the New Bedford City Council send a letter to Governor Charlie Baker indicating our opposition to the transfer of the New Bedford State Pier to a private party.
Adopted
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting, a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located by the bowling greens at Hazelwood Park, in memory of Frank and Eunice Hamer. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1898).”
Citation, Councillors Gomes, Morad and Giesta, honoring, Whaler’s Cove Assisted Living, in recognition of the joyous celebration of their 20th anniversary and with sincere appreciation for their continued compassionate care of those that reside at Whaler’s Cove.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1899).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring the Cape Verdean-american Veterans Association, INC., in recognition of their 75th Anniversary Gala.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1900).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring Kerri Sousa and Spa Larimar, in recognition of the Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the New Bedford location and with sincere appreciation for providing the newest technology and beauty services to our local residents.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1901).”
Citation, Councillors Carney and Morad, honoring, Rebecca Mann, Chief Warrant Officer 2, United States Army, Retired, in recognition of her being named the Veterans Transition House 2022 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1902).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Elm Street; Market Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; William Street, from North Sixth Street to Water Street and Water Street, from Union Street to Elm…
Permission Granted
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 Board of Assessors for a meeting held on October 13, 2022; Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on July 26, 2022; Park Board for a…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1904).”
Application, Access Construction Services, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 689 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 02, 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 #1905).”
Application, Seaside Masonry, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of Route 18/Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 02, 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 #1906).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 220-222 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 24, 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 #1907).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 151 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1908).”
Application, Normans Enterprises, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 364 Dartmouth Street (Sagamore Street side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1909).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1530 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1910).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1094 Pequot Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1911).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 220-222 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 24, 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 #1912).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 151 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1913).”
Application, Normans Enterprises, to Disturb the Surface, of 364 Dartmouth Street (Sagamore Street side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1914).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 1530 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1915).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1094 Pequot Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1916).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 02, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 4299 Acushnet Avenue (#1917) 160 Church Street (#1918) 149 Dartmouth Street (#1919) 11 Salisbury Street (#1920)…
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 November 04, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1123 Old Plainville Road (#1923) 147 Tremont Street (#1924)
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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