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May 20, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Naomi R. A. Carney, Joseph P. Lopes
Every vote, in order
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Council President Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Choquette and Baptiste, requesting a review of Section 23-22 and Section 23-23 of the New Bedford, Massachusetts Code of Ordinances regarding heavy trucks, trailers, campers and all other commercial vehicles parking in…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0346).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Baptiste)
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances review Chapter 19 of the City Code in consideration of amending Section 19-7, to include an annual modification in the Unit C Salary Schedule to adjust for inflation by using an index, (such as the Consumer…
To receive and place on file the proposed Ordinance, relative to Chapter 19, Section 17, submitted by Atty. David Gerwatowski, Legal Counsel.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the proposed Ordinance, relative to Chapter 19, Section 17, submitted by Atty. David Gerwatowski, Legal Counsel. (Matter #0580).” (Motion: Giesta, second: Baptiste)
To recommend to the City Council, Adoption of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7, inserting a new paragraph (d) after paragraph (c), relative to an annual modification in the Unit C Salary Schedule.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, ADOPTION of AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7, inserting a new paragraph (d) after paragraph (c), relative to an annual modification in the Unit C Salary Schedule. (Matter #0580).” (Motion: Morad, second: Giesta)
On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee Voted: To remove the following item from the table: Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the implementation of the Ordinance, relative to Plastic Bags, Chapter 17 be Suspended immediately until the Committee…
To remove the following item from the table: 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 said Ordinance; and further, that the Administration delay the enforcement of said Ordinance until such time so the Council can revisit the p
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To remove the following item from the table: 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 said Ordinance; and further, that the Administration delay the enforcement of said Ordinance until such time so the Council can revisit the provisions of the Plastic Bag Ordinance. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Administration.) (Referred – February 10, 2022.) (March 01, 2022 – RETURNED UNSIGNED by the Mayor.) (March 20, 2023 – tabled) (April 18, 2024 – matter not taken up, remains on the table).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Abreu)
To receive and place on file the proposed Ordinance, relative to repealing Chapter 19, Section 17, submitted by Legal Counsel David Gerwatowski.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the proposed Ordinance, relative to repealing Chapter 19, Section 17, submitted by Legal Counsel David Gerwatowski..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Giesta)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance, relative to the repeal of the single use Plastic Bag Prohibition, Chapter 17, Section 17-91.1, by striking it out in its’ entirety; and by further striking Chapter 17, Section 17-18, Paragraph (j). On a Related Motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDINANCE, relative to the repeal of the single use Plastic Bag Prohibition, Chapter 17, Section 17-91.1, by striking it out in its’ entirety; and by further striking Chapter 17, Section 17-18, Paragraph (j). On a RELATED MOTION by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee.” (Motion: Gomes, second: Abreu)
To request that the City Council send a letter to our State Delegation and Senator Montigny to determine if there is currently any legislation pending regarding the banning of plastic bags on a state-wide basis.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To request that the City Council send a letter to our State Delegation and Senator Montigny to determine if there is currently any legislation pending regarding the banning of plastic bags on a state-wide basis..”
On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee Voted: To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on the following item: Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on…
To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on the following item: Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson, a copy of the consultant’s final report which provides the research, detail and recommendations utilized in consideration of the changes to Section 19-7 of the C
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the following item: RELATED MOTION, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson, a copy of the consultant’s final report which provides the research, detail and recommendations utilized in consideration of the changes to Section 19-7 of the Code of Ordinances; said information shall be provided to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson 10 business days prior to the Committee on Ordinances meeting where the item is being addressed. (To be Referred to the Director of Personnel and the Committee on Ordinances.) (Referred – September 08, 2022.) (October 24, 2022 – tabled) (November 14, 2022 – tabled to November 28, 2022) (November 28, 2022 – Remain in Committee) (February 27, 2023 – Remain in Committee).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Gomes)
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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