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September 19, 2024
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Linda M. Morad
During the meeting:
- Burgo arrived late (7:43)
Every vote, in order
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Pereira, Lopes, Abreu, Giesta, Choquette and Baptiste, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances look at the City Ordinance and the State Law pertaining to campers being left on City streets; and further, that a City Ordinance be established that states these…
To table the matter at this time to allow Atty. Gerwatowski the opportunity to review the City Ordinance and Massachusetts General Laws currently in place, and possibly draft a new Ordinance.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time to allow Atty. Gerwatowski the opportunity to review the City Ordinance and Massachusetts General Laws currently in place, and possibly draft a new Ordinance. (Matter #0855).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Abreu)
The following items were taken out of order, without objection. Public Hearing on a Communication, Councillor Baptiste, submitting a Draft Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Sections 2210 and 2200, and Table “D. Industrial” of “Appendix A – The Table of Principal Use Regulations” relating to Uses in…
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the rezoning request. (Referred – September 10, 2024.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the rezoning request. (Referred – September 10, 2024.) (Matter #1362).”
To receive and place on file the Communication received from the Planning Board containing the Planning Board’s Recommendation Letter and Staff Report.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the Communication received from the Planning Board containing the Planning Board’s Recommendation Letter and Staff Report. (Matter #1362).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
To strike Section 3 and Section 4 from the proposed Ordinance, in their entirety.
Yes: Burgo, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, CarneyAbsent: Choquette, Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To strike Section 3 and Section 4 from the proposed Ordinance, in their entirety. (Matter #1362).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To Amend the Ordinance by adopting the definition language provided by the Planning Board changing the definition of “Maritime Training” to “Maritime Education”.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, OliverNo: PereiraAbsent: Choquette, Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To Amend the Ordinance by adopting the definition language provided by the Planning Board changing the definition of “Maritime Training” to “Maritime Education”. (Matter #1362).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Gomes)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, as Amended, Chapter 9, Sections 2210 and 2200, and Table “D. Industrial” of “Appendix A – The Table of Principal Use Regulations” relating to Uses in the Waterfront Industrial District and Facilities for Maritime Industrial Training.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: OliverAbsent: Choquette, Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Pereira, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, Chapter 9, Sections 2210 and 2200, and Table “D. Industrial” of “Appendix A – The Table of Principal Use Regulations” relating to Uses in the Waterfront Industrial District and Facilities for Maritime Industrial Training. (Matter #1362).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Pereira)
The following item was taken out of order, without objection. Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Oliver, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances meet with the City Planner and Inspectional Services Commissioner to review and discuss the current condo legislation for a possible amendment to…
To table the matter at this time to allow Atty. Gerwatowski the opportunity to review and amend the proposed Ordinance.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time to allow Atty. Gerwatowski the opportunity to review and amend the proposed Ordinance. (Matter #1008).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
The following items were taken out of order, without objection. Public Hearing on a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 20, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)…
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment. (Referred – September 10, 2024.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment. (Referred – September 10, 2024.) (Matter #1322).”
To receive and place on file the Communication received from the Planning Board containing the Planning Board’s Recommendation Letter and Staff Report.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the Communication received from the Planning Board containing the Planning Board’s Recommendation Letter and Staff Report. (Matter #1322).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
To receive and place on file the PowerPoint presentation received from the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the PowerPoint presentation received from the Planning Board. (Matter #1322).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1322).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
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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