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November 20, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver
Absent: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing, on a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning by adding Section 4200D – Solar Energy Systems. (Matter Id #1484) (Referred – September 25, 2025.)
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (Matter #1484).”
To continue the Public Hearing to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To continue the PUBLIC HEARING to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers. (Matter #1484).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
Public Hearing, on a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9 Comprehensive Zoning – Relative to Accessory Dwelling Units. (Matter Id #1486) (Referred – September 25, 2025.)
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (Matter #1486).”
To continue the Public Hearing to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To continue the PUBLIC HEARING to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers. (Matter #1486).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
Public Hearing, on a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Relative to Parking Requirements - Appendix C - Table of Parking and Loading Requirements. (Matter Id #1614) (Referred – October 9, 2025.)
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (Matter #1614).”
To continue the Public Hearing to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To continue the PUBLIC HEARING to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers. (Matter #1614).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
Public Hearing, on a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Relative to Parking Requirements - Appendix B – Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential Infill Development, and Multiple building per lot. (Matter Id #1616)…
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (Matter #1616).”
To continue the Public Hearing to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To continue the PUBLIC HEARING to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers. (Matter #1616).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
Public Hearing, on a an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9 – Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations. (Matter Id #1621) (Referred – October 9, 2025.)
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment with the exception of the changes proposed to Batch Asphalt and Concrete Plants and Contractor’s Yards based on the comments received during the public hearing. (Received – November 14, 2025.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment with the exception of the changes proposed to Batch Asphalt and Concrete Plants and Contractor’s Yards based on the comments received during the public hearing. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (Matter #1621).”
To continue the Public Hearing to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To continue the PUBLIC HEARING to Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers. (Matter #1621).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
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 include the ability for Resident “A” zoned properties that are…
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 #1008).” (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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