CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024
7:00 PM

1.  RESOLUTION, Councillor Burgo, recognizing August 13^th as FENTANYL PREVENTION AND AWARENESS DAY. (To be Adopted and presented at a later date.)

2.  HEARING, Verizon New England, Inc for location of underground Conduit line in ACUSHNET AVENUE, this work is necessary to bring service to a pedestrian bridge shelter/building in connection with the New Bedford Commuter Rail project.

2a.  AN ORDER,

3.  HEARING, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 35' of Conduit in NORTH STREET, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 449 North Street, a New Bedford Public Schools property.

3a.  AN ORDER,

M1.   COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a request to approve the emergency appointment of JOSE GOUVEIA, Warren, RI as the ACTING DIRECTOR of the Personnel Department for sixty days.

M2.   COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JOSE GOUVEIA, Warren, RI, as DIRECTOR of the Personnel Department.

M3.   COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 20, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

M3a.   AN ORDINANCE,

M4.      COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of CELEINE M. SARAIVA, New Bedford, MA, to the COUNCIL ON AGING; this term will expire in June 2027.

M5.      COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of ELAINE SAFIOLEAS, New Bedford, MA, as a  PARK COMMISSIONER; this term will expire in May 2029.

M6.      COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of CYNTHIA EDWARDS, New Bedford, MA to the HOUSING AUTHORITY; this term will expire in December 2026.

M7.      COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of STORMI MONTEIRO, New Bedford, MA, to the HOUSING AUTHORITY. Ms. Monteiro will be replacing the late Melvin Dias; this term will expire in December 2026.

M8.      COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of DAWN ESTABROOKS SALERNO, New Bedford, MA, to the HISTORICAL COMMISSION; this term will expire in August 2027.

M9.      COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JAY AVILA, New Bedford, MA, to the HISTORICAL COMMISSION; this term will expire in August 2027.

M10.    COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of DANIEL TURPIN, New Bedford, MA, AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER to the  HISTORICAL COMMISSION; this term will expire in August 2027.

M11.    COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of BRIAN S. LYONS, New Bedford, MA, as a CONSTABLE.

M11a.   AN APPLICATION,

4.  LOAN ORDER, appropriating $34,800,000.00 for the purpose of financing the capital planning, construction and all associated costs for implementation of water distribution and treatment systems improvements. (Passed to a Second Reading – June 27, 2024.)

5.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council GRANT the PARTIAL DEMOLITION, portion of a circa 1935 one story brick structure and a circa 1935 one-and one-half story brick connecting structure associated with the New Bedford Armory at 989 Pleasant Street; and that it be stipulated in the demolition certificate, issued by the Building Commission, that  the work only be allowed to  be conducted between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

5a. COMMUNICATION/DEMOLITION, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: BUILDING DEMOLITION REVIEW: – 989 PLEASANT STREET, (MAP 65/LOT 222) PARTIAL DEMOLITION, portion of a circa 1935, one story brick structure and a circa 1935 one-and one-half story brick connecting structure associated with the New Bedford Armory, advising that “the New Bedford Armory is a contributing resource to the North Bedford National Register District and in 2003 was found to be eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places; the New Bedford Armory is significant in its association with the development of the Massachusetts National Guard and the civic and military history of New Bedford, the New Bedford armory is an example of the medieval castle-influenced Gothic Revival-style armories constructed in Massachusetts in the early twentieth century; the New Bedford Armory is comprised of several adjoining structures which include the circa 1904 Head House and Drill Hall, along with the circa 1935 Garage, and Operations Maintenance Shop; the circa 1935 Garage structure and connecting structure are in poor condition due to their long-term vacancy and associated deferred maintenance; selective demolition of the Armory’s contemporary one-story brick Garage Structure and adjoining one-and one-half story brick connecting structure is proposed as part of the City’s pre-development planning to advantageously position the property for private sector redevelopment via a future Request for Proposals, “in light of these findings, the New Bedford Historical Commission has determined that the selective structures identified as portion of a circa 1935 one story brick structure and a circa 1935 one-and one-half story brick structure located at 989 Pleasant Street are Historically Significant but are not Preferably Preserved Structures”. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 13, 2024.)

6.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the PETITION, on behalf of Kevin Sousa, Bridgewater, MA 02324 d/b/a Games to Gold, 105 Nauset Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, 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 SECONDHAND ARTICLES.

6a.  PETITION, Kevin Sousa, Bridgewater, MA 02324 d/b/a Games to Gold, 105 Nauset Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, 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 SECONDHAND ARTICLES. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – May 07, 2024.)

7.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of KHALIL ARSANIOS, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a NEW BEDFORD TRANSPORTATION LLC, 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA  02740 (Term of License – July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)

7a.  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 NEW BEDFORD TRANSPORTATION LLC, 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA  02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 13, 2024.)

8.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ASSISTANT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF SCOTT CAROLA as HARBORMASTER, for a term of five years in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2014.

8a.  COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of ASSISTANT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF SCOTT CAROLA as HARBORMASTER, for a term of five years in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2014, Assistant Deputy Carola is a longtime senior member of the New Bedford Police Department with 24 years of service, and is a resident of the City. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 13, 2024.)

9.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JUSTIN OHLSON, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the CEMETERY BOARD, this term will expire in April 2027.

9a.  COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JUSTIN OHLSON, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the CEMETERY BOARD, Mr. Ohlson will be replacing Jonathan Carvalho, whose term expired in April 2024 and has requested not to be re-appointed; this term will expire in April 2027. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – May 07, 2024.)

10.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of REVEREND DR. SANDRA GATLIN WHITLEY, New Bedford, MA, 02744, to the COUNCIL ON AGING, this term will expire in December 2025.

10a.  COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of REVEREND DR. SANDRA GATLIN WHITLEY, New Bedford, MA, 02744, to the COUNCIL ON AGING, Reverend Whitley will be replacing Zachary R. Boyer, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2025. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 27, 2024.)

11.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JAMES R. GAGNON, a United States NAVY Vietnam Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD, this term will expire in December 2026.

11a.  COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JAMES R. GAGNON, a United States Air Force NAVY Vietnam Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD, Mr. Gagnon will be replacing Anthony Resendes, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 27, 2024.)

12.  REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of WILLIAM COMEAU, a United States Army Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD, this term will expire in December 2026.

12a.  COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of WILLIAM COMEAU, a United States Army Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD, Mr. Comeau is replacing Elizabeth C. McNamara, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 27, 2024.)

13.  REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council, follow the Planning Board’s recommendation to deny the request on behalf of property owner John Kyriakidis and Petitioner Gerald Willis, that Plot 011/Lot 0053 (308 W. Rodney French Boulevard) be rezoned from RESIDENTIAL “B” TO MIXED-USE BUSINESS.

13a.  WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of property owner John Kyriakidis and petitioner Gerald Willis, that Plot 011 Lot 0053 (308 W. Rodney French Boulevard) be rezoned from RESIDENTIAL B to MIXED-USE BUSINESS. (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – May 23, 2024.) 

14.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2025, for Committee Administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2025.

14a. COMMUNICATION, Community Preservation Committee submitting the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2025, for Committee Administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2025. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 13, 2024.) 

15.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the RESOLUTIONS for a 10-year Tax Increment Financing Agreement for Horacio’s Inc. and a 5-year Special Tax Agreement for WildFish LLC dba Red’s Best.

15a. RESOLUTION, Approving Certified Project Application and Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Horacio’s, Inc. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 27, 2024.)

15b. RESOLUTION, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Agreement with WildFish LLC and SS Hassey LLC. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 27, 2024.)

16.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the TAX INCREMENT EXEMPTION AGREEMENT, between the City and Franklin Hospitality Corp and ADOPTION of the RESOLUTION, Approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Franklin Hospitality Corporation re: 89 North Water Street.

16a. TAX INCREMENT EXEMPTION AGREEMENT, between the City and Franklin Hospitality Corp. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – July 18, 2024.)

16b. RESOLUTION, Approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Franklin Hospitality Corporation: 89 North Water Street. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – July 18, 2024)

17.   REPORT, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes and Oliver, on behalf of the parents and faculty of children attending Nazarene Christian Academy, 764 Hathaway Road, requesting, that the Traffic Commission and the City, install solar powered School Zone signage on Hathaway Road, and that the signage be placed a quarter mile from the school, in an easterly and westerly direction, reading “School Zone Ahead, 20 miles per hour between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm”; and requesting that speed radar patrols are conducted in this area by the Police Department; and further, that a letter be sent to the Dartmouth Police Department asking for their assistance in slowing traffic around the school during these implemented school zone hours.

17a.  WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes and Oliver, on behalf of the parents and faculty of children attending Nazarene Christian Academy, 764 Hathaway Road, requesting, that the Traffic Commission and the City, install solar powered School Zone signage on Hathaway Road, and that the signage be placed a quarter mile from the school, in an easterly and westerly direction, reading “School Zone Ahead, 20 miles per hour between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm”; and requesting that speed radar patrols are conducted in this area by the Police Department; and further, that a letter be sent to the Dartmouth Police Department asking for their assistance in slowing traffic around the school during these implemented school zone hours. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods - October 26, 2023.)

18.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION, Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a request from New City America, Inc. regarding the establishment of a New Downtown New Bedford Business Improvement District.

18a.  COMMUNICATION, Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a request from New City America, Inc. regarding the establishment of a New Downtown New Bedford Business Improvement District. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – February 22, 2024.)

19.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to PURCHASING, SALARIES AND WAGES in the amount of $72,631.00.

19a.  AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – April 11, 2024.)

20.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to FISCAL YEAR 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET in the amount of $1,000,000.00.

20a.   AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – April 11, 2024.)

21.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to POLICE, CAPITAL OUTLAY in the amount of $332,777.00.

21a.  AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – April 11, 2024.)

22.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to FIRE/EMA, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $76,200.00 and TRAFFIC, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS in the amount of $23,820.00.

22a.  AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – April 11, 2024.)

23.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER out of the FREE CASH ACCOUNT to TOURISM, CHARGES & SERVICES in the amount of $37,500.00.

23a.  AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – April 11, 2024.)

24.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $20,400.00 from SNOW to RESILIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, CHARGES & SERVICES.

24a.  AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – May 23, 2024.)

25.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $7,925.00 from SNOW to LABOR RELATIONS, CHARGES & SERVICES.

25a.  AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – May 23, 2024.)

26.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $4,960.00 from TOURISM, CHARGES AND SERVICES to TOURISM, SALARIES AND WAGES.

26a.  AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 13, 2024.)

27.   REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take NO FURTHER ACTION” on the REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,750,000.00, from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER OTHER FINANCING USES and AN ORDER, for the TRANSFER of $2,750,000.00, from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER OTHER FINANCING USES.

27a. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,750,000.00, from WASTEWATER RETAINED EARNINGS to WASTEWATER OTHER FINANCING USES. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – July 8, 2024)

27b.  AN ORDER (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 13, 2024)

28.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods meet with downtown merchants, property owners and business owners to discuss their concerns and ideas on improvements in the downtown and historical areas, and use this discussion as an opportunity to work together on strategies that can be taken to address the need for increased police presence, cleaning and trash pickup, and other public safety issues in the area; and further, that the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Tourism Director, and a representative from the Mayor’s Office and Department of Infrastructure be invited to said meeting. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods.)

29.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad, Gomes, Giesta and Lopes, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom, City Solicitor Eric Jaikes and a representative of the Administration appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss options regarding the $3.5 million settlement to be received from the MBTA; said discussion shall include but not be limited to appropriating the monies to the Stabilization Fund or to a newly created Revolving Fund account with the intention of restricting the funds to create a revenue stream dedicated to paying for ongoing maintenance of the pedestrian bridge currently being constructed across Route 18 that the City of New Bedford will be required to maintain after construction is completed.

30.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Giesta, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom and Airport Director Scot Servis appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the source of funding for a recently issued Request for Proposal for a consultant contract for "Air Service Investigation"; said contract not to exceed $65,000; since it would appear that funding for this proposal is not within the recently approved FY2025 Airport Enterprise Fund budget. (To be Referred to the Committee on Finance.)

31.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Pereira, requesting that Purchasing Director Molly Gilfeather Rodriguez provide to the Audit Committee monthly - by the 5th of each month - reports detailing the previous month's Request for Proposals issued by the City of New Bedford. (To be Referred to the Audit Committee.)

32.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City Council go on record once more, against Massachusetts House Bill S.1242, which would authorize safe injection sites in Cities and Towns across the Commonwealth, the United States Department of Justice states under Federal law 21USC, Section 856, that injection sites are illegal, and further; that letters be sent to our State Legislative Delegation to include the Senate and House speakers to inform them of our opposition to any injection site being located in the City in New Bedford, and to go on record against this Bill, and further; that the New Bedford Board of Health consider a NO vote on implementation of any sites in the City. (Requesting that Rule 40 be Waived.)

33.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City devise a plan to address the homeless issue in New Bedford, and further; that the City call a summit to include the New Bedford Health Department, the Administration, the State Health Department, our State Legislative representation along with every drug and health agency that is available with local offices and officials to assist with a plan of action to address the issue that is becoming a crisis in the City of New Bedford.

34.    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 the Waterfront Industrial District and Facilities for Maritime Industrial Training. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)

35.    COMMUNICATION, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park (400 Rivet Street or Swift Street) in honor of RODOLFO & MARIA AMELIA ALMEIDA. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications.)

36.   COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Franklin E. Lobo, 2220 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA d/b/a FRANK’S TRANSPORT SERVICES, 2220 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA hereby submitting a copy of the Applications requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE. (Term of License – July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025.)

37.    COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Diego A. Arango, 155 Holly Street #3, New Bedford, MA d/b/a ARANGO LUXURY SERVICE LLC, 155 Holly Street #3, New Bedford, MA, hereby submitting a copy of the Applications requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE. (Term of License – July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025.)

38.    PETITION, Elizabeth Silva, Westport, MA d/b/a Dewey’s Finds, 52 Brigham Street, Suite #7, New Bedford, MA 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 SECONDHAND ARTICLES.

39.    COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of Tighe&Bond’s Expanded Environmental Notification Form for the MacArthur Drive Area Redevelopment Plan. (Copy all Councillors via email 07/18/2024.)

40.   COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of Tighe&Bond’s Expanded Environmental Notification Form for the Hicks Logan Area Redevelopment Plan. (Copy all Councillors via email 07/18/2024.)

41.   COMMUNICATION, Manny DeBrito, Board of Elections Commissioner, to City Council, submitting the Election Warrant for the Tuesday, September 03, 2024, State Primary, the Warrant needs to be signed by the majority of the City Council and must be posted on the 7^th day prior to the Election date as mandated by M.G.L. C43, §44A, a copy of this warrant will be posted at each polling location.

07/18/2024       AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-19.1 of the Code of Ordinance, RELATIVE TO THE REPEAL OF THE SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAG BAN PROHIBITION. (Passed to a Second Reading – June 13, 2024.)

C1.   CITATIONS, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring CASSIE WHITE, NOAH BRUM, ORLANDO FRANCO, MATTHEW COSTA, JOSE VELEZ, JONATHAN ANDREWS and MATTHEW CARON, in recognition of their Appointments as New Bedford Police Officers.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

C2.  CITATION, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring New Bedford Police Officer ERIC BOULAY, in recognition of his heroic and lifesaving rescue efforts on March 31, 2024, and with heartfelt gratitude for his dedication to the safety of the Citizens of the City of New Bedford.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

C3.  CITATION, Councillors Morad and Oliver, honoring HARRISON LETOURNEAU, in recognition of the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony acknowledging his leadership as an Eagle Scout and to thank him for his commitment to the protection of beautiful green spaces in our community.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

C4.  CITATION, Council President Carney and Councillor Gomes, honoring, SHAWNTE PARIS, in recognition of her becoming a new emerging community leader who stepped up to chair the West End Neighborhood Association along with her community engagement through the North Star Heal Program.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

C5.   CITATION, Council President Carney and Councillor Gomes, honoring, SCOTT PEMBERTON, in recognition of his community outreach in chairing two neighborhood associations, North End Neighborhood Association and Friends of Brooklawn Park and as the Chair of Joe Jesus 50’s Night Downtown.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

C6.   CITATION, Council President Carney and Councillor Gomes, honoring, LEE CHARLTON, in recognition of his being a community leader and activist and one of the founding leaders of National Night Out and introducing the City of New Bedford to it through the program “Put Your Lights On” in support of NBPD – Residents were encouraged to put blue lights in their porch lights.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

C7.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that the following street(s) be CLOSED: SYCAMORE STREET, from Ash Street to Cedar Street, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024, AT 2:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of a NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY. 

GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2024 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT NAOMI R.A. CARNEY ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 08, 2024, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

C8.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: WILLIAM STREET, from Johnny Cake Hill to North Water Street; UNION STREET, from North Water Street to Route 18 AND NORTH WATER STREET, from Rodman Street to Union Street (With Hamilton Street, Front Street, Centre Street and Rose Alley CLOSED), ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 AT 3:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M., for the purpose of AHA! NEW BEDFORD 25^th ANNIVERSARY.

Permission Granted.

C9.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Allen Decker, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ARNOLD PLACE, from Arnold Street to Orchard Street, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024, FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M., for the purpose of a Block Party.  PLEASE NOTE: RAIN DATE OF SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024.

Permission Granted.

C10.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of Global Learning Charter Public School, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: NYE STREET, from Acushnet Avenue to Ashley Boulevard, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M., for the purpose of Back to School Night.  

Permission Granted.

C11.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of Legacy Barbers, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: RIVET STREET, from Bonney Street to Crapo Street, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024, FROM 12:00 (NOON) TO 4:00 P.M., for the purpose of Cuts for School. 

Permission Granted.

C12.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Roy Saulnier, 25 Stephen Street, that the Traffic Commission install one (1) “HANDICAP PARKING” space in front of said address. (Handicap placards and property owner’s letter enclosed.)

Referred to the Traffic Commission.

C13.   COMMUNICATION, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter to Tony Linhares, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Feast Committee President, stating she is unable to accept their invitation to participate in the Church’s annual parish festival and procession due to a previously scheduled family commitment.

Received and Placed on File.

C14.   COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on June 11, 2024; the Board of Health for meetings held on May 23, 2024 and July 24, 2024; the Licensing Board for a meeting held on June 24, 2024; the Planning Board for a meeting held on June 12, 2024; and the GNB Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on June 13, 2024.

Received and Placed on File.

C15.     133 Union Street to North Second Street and Union Street to Barker's Lane

C16.     278 Union Street, from Eighth Street to Spring Street - one way

C17.     25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 45, 47 & 51 Brock Avenue (condo project)

C18.     138 Robeson Street

C19.     105 Thompson Street

C20.     Walnut Street, between Acushnet Avenue and South Second Street

C21.     49 North Street

C22.     383 Wood Street

C23.     130 Heritage Drive

C24.     Ashley Boulevard, Coggeshall Street to Nash Road

C25.     25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 45, 47 & 51 Brock Avenue (condo project)

C26.     138 Robeson Street

C27.     105 Thompson Street

C28.     Walnut Street, between Acushnet Avenue and South Second Street

C29.     49 North Street

C30.     383 Wood Street

C31.     130 Heritage Drive

C32.     Ashley Boulevard, Coggeshall Street to Nash Road

C33.    Coral Street, working from West Rodney French Boulevard to Nautilus Street (including intersections)

C34.     Bream Street, working from West Rodney French Boulevard to Shell Street (including intersections)

C35.     Nautilus Street, working from Coral Street to Bream Street (including intersections)

C36.     166 North Street, Spruce Street – Cedar Street

C37.     Grit Street (Regular Station), Rodney French Boulevard - working on Grit Street

C38.     Intersection of Shaw Street and King Street, working on the Shaw Street side of the Intersection

C39.     37 - 41 Union Street

C40.     4 Waldo Street

C41.     50 Garrison Road

C42.     141 Earle Street

C43.     490-494 County Street

C44.     473 County Street

C45.     4022 Acushnet Avenue

C46.     1501 Acushnet Avenue

C47.     113 Hillman Street

C48.     83 Walden Street

C49.   PETITION, Verizon New England, Inc. & NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one mid-span Pole, in BELLEVILLE AVENUE, between Kenyon Street and Washburn Street, this work is necessary to fulfill a request by Eversource Energy to support the installation of a primary riser.

RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024.

C50.   PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 140’ of Conduit, one Manhole and one handhole in PLYMOUTH STREET, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 40 Plymouth Street.

RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024.