1. HEARING, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one FO Pole in BROCK AVENUE, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 0 Brock Avenue.
1a. AN ORDER,
M1. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER and AN ACT, providing for the Recall of Elected Officers in the City of New Bedford.
M1a. AN ORDER,
M1b. AN ACT,
M2. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER and AN ACT, relating to Vacancies in the Office of Mayor in the City of New Bedford.
M2a. AN ORDER,
M2b. AN ACT,
M3. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER and a seven-year Support Agreement with Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. for the management and operation of the Zeiterion Theatre building as a performing arts center.
M3a. AN ORDER,
M3b. SUPPORT AGREEMENT,
M4. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a 6-month Waiver of Residency for JOHN VIARELLA, East Freetown, MA so he may assume the temporary role of Interim Personnel Director.
M5. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, authorizing the City to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc for Body Worn Cameras (BWC) including training, hardware, software and storage.
M5a. AN ORDER,
M5b. LEASE AGREEMENT,
M6. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for Police Station #2, located at 170 Cove Street.
M6a. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, disposition and development of Police Station #2
M7. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for Fire Station #3, located at 834 Kempton Street.
M7a. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, disposition and development of Fire Station #3
M8. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for Fire Station #11, located at 754 Brock Avenue.
M8a. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, disposition and development of Fire Station #11
M9. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of BRANDON FERNANDEZ, New Bedford, Ma, the City Arborist, as the Department of Public Infrastructure’s designee to the BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS, replacing Justin Ohlson, who has resigned; this term will expire May 2025.
M10. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of GREGORY SHOREY KAMON, Plymouth, MA as a CONSTABLE.
M10a. AN APPLICATION,
M11. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of ABEL CORDEIRO LEITE, New Bedford, MA, as a CONSTABLE.
M11a. AN APPLICATION,
M12. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of RONALD ALLEN SPEAR, Mashpee, MA as a CONSTABLE.
M12a. AN APPLICATION,
2. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, sending an UNFAVORABLE recommendation to the City Council for the APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of MARCELINO “SONNY” G. ALMEIDA, New Bedford, MA, to the LICENSING BOARD, this term will expire June 2028. (Motion to Refer to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILS – Yeas 5, Nays 4; Motion to TABLE – FAILS – Yeas 5, Nays 4; Motion to POSTPONE – FAILS – Yeas 5, Nays 4 – February 22, 2024.)
2a. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of MARCELINO “SONNY” G. ALMEIDA, New Bedford, MA, to the LICENSING BOARD, this term will expire June 2028. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – December 14, 2023.) (Motion to Refer back to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – FAILS – Yeas 5, Nays 4; Motion to TABLE – FAILS – Yeas 5, Nays 4; Motion to POSTPONE – FAILS – Yeas 5, Nays 4 – February 22, 2024.)
3. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDER, amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 08, 2023 and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2023, which in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department, known as the VACANT BUILDING REVOLVING FUND, whose amount limited at $773,624 is hereby authorized at $923,624 for FISCAL YEAR 2024.
3a. AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance - February 8, 2024.)
4. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDER, amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 08, 2023 and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2023, which in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreation Department, known as the FORT TABER REVOLVING FUND, whose amount limited at $95,000 is hereby authorized at $145,000 for FISCAL YEAR 2024.
4a. AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – February 08, 2024.)
5. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION, Derek Santos, Executive Director of the New Bedford Economic Development Council to the City Council, submitting a copy of the Tax Increment Financing Program Annual Program Report for 2023.
5a. COMMUNICATION, Derek Santos, Executive Director of the New Bedford Economic Development Council to the City Council, submitting a copy of the Tax Increment Financing Program Annual Program Report for 2023. (Copy all Councillors – February 01, 2024.) (Referred to the Committee on Finance – February 08, 2024.)
6. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos provide to the Committee on Finance an updated listing detailing the status of all City of New Bedford TIF and STA active certified projects.
6a. WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Economic Development Council Executive Director Derek Santos provide to the Committee on Finance an updated listing detailing the status of all City of New Bedford TIF and STA active certified projects. (Referred – June 22, 2023.)
7. REPORT, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs investigate how the bidding process was done for the former Phillips Avenue School located on Ashley Boulevard; and that the Committee be provided with all paperwork and bidding contracts submitted for this property; and further, that the Administration explain why former bidders on this property were not notified of the new bidding process on this building.
7a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs investigate how the bidding process was done for the former Phillips Avenue School located on Ashley Boulevard; and that the Committee be provided with all paperwork and bidding contracts submitted for this property; and further, that the Administration explain why former bidders on this property were not notified of the new bidding process on this building. (Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs – November 23, 2021.)
8. REPORT, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Internal Affairs, meet with the Health Department’s Director, Damon Chaplin, for an explanation as to why the owner of Sunrise Bakery, located on Bolton and Rockland Streets, was treated by the Health Director in such a poor manner and why was the business shut down; and further that the Director of the Health Department be accompanied by the Inspector that took such action on Sunrise Bakery, along with a copy of the paperwork and/or citations given by the Health Department to a business that is a staple in that community.
8a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Internal Affairs, meet with the Health Department’s Director, Damon Chaplin, for an explanation as to why the owner of Sunrise Bakery, located on Bolton and Rockland Streets, was treated by the Health Director in such a poor manner and why was the business shut down; and further that the Director of the Health Department be accompanied by the Inspector that took such action on Sunrise Bakery, along with a copy of the paperwork and/or citations given by the Health Department to a business that is a staple in that community. (Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs – November 23, 2021.)
9. REPORT, Committee on Internal Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an August 11, 2022, Public Records Request addressed to the City of New Bedford Records Access Officer for information related to expenditures from the City of New Bedford FY2023 budget.
9. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an August 11, 2022, Public Records Request addressed to the City of New Bedford Records Access Officer for information related to expenditures from the City of New Bedford FY2023 budget. (Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs – August 18, 2022.)
10. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Police and Health Departments consider conducting surprise visits across the City to all smoke shops and retailers who are permitted to sell vape-related smoking devices and accessories due to the increasing amount of underage youth purchasing and utilizing vape-related products; and further, that the Health Department put together an awareness campaign concerning the potential dangers of vaping, and that the Police Department be on the lookout for these items being illegally sold to minors throughout the City.
10a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Police and Health Departments consider conducting surprise visits across the City to all smoke shops and retailers who are permitted to sell vape-related smoking devices and accessories due to the increasing amount of underage youth purchasing and utilizing vape-related products; and further, that the Health Department put together an awareness campaign concerning the potential dangers of vaping, and that the Police Department be on the lookout for these items being illegally sold to minors throughout the City. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – June 08, 2023.)
11. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Police Chief Cordeiro and a representative from the Mayor’s office to discuss the immediate implementation of Active Threat Resolution training for all Officers, requesting also a list of all specially trained officers within the department, these Officers with the special training and certification can be used to train other Officers within the department; and further, that training immediately go into effect making our department ready for possible active shooter situations, also known as the Active Shooter Response Team; and further, that the Police Department provide the City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods with a list of schools and City public buildings that have received ALICE Training (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuation) teaching staff what their options are if there is an active threat situation.
11a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Police Chief Cordeiro and a representative from the Mayor’s office to discuss the immediate implementation of Active Threat Resolution training for all Officers, requesting also a list of all specially trained officers within the department, these Officers with the special training and certification can be used to train other Officers within the department; and further, that training immediately go into effect making our department ready for possible active shooter situations, also known as the Active Shooter Response Team; and further, that the Police Department provide the City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods with a list of schools and City public buildings that have received ALICE Training (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuation) teaching staff what their options are if there is an active threat situation. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – February 22, 2018.)
12. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting that a member of the Mitchell Administration, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the EMS Director, the New Bedford Police Union and the New Bedford Fire Union meet with the members of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the implementation and protection of Qualified Immunity language for the members of the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Emergency Medical Service.
12a. WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting that a member of the Mitchell Administration, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the EMS Director, the New Bedford Police Union and the New Bedford Fire Union meet with the members of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the implementation and protection of Qualified Immunity language for the members of the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Emergency Medical Service. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – August 20, 2020.)
13. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Council President Lopes, Councillors Giesta, Lima, Carney, Markey, Gomes and Baptiste, requesting, that Police Chief Cordeiro, Public Information Officer Scott Carola and Police Union President Turgeon be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss providing the Council and public with a weekly crime report with up to date statistics on violent crime, property crime, and other crime, the crime data should be compiled both in a Citywide and Ward specific format; and further, the report should show trends based on previous weeks.
13a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Council President Lopes, Councillors Giesta, Lima, Carney, Markey, Gomes and Baptiste, requesting, that Police Chief Cordeiro, Public Information Officer Scott Carola and Police Union President Turgeon be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss providing the Council and public with a weekly crime report with up to date statistics on violent crime, property crime, and other crime, the crime data should be compiled both in a Citywide and Ward specific format; and further, the report should show trends based on previous weeks. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – February 25, 2021.)
14. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lima and Gomes, requesting, that Executive Secretary/Parking Clerk Laurie Alfonso brief the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods on the application that was submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, specifically, the MassDOT Safety Equipment Grant application which details “proposed speed transition zones” in the following areas: East Beach, Victory Park/Clegg Field Baseball Complex, West Beach, Downtown Elm Street Parking Garage, Buttonwood Park, Riverside Park and a COMMUNICATION, Councillor Lima, submitting maps detailing the “Proposed Speed Transition Zones.”
14a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lima and Gomes, requesting, that Executive Secretary/Parking Clerk Laurie Alfonso brief the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods on the application that was submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, specifically, the MassDOT Safety Equipment Grant application which details “proposed speed transition zones” in the following areas: East Beach, Victory Park/Clegg Field Baseball Complex, West Beach, Downtown Elm Street Parking Garage, Buttonwood Park, Riverside Park. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – May 12, 2022.)
14b. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Lima, submitting maps detailing the “Proposed Speed Transition Zones.” (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – May 12, 2022.)
15. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Pereira and Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet in executive session pursuant to exemption #4 of the Open Meeting Law ("To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto,") for the purpose of exploring with the Administration and Police Department the availability of certain security equipment and/or other devices that may not be currently provided that could serve to provide enhanced security.
15a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Pereira and Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet in executive session pursuant to exemption #4 of the Open Meeting Law ("To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto,") for the purpose of exploring with the Administration and Police Department the availability of certain security equipment and/or other devices that may not be currently provided that could serve to provide enhanced security. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – June 23, 2022.)
16. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lima, Gomes, Dunn, Giesta, and Carney, requesting that Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz, Planning Director Jennifer Carloni, Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul, and Health Director Damon Chaplin, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the conditions that caused the fire at Bob’s Tire Co., 55 Brook Street, on July 7, 2022, to apprise the Committee on the three inspection summary reports that were prepared on February 5, 2021 relative to Bob’s Tire Company, F & B Tire, and Pearl Street Tire, and to update the Committee on the Administration’s intentions relative to ensuring that the aforementioned tire companies are in compliance with City Codes and Ordinances, as well as State and Federal Regulations.
16a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lima, Gomes, Dunn, Giesta, and Carney, requesting that Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz, Planning Director Jennifer Carloni, Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul, and Health Director Damon Chaplin, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the conditions that caused the fire at Bob’s Tire Co., 55 Brook Street, on July 7, 2022, to apprise the Committee on the three inspection summary reports that were prepared on February 5, 2021 relative to Bob’s Tire Company, F & B Tire, and Pearl Street Tire, and to update the Committee on the Administration’s intentions relative to ensuring that the aforementioned tire companies are in compliance with City Codes and Ordinances, as well as State and Federal Regulations. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – July 21, 2022.)
17. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Pereira, Morad, Lima, Giesta, Carney, Baptiste, Council President Abreu and Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Jana Linhart, Project Services Manager, Eversource Energy and Anthony Veilleux, Community Relations Representative, Eversource Energy, appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, to discuss the "Eversource Energy Acushnet to New Bedford Line Maintenance Project", said project is proposed to replace an existing transmission line from the Beech Street Substation in Acushnet to the Pine Street Substation in New Bedford; and further, the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods intends to discuss with the representatives of Eversource Energy the deplorable condition of New Bedford streets resulting from the company's previous projects and routine maintenance of underground transmission lines and equipment.
17a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Pereira, Morad, Lima, Giesta, Carney, Baptiste, Council President Abreu and Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Jana Linhart, Project Services Manager, Eversource Energy and Anthony Veilleux, Community Relations Representative, Eversource Energy, appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, to discuss the "Eversource Energy Acushnet to New Bedford Line Maintenance Project", said project is proposed to replace an existing transmission line from the Beech Street Substation in Acushnet to the Pine Street Substation in New Bedford; and further, the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods intends to discuss with the representatives of Eversource Energy the deplorable condition of New Bedford streets resulting from the company's previous projects and routine maintenance of underground transmission lines and equipment. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – October 13, 2022.)
18. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, Council President Abreu and Councillors Giesta and Lima, requesting that the Director of Emergency Management and Anthony Veilleux or a representative with Eversource Electric appear before the Committee on Appointments & Briefings to discuss the power outage issues that continuously occur in the southern portion of the South End peninsula.
18a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, Council President Abreu and Councillors Giesta and Lima, requesting that the Director of Emergency Management and Anthony Veilleux or a representative with Eversource Electric appear before the Committee on Appointments & Briefings to discuss the power outage issues that continuously occur in the southern portion of the South End peninsula. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – November 22, 2022.)
19. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Lt. Evan Bielski from the New Bedford Police Union, a representative from the Mitchell Administration and the Massachusetts State Police Interim Lt. Colonel John E. Mawn, Jr. or a representative from the Massachusetts State Police Dartmouth Barracks to discuss the Police Department’s decreasing staffing levels, the level of staffing not only jeopardizes the Police Officers that serve the City each and every day along with constituency it protects and serves; and further, that letters be sent to the Police Chiefs of Fairhaven, Acushnet and Dartmouth, notifying them of the short staffing within our department, and further, requesting mutual aid assistance if needed in an emergency, furthermore, that the Administration explain how it’s addressing this issue that has left the City in a crisis situation.
19a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Lt. Evan Bielski from the New Bedford Police Union, a representative from the Mitchell Administration and the Massachusetts State Police Interim Lt. Colonel John E. Mawn, Jr. or a representative from the Massachusetts State Police Dartmouth Barracks to discuss the Police Department’s decreasing staffing levels, the level of staffing not only jeopardizes the Police Officers that serve the City each and every day along with constituency it protects and serves; and further, that letters be sent to the Police Chiefs of Fairhaven, Acushnet and Dartmouth, notifying them of the short staffing within our department, and further, requesting mutual aid assistance if needed in an emergency, furthermore, that the Administration explain how it’s addressing this issue that has left the City in a crisis situation. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods – February 23, 2023.)
20. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Giesta, Council President Carney, Gomes, Lopes and Choquette, 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 residential areas. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
21. WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Carney, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings discuss the establishment of a 9-member panel and the appointment of citizens to the panel for the sole purpose of conducting a review of the City’s Charter and making recommendations to the City Council and Mayor for any potentially necessary changes to said charter.
22. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, the Health Department, the Fire Department, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), investigate the fire that took place at Brittany Dyeing and Printing Company, 1357 East Rodney French Boulevard on Saturday, March 9, 2024; said fire sent thick tan colored chemical smelling smoke from its stacks throughout the entire south end, furthermore, the smoke was overwhelming and made breathing and seeing difficult; and further requesting an immediate investigation into what the chemicals were, and if there was any harm to the neighborhood and that letters be sent to all departments to begin an immediate investigation and report back with findings to the Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Waive Rule 40.)
23. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Audit review all expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for various city departments as requested by the Committee.
24. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Crystal Burt and Reginald Mendes, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a KIDS SHUTTLE, LLC, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (License will expire June 30, 2024.)
25. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Crystal Burt and Reginald Mendes, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a KIDS SHUTTLE, LLC, 985 Maplewood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
26. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Anastasios Kolitsis, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a ANASTASIOS, LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
27. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Gabriel N. DaRosa, 56 Westwood Drive, Dartmouth, MA 02747 d/b/a BLUEBIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC, 458 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
28. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Tanya DePina, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a COMFORT TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
29. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joao F. DeSa Ramos, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a JSR TRANSPORTATION, LLC, 316 Davis Street, Apt. #3, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
30. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Christopher Okafor, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a KIK TRANSPORTATION, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
31. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Edward M. Pacheco, 188 Hixville Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747 d/b/a PLACES TO GO, LLC, 1 Wamsutta Street, #3, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
32. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jacqueline Guzman-Carrero, 188 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a PORTILLO’S TRANSPORTATION, 188 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
33. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Rosa M. Martinez-DeJesus, 93 Libra Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a THE BLESSING, 93 Libra Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
34. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Sean Ciminello, 22 Shannon Way, Dartmouth, MA 02747 d/b/a YES WE VAN, 651 Orchard Street, Suite 202A, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License July 01, 2024 – June 30, 2025.)
35. COMMUNICATION, Janine da Silva, Chairperson, Community Preservation Committee, submitting DETAILED SUMMARIES of the Community Preservation Committee’s FY24 Project Funding Recommendations. (To be Referred to the Committee on Finance.)
36. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Gomes, submitting a report from Danny Romanowicz, Commissioner, Department of Inspectional Services, in response to the request made at the February 26, 2024, Finance Committee Meeting regarding the itemized breakdown of costs for the 1 R Coffin Avenue demolition. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
C1. CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring CAROL OLIVA, CPCS Administrative Assistant, in recognition of her retirement after 16 years of commitment and dedication to the Committee for Public Counsel Services.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date.
C2. CITATION, Councillors Giesta, Gomes, Morad and Oliver, honoring PAACA, in recognition of the 40 years of Gratitude Celebration and with sincere appreciation for the compassionate leadership and advocacy in the service and care of those struggling with addiction in the Greater New Bedford community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date.
C3. RESOLUTION, Councillors Burgo and Lopes, honoring the life and legacy of ELIZABETH CARTER BROOKS.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date.
C4. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that BROWNELL STREET, from Farm Street to Allen Street, BE CLOSED on SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024, from 12 PM to 4:00 PM for the purpose of a Family & Friends Gathering at 24-26 Brownell Street.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT NAOMI R.A. CARNEY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024; TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 14, 2024.
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified.
C5. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Baptiste, requesting on behalf of the Greater New Bedford Earth Day Committee and AHA! that the following street(s) be CLOSED: MARKET STREET, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024, from 4pm to 7pm for the purpose of The Earth Eve Procession.
Permission Granted.
C6. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Sister Trans Figuration, Immaculate Conception Church and the St. Anthony of Padua Church, requesting that the following streets be closed ACUSHNET AVENUE from Ingraham Street to Duncan Street at St. Joseph’s Church on SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024, from 2:00 pm. to 4:00 pm. for the purpose of a Living Stations of the Cross Ceremony.
Permission Granted.
C7. 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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on February 1, February 8 and February 15, 2024; the Community Preservation Committee for meetings held on February 7, 2024; the Library Board for a meeting held on November 28, 2023; the Licensing Board for meetings held on October 25, 2023, November 20, 2023, December 18, 2023 and January 22, 2024 and the GNB Regional Refuse Management for a meeting held on January 16, 2024.
Received and Placed on File.
C8. 38 Washburn Street
C9. Northwest corner of Mt. Pleasant Street (between Buchanan Street and Builder Lot 1)
C10. 41 Fair Street
C11. Northwest corner of Mt. Pleasant Street (between Buchanan Street and Builder Lot 1)
C12. 86 MacArthur Drive
C13. 8 New Plainville Road
C14. 649 Union Street
C15. 376 Nash Road (working on the intersection of Church Street and Hathaway Street)
C16. Intersection of Rivet Street and Hyacinth Street
C17. 286 Park Street
C18. 91 Timberlane Road
C19. 38 Washburn Street
C20. Northwest corner of Mt. Pleasant Street (between Buchanan Street and Builder Lot 1)
C21. 41 Fair Street
C22. Northwest corner of Mt. Pleasant Street (between Buchanan Street and Builder Lot 1)
C23. 86 MacArthur Drive
C24. 8 New Plainville Road
C25. 649 Union Street
C26. 376 Nash Road (working on the intersection of Church Street and Hathaway Street)
C27. Intersection of Rivet Street and Hyacinth Street
C28. 286 Park Street
C29. 91 Timberlane Road
C30. 3770 Acushnet Avenue
C31. 882-884 Belleville Avenue
C32. Intersection of Locust Street and Chestnut Street
C33. 130 Briarwood Drive (Braley Road - Blaze Road)
C34. Mt. Pleasant Street Lot 1 (Buchanan Street - working on Buchanan Street side)
C35. Mt. Pleasant Street Lot 2 (Buchanan Street - working on Mt. Pleasant Street side)
C36. 353 Bolton Street
C37. 595-597 Coggeshall Street
C38. 119 Lowell Street
C39. 18 Sagamore Street
C40. 748 Shawmut Avenue
C41. 772 Shawmut Avenue
C42. 71 Mt. Vernon Street (corner of Richmond Street and Mount Vernon Street)