22. CITATIONS, Councillor Gomes, honoring the 2016 Cape Verdean Independence Day Recognition Award Recipients, DUANE DAROCK RAMOS, EDDIE JOHNSON, JOYCE RIBEIRO, ALFREDO “SONNY “ SILVA, MARCUS WILLS, MARQUES HOUTMAN and MIKE MONTEIRO.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

23. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of The Union Lodge, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: CORNER OF COTTAGE STREET, from Mill Street to North Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 09, 2016, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M, for the purpose of a Block Party/Health Show/Flea Market Event.

Permission Granted.

24. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Abreu, requesting, on behalf of The Whaling Museum, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: JOHNNY CAKE HILL, from William Street to Union Street, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 06, 2016, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M, for the purpose of the Lagoda Centennial Gala/2016 Fundraiser.

Permission Granted.

25. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Dagny Ashley, Director, Department of Marketing and Tourism, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: LOWER UNION STREET, from Route 18 to Water Street, ON MONDAY, JULY 04, 2016, FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M, for the purpose of an Independence Day Firework Display.

Permission Granted.

26. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Mulitsports, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: Exiting Fort Taber at East Rodney French Boulevard, left onto Hudson Street, left onto Brock Avenue and an immediate right back to Hudson Street, then left onto Rodney French Boulevard, back to the Fort Taber entrance, then making a U-Turn onto the Bike Path, left to Fort Taber Park, and concluding back at the slip road to the Sewage Treatment Plant with all roads open to traffic in all directions as soon as the runners pass, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2016, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M., for the purpose of The Fort Taber 5K Run at Night.

Permission Granted.

27. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Ben Gilbarg, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, from William Street to Union Street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016, FROM 3:45 P.M. TO 6:45 P.M, for the purpose of the “NEW BE, NEW ME” film shoot.

Permission Granted.

28. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: NINA STREET, from East Rodney French Boulevard to Seaview Terrace, to the West End of the intersection so traffic may not enter Seaview Terrace, ON MONDAY, JULY 04, 2016, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M., for the purpose of A Neighborhood Block Party.

Permission Granted.

29. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Joe Jesus, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, from Spring Street to School Street, ON FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016, FROM 12:00 P.M. (NOON) TO 9:00 P.M, for the purpose of a Classic Car Display for the opening night of “Grease”.

Permission Granted.

30. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes requesting on behalf of Ms. Cynthia M. Pacheco, homeowner, 98 Aquidneck Street, New Bedford, MA, that the Traffic Commission install a “HANDICAP PARKING” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard Enclosed.) (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission)

Referred to the Traffic Commission.

31. COMMUNICATION/EMAIL, Councillor Bousquet, submitting an email from Dawn Blake Souza, Center for Alternative Medicine (CALM), in stating their support of Beacon Compassion Center and their application to open a medical marijuana dispensary in New Bedford. 

Received and Placed on File.

32. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Susan Richard, President of the Governing Board, Your Theatre, stating support for Mayor Mitchell’s Proposed Home Rule Petition to establish an Arts, Culture and Tourism Promotion Fund for the City of New Bedford.

Received and Placed on File.

33. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Adrian R. Tio, Dean, UMASS Dartmouth, College of Visual and Performing Arts, writing in support of the Proposed Home Rule Petition to establish an Arts, Culture and Tourism Promotion Fund for New Bedford.

Received and Placed on File.

34. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from James L. O’Brien, Superintendent-Director, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, thanking the City Council for the opportunity to appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss various issues at the school. 

Received and Placed on File.

35. PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, HOWE ALLEN REALTY, for permission to Erect and Maintain a Non-Illuminated Projecting sign at 185 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to ratification by Mayor and City Council.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

36. CONSTABLE BOND, NELSON N. OSTIGUY, New Bedford, MA 02745 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.

Approved.

37. MINUTES, Planning Board, submitting MINUTES of meetings held on May 11 and May 26, 2016.

Received and Placed on File.

38. MINUTES, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting MINUTES of meetings held on February 18, April 14 and April 28, 2016.

Received and Placed on File.

83. Katherine Street

87. PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) Poles in WINSTON STREET, West of Fox Street.

RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016.