WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Downtown New Bedford Inc., that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PLEASANT STREET, from Union Street to Elm Street; MARKET STREET, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; WILLIAM STREET, from North Sixth Street to Water Street and WATER STREET, from Union Street to Elm Street, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2016, FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of AHA! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, between Union Street and Spring Street, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2016, for the purpose of A Holiday Mural and Associated Activities.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from Elm Street to Union Street; PURCHASE STREET, from Spring Street to Union Street; SECOND STREET, from Elm Street to Union Street; WILLIAM STREET, from Purchase Street to Johnny Cake Hill and UNION STREET, from Rt. 18 to Water Street (for fireworks viewing area), ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016, FROM 5:00 P.M. THROUGH 9:00 P.M., for the purpose of A CITY CELEBRATES! NEW YEAR’S EVE.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Maria Costa, 114 West Rodney French Boulevard, and the abutting neighbors, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure install a cement or tar sidewalk on the west side of West Rodney French Boulevard, from Warren Street, south to David Street, this area has never had a sidewalk and this would be an improvement, which goes along the walking path that many City residents are utilizing, the lack of sidewalk is very detrimental to the neighborhood and would be an improvement to the visual effects of the area and a sidewalk installation would stop the overgrown grass and litter in the area. (To be Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure.)

Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure.

PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, KYLE DUARTE d/b/a EXPO’S LIQUORS, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated Sign to overhang City property at 281 County Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, ERICA CHEVALIER, d/b/a GLITZ AND GLAMOUR, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property at 2803 Acushnet Avenue. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, ROGER CHOUINARD, d/b/a PURCHASE STREET RECORDS, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property at 767 Purchase Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, VICTOR AND DENISE DESOUSA, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property at 241 – 243 Ashley Boulevard. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad submitting a copy of a letter to Luso-American Financial, 128 Union Street, thanking them for the invitation to the grand opening and holiday party at the new Downtown New Bedford location.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 21, 2016.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 27, 2016.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Board of Park Commissioners, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 19, 2016.

Received and Placed on File.

Matthew Street, opposite Stephen street