8.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Richard R. Torres, D/B/A Empire Ford of New Bedford, Inc., for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, Body Repair, General Repair and Light Service at 395 Mt. Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA  02745.

8a.     SPECIAL PERMIT,  Richard R. Torres, d/b/a EMPIRE FORD OF NEW BEDFORD, INC.