1.     HEARING, on NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4" Conduits and one (1) 45"x45"x36" Handhole in LOCUST STREET, West of County Street.

1a.     AN ORDER,

M1.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, for a one year lease extension between the City of New Bedford and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts/DCAM on behalf of Bridgewater State University for the Bridgewater State University Aviation Science Flight Training Program at the Airport.

M1a.     AN ORDER,

M2.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $15,000.00 from PLANNING, CHARGES & SERVICES to RECREATION AND PARKS, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M2a.     AN ORDER,

M3.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a one year Waiver of Residency for ANA M. POEIRA, Administrative Coordinator with the Office of the City Solicitor, who currently lives in North Dartmouth, MA.

M4.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a SEWER ABATEMENT for Jon Begin, 1228 Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA, in the amount of $648.56.

M6.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of IAN TROMBLY, New Bedford, MA to the TRAFFIC COMMISSION, replacing Glen Grimes who resigned December 2017; this term will expire DECEMBER 2019.

3.     REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 10, Section 47 FINANCE; TAXATION; PROPERTY, Departmental Revolving Funds added to the new Dog Park Revolving Fund.

3a.    AN ORDINANCE, (Referred to the Committee on Ordinance – November 09, 2017; To Be Passed to a Second Reading.)

4.     REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 10, Section 10-47 FINANCE; TAXATION; PROPERTY, Departmental Revolving Funds to add the new Golf Course Revolving Fund.

4a.     AN ORDINANCE, (Referred to the Committee on Ordinance – May 24, 2018; To be Passed to a Second Reading.)

5.     REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 10, Section 10-47 FINANCE; TAXATION; PROPERTY, Departmental Revolving Funds to add the new Rifle Range Revolving Fund.

5a.     AN ORDINANCE, (Referred to the Committee on Ordinance – May 24, 2018; To be Passed to a Second Reading.)

6.     REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE, Relative to Zoning Changes from Industrial B to Mixed Use Business of Certain Parcels in the City of New Bedford.

6a.     AN ORDINANCE, (To be Passed to a Second Reading.)

7.     REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION as AMENDED, an Ordinance Relative to Zoning for Marijuana Establishments and Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers.

7a.    AN ORDINANCE, (To be Passed to a Second Reading, as amended.)

8.     REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the AMENDED Total Expenditure of $2,431,723.00 in CPA funds for seventeen (17) projects for the Community Preservation Act FY18 Project Funding.

8a.     AN ORDER,

9.     REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management known as the QUEST CENTER REVOLVING, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $57,359.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2019.

9a.     AN ORDER, (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 14, 2018.)

10.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Victor DaRosa, d/b/a BBN AUTO SALES, LLC for a SPECIAL PERMIT, for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals at 1551 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.

10a.    SPECIAL PERMIT, Victor DaRosa, d/b/a BBN AUTO SALES, LLC, 1551 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740,  for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals.

11.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ANNA SURMA, New Bedford, MA, to the HISTORICAL COMMISSION; this term will expire June 2021.

11a.    COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of ANNA SURMA, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the HISTORICAL COMMISSION; this term will expire June 2021. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 28, 2018.)

12.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to refer to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings call an immediate Public Safety Summit to include a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Police Chief Cordeiro, Massachusetts Homeland Security Director, Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson, the Commanding Officer from the State Police Barracks in Dartmouth, a Representative of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and a Judge from Third District Court, to discuss measures, procedures and strategies to be utilized and implemented, such as stop and search, crime-free zones, and zero tolerance for crimes in our parks and playgrounds and that SRT Tactical Unit be on call and utilized anytime its needed, also that extra patrols and undercover units be placed in high crime neighborhood; and further, that a Public Awareness Campaign be put together to reach out to the neighborhoods and the citizens of this City for their assistance in fighting crime; furthermore, that this summit be held in executive session, due to the information that may be provided and also strategies that may already be in place that not only protect our Police Officers, Agencies but also the public.

12a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings call an immediate Public Safety Summit to include a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Police Chief Cordeiro, Massachusetts Homeland Security Director, Bristol County Sheriff Hodgson, the Commanding Officer from the State Police Barracks in Dartmouth, a Representative of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and a Judge from Third District Court, to discuss measures, procedures and strategies to be utilized and implemented, such as stop and search, crime-free zones, and zero tolerance for crimes in our parks and playgrounds and that SRT Tactical Unit be on call and utilized anytime its needed, also that extra patrols and undercover units be placed in high crime neighborhood; and further, that a Public Awareness Campaign be put together to reach out to the neighborhoods and the citizens of this City for their assistance in fighting crime; furthermore, that this summit be held in executive session, due to the information that may be provided and also strategies that may already be in place that not only protect our Police Officers, Agencies but also the public. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – July 20, 2017.)

13.     REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the rental contract currently being negotiated with representatives of the Fort Taber Military Museum Association be presented to the Committee on Finance for review prior to being executed by the Administration; and further, that the Executive Board of the Fort Taber Military Museum Association, along with their legal representative be invited to the Committee on Finance to discuss the terms of the contact and the financial effect said contract will have on the future operation of the Military Museum. 

13a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the rental contract currently being negotiated with representatives of the Fort Taber Military Museum Association be presented to the Committee on Finance for review prior to being executed by the Administration; and further, that the Executive Board of the Fort Taber Military Museum Association, along with their legal representative be invited to the Committee on Finance to discuss the terms of the contact and the financial effect said contract will have on the future operation of the Military Museum. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 8, 2017.)

14.     REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City erect seasonal park and beach signage that list the rules of the beaches and parks.

14a.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the City erect seasonal park and beach signage that list the rules of the beaches and parks. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 14, 2018.)

15.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches install signage at each of the City's parks and beaches that provides a narrative of the area as well as rules of the area.

15a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches install signage at each of the City's parks and beaches that provide a narrative of the area as well as rules of the area. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - December 14, 2017.)

16.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lopes, Winterson, Bousquet, Council President Morad and Councillor Martins, requesting, that the City of New Bedford establish "Neat Streets" program for the disposal  of cigarettes.

16a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lopes, Winterson, Bousquet, Council President Morad and Councillor Martins, requesting that the City of New Bedford establish "Neat Streets" program for the disposal of cigarettes.(Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - September 08, 2016.)

17.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the RELATED MOTION, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the Personnel Director, Sandy Vezina, meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to inform the Committee Members of the City of New Bedford's hiring practices.

17a.    RELATED MOTION, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the Personnel Director Sandy Vezina meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to inform the Committee Members of the City of New Bedford's hiring practice. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings- October 27, 2016.)

18.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Coelho, requesting that Eversource Gas be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to brief the City Council regarding policy requirements on the placement of residential meters inside and outside residential buildings.

18a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Coelho, requesting that Eversource Gas be invited the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to brief the City Council regarding the policy requirements on the placement of residential meters inside and outside residential buildings. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - March 09, 2017.)

19.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the RELATED MOTION, Councillor Carney, requesting, that DFFM Commissioner Kenneth Blanchard appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the new Janitorial fees implemented for Community and City run Organizations at public buildings.

19a.    RELATED MOTION, Councillor Carney, requesting, that DFFM Commissioner Kenneth Blanchard appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the new Janitorial fees implemented for Community and City run Organizations at public buildings. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - January 12, 2017.)

20.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the COMMUNICATION, Councillor Lopes, submitting a letter from Ray L'Heureux, Treasurer Fort Taber Military Museum, regarding a Project Proposal for an archeological study with the potential lead to the location of the Fort's cannons.

20a.    COMMUNICATION, Councillor Lopes, submitting a letter from Ray L'Heureux, Treasurer, Fort Taber Military Museum, regarding a Project Proposal for an archeological study with the potential lead to the location of the Fort's cannons.(Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - November 24, 2015.)

21.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro and Abreu, requesting that a Representative from DPI come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the City garbage cans and where they are located throughout the City and how often does DPI examine whether some should be moved based on neighborhood growth pattern.

21a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro and Abreu, requesting, that a Representative from DPI come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the City garbage cans and where they are located throughout the City and how often does DPI examine whether some should be moved based on neighborhood growth pattern.(Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - November 22, 2016.)

22.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Winterson and Carney, requesting that our local Sate and Federal Delegations look into amending the Americans with Disabilities and Fair Housing Acts, pertaining to the location of sober or group homes, which would give the Cities and Towns an appeal process to the location of such facilities, so that such a home is placed in an appropriate location; and further, that laws also be put into place to make sure that our City's neighborhoods are not saturated with such homes in residential and/or business-zoned areas.

22a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Winterson and Carney, requesting that our local State and Federal Delegations look into amending the American with Disabilities and Fair Housing Acts, pertaining to the location of sober or group homes, which would give Cities and Towns an appeals process to the location of such facilities, so that such a home is placed in an appropriate location; and further, that laws also be put in place to make sure that our City's neighborhoods are not saturated with such homes in residential and/or business-zoned areas. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - January 14, 2016.)

23.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on a WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro, Abreu, Morad and Carney, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings hold a meeting as soon as possible to discuss how the Harbor Master Plan, State regulation on designated port areas and Chapter 91 of the General Laws apply to 4 Wright Street in New Bedford as well as to other properties in the port area; and further, that a Representative from Coastal Management, Department of Environmental Protection/Waterways Division, the Harbor Development Commission, the Planning Department and Inspectional Services, as well as the owner of 4 Wright Street be invited to the meeting to provide information to the Committee with regard to this matter.

23a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro, Abreu, Morad and Carney, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings hold a meeting as soon as possible to discuss how the Harbor Master Plan, State regulations on the designated port areas and Chapter 91 of the General Laws apply to 4 Wright Street in New Bedford as well as to other properties in the port area; and further, that a Representative from Coastal Zone Management, Department of Environmental Protection/Waterways Division, the Harbor development Commission, the Planning Department and Inspectional Services, as well as the owner of 4 Wright Street be invited to the meeting to provide information to the Committee with regard to this matter. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings -September 28, 2017.)

24.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings invite Edward Anthes-Washburn, HDC Executive Director, to update the Community on the expansion of the New Bedford Waterfront, the new refrigeration project, recreational boating and the Harbor Master Plan.

24a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings invite Edward Anthes-Washburn, HDC Executive Director, to update the Community on the expansion of the New Bedford Waterfront, the new refrigeration project, recreational boating and the Harbor Master Plan. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – February 23, 2017.)

25.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on a WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro, Carney, Abreu, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson, Gomes, Morad, Coelho and Martins, on behalf of the fishermen and businesses affected by the abrupt closing of Sector IX in the New Bedford's water that prohibit our participation in ground fishing until April 2018, requesting that a letter be sent to NOAA Regional Administrator John Bullard and our Federal Delegation, asking for an immediate reversal as this has had and will continue to place a devastating toll on over 300 fisherman and several local businesses associated with the this industry; and further, the Committee on Appointments and Briefings invite those affected including fishermen, business owners and Attorney Andrew Saunders to a meeting to explain how this will affect the entire City.

25a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro, Carney, Abreu, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson, Gomes, Morad, Coelho and Martins, on behalf of the fishermen and businesses affected by the abrupt closing od Sector IX in the New Bedford's water that prohibit our participation in ground fishing until April 2018, requesting that a letter be sent to NOAA Regional Administrator John Bullard and our Federal Delegation, asking for an immediate reversal as this has had and will continue to place a devastating toll on over 300 fisherman and several local businesses associated with the this industry; and further, the Committee on Appointments and Briefings invite those affected including fishermen, business owners and Attorney Andrew Saunders to a meeting to explain how this will affect the entire City. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - December 14, 2017.)

26.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Gomes, requesting, that a representative of the Administration appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the rational being utilized to determine when charges and fees being assessed to some non-profit groups across the City can be waived, yet other groups are required to pay said charges and fees.(Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 8, 2017.)

26a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Gomes, requesting, that a representative of the Administration appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the rational being utilized to determine when charges and fees being assessed to some non-profit groups across the City can be waived, yet other groups are required to pay said charges and fees. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)

27.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Gomes, again requesting, that a representative of the Administration appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss charges and fees being assessed to various non-profit groups across the City who are utilizing City buildings, parks and streets to host free family related activities, festivals and events; said fees are prohibiting organizations from continuing these events and diminishing the quality of life of the residents and taxpayers of the City of New Bedford who have enjoyed these activities, festivals and events for so many years.

27a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Gomes, again requesting, that a representative of the Administration appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss charges and fees being assessed to various non-profit groups across the City who are utilizing City buildings, parks and streets to host free family related activities, festivals and events; said fees are prohibiting organizations from continuing these events and diminishing the quality of life of the residents and taxpayers of the City of New Bedford who have enjoyed these activities, festivals and events for so many years. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings - June 8, 2017.)

28.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure, Zeb Arruda and a Representative of the Administration to break down to the Committee how much road and street work will be done with the One Million Dollar Capital Improvement Program for street repairs; and further, brief the Committee Members on the City’s policies and procedures for Utility Companies doing work on the streets in New Bedford.

28a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure, Zeb Arruda and a Representative of the Administration to break down to the Committee how much road and street work will be done with the One Million Dollar Capital Improvement Program for street repairs; and further, brief the Committee Members on the City’s policies and procedures for Utility Companies doing work on the streets in New Bedford. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – February 23, 2017.)

29.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION,  Councillors Carney, Rebeiro and Abreu, requesting that Michele Paul, Director of Environmental Stewardship, Gerard Martins and Ellie Donovan, Representatives from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; Cole Worthy, from Haley & Aldrich Consultant for CBS Operations; Jeff Groy, Senior Vice-President CBS Operations; Buddy Andrade, Executive Director of Olde Bedford Village and  Donald Gomes, spokesman for resident abutters, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to inform the City Council of the draft closure plan for the Morse Cutting Tool site located at 163 Pleasant Street, and what measures are being taken thus far by CBS Operations to remediate this site.

29a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Carney, Rebeiro and Abreu, requesting that Michele Paul, Director of Environmental Stewardship, Gerard Martins and Ellie Donovan, Representatives from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; Cole Worthy, from Haley & Aldrich Consultant for CBS Operations; Jeff Groy, Senior Vice-President CBS Operations; Buddy Andrade, Executive Director of Olde Bedford Village and  Donald Gomes, spokesman for resident abutters, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to inform the City Council of the draft closure plan for the Morse Cutting Tool site located at 163 Pleasant Street, and what measures are being taken thus far by CBS Operations to remediate this site. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – November 10, 2016.)

30.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Bousquet, Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira and Rebeiro, requesting, once again that the Administration reconsider and halt all charges that are being considered and already implemented to nonprofit Organizations across the City; and further requesting, that the Administration and Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Director Rapoza appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss this matter; this is the second request being made on behalf of Organizations across the City that give back so much through tourism, scholarships, economic stimulants and more; these charges are devastating to them and possibly could put these nonprofit Organizations into a hardship or close the books on their contributions to the City and cultural activities that have been happening for decades.

30a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Bousquet, Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliveira and Rebeiro, requesting, once again that the Administration reconsider and halt all charges that are being considered and already implemented to nonprofit Organizations across the City; and further requesting, that the Administration and Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Director Rapoza appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss this matter; this is the second request being made on behalf of Organizations across the City that give back so much through tourism, scholarships, economic stimulants and more; these charges are devastating to them and possibly could put these nonprofit Organizations into a hardship or close the books on their contributions to the City and cultural activities that have been happening for decades. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – October 27, 2016.)

31.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purposes of discussing installing lighting fixtures on the outside and inside structure of the New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridge, the purpose of this request is so that the City can illuminate the bridge in whatever color suitable on a daily basis, along with holidays and special events, this will give the bridge and the City a beautiful look for air-traffic and vehicular traffic entering and exiting the City; and further, this will also enhance the skyline look of the harbor for the fishing fleet.

31a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purposes of discussing installing lighting fixtures on the outside and inside structure of the New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridge, the purpose of this request is so that the City can illuminate the bridge in whatever color suitable on a daily basis, along with holidays and special events, this will give the bridge and the City a beautiful look for air-traffic and vehicular traffic entering and exiting the City; and further, this will also enhance the skyline look of the harbor for the fishing fleet.  (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – August 18, 2016.)

32.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Martins, requesting, that Attorney Richard Manning, 167 William Street, who represents Empire Loan, be invited to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to address concerns with the regulatory provisions related to pawnbrokers recently adopted by the City Council in 2013; and further; requesting, that Empire Loan be given the opportunity to address their concerns with the Council and provide additional information which, hopefully, will result in the recommendation of some changes.

32a.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Martins, requesting, that Attorney Richard Manning, 167 William Street, who represents Empire Loan, be invited to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, to address concerns with the regulatory provisions related to pawnbrokers recently adopted by the City Council in 2013; and further; requesting, that Empire Loan be given the opportunity to address their concerns with the Council and provide additional information which, hopefully, will result in the recommendation of some changes. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – April 14, 2016.)

33.     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Gomes, once again, requesting that the listing of events fees that was presented to the Council several months ago, be updated as was requested by the Council, to remove the events associated with the Administration, the Council had requested this update in an attempt to determine the true costs associated with the various non-profit groups who are utilizing City buildings, parks and streets; and further, this request now requests that the updated list be returned to the Chairperson of the Committee on Appointments and Briefings within 7 days of this motion being adopted by the Council and a COMMUNICATION, Councillor Morad, submitting a listing of the City of New Bedford’s Event Rentals and Services and a listing of fees charged to non-profit and for profit Organizations that hold a Special Event in the City of New Bedford. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)

33a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Morad and Gomes, once again, requesting that the listing of events fees that was presented to the Council several months ago, be updated as was requested by the Council, to remove the events associated with the Administration, the Council had requested this update in an attempt to determine the true costs associated with the various non-profit groups who are utilizing City buildings, parks and streets; and further, this request now requests that the updated list be returned to the Chairperson of the Committee on Appointments and Briefings within 7 days of this motion being adopted by the Council.  (Referred to the Administration and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 8, 2017.)

33b.    COMMUNICATION, Councillor Morad, submitting a listing of the City of New Bedford’s Event Rentals and Services and a listing of fees charged to non-profit and for profit Organizations that hold a Special Event in the City of New Bedford. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – June 22, 2017.)

34.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza update the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods on the summer lunch program in the parks and the impact it is having on the City.  (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.)

35.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite the Shannon Grant Team to update the Committee Members on their plans to connect with young people in the City to increase engagement and public safety. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.)

37.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro, Giesta, Lima and Carney, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods review the “no grilling” rule currently enforced in all City parks; and further, that the Park Board and any organization or concerned Citizens be invited to attend said meeting. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.)

42.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Giesta, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, Executive Secretary to the Traffic Commission, Scott Downing and the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, Danny Romanowicz to a meeting to discuss the enforcement and effectiveness of the current Ordinance relative to heavy truck parking in residential zones under Chapter 23, Section 23-23 of the City Code.

44.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the Traffic Commission approve the installation of two (2) "NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER" signs at the intersection of Transit Street and Rockdale Avenue and that the signs be placed on Transit Street. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)

48.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Mayor and the Police Chief increase patrols and surveillance in the area of Cedar, Chancery and Parker Streets, including the outside perimeter of said area; due to the increasing criminal activity, 12 episodes of shots fired at victims and more importantly to bring some relief to the residents of this area that have been plagued by this violence since the beginning of the year; and further, that a clear message be sent to the criminals, that it will not be tolerated in the City, we will do everything possible to resolve what has been happening; furthermore that the Police Department consider doing a clean sweep of this area and any other area of the City that is being plagued by this violence and criminal activity affecting  the quality of life in these neighborhoods and that the City use any resource needed including outside agencies, State Police, ATF, FBI available to the City.

49.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods Chairman and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods challenge the Police Department to participate in the National Lip-Sync challenge that has swept America; including our Fire Department, EMS and Emergency Management and more importantly the youth and adults of the community; and further that the Public Safety & Neighborhoods Chair along with any member of the Committee and the Public Relations Officer for the New Bedford Police Department, Lt. Nathaniel Rodriguez, work together to see this becomes a reality and puts the City and New Bedford’s Police Department and the Emergency Personnel in our community in the national spotlight and also the opportunity to show case our community as one; and further, that Cable Access assist in the filming and editing if the City takes the opportunity.

56.     COMMUNICATION, Councillor Gomes, submitting information from Ericca and Justin Kennedy d/b/a Whisk & JANE LLC, regarding their startup recreational cannabis business and a possible Community Host Agreement with the City of New Bedford. (Copy all Councillors 07/27/2018.)

56a.    COMMUNICATION, Councillor Gomes, submitting a draft entitled “Guidance on Host Community Agreements” and “Local Equity”, from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. (Copy all Councillors 08/08/2018)

58.     COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of the fully executed Purchase and Sale Agreement for the new South End Public Safety Center, located at 890 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (Copy all Councillors via email on August 8, 2018; To be Received and Placed on File.)

05/24/2018          WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes and Carney, requesting, once more that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with management of Kings Village, this request comes once again on behalf of the residents; and further, that once again the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services inspect the housing complex for rodent complaints, bedbugs, mold and mildew and the maintenance procedures that have not been done in the buildings following up on inspections that were done early this year; and further, once more that letters be sent to our State Legislative Delegation, HUD and State Health inspectors about the conditions at the senior citizen complex.

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