1.     HEARING, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of three (3) 4" Conduits in BROCK AVENUE, Opposite Butler Street.

1a.     AN ORDER,

M1.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $63,646.00, from TRAFFIC CAPITAL OUTLAY to TRAFFIC OTHER FINANCING USES.

M1a.     AN ORDER,

M2.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the PURCHASING REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $200,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M2a.     AN ORDER,

M3.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Planning Department, known as the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $33,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M3a.     AN ORDER,

M4.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department known as the  COMMUNITY TRAINING REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $27,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M4a.     AN ORDER,

M5.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the MIS Department known as the SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL POLICE REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $17,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M5a.     AN ORDER,

M6.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Library, known as the LIBRARY EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $15,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M6a.     AN ORDER,

M7.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Clerk of Committees Department known as the COUNCIL SPECIAL PERMIT REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $5,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M7a.     AN ORDER,

M8.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the School Department known as the FOOD SERVICE CONCESSION REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $2,861.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M8a.     AN ORDER,

M9.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the TANGIBLE SUPPLY REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $53,250.00 (DFFM - $40,000.00; School - $13,250.00), is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M9a.     AN ORDER,

M10.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN 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  known as the QUEST CENTER REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $47,827.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

10a.     AN ORDER,

M11.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services known as the ADULT DAY PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $177,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M11a.     AN ORDER,

M12.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services known as the SENIOR TRAVEL REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $135,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M12a.     AN ORDER,

M13.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services, known as the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $10,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M13a.     AN ORDER,

M14.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services, known as the SENIOR ACTIVITIES REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $3,500.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M14a.     AN ORDER,

M15.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure known as the NEW BEDFORD RAILYARD REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $300,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M15a.     AN ORDER,

M16.     COMMUNICATION,  Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure known as the NEW BEDFORD ENERGY NOW REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $21,241.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020. 

M16a.     AN ORDER,

M17.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreation Department known as the FORT TABER REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $80,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M17a.     AN ORDER,

M18.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreation Department known as the SUPPORTIVE RECREATION REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $55,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M18a.     AN ORDER,

M19.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreation Department, known as the GOLF COURSE REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $20,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M19a.     AN ORDER,

M20.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreation Department known as the DOG PARK REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $5,000.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M20a.     AN ORDER,

M21.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the VACANT BUILDING  REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $662,314.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M21a.     AN ORDER,

M22.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E½ the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the DEMOLITION REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $38,166.00, is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2020.

M22a.     AN ORDER,

4.     REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of an ORDINANCE amending Chapter 20, Department of Planning and Community Development, dissolving the consolidated Department of Planning and Community Development and reinstating the Stand-alone departments of Planning and of Housing and Community Development.

4a.     AN ORDINANCE, (To be Passed to a Second Reading; Referred to the Committee on Ordinances - March 28, 2019.)

6.     REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on a RELATED MOTION, City Council President Morad, requesting that the Members of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods tour the new Fire Department’s Boat.

6a.     RELATED MOTION, City Council President Morad, requesting that the Members of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods tour the new Fire Department’s Boat. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – August 18, 2016.)

7.     REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on a RELATED MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that Mayor Mitchell and DPI Commissioner Ponte provide the City Council with the cost of installing cobblestone architecture at all major intersections with median strips throughout the City such as the one that has been installed at the Octopus on Route 6 entering New Bedford from Fairhaven; and further, that the City work together with the State for permission to install cobblestone architecture median strips at some of the major State intersections, such as Rt. 195 and Rt. 140 that intervene with City intersections; and further, that the City consider masonry concrete planter boxes with diamond or triangle top edging to be placed at these intersections with non-maintenance annual green perennials keeping the intersections attractive and welcoming to tourist and City residents; and further, that the City consider Community Development Block Grant monies or Community Preservation funds for the project if needed.

7a.     RELATED MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that Mayor Mitchell and DPI Commissioner Ponte provide the City Council with the cost of installing cobblestone architecture at all major intersections with median strips throughout the City such as the one that has been installed at the Octopus on Route 6 entering New Bedford from Fairhaven; and further, that the City work together with the State for permission to install cobblestone architecture median strips at some of the major State intersections, such as Rt. 195 and Rt. 140 that intervene with City intersections; and further, that the City consider masonry concrete planter boxes with diamond or triangle top edging to be placed at these intersections with non-maintenance annual green perennials keeping the intersections attractive and welcoming to tourist and City residents; and further, that the City consider Community Development Block Grant monies or Community Preservation funds for the project if needed. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – May 8, 2018.)

8.     REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, Council President Morad, Councillors Abreu and Carney, requesting, that the Management of King Village East be invited to attend the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting to explain why they are closing the Community Room on the weekends, specifically on Sunday, when there is a service at 10:00 a.m., as they are denying a vulnerable population the right to exercise their religious freedom.

8a.     WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, Councillor President Morad, Councillors Abreu, and Carney, requesting, that the Management of King Village East be invited to attend the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting to explain why they are closing the community room on the weekends, specifically on Sunday, when there is a service at 10:00 a.m., as they are denying a vulnerable population the right to exercise their religious freedom. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – May 8, 2018.)

10.     REPORT, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, that the City Solicitor obtain appraisals of land located on King’s Highway from the Route 140 overpass to Oliver Street for the purpose of acquiring permanent and construction easements, through eminent domain or other legal means; said easements are necessary for widening of the roadway to accommodate turn lanes and improve traffic flow through a highly congested corridor. (Referred to the Committee on City Property - May 23, 2019.)

10a. AN ORDER,

11.     REPORT, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDER, that the City of New Bedford waives the appraisal requirement and the right of any damages the City may be entitled to with respect to five permanent easements and two temporary easements to be acquired by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purpose of altering and improving King’s Highway and for all other uses incidental to said municipal purposes and further authorizes the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of New Bedford a MassDOT Land Damage Agreement and Right of Entry form. (Referred to the Committee on City Property - May 23, 2019.)

11a.     AN ORDER,

12.     AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 15 License and Permit; Business Regulations by adding Section 15-73 SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSES. (Passed to a Second Reading - April 25, 2019.)

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