New Bedford City Council Agenda – June 12, 2014

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR – THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014
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OPENING OF SESSION BY: CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES
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PRAYER LED BY: REVEREND KEVIN HARRINGTON, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CITATIONS

1. CITATIONS, Councillor Martins, honoring CHRISTOPHER M. ANDRADE, JASON M. PIRES and NATHAN R. MONTEIRO, in recognition of the celebration of their graduation from the Massachusetts State Police Academy on May 09, 2014, and in acknowledgment of their commitment to serve the Citizens of the Commonwealth.

2. CITATION, Councillor Alves, honoring TEAM MICHAEL, in recognition of their commitment and efforts in successfully raising over $20,000 in support of research through their Annual Walk for AIDS.

RESOLUTIONS

3. RESOLUTION, Councillors Bousquet and Gomes, honoring Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Boys Varsity Volleyball Team The Bears on a Winning Year.

HEARINGS

4. HEARING on NSTAR Electric Company for location of one (1) 45”X45”X36” Handhole in WOOD STREET, East of Vernon Street.

4a. AN ORDER,

MAYOR’S PAPERS

M1. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a LOAN ORDER, appropriating $5,900,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs of making energy efficiency improvements to City streetlights and traffic signals.

M1a. LOAN ORDER,

M1b. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT, by and between the City of New Bedford and Siemens Industry, Inc.

M2. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a LOAN ORDER, appropriating $250,000.00 for the creation of splash pad water play feature and appropriate site amenities including landscaping at Harrington Park, a 1.1 acre park located between Court Street, Tremont Street, Elm Street and Newton Street; said Loan Order is needed for the City to accept a grant in the amount of $200,000.00 from the State Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and a match in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Program, said grant is structured as a reimbursable grant and grant conditions require that the City Council vote to appropriate and expend an amount equal to the grant amount and match requirements which total $250,000.00.

M2a. LOAN ORDER,

M3. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, approving the Declaration of Conservation Restriction for Riverside Park and authorizing the Mayor and City Council President to execute said document, placing conservation restrictions on approximately 1.1+/-acres of land owned by the City for wetlands protection associated with the construction of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.

M3a. AN ORDER,

M4. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a SEWER ABATEMENT for
P6 Management Group, Inc., 377 Cedar Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 003203A, in the amount of $265.60.

M5. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a SEWER ABATEMENT for Maria Andrade, 71 Whitman Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 017587A, in the amount of $136.95.

M6. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER transferring the care, custody, management and control of Custom House Square property shown on Assessor’s Maps Plat 53, Lots 139 and 141 from the Traffic Commission to the Department of Parks and Recreation for recreational purposes that reflect the recent change of use from parking lot to green space.

M6a. AN ORDER,

M7. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2013 and signed by the Mayor on June 28, 2013 which in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, authorized the Revolving Fund under the control of the Purchasing Department known as the PURCHASING REVOLVING FUND, whose purpose is to provide office supplies, photocopy supplies, copier leases, etc., for City Departments, whose revenues and amount limited at $262,000.00 is hereby authorized at $287,000.00 for FISCAL YEAR 2014.

M7a. AN ORDER,

M8. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $410,000.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE, CHARGES & SERVICES, to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED.

M8a. AN ORDER,

M9. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,000.00 from LABOR RELATIONS, SALARIES & WAGES, to GENERAL GOVERNMENT UNCLASSIFIED, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M9a. AN ORDER,

M10. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $70,000.00 from PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, SALARIES & WAGES, to SNOW REMOVAL.

M10a. AN ORDER,

M11. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $113,305.00 from HEALTH INSURANCE, CHARGES & SERVICES, to SNOW REMOVAL.

M11a. AN ORDER,

M12. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $30,000.00 from ELECTIONS, SALARIES & WAGES, to SNOW REMOVAL.

M12a. AN ORDER,

M13. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $20,000.00 from HEALTH, SALARIES & WAGES, to SNOW REMOVAL.

M13a. AN ORDER,

M14. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $250,000.00 from POLICE, SALARIES & WAGES, to FIRE, SALARIES & WAGES.

M14a. AN ORDER,

M15. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $80,000.00 from TREASURER, CHARGES & SERVICES, to EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SALARIES & WAGES, in the amount of $50,000.00 and EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, CHARGES & SERVICES, in the amount of $30,000.00.

M15a. AN ORDER,

M16. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $35,000.00 from LIBRARY, SALARIES & WAGES, to MAYOR, SALARIES & WAGES.

M16a. AN ORDER,

M17. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $488.00 from HEALTH, SALARIES & WAGES, to LICENSING, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M17a. AN ORDER,

M18. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $70,000.00 from FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, to FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M18a. AN ORDER,

M19. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $17,000.00 from FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, CAPITAL OUTLAY, to FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M19a. AN ORDER,

M20. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $10,000.00 from FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, SALARIES & WAGES, to FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M20a. AN ORDER,

M21. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $19,000.00 from PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, SALARIES & WAGES, to PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CHARGES AND SERVICES.

M21a. AN ORDER,

M22. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $25,000.00 from AIRPORT, SALARIES & WAGES, to AIRPORT, CHARGES & SERVICES, in the amount of $10,000.00; to AIRPORT, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, in the amount $10,000.00 and to AIRPORT, CAPITAL OUTLAY, in the amount of $5,000.00.

M22a. AN ORDER,

M23. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $4,436.00 from TREASURER, CHARGES & SERVICES, to TREASURER, SALARIES & WAGES.

M23a. AN ORDER,

M24. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $6,600.00 from RECREATION AND PARKS, SALARIES & WAGES, to RECREATION AND PARKS, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS.

M24a. AN ORDER,

M25. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,250.00 from ASSESSORS, SALARIES & WAGES, to ASSESSORS, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS.

M25a. AN ORDER,

M26. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $5,000.00 from FIRE, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, to FIRE, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M26a. AN ORDER,

M27. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $166.00 from FIRE, CHARGES & SERVICES, to FIRE, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS.

M27a. AN ORDER,

M28. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $500.00 from ELECTIONS, SALARIES & WAGES, to ELECTIONS, SUPPLIES & MATERIALS.

M28a. AN ORDER,

M29. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the TRANSFER of $100.00 from LICENSING, SALARIES & WAGES, to LICENSING, CHARGES & SERVICES.

M29a. AN ORDER,

M30. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a ONE-YEAR WAIVER OF RESIDENCY for DAVIS SULLIVAN, Rochester, MA, to serve on the Harbor Development Commission; Mr. Sullivan’s term expires December 2016.

M31. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of NILTON CORDONIZ, New Bedford, MA 02745, as SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER.

M31a. APPLICATION,

M32. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of MICHAEL W. CORREIA, II, New Bedford, MA, as SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER.

M32a. APPLICATION,

NEW BUSINESS

5. AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 9, Section 4400 FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT (FHOD.) (Passed to a Second Reading – May 08, 2014.)

6. AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 15, Section 15-72, FOOD TRUCKS. (Passed to a Second Reading – May 08, 2014.)

7. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JILL HORTON-SIMMS, New Bedford, MA to the LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, replacing Dr. Joseph Silva, Jr., whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2017.

8. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of REVEREND PAUL LANGSTON-DALEY, New Bedford, MA, to the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Reverend Langston-Daley will be replacing Jessica Wildman, who has resigned. This term will expire in December 2016.

9. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the REAPPOINTMENT of JOHN RADCLIFFE, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the CONSERVATION COMMISSION, this term will expire June 2016.

10. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the DEMOLITION of 1116 Chaffee Street, Map 130C, Parcel 39, with the contingency that any and all required permits be first approved and granted by the Building Department and Planning Board.

10a. COMMUNICATION/DEMOLITION New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: BUILDING DEMOLITION REVIEW, 1116 CHAFFEE, STREET, Map 130C, Parcel 39, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District or a local historic district; the structure is of no notable historic significance either recorded or found with the existing condition of the structure; the structure was built circa 1920 as a speculative property in the far north end and reflects the growth of the City’s population during the height of the textile area;” and therefore, “the NBHC has determined that 1116 Chaffee Street is not a historically significant structure and not preferably preserved.” (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – April 10, 2014.)

11. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Ruben Jacob d/b/a SOFT TOUCH AUTO DETAIL, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for MOTOR VEHICLE, LIGHT SERVICE at 6 Hathaway Street, New Bedford, MA 02746.

11a. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION,

12. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Antonio Camara & Jorge Da Luz d/b/a T & J SOLUTION REPAIR, for SPECIAL PERMIT for MOTOR VEHICLE, SALES & RENTALS , GENERAL REPAIRS and LIGHT SERVICE at 38 Collette Street, New Bedford, MA 02746.

12a. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION,

13. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL, on behalf of DANIEL XAVIER, d/b/a MCKENZIE’S BUS COMPANY, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford MA 02740, of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford.

13a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of DANIEL XAVIER, d/b/a MCKENZIE’S BUS COMPANY, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefing – April 24, 2014.)

14. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL, on behalf of Rafael Reyes, d/b/a ROAD RUNNER TRANSPORTATION, 12 Roosevelt Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, of the Application requesting a NEW Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefing – April 24, 2014.)

14a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Rafael Reyes, d/b/a ROAD RUNNER TRANSPORTATION, 12 Roosevelt Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a NEW Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefing – April 24, 2014.)

15. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, on behalf of “LA LIGUE DES FRANCO-AMERICAINS”, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: MT. PLEASANT STREET, from Nauset Street NORTH to the intersection of Hathaway Road (The Point), ON: SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M., for the purpose of: A Memorial at the French Veterans Square for St. Jean Baptiste Day. (ALSO REQUESTING SAWHORSES TO BLOCK OFF DRIVEWAYS IN THE SHOPPING AREA ON THE EAST SIDE OF MT. PLEASANT STREET).

16. WRITTEN MOTION, Councilors Gomes and Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from Union Street to Grinnell Street and PURCHASE STREET, from Grinnell Street to Walnut Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2014, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 9:30 P.M., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Day Parade.

17. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Parade Committee, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: MADISON STREET, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue; WING STREET, between Pleasant Street and Acushnet Avenue AND PURCHASE STREET, from Russell Street to Walnut Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2014, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 9:30 P.M., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition Week Activities.

18. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Economic Development Council and the Royal Front and Union Neighborhood Association, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: UNION STREET, from North Water Street to Front Street (With no access from Route 18); ROSE ALLEY, at the East Side of North Water Street and FRONT STREET, at the South Side of Centre Street, FROM 12:00 NOON TO 9:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 AND FROM 12:00 NOON TO 7:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014, for the purpose of a Seaside Street Party.

19. WRITTEN MOTION, City Council President, 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 FRIDAY, JULY 04, 2014, FROM 12:00 (NOON) TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT, for the purpose of A Neighborhood Block Party.

20. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro and Alves, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from William Street to Union Street; BARKER’S LANE, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street and NORTH SECOND STREET, from William Street to Union Street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014, FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M., for the purpose of A Mini-Feast.

21. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: BRIGHTMAN STREET, from Wood Street to Sylvia Street, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014, AT 12:00 P.M., (NOON) THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014, AT 10:00 P.M. (AS NEEDED), for the purpose of their Annual Religious Feast.

22. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: STATE STREET, from Hazard Street to Austin Street, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of The Wamsutta Apartments Fun Day.
23. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Rebeiro and Alves, requesting, on behalf of Joe Jesus, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, from William Street to Spring Street; UNION STEET, from Pleasant Street to Johnny Cake Hill/Bethel Street; ACUSHNET AVENUE, from William Street to Spring Street and Second Street, from William Street to Spring Street, FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M, ON THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014, for Fifties Night Downtown. (NOTE: ALTERNATE RAIN DATE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014.)

24. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Marcy Sousa, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: HOLLY STREET at the corner of Belleville Avenue, on SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014, FROM 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of a 4th Birthday Party.

25. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure clean the route and repair the potholes for the 42nd Cape Verdean Recognition Parade, to be held on Saturday, July 05, 2014. (Copy of Parade Permit detailing route enclosed.)

26. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Martins and Alves, requesting that the Administration, along with the Election Commission, place a binding or non-binding referendum question on the upcoming November ballot regarding the Community Preservation Act.

26a. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Martins, submitting information on the Community Preservation Act.

27. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Alves, requesting, that the City Council seek to adopt the “Community Preservation Act” for New Bedford, as an opportunity for the City Council to create a fund dedicated for outdoor recreation, open space, historic preservation and community housing and to receive matching funds for these purposes. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)

28. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, that Health Department Director Dr. Brenda Weis and the Mayor consider a moratorium on the issuances of “trash tickets” violations to multi-unit housing operators while the City begins the implementation of the new trash collection and recycling system in order to allow for a learning curve adjustment period, so that they may educate their residents, tenants, etc. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Mayor’s Office and Health Department Director Dr. Brenda Weis.)

29. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City take immediate action to repair New Bedford tourism radio 1620AM, which broadcasts City attractions and events, which hasn’t been working for some time and can be an asset to the tourism of the City of New Bedford; and further, once this broadcasting system is repaired, that signage also be requested on the State level, to be placed on Route 195 East and West approaching New Bedford for the purpose of increasing tourism for the City, at the present time signage is only located on Route 140 South, before Exit 7.

30. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, an explanation as to why the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Beaches are spending $70,000 on a portable restroom facility for the East Beach area, which in this Councillor’s opinion is an unsafe situation for residents and tourists that will be visiting East Beach, pedestrians will have to cross East Rodney French Boulevard to get to the facility; and further, requesting an explanation as to why we are not remodeling the present restroom structures located on East Beach, along with the former snack bar; and further, requesting, that a letter be sent to FEMA requesting an explanation as to why they are restricting the City of New Bedford from rebuilding the present structures located on East Beach.

31. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Alves, requesting, that the Administration reconsider the current allocation of trash collection containers used for trash collection allocated to duplex (side-by-side) homes which presents a problem different than the standard two-family homes in New Bedford, in that duplex units in most cases are independent with separate access entrances, driveways and in many cases, limited contact with neighbors, yet these facilities are only allocated ONE trash container for the building, making it a problem for placing trash in what would be considered “Your Neighbors” trash container. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)

32. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications look into establishing a permanent memorial honoring the late Fernando Garcia, longtime community activist, philanthropist and businessman whose commitment to local education and to Bristol Community College made a lasting impact on the Greater New Bedford area. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications.)

33. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Gomes, submitting a DRAFT ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-10, by adding Section 17-10.1, RELATIVE TO SMOKING MARIJUANA IN PUBLIC. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)

34. PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEEMENT, Richard Oliveira d/b/a Advanced Wireless, 1834 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, for permission to encroach on the City sidewalk with two (2) vertical Nylon Signs (8’Hx3’W). (Submitted by Councillor Martins.)

34a. AN ORDER,

35. COMMUNICATION, Jim Houghton, Director of Grants and Finance, New Bedford Police Department, to City Council, submitting the FFY14 Byrne JAG Local Grant Application for review as required by the Grant application requirements. (Copy all Councillors 06/09/2014.)

36. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Morad, submitting letter from Nicholas M. Christ, President and Chief Executive Officer from Bay Coast Bank, regarding the $116.4 million budget presented by Superintendent Durkin and approved by the School Committee for the New Bedford Public School System for Fiscal Year 2015. (To be Received and Placed on File.)

37. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Morad, submitting email from Julie Miller, Teaching and Learning Specialist at the Hayden McFadden Elementary School, regarding the implementation of the Reading Street program which is being proposed to be purchased through Superintendent Durkin’s FY15 School Budget. (To be Received and Placed on File.)

TABLED BUSINESS

01/23/2014 CITATION, Councillor Rebeiro, honoring REVEREND RUSS CHAMBERLAIN, Mercy Meals and More, in recognition of his hard work and dedication to the homeless during the recent snow storm of January 2 and 3, 2014.

03/27/2014 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure which maintains the street lights provide the City Council with a report on the annual cost of upkeep including labor and materials; and further, whether it would be more cost efficient to contract the work to a private firm should be included in said report.
05/22/2014 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PLEASANT STREET, from Wing Street to Bedford Street and WING STREET, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, ON SUNDAY, JULY 06, 2014, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 9:30 P.M., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition Day Carnival.

05/22/2014 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, between Madison Street and Walnut Street (In Front of Cape Verdean-American Veterans Hall – 561 Purchase Street) ON: SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2014, FROM: 11:00 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Festival.

05/22/2014 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from Madison Street to Grinnell Street, at Monte’s Park, ON FRIDAY, JULY 04, 2014, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of the ATA (Albina Tavares Association) Celebration of an Independence Day Festival.

05/22/2014 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Mr. John Silva, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from Russell Street South to Bedford Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2014, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.; and further, that this area be closed as soon as the Cape Verdean Recognition Parade Passes said area and remain closed until 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Independence Day Basketball Tournament.

05/22/2014 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from Union Street to Grinnell Street, PURCHASE STEET, from Grinnell Street to Walnut Street and WING STREET, at South Sixth Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2014, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 9:30 P.M., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Day Parade.

05/22/2014 WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Parade Committee, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: JOLI GONSALVES WAY (formerly Cherry Street), from Sixth Street to Seventh Street, ON SATURDAY,
JULY 05, 2014, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. FURTHER NOTE: THAT NO PARKING BE ALLOWED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET DURING THE SAME, and ACUSHNET AVENUE, between Wing Street and Grinnell Street, and WING STREET, between Purchase Street and Acushnet Avenue, ON SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2014, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 9:30 P.M., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition Week Activities.