COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES - March 27, 2018 MEETING AT 7:00 PM, 133 William Street, New Bedford, MA - City Council Chambers 214 AGENDA

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1 COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES - March 27, 2018 MEETING AT 7:00 PM, 133 William Street, New Bedford, MA - City Council Chambers 214 AGENDA 1. PUBLIC HEARING on a COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 9, of the City Code by adding Section 5720 TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS. (Ref d 2/8/18) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 and Tuesday, March 20, 2018.) 1a. AN ORDINANCE, 1b. COMMUNICATION, Acting City Planner Kirsten Bryan to Councillor Hugh Dunn, Chairman, Committee on Ordinances, advising that the Planning Board held a public hearing on March 14, 2018 to discuss the proposal to amend the City s Zoning Ordinance Chapter 9 Comprehensive Zoning, Section 5700 Planning Moratorium for the purpose of adding Section 5720, Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments; the Planning Board voted to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION, recommending that the City Council approve the adoption of a Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments, as proposed. (Ref d 3/19/18) INVITEES: Joseph C. Cordeiro, Chief, New Bedford Police Department; David Gerwatowski, Legal Counsel Attorney; Mikaela McDermott, City Solicitor; Patrick J. Sullivan, Planning and Community Development Director; Representative, Mayor s Office 2. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures, which lowers the number of valid police complaints necessary for a property to be designated a problem property from eight to four. (Ref d 1/11/18) 2a. AN ORDINANCE, INVITEES: Andrew Barroll, Treasurer, Greater New Bedford Landlord Association; Damon Chaplin, Director, Health Department; Joseph C. Cordeiro, Chief, New Bedford Police Department; David Gerwatowski, Legal Counsel Attorney; Mikaela McDermott, City Solicitor; Danny D. Romanowicz, Commissioner, Department of Inspectional Services; Patrick J. Sullivan, Planning and Community Development Director; Representative, Mayor s Office 3. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures, that requires the owners of nonowner occupied buildings to post the contact information of the property owner and manager or agent in a conspicuous place in the building s main public area. (Ref d

2 1/11/18) 3a. AN ORDINANCE, INVITEES: Andrew Barroll, Treasurer, Greater New Bedford Landlord Association; Damon Chaplin, Director, Health Department; Joseph C. Cordeiro, Chief, New Bedford Police Department; David Gerwatowski, Legal Counsel Attorney; Mikaela McDermott, City Solicitor; Danny D. Romanowicz, Commissioner, Department of Inspectional Services; Patrick J. Sullivan, Planning and Community Development Director; Representative, Mayor s Office 4. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 12, Section 12-41, that property owners have only five (5) days as opposed to fourteen (14) to dispose of litter that is a source of filth or that is dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare. (Ref d 1/11/18) 4a. AN ORDINANCE, INVITEES: Andrew Barroll, Treasurer, Greater New Bedford Landlord Association; Damon Chaplin, Director, Health Department; Joseph C. Cordeiro, Chief, New Bedford Police Department; David Gerwatowski, Legal Counsel Attorney; Mikaela McDermott, City Solicitor; Danny D. Romanowicz, Commissioner, Department of Inspectional Services; Patrick J. Sullivan, Planning and Community Development Director; Representative, Mayor s Office In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if any accommodations are needed, please contact the Clerk of Committees Office at Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

3 Item Title: TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS Item Detail: 1. PUBLIC HEARING on a COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 9, of the City Code by adding Section 5720 TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS. (Ref d 2/8/18) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 and Tuesday, March 20, 2018.) 1a. AN ORDINANCE, 1 b. COMMUNICATION, Acting City Planner Kirsten Bryan to Councillor Hugh Dunn, Chairman, Committee on Ordinances, advising that the Planning Board held a public hearing on March 14, 2018 to discuss the proposal to amend the City s Zoning Ordinance Chapter 9 Comprehensive Zoning, Section 5700 Planning Moratorium for the purpose of adding Section 5720, Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments; the Planning Board voted to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION, recommending that the City Council approve the adoption of a Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments, as proposed. (Ref d 3/19/18) Additional Information: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 1. COMM re Moratorium on Marijuana Establishments Cover Memo 1a. ORD re Moratorium on Marijuana Establishments Cover Memo 1b. COMM re Planning Board Recommendation Cover Memo

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11 Item Title: AN ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 6 / Problem Properties Item Detail: 2. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures, which lowers the number of valid police complaints necessary for a property to be designated a problem property from eight to four. (Ref d 1/11/18) 2a. AN ORDINANCE, Additional Information: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 2. COMM re Problem Properties Cover Memo 2a. ORD re Problem Properties Cover Memo

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14 Item Title: AN ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 6 / Posting Contact Information Item Detail: 3. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures, that requires the owners of non-owner occupied buildings to post the contact information of the property owner and manager or agent in a conspicuous place in the building s main public area. (Ref d 1/11/18) 3a. AN ORDINANCE, Additional Information: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 3. COMM re Posting Contact Info Cover Memo 3a. ORD re Posting Contact Info Cover Memo

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17 Item Title: AN ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 12 / Litter Disposal Item Detail: 4. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 12, Section 12-41, that property owners have only five (5) days as opposed to fourteen (14) to dispose of litter that is a source of filth or that is dangerous to the public health, safety or welfare. (Ref d 1/11/18) 4a. AN ORDINANCE, Additional Information: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 4. COMM re 'Clean & Lien' ORD Cover Memo 4a. ORD re 'Clean & Lien' ORD Cover Memo

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21 Item Title: Accessibility Statement Item Detail: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if any accommodations are needed, please contact the Clerk of Committees Office at Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Additional Information: