Cliff A. Ponte

City Councilor · present at 27 of 30 verified meetings

Also recorded in the minutes as Cliff Ponte.

Attendance90%27 of 30 meetings

Motions1,889While present

Named no392.1% of motions

Named yes130.7% of motions

Most recent time named as voting no

Jul 14, 2026 · Ordinance Proposed Ordinance - Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste - Collection and disposal, generally Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation · Minutes p. 8

Referred 5–3

Voting record

Position All

Unanimous
Police Chief's report on licenses (Taxicab Drivers, 2025 License Renewals for Pawnbrokers, Pool/Billiards, Second Hand)Apr 8, 2025 · Adopt the order, as amended
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Unanimous
Auto Body Shop License Renewal for Michael Penacho d/b/a Mike's Auto Body, 535 Bay StreetApr 8, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Complete Auto Tech Center (535 Bay St), Aime's Auto Repair Inc. (88 Earle St), and Integrity Auto (851 Globe St)Apr 8, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Unanimous
Referral of Claims to Corporation CounselApr 8, 2025 · Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 6
Unanimous
Approval of Drainlayer License applicationsApr 8, 2025 · Approve the drainlayer license applications
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Not listed
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking on Osborn Street, North, 163 feet east of Arpin Street (emergency preamble)Apr 8, 2025 · Adopt the emergency preamble
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays p. 7
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking on Osborn Street, North, 163 feet east of Arpin StreetApr 8, 2025 · That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
Passed Unanimous p. 7
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals on Broad Street and Osborn StreetApr 8, 2025 · That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Passed Unanimous p. 7
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installationsApr 8, 2025 · That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Passed Unanimous p. 7
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Short Term Rentals amendments and passage through second reading and enrollmentApr 8, 2025 · Amend the proposed ordinance by inserting, at the beginning of §14-723, "In addition to the mandatory registration with Massachusetts Department of Revenue on MassTaxConnect," and by striking out, in §14-723(E), "as set forth in §2-453 of the Code," and inserting, in its place, "(as set forth in Chapter A100 Fee Schedule of the City Code) to Inspectional Services," and by striking out, in Chapter A110-4, §14-723, "$500" and inserting, in its place, "$50," and that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Passed Unanimous p. 8
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Short Term Rentals ordainmentApr 8, 2025 · That the proposed ordinance be ordained, as amended
Passed Unanimous p. 8
Unanimous
Resolution - Convene to discuss the creation of a proposed ordinance regarding the regulation of boarding/rooming housesApr 8, 2025 · That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Withdrawn Unanimous p. 8
Unanimous
Confirmation of the re-appointment of Melissa Panchley to the Library BoardMar 25, 2025 · Confirm the appointment
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Not listed
Resolution for approval of a TIE Agreement for 295 Bedford Street, LLC at 295 Bedford StreetMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Not recorded p. 1
Unanimous
Order accepting M.G.L. Ch. 59, §5, Clause 17F Elderly exemptionMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Order accepting M.G.L. Ch. 59, §5, Clause 22J Veterans' exemptionMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order increasing M.G.L. Ch. 59, §5, Clause 41C exemption by 50%Mar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and correspondence to establish right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installationsMar 25, 2025 · Refer the correspondence to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and order for Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure at 158 Bedford Street (Parcel ID N04-0042)Mar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and request to hold the Annual Budget Joint Meeting with the City Council and School Committee on April 8, 2025Mar 25, 2025 · Accept and place on file the communication
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and order declaring twenty-one (21) vehicles as surplus propertyMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Planning Board report regarding Proposed Zoning Amendment - Apartment District (A-2)Mar 25, 2025 · Accept and place on file the report
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Proposed Zoning Amendment - Apartment District (A-2)Mar 25, 2025 · Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Planning Board recommendation to not approve acceptance of Burt Street extending from New Boston Road southerly to terminusMar 25, 2025 · Accept and place on file the report
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Orders regarding acceptance of Burt Street extending from New Boston Road southerly to terminusMar 25, 2025 · Grant leave to withdraw
Withdrawn Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Planning Board recommendation to not approve acceptance of May Street extending from Pine Street to Cherry StreetMar 25, 2025 · Accept and place on file the report
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Orders regarding acceptance of May Street extending from Pine Street to Cherry StreetMar 25, 2025 · Grant leave to withdraw
Withdrawn Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Resolution to convene with MBTA and interested parties to discuss potential solutions to reduce noise pollution in Weaver's Cove Layover areaMar 25, 2025 · Grant leave to withdraw
Withdrawn Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, MiscellaneousMar 25, 2025 · Pass through second reading and enrollment
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, MiscellaneousMar 25, 2025 · Pass to be ordained
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Processing Archivist of Public Library ServicesMar 25, 2025 · Pass through second reading and enrollment
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Processing Archivist of Public Library ServicesMar 25, 2025 · Pass to be ordained
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Resolution to convene with Administration and MassDOT to discuss maintenance of Interstate 195 underpass beneath Government Center and request state delegation advocacy for cleanupMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Resolution to convene with Director of Traffic and Parking and Fall River Police Department to discuss traffic safety concerns on Stafford RoadMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers: Robert F. Allen, Jeremias Cabral, and Cheryl KohaneMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Auto Repair Shop License Renewal for Kirk Carrier d/b/a Kirk's Transmissions, Inc., 461 Globe StreetMar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
ClaimsMar 25, 2025 · Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
City resident requesting to purchase a parcel of city owned land on Sion Street (Parcel D-07-0021)Mar 25, 2025 · Refer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate
Referred Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Drainlayer Licenses for A. DiFazio Construction, Inc., Sandstone Construction, Inc., and Biszko Contracting Corp.Mar 25, 2025 · Approve the drainlayer applications
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Not listed
Order for disposition of municipal property at 112 Flint Street (former Davol School) (Parcel ID K-14-0011)Mar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Not recorded p. 5
Unanimous
Order for disposition of municipal property at 138 Hartwell Street (former Silvia School) (Parcel ID N-21-0001)Mar 25, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer DivisionsMar 11, 2025 · Refer the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Enterprise Fund budgets for the Water and Sewer Divisions to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer ratesMar 11, 2025 · Refer the proposed ordinances for the Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Rates to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and gift order for a donation of 348 memorial flags from the Remember to Remember September 11 organization, to be used during the City's annual ceremony at Battleship Cove in remembrance of September 11, 2001Mar 11, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and appropriation of $357,175.00 from Fire, Salaries "Retirement Buyout," to Fire, Various ExpensesMar 11, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Audit prepared by Roselli, Clark & AssociatesMar 11, 2025 · Refer the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Audit to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and order declaring fourteen (14) police vehicles as surplus propertyMar 11, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinancesMar 11, 2025 · Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Order - Appropriating $1,816,444 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2026 community projectsMar 11, 2025 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Not listed
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking on Albion Street, Bedford Street, Bradford Street, Foster Street, Kellogg Street, Lindsey Street, Oliver Street, Pitman Street, President Avenue, South Main Street, South Oxford Street, Swindells Street, Whipple Street, and William StreetMar 11, 2025 · Adopt the emergency preamble
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays p. 3

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