City Council votes

Every decision recorded in the official minutes, with a link to the page it came from. Nov 2021 – Sep 2026

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025Tue, Feb 11, 202525 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Referred
  Claims To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Department of Environmental Protection (Waterways Regulation Program) notice re license application for Donald Scott and Mary Lou Church, South Watuppa Pond, 1040 Dickinson Street That the notice be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Massachusetts Development Finance Agency notice re public hearing on February 11, 2025, for the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds for Seven Hills Foundation, Inc., and affiliates That the notice be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Passed
  Department of Environmental Protection notice re issuance of Draft Waterways Permit within Mount Hope Bay That the notice be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5

Tuesday, January 28, 2025Tue, Jan 28, 202519 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Nelson Rego to the Cultural Council Confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Eric Kelly to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointments of John Ferreira and Gloria Pacheco to the Planning Board Confirm the reappointments
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Mayor and request to deliver State of the City address on March 11, 2025 That the communication be accepted and placed on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Mayor and request for a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the School Committee on April 8, 2025 re development of FY2026 budget Accept and place on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Mayor and order to transfer $2,500,000.00 from FY24 Surplus Revenue to the Employer Health Trust Fund Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 2 Budget Report Refer the report to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Order - New England Power Company petition - Copicut Road and Quanipaug Road transmission lines Adopt the order
  Other Not recorded Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Creation of Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Budget and Compliance That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Creation of Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Budget and Compliance That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Referred
  Proposed Ordinance - Short-Term Rentals Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution requesting the Committee on Finance convene with the City Administrator, the Director of City Operations and the Building Inspector to discuss safety concerns regarding the Pearl Street Parking Garage and the Third Street Parking Garage Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution requesting the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs and the Committee on Public Safety convene with interested parties to discuss ongoing environmental and safety concerns in the Copicut neighborhood Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution requesting the Committee on Finance convene with the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel, the Director of Financial Services, the Chairperson of the Board of Assessors, and the Veterans' Services Officer to discuss potential tax exemptions for veterans, related to the HERO Act Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution requesting the Committee on Finance convene with the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel, the Director of Financial Services, and the Chairperson of the Board of Assessors to discuss tax exemptions and property abatements for senior citizens Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers, Private Livery Drivers, and Private Livery Vehicles Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Referred
  Claims Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Board of Election Commissioners and orders authorizing the Preliminary Municipal Election on September 16, 2025, and the Municipal Election on November 4, 2025, and designating polling places for such elections Adopt the orders
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 5

Tuesday, January 14, 2025Tue, Jan 14, 202524 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Joan Medeiros to the Redevelopment Authority Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Driscoll to the Commission on Disability Confirm the appointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Debbie Pacheco to the Commission on Disability Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Lisa Silva to the Commission on Disability Confirm the reappointment
  Appointment Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Passed
  Grant order from EOPSS in the amount of $710,838.00 for Municipal Public Safety Staffing (Police Department) Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Grant order from EOPSS in the amount of $900,000.00 for Municipal Public Safety Staffing (Fire Department) Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Grant order from EOPSS in the amount of $653,973.25 for Shannon Community Safety Initiative Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Grant order from MassDEP in the amount of $52,000 for Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Grant order from MassDEP in the amount of $5,000 for Drop Off Equipment Program Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Mayor and Five Year Financial Forecast Refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Referred
  Board of Election Commissioners and orders authorizing the Preliminary Municipal Election on September 16, 2025, and the Municipal Election on November 4, 2025, and designating polling places for such elections Refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Director of Engineering/Planning and 2024 Year End Departmental Update Accept and place on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances Refer the recommendation to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Second Reading) Pass through second reading and pass to be enrolled
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous Pass to be ordained
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with Director of Traffic and Parking and Fall River Police Department regarding safety at Bay Street and Mount Hope Avenue Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 3
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Economic Development and Tourism to meet with community arts organizations to provide 2024 year in review and plans for 2025 Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with Police Chief to discuss strategies to combat vehicular vandalism in President Avenue and Madison Street neighborhood Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers and Private Livery Drivers Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Referred
  Order regarding New England Power Company transmission lines at Copicut Road and Quanipaug Road Refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes - November 21, 2024 Accept and place on file
  Other Unanimous Minutes p. 4
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Creation of Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Budget and Compliance Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 5
• Referred
  Proposed Ordinance - Affordable Housing Trust Refer the resolution and proposed ordinance to the Committee on Finance
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 6
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Short Term Rentals Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 6

Tuesday, December 17, 2024Tue, Dec 17, 202419 decisions

Meeting pageMinutes PDFMinutes

• Passed
  Order accepting a donation of $1,000 from Mary Ann Dillon to the Fall River Public Library for the Children's Section Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Minutes p. 1
• Referred
  Request to establish an ordinance creating the position of Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Budget and Compliance Refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Minutes p. 2
• Passed
  Resolution requesting Committee on Public Safety convene with the Director of Traffic and a representative of the Fall River Police Department regarding traffic concerns at the Stafford Road exit of SouthCoast Marketplace Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Minutes p. 2

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