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, September 10, 2024Tue, Sep 10, 202440 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Membership of the Historical Commission Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Trolley Fees amendment regarding Active Military tickets Amend the proposed ordinance by inserting "Active Military or" immediately before "Veteran ticket" under "Standard trolley route tickets," and by inserting "Active Military of" immediately before "Veteran ticket" under "Special trolley tour or event tickets. "
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Trolley Fees, as amended Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous fifteen-minute parking on Dover Street Pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous fifteen-minute parking on Dover Street Pass the proposed ordinance through ordination
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - One year demolition delay for City-owned property Pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - One year demolition delay for City-owned property Pass the proposed ordinance through ordination
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Property Maintenance, as amended Pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Property Maintenance, as amended Pass the proposed ordinance through ordination, as amended
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution requesting Committee on Finance convene to discuss online real estate tax payment program Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution requesting Committee on Finance convene with utility companies regarding timeline of utility pole work Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution proclaiming October 23 through October 31, 2024 as Red Ribbon Week Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers Michael H. Souza and Teres A. Menezes Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Fernando P. da Silva d/b/a Brodeur's Service Station at 109 Barrett Street, Marco Tavares d/b/a Auto Stop at 325 Oman Street, and Jody Oliveira d/b/a Ground Earth Inc. at 1741 Stafford Road Adopt the order
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order for City Council appointment of Christopher M. Benevides to the Community Preservation Committee Adopt the order
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims against the City Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Structure on or over a public way applications for Fallen Officers Memorial Trust (Giunta Road Race) to hang banners on Bedford Street at High St. and Pleasant Street at Stafford Square Approve the applications
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Drainlayer License for Mass Earthworks & Demolition LLC Approve the Drainlayer License
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Planning Board Minutes of June 12, 2024 Accept the minutes and place on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Planning Board Minutes of July 10, 2024 Accept the minutes and place on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities notice regarding Liberty Utilities Mid-Term Modification to 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficient Plan Accept the notice and place on file
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order to transfer unexpended bond proceeds totaling $313,646.01 for structural repairs of Pearl Street and Third Street Garages Amend the order by striking out the approval date for Government Center Roof Replacement, listed as "October 1, 2028", and inserting in its place "October 1, 2018,"
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order to transfer unexpended bond proceeds totaling $313,646.01 for structural repairs of Pearl Street and Third Street Garages, as amended Adopt the order, as amended
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Thursday, August 22, 2024Thu, Aug 22, 2024special1 decision

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Amended Warrant for the State Primary Election on September 3, 2024 That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024Tue, Aug 13, 202441 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Mayor and proposed Bristol County ARPA funding of $1,633,882 for the Water Main Replacement Project Approve the proposal
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and request to rescind the Bristol County ARPA proposal regarding Lafayette Skateboard Park Rehabilitation, approved on May 14, 2024 Rescind the proposal
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and request to rescind the Bristol County ARPA proposal regarding the Veteran's Van, approved on January 9, 2024 Rescind the proposal
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and order to transfer unexpended bond proceeds, totaling $313,646.01, from various projects to assist with structural repairs of the Pearl Street and Third Street Garages Refer the order, in its entirety, to the Committee on Finance
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Anselmo to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) Confirm the appointment
  Appointment 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and order approving Conservation Restriction with The Trustees of Reservation for 1046 Blossom Road Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and order accepting a donation in the amount of $25,000.00 for the Fall River Public Library from the Estate of Joseph H. Feitelberg Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and order accepting a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Children's Section of the Fall River Public Library from Richard and Deborah Danner Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and order accepting donation of historical furniture for the City of Fall River from Sally Lawlor Adopt the order
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and proposed ordinance re Membership of the Historical Commission Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and communication regarding the anticipated timeline of a proposed ordinance related to Short-Term Rentals Refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and communication regarding the anticipated timeline of a proposed ordinance related to Unauthorized Camping on Public Property Refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and order appropriating the sum of $169,656 from Inspectional Services Salaries to the Health and Human Services Salaries Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and transfer and appropriation of $22,500 from the Stabilization Fund to City Council, Expenses Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and transfer and appropriation of $322,117 from EMS, Stabilization Fund to EMS, Capital Adopt the order
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Planning Board recommendation to approve Draper Street extending from Globe Mills Avenue northerly to Atlantic Boulevard Accept and place on file the recommendation, amend the order by striking out 'to Atlantic Boulevard' and inserting 'northerly to terminus and southerly to terminus', and adopt the order as amended
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Emergency preamble for proposed ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking on Bay Street, Brow Street, and Walnut Street Adopt the emergency preamble
  Ordinance 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped parking on Bay Street, Brow Street, and Walnut Street Pass proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous fifteen-minute parking on Dover Street, North, 84 feet west of Blackstone Street Pass proposed ordinance through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - One year demolition delay for City-owned property Pass proposed ordinance through first reading
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Proposed Ordinance - Trolley Fees Refer the proposed ordinance back to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
  Ordinance 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Property Maintenance Pass proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution requesting the Committee on Public Safety convene with the Director of Traffic and Parking and a representative of the Fall River Police Department to discuss speeding on Indian Town Road Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution requesting the Committee on Finance convene quarterly with the Administration and a representative from the Historical Commission regarding funding plans for the renovation of the Bank Street Armory Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution requesting the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel, the Building Inspector and a representative of the Community Development Agency to discuss the creation of a proposed ordinance regarding regulating boarding/rooming houses Adopt the resolution
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)

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