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 8, 2026Tue, Sep 8, 202639 decisions

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• Passed
  Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Antao to the Cultural Council The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Vania Marie Noverca-Viveiros to the Cultural Council The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Ken Schadegg to the Historical Commission The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Richard R. Mancini to the Historical Commission The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
  Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Fiscal Year 2026 Quarterly Budget Report The council voted to refer the report to the Committee on Finance.
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Mayor and loan order of $10,000,000 for the construction and/or improvement of City Streets Authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Mayor and request from Purchasing Agent for City Council approval to conduct a public online auction for surplus property The council voted to approve the request.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances The council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  City Council President communication and revised policy to City Council re: outside legal council The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.
  Procedure Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Corporation Counsel request to strike out §2-33 in City code, which relates to Authority to retain outside legal counsel The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with city officials to develop a comprehensive plan for an accurate financial analysis of the cost and distribution of solid waste and recycling carts The council voted to adopt the resolution.
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Failed
  Proposed Ordinance - Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste - collection and disposal, generally A motion to grant leave to withdraw failed.
  Ordinance 2–7 2 yeas, 7 nays Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Tabled
  Proposed Ordinance - Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste - collection and disposal, generally The council voted to table the proposed ordinance.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals) Passed through second reading and enrollment.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals) Passed to be ordained.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with the City Engineer and Corporation Counsel to draft an ordinance establishing a fee or fine, over $250, for after-the-fact curb removal applications The council voted to adopt the resolution.
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Economic Development and Tourism to convene with city officials to review renovations at Oak Grove Cemetery The council voted to adopt the resolution.
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with city officials to discuss developing a public portal providing access to the City's financial systems and data The council voted to adopt the resolution.
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with the Director of Human Resources to discuss the planned Compensation Study The council voted to adopt the resolution.
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with the Chief of Police and Director Traffic and Parking to discuss speeding enforcement practices and procedures The council voted to amend the resolution by striking out the entire third paragraph and "enforcement practices and procedures to improve" within the fourth paragraph.
  Resolution 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene to discuss speeding enforcement practices and procedures, as amended The council voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Citation for Anthony F. Cordeiro - Recipient of the Roger Valcourt Outstanding Citizen Award Accepted and placed on file.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Order for one new jointly owned pole location on Bedford Street (Massachusetts Electric Company / Verizon New England, Inc.) Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Orders for one new jointly owned pole location each on Airport Road, Bay Street, Mott Street, Rodman Street, and Stafford Road (Massachusetts Electric Company / Verizon New England, Inc.) The council voted to adopt the orders.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Orders for Auto Repair Shop License at 830 Globe Street, Curb Removal at 498 Reading Street on Montgomery Street, and Second Hand Article Store License at 133 Mariano Bishop Boulevard The council voted to adopt the orders.
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Ground Earth Inc. (1741 Stafford Road) and Auto Stop (325 Oman Street) The council voted to adopt the order.
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Auto Repair Shop License Transfer for license no. 21 at 605 Globe Street from Robert P. Fortier d/b/a Fortier's Auto Sales & Service Inc. to Justin R. Fortier d/b/a Fortier's Auto Sales & Service, Inc. The council voted to adopt the order.
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Police Chief's Report on Licenses (Taxicab Drivers: Shawn Pinto; Private Livery Drivers: Danilson Claudio Moreira Tavares) The council voted to adopt the order.
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Zayo Group, LLC for permanent aerial fiber attachments on Bedford Street across 9 existing poles The council voted to adopt the order.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Zayo Group, LLC for permanent aerial fiber attachments on Locust Street across 8 existing poles The council voted to adopt the order.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Zayo Group, LLC for permanent aerial fiber attachments on Stonehaven Road across 12 existing poles The council voted to adopt the order.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Claims against the City The council voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Assistant Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: July 28, 2026, Special Meeting of the City Council Accepted and placed on file.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Communication from city resident re: bus stop location near 102 Laurel Street Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Drainlayer License application for JPB Construction Co., Inc. The council voted to approve the drainlayer application.
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Notice of Casualty and Loss for 34 Friendship Street Accepted and placed on file.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Notice of Casualty and Loss for 484 Highland Avenue Accepted and placed on file.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Tabled
  Mayor and the Appropriation of funds totaling $586,600 to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund ($330,000 for FREDTV Operating Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Operating Salaries & Expenses) The council voted to table the matter.
  Budget 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order - Timothy R. Long, 1343 Newhall Street - Removal of 9 feet, 1 inch of curbing for an opening total of 24 feet, 1 inch, at 677 Meridian Street The council voted to adopt the order, as amended.
  License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, August 11, 2026Tue, Aug 11, 202631 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Confirmation of the appointment of Ann O'Neil-Souza as the City Administrator The council voted to confirm the appointment.
  Appointment 7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Communication from Corporation Counsel requesting reconsideration of the Petition for a Zoning Map Amendment previously submitted on July 14, 2026 The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Letter from City Council President to MassDOT regarding Route 79/Davol Street Corridor redevelopment The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff updates regarding former Police Station on Bedford Street The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Referred
  Traffic Commission recommendations for amendments to traffic ordinances The council voted that the recommendations be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Emergency preamble for Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped Parking (Cherry Street, Palmer Street, Plain Street, St. Mary's Street, Tripp Street) The council voted to adopt the emergency preamble.
  Ordinance 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped Parking (Cherry Street, Palmer Street, Plain Street, St. Mary's Street, Tripp Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals: Third Street, Hunter Street, Mason Street, Pine Street, South Beach Street, South Beacon Street, Washington Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Order - Creation of an Ad-Hoc School Transportation Committee The council voted to adopt the order.
  Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Passed
  Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss potential amendments to City code §46-7 relating to Noise The council voted to adopt the resolution.
  Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
• Withdrawn
  Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with various parties to discuss current population estimates for the City of Fall River The council voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.
  Resolution 7–1 7 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)

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