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1.13.2026 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, January 13, 2026Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 2h 51m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions27
Passed21
Referred3
Tabled · Failed0 · 1
Split votesSplit4not unanimous

Where the council split

4 of 27 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 4
Ordinance

Proposed Ordinance – Amendments to City Code Sections 2-130, 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134 re: loan order authorizations with amendments to Section 2-131

A motion to refer the proposed ordinance with amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation failed.

Failed
1–8yeas–nays
Named as voting yesMichael G. Canuel
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays, to refer the proposed ordinance with the following amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation as follows: By striking out Section 2, in its entirety, and inserting in place thereof the following: “Section 2, By striking out in Section 2-131, which relates to Election required for authorization of certain loan orders, the following: “$5,000,000,” and inserting in its place “$10,000,000,” and by striking out “$20,000,000,” and inserting in place thereof, “$30,000,000,” with Councilor Canuel voting in the affirmative and the motion failed to carry.”

Minutes p. 4The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

8–1

Proposed Ordinance – Amendments to City Code Sections 2-130, 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134 re: loan order authorizations

The council voted to pass proposed ordinance through second reading and pass to be enrolled, as amended.

Ordinance · Named no: Michael G. Canuel · Minutes p. 4

Passed
No tally

Proposed Ordinance – Amendments to City Code Sections 2-130, 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134 re: loan order authorizations

The council voted to pass proposed ordinance to be ordained, as amended.

Ordinance · Named no: Michael G. Canuel · Minutes p. 4

Passed

All 27 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Ordinances5
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals on Eastern Ave, Maple St, Montaup St, President Ave, South Oxford St) The council voted to pass proposed ordinance through second reading and pass to be enrolled.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals on Eastern Ave, Maple St, Montaup St, President Ave, South Oxford St) The council voted to ordain the proposed ordinance.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Failed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance – Amendments to City Code Sections 2-130, 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134 re: loan order authorizations with amendments to Section 2-131 A motion to refer the proposed ordinance with amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation failed.
    1–8 1 yeas, 8 nays Official minutes,p. 4
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance – Amendments to City Code Sections 2-130, 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134 re: loan order authorizations The council voted to pass proposed ordinance through second reading and pass to be enrolled, as amended.
    8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 4
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance – Amendments to City Code Sections 2-130, 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134 re: loan order authorizations The council voted to pass proposed ordinance to be ordained, as amended.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 4
Resolutions4 of 9
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with Fire Chief, Director of Financial Services, and IAFF Local 1314 President regarding a fire station near Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Project The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Real Estate to meet to discuss all City-owned real estate The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Real Estate to convene to discuss City-owned property at 755 Pine Street for veterans services The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs to convene with Director of Inspectional Services and Administration to review code enforcement practices The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    5–3 5 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 5
Other business3 of 9
  • Passed Other
    Planning Board recommendation to approve acceptance of Fieldstone Lane, Brookfield Terrace, and Stonybrook Circle extending from Hayfield Lane to Courtney Street The council voted to accept and place on file the Planning Board recommendation and adopt the orders.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Referred Other
    Board of Park Commissioners request regarding creation of a fee schedule for placement of broadband infrastructure within parks The council voted to accept and place on file the communication and refer it to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Director of Human Resources communication regarding completion of external investigation related to employment concerns raised by Director of Veterans Services The council voted to accept and place on file the communication.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2

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