4.22.2025 City Council

Tuesday, April 22, 2025Tue, Apr 22, 2025 · 2h 31m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions23

Passed15

Referred7

Tabled · Failed0 · 1

Split votesSplit2not unanimous

Where the council split

2 of 23 decisions were not unanimous

Split vote · 1 of 2

Resolution

Resolution requesting Committee on Public Safety convene with the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Chief of Emergency Medical Services to provide quarterly updates

The council voted to adopt the resolution.

Passed

Tally not recorded

Named as voting noCliff A. Ponte Joseph D. Camara

“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted to adopt the resolution, with President Camara and Councilor Ponte opposed.”

Minutes p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

4–5

Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the Director of Human Resources and Corporation Counsel to discuss the creation of a Screening Committee for the Chief of the Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Departments

A motion to adopt the resolution failed.

Resolution · Named yes: Bradford L. Kilby, Cliff A. Ponte, Linda M. Pereira, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Failed

All 23 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject

Outcome All 23

Include 6 procedural motions

Budget & finance4

Referred Budget
Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 Budget Report The council voted to refer the report to the Committee on Finance.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Referred Budget
Fiscal Year 2026 Enterprise Fund Budget - Emergency Medical Services The council voted to refer the budget to the Committee on Finance.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Budget
Order establishing the Diman Stabilization Fund The council voted to adopt the order.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Budget
Order transferring $4.6 Million from FY24 Surplus Revenue to the Diman Stabilization Fund The council voted to adopt the order.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Ordinances4

Passed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (handicapped parking removals on Broad Street and Osborn Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (handicapped parking removals on Broad Street and Osborn Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance - Right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installations The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance - Right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installations The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Resolutions3 of 7

Passed Resolution
Resolution for approval of a TIE Agreement for MassCan Capital LLC, at 460 Globe Street The council voted to adopt the resolution.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Resolution
Resolution authorizing submission of the Community Development Agency's Five Year Consolidated Plan and Year One Annual Action Plan The council voted to adopt the resolution.
8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Resolution
Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel and interested parties to discuss amendments to the Abutters Lots Program The council voted to adopt the resolution.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Other business1 of 5

Passed Other
Citation for Madison Medeiros for organizing a fundraiser basketball tournament for the Catholic Youth Organization The council voted to adopt the citation.
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)