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City Council · December 9, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 · Regular session · 0 of 2 present

Official minutes
Decisions30
Passed27
Referred2
Split votes7

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Where the council split

7 of 30 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 7
Resolution

Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance requiring City Council approval for renewed or extended contracts for contracted employees, Department Heads or Division Managers

The council voted to adopt the resolution.

Passed
6–1yeas–nays
Named as voting noJoseph D. Camara
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the resolution, with President Camara voting in the negative and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.”

Minutes p. 2The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

6–1

Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss striking out §2-131 of the City Code re: loan order authorizations

The council voted to adopt the resolution.

Resolution · Named no: Joseph D. Camara · Minutes p. 2

Passed
No tally

Curb removal of 14 feet for a total opening of 32 feet at 202 Cambridge Street for Michael and Elizabeth Lamothe

The council voted to adopt the order.

Other · Named no: Linda M. Pereira · Minutes p. 4

Passed
5–2

Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, One-way streets on Lindsey Street, Northerly, from President Avenue to Brownell Street

The council voted to adopt an emergency preamble.

Ordinance · Named no: Cliff A. Ponte, Michelle M. Dionne · Minutes p. 6

Passed
No tally

Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, One-way streets on Lindsey Street, Northerly, from President Avenue to Brownell Street

The council voted to pass through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended.

Ordinance · Named no: Cliff A. Ponte, Michelle M. Dionne · Minutes p. 7

Passed
6–1

Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous on Brightman Street (stop signs, one-way streets, parking prohibited)

The council voted to adopt an emergency preamble.

Ordinance · Named no: Cliff A. Ponte · Minutes p. 7

Passed
No tally

Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous on Brightman Street (stop signs, one-way streets, parking prohibited)

The council voted to pass through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.

Ordinance · Named no: Cliff A. Ponte · Minutes p. 7

Passed

All 30 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments3
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Parayno to the position of Director of Community Maintenance The council voted to reject the request for appointment.
    7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 1
  • Tabled Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of Paula Costa Cullen to the Library Board of Trustees A motion to confirm the appointment was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the reappointment of Jonathan Lima to the Historical Commission The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances1 of 11
  • Referred Ordinance
    Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances The council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Resolutions5
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance requiring City Council approval for renewed or extended contracts for contracted employees, Department Heads or Division Managers The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    6–1 6 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss striking out §2-131 of the City Code re: loan order authorizations The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    6–1 6 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution extending congratulations to Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Bengals Football Team and declaring December 3rd as Championship Day The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss amendments to §2-151 of the City Code re: City Council standing committees The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting a home rule petition to change to Plan E form of government with a City Manager The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Other business3 of 6
  • Passed Other
    Citations for Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Bengals Varsity Football Team The council voted to adopt the citations.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Other
    Citation for Citizens for Citizens - 60th Anniversary of Service (1965 - 2025) The council voted to adopt the citation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Referred Other
    Curb removal of 19 feet for a total opening of 31 feet at 34-36 California Street for Jessica Ortega Urgiles The council voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4