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Where the council split
1 of 19 decisions was not unanimousSplit vote · 1 of 1
Resolution
Resolution – Administration prepare a full cost analysis of providing residential solid waste and recycling collection in-house and presents this analysis to the Committee on Finance
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 1 yea, 7 nays, to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Canuel voting in the affirmative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.”
Minutes p. 5The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.
All 19 decisions
In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance1
ReferredBudget
Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 2 Budget ReportThe council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinancesThe council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
Resolution – Administration prepare a full cost analysis of providing residential solid waste and recycling collection in-house and presents this analysis to the Committee on FinanceA motion to adopt the resolution failed.
Resolution – City Council send letter to Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, requesting guidance in obtaining additional funding to assist with sustainment of the Fall River Addiction Support and Treatment (FAST) Team following recent federal grant funding cutsThe council voted to adopt the resolution.
City Council President’s letter to Corporation Counsel and the Director of Human Resources re: entering the executive summary of a recent internal personnel investigation into the public record and related reply from Corporation CounselThe council voted to accept and place the communication on file.
City Council President’s letter to Mayor in support of proposed renovations to the City Clerk and City Council offices and City Council Chamber lobbyThe council voted to accept and place the communication on file.
Director of Engineering and Planning re: current reconstruction projects under contractThe council voted to accept and place the communication on file.
Citation – 911 Emergency Dispatchers, AFSCME Council 93, Local 3177 – Service to the City of Fall River on the night of July 13, 2025, during the Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence fireThe council voted to adopt the citation.