June 9, 2026

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To lift item 1 from the table

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to lift item 1 from the table.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Priority Matters

1 Mayor and veto of the proposed ordinance authorizing the City Council to hire outside legal counsel

Ordinance: final passagePassed · 6–3

That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained,as amended, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained,as amended, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)

2 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Nathaniel Roberts to the Cultural Council

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the appointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

3 Mayor and grant order to accept $10,000 from Southcoast Health to procure a state-of-the-art advanced training manikin for the Emergency Medical Services Dept.

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

4 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement for Labor Advantage for Workers, Local 124

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)

5 Mayor and proposed ordinance amending §2-401, Chief of Police — Appointment; powers and duties; term

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

6 Mayor and proposed ordinance amending §50-303, Salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

7 Mayor and proposed ordinance amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, department heads, and non-union personnel

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

8 Mayor and proposed ordinance amending §62-2(C), Solid waste — collection and disposal generally

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

Priority Communications

9 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

10 Fall River Redevelopment Authority regarding Davol Street Corridor Maintenance

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Dionne)

11 Commission on Disability regarding recommended changes to polling places

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

Ordinances

12 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Violations and penalties

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cadime)

Ordinance: final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Citations

13 Evolve Academy — Services provided to veterans during Memorial Day Ceremonies

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the citation be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the citation be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)

14 Argosy Collegiate Charter School Early College Program Participants — Receipt of Associate Degree from Bristol Community College lan Ahaesy Ethan Booth Gabriel Booth Mariana Brown Amy Chhem Leonardo Demorais Breana Frias Kimora Gallimore

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the citations be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the citations be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Joseph D. Camara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Orders: Hearings

23 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., Jefferson Street — One (1) new jointly owned pole location

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the orders

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

24 Police Chief's Report on Licenses Taxicab Driver Jaime Andrade Rego Private Livery Vehicle Rego Rides Inc. - One (1) vehicle

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions

25 Claims

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

26 Interim Superintendent of Fall River Public Schools re: Fiscal Year 2027 deliberations

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

27 Communication from the Fall River Preservation Society of Fall River, Inc., Board of Directors re: City Council vote to award Community Preservation Act funding

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

28b Applications for structures on or over a public way for St. Anthony of the Desert Maronite Catholic Church Inc. to hang banners (30' x 3') from June 30, 2026 to August 12, 2026 at the following locati: Pleasant Street near the Fall River Police Department Building

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To approve the applications

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel it was unanimously voted to approve the applications, with Councilor Camara abstaining.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

29 Drainlayer Licenses Communications Construction Group, LLC R.W. Bryant Contracting, Inc.

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the drainlayer applications

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer applications.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

30 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — Aprii 16, 2026

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the minutes be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items 31 through 34 together

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 31 through 34 together.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)