The Fall River City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, starting at 5:55 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber on the second floor of One Government Center. While the session is listed to run until 9:55 p.m., the meeting end time is subject to change.
Agendas for the council session include an ADA agenda and are available through the city.
On the agenda
- Public Hearing: Auto Repair Shop License – Zaibak Salem Alzaibak d/b/a Auto Genie LLC — The council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Zaibak Salem Alzaibak to operate an auto repair shop at 235 John Street.
- Public Hearing: Auto Repair Shop License – Ryan Rechmani d/b/a Knight’s Quality Service Station Co. — The council will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Ryan Rechmani to operate an auto repair shop at 260 Linden Street.
- Public Hearing: Curb Removal – Fall River Armory, 1089 Dwelly Street — The council will hold a public hearing on a request from the Massachusetts Military Division to remove 11 feet, 6 inches of curbing along Dwelly Street.
- Public Hearing: Curb Removal – Linda Carp, 44 Fenmore Street — The council will hold a public hearing on a request from Linda Carp to remove 15 feet of curbing on Fenmore Street to create an additional driveway opening.
- Presentation of Citations: Mason Machado — A citation will be presented to Mason Machado in recognition of his service to plan and develop a new dog park.
- Citizen Input — Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the City Council Committee on Finance.
- Resolution – Capital Improvement Plan Approval — The Committee on Finance will consider a resolution to approve the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
- Transfers and Appropriations — The Committee on Finance will review municipal fund transfers and appropriations.
- Appointment: Flavio A. DaCosta to the Community Preservation Committee — The mayor requests City Council confirmation of the appointment of Flavio A. DaCosta to the Community Preservation Committee.
- Gift Order: Fall River Public Library Donations ($4,094.34) — The council will consider accepting $4,094.34 in donations from various sources to support the Fall River Public Library.
- Gift Order: Fall River Public Library Donation ($2,325.00) — The council will consider accepting a donation of $2,325.00 raised from an auction by Ronald Caplain for the Children’s Department of the Fall River Public Library.
- Gift Order: Fall River Fire Department Donation from Firehouse Dogs, Inc. — The council will consider accepting a donation valued at $750 for a one-year supply of dog food for the Fire Department’s comfort dog, Sophie.
- Tax Increment Exemption Agreements — The mayor submits resolutions for Tax Increment Exemption Agreements for properties at 138 Hartwell Street, 109 Howe Street, and 650 Plymouth Avenue.
- Communication: Pearl Street Parking Garage Presentation Request — The mayor requests that the Committee on Finance convene on October 27, 2026, to receive an administration presentation regarding the Pearl Street parking garage.
- Communication: Review of Chapter 62 (Solid Waste) — The mayor requests that the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation meet with city officials for a comprehensive review of the city code regarding solid waste.
- EMS Appropriation Orders — The mayor requests appropriations from EMS revenues of $375,000 for EMS salaries and $21,500 for EMS expenses.
- Traffic Commission Recommendation: Traffic Ordinances — The Traffic Commission submits recommendations for amendments to city traffic ordinances.
- Committee Report: Resolution – Abutters Lots Program — The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation recommends granting leave to withdraw a resolution regarding amendments to the Abutters Lots Program.
- Committee Report: Resolution – Recording of Public Meetings — The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation recommends granting leave to withdraw a resolution proposing an ordinance to require all public meetings be recorded.
- Committee Report: Resolution – Naming of City Properties — The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation recommends granting leave to withdraw a resolution to amend city code concerning the naming of city buildings, parks, and facilities.
- Committee Report: Resolution – City Council Standing Committees — The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation recommends granting leave to withdraw a resolution regarding amendments to standing council committees.
- Proposed Ordinance: Handicapped Parking Removals — The council will consider the second reading of an ordinance removing designated handicapped parking spaces across several city streets.
- Proposed Ordinance: Loading Zone on William Street — The council will consider the second reading of an ordinance establishing a loading zone on William Street from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday.
- Proposed Ordinance: Chief of Police Appointment, Powers, Duties, and Term — The council will consider the second reading of an ordinance amendment concerning the appointment, term, powers, and duties of the Chief of Police.
- Resolution: Independent Financial Audit of Employer Health Trust Fund — The council will consider requesting that the Committee on Finance discuss an RFP to hire an independent auditor to assess the City’s Employer Health Trust Fund.
- Resolution: Harm Reduction Bags and Substance Use Services — The council will consider asking the Committee on Finance to discuss harm reduction bags supplied by SSTAR and Seven Hills Foundation along with other recovery services.
- Citation: Mason Machado — The City Council will consider awarding a citation to Mason Machado for his dedication in planning and developing a new dog park.
- Citation: António Teixeira — The City Council will consider awarding a citation to António Teixeira for 37 years of volunteer service with the Azorean Cultural Society.
- Order: Auto Repair Shop License – Zaibak Salem Alzaibak — The council will consider approving an auto repair shop license for Zaibak Salem Alzaibak at 235 John Street.
- Order: Auto Repair Shop License – Ryan Rechmani — The council will consider approving an auto repair shop license for Ryan Rechmani at 260 Linden Street.
- Order: Curb Removal – Fall River Armory, 1089 Dwelly Street — The council will consider an order authorizing the removal of 11 feet, 6 inches of curbing at 1089 Dwelly Street.
- Order: Curb Removal – Linda Carp, 44 Fenmore Street — The council will consider an order authorizing the removal of 15 feet of curbing at 44 Fenmore Street.
- Order: Auto Body Shop License Renewals — The council will consider renewal requests for auto body shop licenses at 645 Brayton Avenue and 165 Tucker Street.
- Order: Auto Repair Shop License Renewals — The council will consider renewal requests for auto repair shop licenses across four city business locations.
- Police Chief’s Report on Licenses: Private Livery Driver and Vehicle — The council will review the Police Chief’s report concerning a private livery driver license and one livery vehicle for Luis E. Diaz Salazar.
- Claims — The council will review submitted personal injury or property damage claims filed against the city.
- Fall River Public Library Annual Report – Fiscal Year 2026 — The council will receive and review the Fall River Public Library’s annual report for Fiscal Year 2026.
- Communications from Ryan Duarte and Vada Boulay — The council will consider requests from residents for a formal committee referral, a fact-finding hearing, and a Charter §2-7 investigation.
- Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes – August 20, 2026 — The council will receive the official meeting minutes from the August 20, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
- City Council Minutes: Committee on Finance – September 22, 2026 — The council will consider approval of the Committee on Finance meeting minutes from September 22, 2026.
- City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting – September 22, 2026 — The council will consider approval of the City Council meeting minutes from September 22, 2026.
- Late Filed Resolution: Grocery Transportation Services for Veterans and Seniors — The council will consider a late-filed resolution requesting the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs to discuss restoring grocery transportation services for seniors and veterans.