The Fall River Committee on Public Works and Transportation met to discuss a previously tabled agenda item and approve meeting minutes. After noting that Councilor Hot was absent due to illness and that no citizens had signed up for public input, the committee unanimously approved the minutes from their May 20, 2026 meeting. The main item of business was a curb removal order for Jessica Ortega Yugilis at 34-36 California Street, which had been tabled at the previous meeting.
Dan Aguyard, the Director of Engineering and Planning, presented a revised plan for the property. The original request for a 19-foot removal to create a 31-foot opening was amended to two separate 9-foot curb cuts, for a total of 18 feet, to facilitate required off-street parking. Neighbor Nick Silio of 44 California Street, who previously had concerns, was present and questioned the potential for water runoff onto his property. Mr. Aguyard assured him that the plan specified porous pavers to allow for water infiltration and that an occupancy permit would not be issued until the construction met all requirements, including proper drainage. After a brief discussion about the petitioner not needing to be physically present, Mr. Silio indicated he was no longer opposed to the revised plan. The committee then voted unanimously to approve the amended curb removal order. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.
Topics discussed
- 0:03 · Meeting Preliminaries
The meeting began with an announcement that Councilor Hot was absent due to illness and a reading of the open meeting law. - 0:07 · Motion to adjourn the meeting. — passed
Motion to adjourn the meeting. - 0:35 · Approval of Minutes
The committee voted to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. - 0:42 · Approval of the minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. — passed
Approval of the minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. - 0:51 · Curb Cut Request for 34-36 California Street
A revised plan for a curb cut was presented, changing the request from one large opening to two 9-foot openings. A neighbor’s concerns about water runoff were addressed by the Director of Engineering, who explained the use of porous pavers and permit requirements. - 0:51 · Motion to lift item three from the table. — passed
Motion to lift item three from the table. - 1:03 · Approve the amended curb removal order for two 9-foot openings at 34-36 California Street. — approved
Approve the amended curb removal order for two 9-foot openings at 34-36 California Street. - 4:23 · Petitioner Presence at Meetings
A councilor questioned the procedure of voting on a petition when the owner is not present. It was clarified that the petitioner is not required to attend for a vote to take place.