FALL RIVER — The City Council will hold a meeting at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber on the second floor of One Government Center. An agenda for the session has been posted.
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On the agenda
- Auto Repair Shop License — An application from Zaibak Salem Alzaibak, doing business as Auto Genie LLC, for a license to operate an auto body shop at 235 John Street.
- Jointly Owned Pole Location — An application from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for three new jointly owned pole locations and two jointly owned anchors along the east edge of South Beacon Street.
- Curb Removal — An application from Nelson Cabral for the removal of 14 feet, 6 inches of curbing to extend an existing curb opening to a total of 25 feet, 2 inches at 89 McDonald Street.
- Presentation of Citations: Giuliana Madeira — A citation for Giuliana Madeira for fundraising over $20,000 for displaced residents of the Hicks Street fire.
- Citizen Input — Opportunity for citizens to provide input.
- Loan Order – Repairs, renovations and maintenance of the Third Street Parking Garage — A loan order for $6,883,400.00 for repairs, renovations, and maintenance of the Third Street Parking Garage, previously referred on July 14, 2026.
- Resolution – Committee on Finance reconvene with a representative from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the City Administrator and the City Engineer for an update on the progress of the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project — A resolution for the Committee on Finance to reconvene with representatives to update on the progress of the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project, previously tabled on December 17, 2024.
- Resolution – Committee on Finance Convene to discuss the anticipated timeline of the land ownership transfer and planned real estate distribution process within the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project area — A resolution for the Committee on Finance to convene and discuss the timeline for land ownership transfer and real estate distribution within the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project area, previously tabled on July 15, 2025.
- Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Ann O’Neil-Souza as the City Administrator — The Mayor’s request for confirmation of Ann O’Neil-Souza’s appointment as City Administrator.
- Mayor and communication from Corporation Counsel requesting reconsideration of the Petition for a Zoning Map Amendment previously submitted at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on July 14, 2026 — The Mayor and Corporation Counsel’s communication requesting reconsideration of a Zoning Map Amendment petition from July 14, 2026.
- Letter from City Council President to MassDOT re: Route 79/Davol Street Corridor redevelopment — A letter from the City Council President to MassDOT regarding the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor redevelopment.
- Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff and updates re: former Police Station on Bedford Street — Updates from the Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff concerning the former Police Station on Bedford Street.
- Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances — Recommendations from the Traffic Commission for amendments to the traffic ordinances.
- All readings with emergency preamble: Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Handicapped Parking — A proposed ordinance related to traffic and handicapped parking, including specific locations on Cherry Street, Palmer Street, Plain Street, St. Mary’s Street, and Tripp Street.
- First Reading: Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals — A first reading for a proposed ordinance on miscellaneous traffic matters, specifically handicapped parking removals at various locations including Third Street, Hunter Street, Mason Street, Pine Street, South Beach Street, South Beacon Street, and Washington Street.
- Order – Creation of an Ad-Hoc School Transportation Committee — An order for the creation of an Ad-Hoc School Transportation Committee.
- Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss potential amendments to City code §46-7, which relates to Noise — The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation will convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss possible amendments to City code §46-7 concerning noise.
- Committee on Finance convene with various parties to discuss the current population estimates for the City of Fall River — The Committee on Finance will convene with various parties to discuss current population estimates for the City of Fall River.
- Citation: Michael (Doc) Crane – 80th Birthday — A citation for Michael (Doc) Crane’s 80th Birthday, from September 17, 1946 to September 17, 2026.
- Citation: Divina Grossman – 70th Birthday — A citation for Divina Grossman’s 70th Birthday, from September 17, 1956 to September 17, 2026.
- Citation: Brandon Gomes – Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Third World Series Championship — A citation for Brandon Gomes, Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, for the Third World Series Championship.
- Citation: Scott and Monique Lopes – Support and dedication of the We Love Children organization — A citation for Scott and Monique Lopes recognizing their support and dedication to the We Love Children organization.
- Citation: Giuliana Madeira – Fundraising over $20,000 for displaced residents of the Hicks Street fire — A citation for Giuliana Madeira for fundraising over $20,000 for displaced residents of the Hicks Street fire.
- Citation: Brian Levesque – Reopening historic Night Owl Diner as Night Owl Artisan Pizza & Bakery Co. — A citation for Brian Levesque for reopening the historic Night Owl Diner as Night Owl Artisan Pizza & Bakery Co.
- Auto Body Shop License — An application from Zaibak Salem Alzaibak, doing business as Auto Genie LLC, for a license to operate an auto body shop at 235 John Street.
- Jointly Owned Pole Location — Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., proposes three new jointly owned pole locations and two new jointly owned anchors on South Beacon Street.
- Curb Removal — Nelson Cabral applies for the removal of 14 feet, 6 inches of curbing for a total opening of 25 feet, 2 inches, at 89 McDonald Street.
- Auto Body License Renewal — Fausto Ortiz, doing business as Auto Rally Inc., applies for renewal of an auto body license at 1033 Pleasant Street.
- Auto Repair Shop License Renewals — Fausto Ortiz, doing business as Auto Rally Inc., at 1033 Pleasant Street, and Pablo Dayvid Rodrigues Silva, doing business as Brother’s Auto Sales and Services, Inc., at 59 North Quarry Street, apply for auto repair shop license renewals.
- Police Chief’s Report on Licenses: Taxicab Drivers — Report from the Police Chief concerning licenses for taxicab driver Jaime-Lee DeTerra.
- Police Chief’s Report on Licenses: Private Livery Drivers — Report from the Police Chief concerning licenses for private livery drivers Jalal Muhammad and Willie Blakney.
- Police Chief’s Report on Licenses: Private Livery Vehicles — Report from the Police Chief concerning licenses for private livery vehicles including one from Spencer Luxury Transportation and one from Heavens Angel Limo.
- Claims — Discussion of claims.
- City resident and communication re: taxicab companies — Communication from a city resident regarding taxicab companies.
- Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: July 28, 2026, alleged violation by City Council — An Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias alleging a violation by the City Council on July 28, 2026.
- Application for a structure on or over a public way for Motta Auto Repair and Service to place a building sign (4′ x 3′) from July 13, 2026, to January 1, 2027, at 830 Globe Street — An application for Motta Auto Repair and Service to place a 4′ x 3′ building sign on or over a public way at 830 Globe Street from July 13, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
- Application for structures on or over a public way for Elections Department to hang Election Day/VOTE banners from August 19 to September 1, 2026 at the following locations: Downtown (South Main Street) (13′ x 6.5′), Bedford Street (13′ x 6.5′), Pleasant Street (25′ x 3′) — An application for the Elections Department to hang Election Day/VOTE banners on or over a public way from August 19 to September 1, 2026, at Downtown (South Main Street), Bedford Street, and Pleasant Street.
- Drainlayer License — A drainlayer license for Farland Corp. Inc.
- Planning Board Minutes — Minutes from the Planning Board meetings on May 13, 2026, and June 10, 2026.
- Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — Minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on June 18, 2026.
- City Council Minutes: Public Hearings — Minutes from the City Council Public Hearings on July 14, 2026.
- City Council Minutes: Committee on Finance — Minutes from the City Council Committee on Finance meeting on July 14, 2026.
- City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of the City Council — Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the City Council on July 14, 2026.
- City Council Minutes: Special Meeting of the City Council — Minutes from the Special Meeting of the City Council on July 28, 2026.
- Loan Order – Repairs, renovations and maintenance of the Third Street Parking Garage in the amount of $6,883,400.00 — A loan order for $6,883,400.00 for repairs, renovations, and maintenance of the Third Street Parking Garage.