Central Falls public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council will hold a special meeting via Zoom to consider appointments to the Personnel Board, a new annual entertainment license for El Caballo Mayor Bar & Grill, and resolutions honoring outgoing officials. The meeting includes public comment and a bill schedule.
- Appointments to Personnel Board: Susan F. Levasseur, Wanda Casiano, Aly Chatham (terms expire Dec 17, 2023)
- New annual entertainment license for El Caballo Mayor Bar & Grill, 636 Lonsdale Ave.
- Resolution honoring Mayor James A. Diossa
- Resolution thanking Councilman Robert A. Ferri (Ward 2)
- Resolution thanking Councilman Jonathon Acosta (Ward 1)
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider several liquor license petitions and renewals, a request to commemorate Cowden Street as Jorge Cardenas Way, and a claim for damages from a pothole. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial reports, plus executive sessions on litigation.
- Hearing on El Carriel Antioqueño Inc. for a Class B (Victualling) liquor license
- Hearing on Tariq S. Khalil d/b/a Pizza R Us/Convenience R Us, 791 Lonsdale Ave
- New license petition for Rogerio L. Veiga at 63 Orchard St.
- Late renewals: Restaurante Montecristo (804 Broad St.), Dexter Market (874 Dexter St.), M & G Auto Repair (1063 Lonsdale Ave.)
- Resolution to name Cowden Street as Jorge Cardenas Way; claim by Joe Torre for pothole damage
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a new entertainment license for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's 'Search for Santa Christmas Boat Ride and Marketplace' at Central Falls Landing, and to discuss a resolution on COVID-19 preparation measures for restaurants, bars, and social clubs. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to the governor's executive orders.
- New entertainment license petition for Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's Search for Santa Christmas Boat Ride and Marketplace, Nov 27-Dec 20, 2020, at Central Falls Landing
- Resolution regarding restaurants, bars and social clubs and further COVID-19 preparation and prevention measures (Rivera)
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council will meet via Zoom to consider renewing over 100 business licenses, including liquor licenses for bars and restaurants, and hear a claim for damages from a pothole. The council will also vote on a resolution supporting a percentage income payment plan for gas and electric utility service in Rhode Island. The meeting includes public comment and approval of financial reports.
- Hearing on El Paso LLC's request for extension to claim Class B liquor license
- Renewal of 2020-2021 liquor licenses for 34 businesses, including 3 Amigos, ABC Liquors, and Tropicana Nightclub
- Renewal of 2020-2021 business licenses for over 100 businesses, including 7-Eleven, Burger King, and CVS Pharmacy
- Claim by Roberto Couto for alleged damages from pothole on November 1, 2020
- Resolution supporting a Percentage Income Payment Plan for gas and electric utility service in Rhode Island
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a tax abatement for Rand Place, a claim by Jaston Robinson for property damage, and a resolution urging a moratorium on evictions. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the capital budget. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 executive orders.
- Tax abatement for Rand Place (2020, leasing company)
- Claim by Jaston Robinson of 81 Central Ave for damages on Sept 11, 2020
- Ordinance amending Annual Capital Program and Capital Budget (second reading)
- Resolution urging Governor Raimondo to place moratorium on evictions
- Executive session on litigation
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council will hold a special meeting to consider tax abatements for 11 properties and one addition, as well as a first reading of an ordinance amending the annual capital program and capital budget. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 executive orders.
- Tax abatements for properties on Cleveland St, Lonsdale Ave, Railroad St, Bagley St, Earle St, Ayr St, Washington St, and Tremont St
- Tax abatement for Rand Place and 444 Central Ave (leasing companies)
- Tax abatement for a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (motor vehicle)
- Addition of MTG Disposal LLC (leasing company) to tax rolls
- First reading of ordinance amending the Annual Capital Program and Capital Budget
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including second readings of ordinances on racial justice and equity, and zoning amendments regarding formula businesses. They will also hear license petitions and transfers, consider two damage claims, and review financial reports. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 executive orders.
- Second reading of ordinance creating Racial Justice & Equity in Central Falls (amending Chapters 2 and 22)
- Second reading of zoning ordinance adding definition and special use permit for Formula Business
- Introduction of ordinance amending Annual Capital Program and Capital Budget
- License petitions: new Class A restaurant (La Esquina del Sabor, 528 Dexter St.) and mobile food establishment (El Kiosko De la Alcapurria)
- Transfer of Class B liquor license from Sam's CC (636 Lonsdale Ave.) to El Caballo Mayor, Inc.
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council will meet virtually via Zoom to consider tax abatements for ten properties, discuss lifting the suspension of hawker and peddler licenses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and receive updates on city improvement projects and crime data. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances regarding property tax exemptions and racial justice, and consider a resolution for a corrective quitclaim deed.
- Tax abatements for 10 properties, including Taj Convenience Inc (622 Dexter St) and US Bank National Assoc (1310 Madrid St)
- Hearing on lifting suspension of hawker/peddler licenses for Farm Fresh Rhode Island, B.Palagi Bros, Palagis Ice Cream, and Super Ice Cream
- Ordinance amending Chapter 34 to add sworn statements for property tax exemptions (first reading)
- Ordinance creating Racial Justice & Equity in Central Falls (introduction)
- Resolution approving corrective quitclaim deed for 387 Broad Street
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several administrative and business items, including appointments to the Department of Public Works, tax abatements for four properties, a liquor license extension for a local events company, and an ordinance on property tax exemptions. The council will also hear claims for damages and injuries, and consider a resolution supporting civil rights legislation.
- Appointment of Jean Phillipe Barros as Director of Public Works and Code Enforcement
- Tax abatements for vehicles owned by Galvin, Lopes (2), and Gomes
- Hearing on Calderon Events LLC's request for extension to claim Class B liquor license at 644 Dexter Street
- Ordinance amending Chapter 34 to require sworn statements for property tax exemptions
- Resolution supporting RI General Assembly bills H-7747 and S-2585 on civil rights
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a remote meeting via Zoom to discuss the proposed FY21 budget with department directors. The agenda contains only this discussion item plus roll call, pledge, and adjournment, so no votes or decisions are listed.
- Discussion with department directors regarding FY21 Proposed Budget
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding temporary outdoor expansion licenses for sidewalk cafes. Additionally, council members will hold discussions with department directors concerning the proposed FY21 budget.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 32 regarding Sidewalk Cafe Licenses
- Discussion with department directors regarding the proposed FY21 Budget
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council met virtually via Zoom to review departmental financial reports and approve meeting minutes from March and April 2020. The body considered three tax abatements for 2019 properties and held public hearings on a community electricity aggregation plan and a police department grant application for pandemic-related expenses. Additionally, the council considered a memorandum of agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police regarding employee leave during quarantine.
- Public hearing on Central Falls Community Electricity Aggregation Plan submitted to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission
- Public hearing on Central Falls Police Department grant application to the US Department of Justice Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Program
- Consideration of Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #2, regarding employee leave during COVID-19 quarantine
- Consideration of 2019 tax abatements for properties at 708 Broad Street and 168 Cottage Street
- Review of unaudited FY20 year-to-date financial reports through April 30, 2020
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council met via Zoom on April 29, 2020, to address the ongoing public health crisis. The agenda included a first reading of an ordinance to declare a local disaster emergency and a resolution to support the release of vulnerable detainees from the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility. No other substantive items were listed on the agenda.
- First reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I to add Section 2.6: Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency
- Resolution supporting immediate release of detainees from Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility vulnerable to COVID-19
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom to discuss two executive orders related to COVID-19 emergency measures, including creating an emergency food pantry and self-quarantine shelter. The council will also consider indefinitely suspending all hawkers and peddlers licenses during the pandemic, with a review scheduled within 30 days.
- Executive Order 2020-0005: Supplemental Emergency Declaration for food pantry and shelter
- Executive Order 2020-0006: Further COVID-19 preparation and prevention measures
- Hearing on indefinite suspension of hawker/peddler licenses during COVID-19
- Affected businesses: Farm Fresh Rhode Island (559 Dexter St.), Food on the Move (383 West Fountain St.), Palagi Bros (28 Delta Drive), Palagis Ice Cream (55 Bacon Street), Super Ice Cream (112 Jenks St.)
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom to consider executive orders related to COVID-19 preparation and prevention, and to vote on a resolution consenting to the renewal of the local disaster emergency declaration. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on emergency measures.
- Executive Order 2020-0001: COVID-19 Preparation and Prevention Measures
- Executive Order 2020-0003: Supplemental Emergency Declaration and COVID-19 measures
- Executive Order 2020-0004: Supplemental Emergency Declaration and staffing schedule
- Resolution consenting to renewal of Local Disaster Emergency Declaration
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council meets on March 12, 2020, to consider routine business including financial reports, appointments, and several license petitions. The council will also hear presentations on the city's energy aggregation plan and road re-pavement projects, and consider ordinances on zoning definitions and the FY20 budget.
- Consideration of appointments to the Participatory Budgeting Committee, including Rossis Melendez, Bridgette Duquette, and Superintendent Stephanie Downey-Toledo
- Consideration of appointment of Andres D. Flores Contrera to the Juvenile Hearing Board
- License petitions: transfer of laundry license to Jeff Laundry, Inc. d/b/a Dexter Laundromat at 336 Dexter St.; new per-diem entertainment license for Rockwell Amusement & Promotions for a carnival May 6-10, 2020
- Petition by Iglesia Pentecostal Alimentando Las Almas for religious service at Jenks Park on June 13, 2020
- Advertised hearing for alcoholic beverage Class B license for El Paso Restaurant at 1252 Broad St.
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a first reading of an ordinance amending the FY20 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for the General Fund, sponsored by Rivera. This is a proposal under consideration, not a final decision. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, pledge, adjournment).
- Ordinance amending FY20 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance-General Fund – First Reading (Rivera)
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance amending the FY20 operating budget and several resolutions supporting state legislation on maternal health, plastic bag reduction, cash assistance for families in deep poverty, and local regulation of tobacco sales. These are introductions and discussions, not final votes.
- Ordinance amending FY20 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance - General Fund (introduced by Rivera)
- Resolution supporting HB-7587/SB-2124 for medical assistance and perinatal doula coverage for expectant mothers
- Resolution supporting HB-7306/SB-2003A (Plastic Waste Reduction Act) to reduce plastic bag use by retailers
- Resolution supporting HB-7345/SB-2203 to increase basic cash assistance for families in deep poverty with COLA
- Resolution supporting HB-7171 to allow cities to regulate tobacco and e-cigarette sales