Cranston public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council tabled two ordinances related to the Trolley Barn property at 777 Cranston St. for further edits, and approved several routine tax abatement resolutions. The council also approved placing Fire Deputy Chief Lawrence Caron Jr. on pension and reappointed Carl A. Santucci to the Conservation Commission. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.
- Tabled Ordinance 9-21-01 (Comprehensive Plan amendment for 777 Cranston St.) to next meeting (8-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 9-21-02 (Zoning change for 777 Cranston St.) to next meeting (8-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing real estate tax abatements (8-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing motor vehicle tax abatements (8-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing tangible tax abatements (8-0)
- Approved tax interest waiver approvals (8-0)
- Approved tax interest waiver denials (8-0)
- Approved placing Deputy Chief Lawrence Caron Jr. on pension (8-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Council denied a zoning change for 0 Sage Dr. (Ordinance 7-21-17) on a 7-2 vote, after hearing opposition from residents. It also overrode the mayor's veto of Ordinance 7-21-08 (street paving) on a 6-3 vote, despite the city solicitor's warning that it violated the charter. The Council adopted several ordinances, including tax freeze changes, a Teamsters contract, and a resolution on ARPA funds with a public survey amendment.
- Denied Ordinance 7-21-17 (zone change at 0 Sage Dr.) on a 7-2 vote.
- Overrode mayor's veto of Ordinance 7-21-08 (street paving) on a 6-3 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance 9-21-06 (elderly tax freeze) on a 9-0 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance 10-21-01 (income qualifications) on a 9-0 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance 10-21-02 (employment benefits book) on a 9-0 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance 10-21-04 (Teamsters Local 251 contract) on a 9-0 vote.
- Adopted Ordinance 10-21-05 (fiscal provisions) on a 7-2 vote.
- Adopted ARPA funds resolution with survey amendment on a 9-0 vote.
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting on November 17, 2021, with five members present and four absent. The council voted 5-0 to enter executive session for litigation, job performance, and investigative proceedings, then voted 5-0 to exit and seal the minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
- Voted 5-0 to enter executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2), (a)(1), and (a)(4)
- Voted 5-0 to come out of executive session
- Voted 5-0 to seal the minutes of executive session
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Joint City Council Meeting with City Plan Commission
The Cranston City Council and City Plan Commission held a joint public site visit for a proposed commercial development at 777 Cranston Street (Trolley Barn Plaza). No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, featuring a presentation and Q&A. The City Plan Commission lacked a quorum, so no official action could be taken.
- Meeting adjourned unanimously (6-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council voted 5-4 to amend a proposed ordinance prohibiting roosters, adding exceptions for farms and certain large owner-occupied properties. After the amendment passed, the council voted 5-4 to send the amended ordinance back to the Ordinance Committee for further review rather than adopting it. The council also adopted several other ordinances and resolutions, including tax abatements, street paving changes, and recognition resolutions.
- Amended rooster prohibition ordinance to add farm and large-property exceptions (5-4)
- Referred amended rooster ordinance back to Ordinance Committee (5-4)
- Adopted street paving ordinance amendment (9-0)
- Adopted garbage collection ordinance amendment (9-0)
- Adopted two 4-way stop intersection ordinances (9-0 each)
- Adopted ordinance amending Juvenile Hearing Board (9-0)
- Adopted cemetery ordinance amendment (9-0)
- Approved real estate, motor vehicle, and tangible tax abatements (7-0 each)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council adopted a resolution urging the School Committee to implement African heritage history education in the public school curriculum, passing 7-2. It also approved a zone change for 1369 Park Ave. and 0 Park Ave. (Ordinance 7-21-10) after adding co-sponsors, and adopted several other ordinances and resolutions, including tax abatements and a motor vehicle parking amendment. The council referred multiple new ordinances to committees, including a proposed rooster prohibition and a chicken hen ordinance.
- Adopted resolution urging African heritage history education in schools (7-2)
- Approved zone change at 1369 Park Ave. and 0 Park Ave. (9-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending no-parking between signs (9-0)
- Adopted ordinance on filming and recording of meetings (9-0)
- Adopted ordinance on stopping, standing, parking on Dyer Ave. (9-0)
- Approved real estate, motor vehicle, and tangible tax abatements (9-0 each)
- Approved tax interest waiver approvals (9-0)
- Appointed Michael Goldberg to Library Board of Trustees (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting to fill two vacancies. It voted 8-0 to appoint Richard D. Campopiano as Ward 4 Council member, replacing Edward Brady, who resigned. The council then elected Councilman Ferri as Council Vice-President over Councilwoman Renzulli. The meeting was brief and procedural, adjourning after about five minutes.
- Appointed Richard D. Campopiano as Ward 4 Council member, filling vacancy from Edward Brady's resignation
- Elected Councilman Ferri as Council Vice-President, filling vacancy from Edward Brady's resignation
- Oath of office administered to Campopiano by Acting City Clerk
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting to discuss the police department's license plate camera pilot program, which was already in operation. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only, with the police chief explaining the program and members of the public speaking for and against it.
- No formal motions or votes were recorded at this special meeting.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council unanimously ratified the LIUNA Local 1322 contract and four school collective bargaining agreements, all by 9-0 votes. The council also approved budget transfer ordinances, tax abatement resolutions, and a liquor license transfer. A request to change a firefighter's pension from service to disability was approved in executive session.
- Ratified LIUNA Local 1322 contract (FY 2021-2024) (9-0)
- Ratified school tradespeople, custodian, bus drivers, and AFSCME contracts (9-0 each)
- Adopted 4th quarter FY2021 and FY2022 budget transfer ordinances (9-0)
- Approved liquor license transfer for Geos Restaurant, overriding cap (9-0)
- Adopted real estate, motor vehicle, and tangible tax abatement resolutions (9-0)
- Approved tax interest waiver approvals and denials lists (9-0)
- Changed Stephen Ciambrone's pension from service to disability (unanimous in executive session)
- Referred rodent control ordinance back to Ordinance Committee (8-0)
Joint City Council Meeting with City Plan Commission
The City Council and City Plan Commission held a joint site visit at the Cranston Print Works complex to review a proposal by Brady Sullivan to redevelop the site into approximately 225 residential units, self-storage, and contractor flex space. No formal votes or decisions were made during the site walk; it was an informational tour. The applicant discussed the need for a zone change from M-1, historic tax credits, brownfield and floodplain issues, and answered questions from officials and the public.
- No formal decisions made; site visit only
- Council and Plan Commission adjourned the joint site visit
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council appointed Emerson Brito as Bilingual Election Specialist on a 6-1 vote, despite legal concerns raised by the City Solicitor about the appointment's authority and potential union grievance costs. The Council also adopted ordinances amending sewer service, loading zones on Plainfield St. and Tweed St., and approved a one-year service continuation for Fire Captain Lawrence E. Caron Jr. Several other ordinances were withdrawn, continued, or referred to committees.
- Appointed Emerson Brito as Bilingual Election Specialist (6-1)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 sewer service system (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending loading zones on Plainfield St. and Tweed St. (7-0)
- Approved one-year service continuation for Fire Captain Lawrence E. Caron Jr. (7-0)
- Withdrawn: ordinance on Third Party Delivery Services (sponsor)
- Continued to August: ordinance on Rodent Control complaints
- Continued to September: ordinance on Dogs and Other Animals
- Referred 17 new ordinances and claims to respective committees (7-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Council approved a resolution urging the General Assembly to pass the Doula Reimbursement Act (HB5929), amended to include bill numbers H5929 Substitute A and S0484, and to transmit copies to the Governor and bill sponsors. The Council also adopted ordinances to apply police impact fees toward police headquarters rent and to amend business license regulations for fireworks vendors, both 9-0. Tax abatement resolutions for real estate, motor vehicle, and tangible taxes were adopted, along with tax interest waivers. Dr. Taino J. Palermo was re-appointed to the Library Board of Trustees.
- Approved resolution urging passage of Doula Reimbursement Act, as amended (9-0)
- Adopted ordinance applying Eastern and Western Police Impact Fees toward police HQ rent (9-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 5 on business licenses for fireworks vendors (9-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing real estate tax abatements (8-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing motor vehicle tax abatements (8-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing tangible tax abatements (9-0)
- Approved tax interest waiver approvals (9-0)
- Re-appointed Dr. Taino J. Palermo to Library Board of Trustees (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom on June 28, 2021. The sole substantive action was a unanimous 9-0 vote to enter executive session to discuss Waste Management job performance, followed by a unanimous vote to return to open session and seal the executive session minutes. No votes were taken in executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Unanimous 9-0 vote to enter executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) to discuss Waste Management job performance
- Unanimous 9-0 vote to exit executive session
- Unanimous 9-0 vote to seal executive session minutes
- No votes taken during executive session
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting to discuss ongoing yard waste pickup delays by Waste Management. The council heard from Waste Management's area director, who cited pandemic-related volume increases and a national driver shortage. It was confirmed that Waste Management is being fined $1,000 per day for missed pickups, with the amount credited against invoices. The council scheduled a follow-up meeting for September before the fall cleanup.
- Scheduled a follow-up meeting with Waste Management for September before the fall cleanup.
- Confirmed Waste Management is being fined $1,000 per day for yard waste delays, credited against invoices.
- Requested Waste Management provide data on current staffing and truck shortages for comparison in September.
- Heard that trash and recycling pickups meet contractual requirements, but yard waste has significant delays.
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom on June 7, 2021, and adopted a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Month. The vote was unanimous, 9-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Adopted resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Month (9-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council voted 9-0 to override Mayor Hopkins' veto of Ordinance 3-21-02, which codifies the Diversity Commission. The council also adopted a zoning ordinance (1-21-05) regarding substandard lots, approved tax abatements, and referred several new ordinances to committees.
- Overrode Mayor's veto of Diversity Commission ordinance (9-0)
- Adopted zoning ordinance 1-21-05 on substandard lots (9-0)
- Adopted resolution declaring first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day (9-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing real estate tax abatements (9-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing motor vehicle tax abatements (9-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing tangible tax abatements (9-0)
- Approved list of tax interest waivers (9-0)
- Adopted ordinance for 3-way stop at Baldwin Orchard Drive & Russet Way (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council met in special session via Zoom and voted 7-0 to enter executive session for collective bargaining negotiations with Teamsters Local Union 251 for the FY July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 contract. No votes were taken in executive session, and the minutes were sealed by an 8-0 vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural and adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
- Voted 7-0 to enter executive session for collective bargaining with Teamsters Local Union 251 (FY 2021-2024)
- Executive session held 6:03-6:24 p.m.; no votes taken
- Voted 8-0 to seal executive session minutes
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council voted to override multiple mayoral vetoes related to the FY2022 budget, restoring funding for several line items. The most significant override restored funding for a full-time bilingual position in the Board of Canvassers, which the mayor had vetoed as unnecessary in a non-election year. The council also overrode vetoes on funding for City Council legal counsel, council contingency, orders of the council, and other budget items.
- Overrode mayor's veto on Board of Canvassers line items (9-0)
- Overrode mayor's veto on full-time bilingual Canvassing position (7-2)
- Overrode mayor's veto on City Council Legal Counsel funding (7-2)
- Overrode mayor's veto on Council Contingency (9-0)
- Overrode mayor's veto on Order of the Council (9-0)
- Overrode mayor's veto on Executive Contingency and Orders of the Mayor (9-0)
- Overrode mayor's veto on Municipal Traffic Court Fines (8-1)
- Overrode mayor's veto on Finance, Accounts and Control, Contract and Purchases (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting to consider and amend the FY2022 budget. After a lengthy series of amendments, the Council adopted the operating budget, salary schedule, capital budget, and related tax ordinances, all by 9-0 votes. Key changes included creating a new full-time Bilingual Canvassing Specialist position, adding a new Inspections position, and various adjustments to revenue and expense line items.
- Adopted FY2022 operating budget, salary schedule, and capital budget (9-0)
- Created full-time Bilingual Canvassing Specialist position, Grade 17 Step 1/2 (9-0)
- Added new Inspections position (Plan Reviewer/Inspector) at Grade 26 Step 1, funded for full year at $56,034 (9-0)
- Increased City Council Legal Counsel line item by $12,000 (6-3)
- Reduced Executive Department Contingency to $0 (5-4)
- Reduced Executive Department Orders of the Mayor to $2,100 (5-4)
- Failed to increase total budget by $212,880 for schools and summer programs (1-8)
- Added $167,834 from Western Impact Fees for bike path beautification (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom on May 3, 2021, and voted to enter executive session for potential litigation. No votes were taken in executive session, and the minutes were sealed. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.
- Voted to enter executive session for potential litigation (8-0)
- Voted to come out of executive session (9-0)
- Voted to seal executive session minutes (9-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council approved an amended ordinance regulating mini-bikes and ATVs on public property, adding protections for conservation land and trails, and directing fines to the general fund. The Council also adopted an amended ordinance restructuring the Diversity Commission, reducing its size and changing member appointment rules. Several other resolutions and ordinances were approved, including the teachers' union contract and tax abatements.
- Adopted amended mini-bike/ATV ordinance with conservation land protections (8-0)
- Amended mini-bike ordinance to remove earmarked police funding (6-2)
- Adopted amended Diversity Commission ordinance reducing membership to 9 (8-0)
- Adopted amended Diversity Commission ordinance adding vice-chair selection (8-0)
- Adopted amended Diversity Commission ordinance requiring resident members (8-0)
- Ratified teachers' union collective bargaining agreement (9-0)
- Approved real estate, motor vehicle, and tangible tax abatements (9-0)
- Approved request to continue Major Robert Quirk in service for one year (8-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council met in a special session via Zoom to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with LIUNA Local Union 1322 for the fiscal years July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The council voted unanimously to enter executive session, then reconvened and voted to seal the minutes. No votes were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Executive session for collective bargaining with LIUNA Local Union 1322 (FY 2021-2024)
- Vote to enter executive session: 8-0
- Vote to seal executive session minutes: 8-0
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom on April 19, 2021, and voted unanimously (8-0) to enter executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) for personnel matters. After the session, the council voted 8-0 to come out of executive session and to seal the minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Voted to enter executive session for personnel (8-0)
- Voted to come out of executive session (8-0)
- Voted to seal executive session minutes (8-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom and made two judicial appointments. Steven Moretti was appointed Municipal Court Associate Judge on a 5-3 vote, and Raymond Coia was appointed Auxiliary Judge unanimously (8-0). Moretti was sworn in during the meeting.
- Appointed Steven Moretti as Municipal Court Associate Judge (5-3)
- Appointed Raymond Coia as Auxiliary Judge (8-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom on April 3, 2021, primarily to hear public comments on the budget. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The Council President stated that any departments not heard that day would be referred to a future Budget Hearing. The meeting adjourned at 9:13 P.M.
- No formal decisions were made; the meeting was held for public comment on the budget.
- Council President stated that departments not heard would be referred to a future Budget Hearing.
Special City Council Meeting
At a special meeting, Mayor Hopkins presented his first budget address for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The City Council voted 9-0 to refer the operating budget, salary schedule, tax levy, and related ordinances to Special Finance Committee meetings scheduled for April 3, 7, 8, 12, 21, and 26, 2021. No final budget decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:49 P.M.
- Referred FY2021-2022 operating budget and salary schedule to Special Finance Committee (9-0)
- Referred annual appropriation ordinance to Special Finance Committee (9-0)
- Referred tax levy resolution to Special Finance Committee (9-0)
- Referred tax due date and penalty ordinance to Special Finance Committee (9-0)
- Adjourned meeting (9-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing a redistricting commission for the six wards, but rejected an amendment to exclude the incarcerated population at the ACI from Ward 6's count. The amendment failed 4-5, and the original resolution passed 5-4. The council also approved several bond orders, including $147 million for school construction, and confirmed James Warren as Fire Chief.
- Redistricting resolution approved (5-4)
- Amendment to exclude ACI inmates from Ward 6 count failed (4-5)
- Approved $147M school construction bond order (9-0)
- Approved $10M streets/sidewalks/bridges bond order (9-0)
- Approved $5M renewable energy bond order (9-0)
- Approved $2M fire/public safety equipment bond order (9-0)
- Approved $2M playgrounds/athletic fields bond order (9-0)
- Confirmed James Warren as Fire Chief (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting to hear from school officials about the state's school funding formula. The district is projected to receive only a $36,000 increase in state aid for the next fiscal year, which officials called 'stunning.' No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.
- No formal motions or votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only.
- Heard presentation from Superintendent Nota-Masse and CFO Balducci on the state funding formula.
- Discussed that Cranston's assessed valuation rose 8.8% vs. 4% statewide, possibly reducing aid.
- Noted that using pre-pandemic data avoided a projected $1 million loss in aid.
- Confirmed the district spent all $2.7 million in prior stimulus funds with no surplus.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council adopted a resolution urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to pass H5193 and S0013, which would place a three-year moratorium on charter school expansion. The council also adopted a resolution urging the passage of H5257 and S0121 to end source of income discrimination. Additionally, the council nullified the actions of several February 11 committee meetings due to Zoom access issues, approved tax abatements and a new liquor license, and made appointments to city boards.
- Adopted resolution urging moratorium on charter school expansion (9-0)
- Adopted resolution urging end to source of income discrimination (8-1)
- Nullified Feb 11 Claims Committee actions due to Zoom issues (8-0)
- Nullified Feb 11 Public Works Committee actions, except Natick Ave pole (8-0)
- Nullified Feb 11 Ordinance Committee actions due to Zoom issues (9-0)
- Approved motor vehicle and tangible tax abatements (9-0)
- Approved Class B victualling liquor license for L.A. Bailey's Café (9-0)
- Appointed Derik Tutt to Housing Commission and Quilcia Monronta to Board of Canvassers (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom and voted unanimously (9-0) to adopt a resolution celebrating Black History Month in February. The resolution was amended twice before final adoption, including adding language proposed by Councilman Reilly and preserving original language about diversity. The meeting was procedural in nature, with no other substantive decisions made.
- Adopted resolution celebrating Black History Month in Cranston (9-0)
- Amended resolution to add Councilman Reilly's language as a new paragraph (9-0)
- Amended resolution to keep 'a more', 'to make', 'of City of', 'to continue to strive', and add 'and acknowledge its diversity' (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting via Zoom on February 1, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation. After the session, they voted to come out and seal the minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Voted 8-0 to enter executive session for potential litigation
- Voted 9-0 to come out of executive session
- Voted 8-0 to seal executive session minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council approved two ordinances transferring appropriations and amending the FY2021 budget for administration position changes, both by a 5-4 vote. The council also provided advice and consent to 10 mayoral appointments, including Christopher Millea as City Solicitor and Robert Strom as Director of Finance, all by 9-0 votes. A resolution requesting $8 million in state stimulus funds for afterschool and summer programs was approved 9-0 after an amendment.
- Approved resolution requesting $8M state stimulus for afterschool/summer programs (9-0)
- Adopted ordinance for FY2021 budget changes (General Fund) (5-4)
- Adopted ordinance for FY2021 budget changes (Non-General Fund) (5-4)
- Confirmed Christopher Millea as City Solicitor (9-0)
- Confirmed Daniel Parrillo as Director of Personnel (9-0)
- Confirmed Raymond Tessaglia as Director of Parks and Recreation (9-0)
- Confirmed Franklin Paulino as Director of Economic Development (9-0)
- Confirmed Stephen Craddock as Director of Senior Services (9-0)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council voted 8-0 to adopt a resolution requesting the Governor and General Assembly adjust public health guidelines and executive orders that are harming Rhode Island's small business community. The resolution was introduced by Councilman Brady and seconded by Councilwoman Renzulli, with several council members and the mayor speaking in support. The meeting was held via Zoom and adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
- Adopted resolution requesting state adjust COVID-19 public health guidelines and executive orders harming small businesses (8-0)
- Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, and Councilman Reilly added as co-sponsors of the resolution
58th Inaugural Ceremony
The Cranston City Council held its 58th Inaugural Ceremony and special meeting on January 4, 2021, via Zoom. The council unanimously appointed John Paplauskas as Council President and John Brady as Vice-President, and reappointed Stephen Angell as City Council Legal Counsel, David DiMaio as City Auditor/Budget Analyst, Nicholas Lima as City Registrar, Ted Westcott as Harbor Master, and George M. Cappello as Probate Judge. After two failed votes, the council appointed Matthew Smith as Municipal Court Chief Judge, and filled other municipal court positions, including Angelyne Cooper as Associate Judge. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
- Appointed John Paplauskas as Council President (9-0)
- Appointed John Brady as Council Vice-President (9-0)
- Reappointed Stephen Angell as City Council Legal Counsel (9-0)
- Reappointed David DiMaio as City Auditor/Budget Analyst (9-0)
- Reappointed Nicholas Lima as City Registrar (9-0)
- Reappointed Ted Westcott as Harbor Master (9-0)
- Reappointed George M. Cappello as Probate Judge (9-0)
- Appointed Matthew Smith as Municipal Court Chief Judge (5-4)
Special City Council Meeting
The Cranston City Council held a special meeting to consider overriding the Mayor's veto of Ordinance 9-20-05, which would amend Title 8 of the City Code regarding fair housing practices. After discussion, the override motion failed on a 5-2 vote with one abstention, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The meeting was otherwise limited to this single item.
- Vote on overriding Mayor's veto of Ordinance 9-20-05 (Fair Housing Practices) failed 5-2 with 1 abstention
- Councilmembers Stycos, Vargas, Germain, Donegan, and President Farina voted to override; Paplauskas and Vice-President Favicchio voted no; Brady abstained
- Solicitor Verdecchia stated the ordinance may be preempted by state law and could expose the city to legal costs