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City of Central Falls
Special City Council Meeting
Central Falls City Hall
580 Broad St., Central Falls, RI 02863
Monday, March 2, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Minutes
City Council President Maria Rivera called the meeting to order at 6:05pm
I. Roll Call
Sonia Grace, City Clerk, conducted the roll call. Present were Council President Maria Rivera, Councilman Jonathon Acosta, Councilman Robert Ferri, Councilman Hugo Figueroa, Councilman Gus Silva, Councilman Franklin Solano, and Councilwoman Jessica Vega. Quorum was present.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilwoman Rivera lead the reciting of the pledge of allegiance
III. Schedule of Bills- Hearing and/or consideration
A. Ordinance amending FY20 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance-General Fund - Introduction (Rivera)
Introduced
B. Resolution Supporting HB-7587 and SB-2124 providing for medical assistance health care for expectant mothers and establishing medical assistance coverage and reimbursement rates for perinatal doula services (Rivera)
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilman Solano, Councilman Ferri and Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilwoman Vega. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Resolution Supporting HB-7306 and SB-2003A which creates the “Plastic Waste Reduction Act” designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations (Solano)
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilwoman Vega. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Resolution Supporting HB-7345 and SB-2203 which adjusts the amount of basic cash assistance provided to families living in deep poverty over a two-year period, and would implement an annual cost of living adjustment so that value of basic cash assistance does not erode in the future (Rivera)
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman Solano. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Resolution Supporting HB-7171, Article 21, Section 8 which enables and authorizes cities and town to regulate the use and sale of cigarettes, other tobacco products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (Rivera)
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman Figueroa. Motion carried 6-0. Councilman Acosta voted present.
IV. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Silva, seconded by Councilman Solano. Meeting adjourned at 6:11pm.
Sonia Grace
City Clerk
Approved March 12, 2020
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