I.            Roll Call

Council President Ferri called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and directed City Clerk Alberto de Burgo to conduct the roll call. Present were Councilpersons Baena, Kazarian, Peguero, Rivas-Lugo, Rosado Martinez, and Solano.

     II.            Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Ferri led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

   III.            Budget Address by Mayor Maria Rivera

Mayor Maria Rivera addressed the City Council and members of the public in her FY27 budget address, presenting the administration’s fiscal outlook, priorities, and planned investments for the upcoming year. The Mayor outlined key proposed initiatives for FY27, including continued improvements to municipal services, infrastructure upgrades, and strategic investments aimed at strengthening long-term financial stability and enhancing quality of life for residents.

She also provided a summary of the administration’s accomplishments to date, highlighting progress made in advancing ongoing capital projects, improving operational efficiency within city departments, and expanding community-focused programs. The Mayor emphasized the administration’s continued commitment to responsible budgeting, transparency, and delivering services that respond to the needs of Central Falls residents.

   IV.            Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or consideration

a)       FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance-General Fund (Ferri, by request)-Introduction

Introduced

b)      Ordinance Pertaining to the Salaries of Department Heads and Others in Unclassified Service (Ferri by request)-Introduction.

Introduced

c)       Ordinance Amending the Wage Schedule Generally (Ferri, by request)-Introduction.

Introduced

d)      Annual Capital Program and Capital Budget Ordinance (Ferri, by request, by request)-Introduction

Introduced

e)       Ordinance Updating Tax Classification System (Ferri by Request)-Introduction

Introduced

      V.            Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo, Seconded by Councilperson Rosado-Martinez.  The meeting adjourned at 6:00pm

Approved by City Council: June 8, 2026, City Council Meeting

Alberto de Burgo

City Clerk

Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one or more of the purposes listed in Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-5(1)-(10)