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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
City Council:
Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large
Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
City Clerk, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER 
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation from Dan Borges and/or Tracy Johnson on the Crescent Park Carousel Concession/Event Tent Venue Project
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. November 4, 2025, regular meeting minutes
2. November 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes
B. 2026 ANNUAL REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR:
| MEETING DATES | MEETING DATES |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2035 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
C. LETTERS: Notice of New Property Number
1. 66 Fraser Street, E. Providence, RI 02914, Map 207, Block 13, Parcel 002.10
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
B. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1 – C2
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of Business: New Business – Restaurant/Victualing/
Applicant: Marina Roulis
Business Name: Wingstop
Owner’s Location: 75 Newport Avenue, East Providence
2. Special Event – New Business - Solicit (Home Improvement)
Applicant: Hernan Avila
Business Name: Esler Company
Business Address: 10 Reservoir Avenue, Smithfield
Hours: 10am – 7pm
D. PUBLIC HEARING
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed. – NONE
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of speakers will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Discussion on Community Choice Electricity Option. Council Vice President Rego
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage for discussion and possible vote
- An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Subsection (b) of 18-269 entitled “Stop and Yield Intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following: Ferris Avenue (northbound traffic) at David Street . Introduced by Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Section 18-307 entitled “Parking Prohibited At All Times” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” is amended by adding thereto the following: Fisher Street (East Side), from Seth Street South for 200 feet: Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
3. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, As amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Section I. Sec. 18-421 entitled “definitions” of Article XIV entitled “Bicycles” of chapter 18 is replaced and amended to include electric bicycles; Sec. 18-424. – is amended to prohibit the riding of electric bicycles on sidewalks or public foot walks, and creating a new section 18-427, 18-428, and 18-429 related to the regulation and enforcement of electric bicycles in city parks and recreational areas. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego and Councilman Fogarty
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· None
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· None
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· Proclamation affirming Human Rights Day 2025
· Proclamation in support of establishing the Sowams National Heritage Area
· Invite to Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
1. Martin Middle School opening ceremony
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution establishing the Sowams National Heritage area. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Automatic Temperature Controls, Inc. for the continued replacement of city hall vav box units. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
3. Resolution authorizing the mayor to purchase two replacement vehicles for the fire department. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
4. Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with JR & Son’s Construction, Inc. for to the John Lewis park parking lot and walkway improvement project. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
5. Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with New England construction related to the Crescent Park Carousel concession/storage structure project. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
- NONE
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
POSTED: 11/25/2025