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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
AMENDED * DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
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
Asst. City Solicitor, Joel Votolato
City Clerk, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty X Lawson X Rego X Sousa A Rodericks A
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - None
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Executive session minutes May 20, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes May 20, 2022
3. Special Council Meeting – Work Session
B. READ IN:
1. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Armando Medeiros, Sacred Heart Church
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave
Date & Time of Function: May 24, 2025, 7pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: DJ
2. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Alisha Rodrigues
Event Location: 559 Waterman Ave. 02914
Date & Time of Function: June 1, 2025, 12pm-4pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
3. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: Teofilo Braga Club
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave. Sacred Heart Church
Date & Time of Function: May 24, 2025, 7pm-12am
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Motion | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | A | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | A | |
B. Motion to approve licenses
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | A | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Road Race
Applicant: Ocean State Multi Sport – Gary Menissian
Event Location: Pierce Field, race to begin on Mercer St.
Date and Time of Function: June 8, 2025, 6am-12pm
Street to be closed: N/A
2. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Teneka Hall
Event Location: 182 Sutton Ave. 02914
Date & Time of Function: June 14, 2025, 5pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: Music
3. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Ronnie Pereira
Event Location: 187 Waterman Ave. 02914
Date & Time of Function: July 12, 2025, 2pm-10pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
4. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Laura Winig
Event Location: Open lot at corner of Riverside Drive and Seaview Avenue
Date & Time of Function: August 9, 2025, 5pm-11pm
Type of Entertainment: Live Music
5. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Laura Winig
Event Location: Open lot at corner of Riverside Drive and Seaview Avenue
Date & Time of Function: June 14, 2025, 3pm-4pm
Type of Entertainment: Amplified pre-recorded music
6. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Jorge Rocha, St. Francis Xavier Feast
Event Location: 81 N. Carpenter St
Date & Time of Function: June 20 – June 22, 2025, 6pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: Band and DJ
7. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Armando Medeiros, Sacred Heart Church
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave.
Date & Time of Function: June 7, 2025, 7pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: DJ
8. Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Ana Isabel do Reis Couto, RI Day of Portugal
Event Location: 82-84 Warren Avenue, Figa
Date & Time of Function: June 6, 2025, 7pm-9pm
Type of Entertainment: Live Music
9. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: Braga Club
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave. 02914, Sacred Heart Church
Date & Time of Function: June 8, 2025, 6pm-11pm
10. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: St. Francis Xavier Church
Event Location: 81 N. Carpenter St. 02914
Date & Time of Function: June 20 – June 22, 2025, 6pm-12am
11. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: Teofilo Braga Club
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave. Sacred Heart Church
Date & Time of Function: June 7, 2025, 7pm-12am
12. Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Full Liquor)
Applicant: Ana Isabel do Reis Couto, RI Day of Portugal
Event Location: 82-84 Warren Avenue, Figa
Date & Time of Function: June 6, 2025, 7pm-9pm
13. Application for Private Detective- New
Applicant: Christopher D. Francesconi
Business Name: Unnamed
Address: 45 Metacomet Ave. 02916
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. *Consideration of Update of City of East Providence Comprehensive Plan 2025 to 2035 pursuant to R.I.G.L. 45-22.2-8 – As continued from the May 7, 2025 City Council meeting.
· Keith Byrnes, Planning Department, Department Head, address the board with a presentation and highlights of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Keith will be adding the recommendations of Candy Seal into the ’25 comprehensive plan.
· Heather Andrade – Stated that public land (road) should not be used for developers; Page 203 of the new plan does not include the Map HCA.1 or Veterans Memorial Parkway
· K. Eric Crook – from the planning board and who liked to consider an expert in the field requested that the council approve the current comprehensive plan which is best for the City of East Providence.
· Candy Seal – Page 92 is omitting the sentence to continue to emphasize preservation of the parkway’s scenic character…., Page 243 under Historic and Cultural Resources adds the parkway but there is no mention of acknowledging the state’s guide plan. Asked the Council to insist that language to that acknowledges both the historic significance of the parkway and the city’s continued emphasis on the preservation of its character be placed in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan.
· Daniel Baudouin – stated that he thought the plan was very good; felt that one area needs a little more focus which was the changes Candy Seal made regarding the parkway.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS – None
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.
VIII. 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 by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
· Nancy Hale – address the council with the following questions and statements: Geese issue update – Crescent Park complaint, Dover Avenue Library 6/4/25, Status on end of season farmers market, will talk to Councilman Lawson regarding right of way issue on Bullocks Point, school zone traffic lights will be on communication at later date
IX. APPOINTMENTS - None
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Traffic problems Centre Street – South from Pawtucket Avenue. Council Vice President Rego
2. Road repair Ferris and Bishop - Council Vice President Rego
3. Glenlyon Park and Lyle Bourne Park improvements - Council Vice President Rego
4. Request for update from administration on the following Ward 4 projects – Councilman Lawson
a. Sabin Point kayak launch – No update
b. Sabin Point Volkswagon settlement project and playground upgrade – No update
c. Gazebo at Willett Pond – No update
d. Fallen tree at Willett Pond – No update
e. Parking lot at Willett Pond – No update
f. Crescent Park event tent – Councilman Lawson stated he received information that City received a price form a contractor which was too high, awaiting an final price from the contractor. City may be able to move monies from Capital to support this purchase.
g. Odor mitigation at wastewater treatment plant – No update
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
For discussion and possible vote – None
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Chief of Staff Patricia Resende
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation · NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation · NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· April Capital, Finance Reports – Finance Director Glenda Delgado
· Community Development Block Grant HIP introduction and presentation – Shayna Prince – Shayna Price introduced herself to the council. Presented them with a flyer and gave a brief synopsis of the Home Improvement Program grant & loan funds that are available to home and rental property owners for expensive repairs & updates including removing leas paint hazards.
· Oldham School Public Meeting – Wed., June 4, 2025 @ 6 PM Fuller Creative Learning
· June 7, 2025 @ 10 AM Pride Flag Raising, Celebration and Parade
· Joseph Patrick Connors Proclamation
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – None
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
1. Graduation June 6, 2025. Congratulations to all 2025 graduates!
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote – None
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | A | |
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.
*Denotes addition to the agenda