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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

June 24, 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

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,

pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)

MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

1. CLAIMS & LITIGATION

a. Allstate Insurance (Ins: Fernando Silveira) RM No. 25-018, Claim No. 25-023 $1,509.98

b. Michael Reyes RM No. 24-087, Claim No. 25-022 $2466.47

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____

MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

1. Acknowledgement of East Providence High School Student Athletes

V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1. Regular meeting minutes June 3, 2025

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

B. LETTERS: New Property Addresses

1. 190 Amaral St, Riverside, RI , Map 505, Block 01, Parcel 003.00

2. 188 Amaral St., Riverside, RI, Map 505, Block 01, Parcel 003.10

3. 50 Planet Ave., Riverside, RI, Map 513, Block 45, Parcel 035.00

4. 27 Holly St, Riverside, RI, Map 312, Block 42, Parcel 018.10

5. 25 Arnold St, Riverside, RI, Map 411, Block 19, Parcel 010.10

6. 50 Narragansett Park Dr., Rumford, RI, Block 03, Map 501, Parcel 001.00

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

C. TAX ABATEMENT - Cancelation/Abatements/Non-utilization

YEAR		AMOUNT



2025		$18,478.44

TOTAL		$18,478.44

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

A. Motion to bundle non-public hearing licenses

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

B. Motion to approve non-public hearing licenses

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING

1. SEDE-246 Special Event – One Day Entertainment Licenses (DJ)

Applicant: Jennifer Tierney

Business Name: Brightridge

Event Address: 73 Brightridge Ae, East Providence

Date: 6/21/2025

Time: 2pm – 11pm

2. SEDE-245 Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Dance Social)

Applicant: Ana Duque

Business Name: Sanford Holdings

Event Address: 176 Taunton Avenue, East Providence

Date: 7/5/2025

Time: 9pm – 1am

3. SEDE-24 Special Event – One Day Special Event Entertainment License (DJ/BLOCK PARTY) (READ ONLY)

Applicant: Gregory Dias

Event Address: 57 Tyron Avenue, East Providence

Date: 7/19/2025

Time: 2pm – 10pm

4. 62225 - Special Event – Block Party

Applicant: Emily Mothon

Event Address: 62 Swan Street, East Providence

Date: 8/9/2025

Time: 1pm – 9pm

5. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (DJ) (READ IN ONLY)

Applicant: Jose Sanchez Ortiz

Business Name: PAWS LLC

Owner’s Location: 125 Pine Street, Rehoboth, MA

Date: 6/14/2025

Time: 2pm - 7pm

7. Type of License: BRL-25-76, Class 1, Transfer Victualing/Sunday & Holidays

Applicant: Timothy Cabral

Business Name: TRC Restaurant Corporation to TRC Restaurant Corp.

Location: 75 Highland Avenue, East Providence, RI

D. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Type of License: ALCH-25-4/Class BV Liquor License, Victualing/Sunday & Holidays

Applicant: Timothy Cabral

Business Name: Good Venture Holding Inc. to TRC Restaurant Corp.

Location: 75 Highland Avenue, East Providence

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

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.

1. Nancy Hale – School zone speed camera and contract

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 by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.

IX. APPOINTMENTS

X. COUNCIL MEMBERS

1. Statement on the Oldham project in opposition to the Mayor's plan. Councilman Lawson

2. Request to pay the invoice of $360 for the Veterans Expo. Councilman Lawson

3. Request to pay East Providence Elk’s $360 invoice from the City of East Providence for use of Riverside Middle School. Councilman Lawson

4. FY 26 Budget meeting dates and times. Council Vice President Rego

5. East Providence Restaurant Week. Councilman Lawson

6. Update on the Net for the Met Golf Course. Council Vice President Rego

7. Utility lines to be buried between Bold Point Park in East Providence and India Point Park in Providence. Ratepayer impact. Discussion only. Council President Bob Rodericks

XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote

XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Chief of Staff – Patricia Resende

B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – Michael Marcello, City Solicitor

1. Allstate Insurance (Ins: Fernando Silveira) RM No. 25-018, Claim No. 25-023 $1,509.98

2. Michael Reyes RM No. 24-087, Claim No. 25-022 $2466.47

C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with East Bay Community Action Program to lease office space at the Sweetland House. Introduced by President Roderick

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the James L. Maher Center to lease office space at the senior center. Sponsored by Vice President Rego

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

3. Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to install a handicap ramp at 888 Broadway.

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote

1. An ordinance adopting the 2025-2035 East Providence Comprehensive Plan

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

2. An ordinance to amend Subsection (b) of Sec 18-269 entitled “stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required” is amended by adding thereto the following” Irving Avenue North bound and South Bound traffic at Blanche Avenue and Irving Avenue (North and South Bound) at Whatcheer Avenue. Introduced by: Council Vice President Rego

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

3. An ordinance in amendment of Section 18-308 entitled “Parking Time Limitations – 15 Minutes” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” of Chapter 18 by adding thereto the following: Bullocks Point Avenue (East Side), from 190 feet north of Fenner Avenue northerly for 40 feet. Introduced by Councilman Lawson

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

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: 6/16/2025