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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 X Lawson X Rego X Sousa A Rodericks X
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 | Seconded | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Motion | |
| Lawson | Second | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Motion | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Acknowledgement of East Providence High School Student Athletes
Council President Rodericks mentioned Lacrosse team are the State of RI champs and this is their third year in a row. Councilman Lawson congratulates Coach Solitro for becoming the Softball Coach of the year in D-1.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes June 3, 2025
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
C. TAX ABATEMENT - Cancelation/Abatements/Non-utilization
| YEAR | | AMOUNT |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 2025 | | $18,478.44 |
| | | |
| TOTAL | | $18,478.44 |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle non-public hearing licenses
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
B. Motion to approve non-public hearing licenses
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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 BVC Liquor License, Victualing/Sunday & Holidays
Applicant: Timothy Cabral
Business Name: Good Venture Holding Inc. to TRC Restaurant Corp.
Location: 75 Highland Avenue, East Providence
Motion to table made by Councilman Lawson, seconded by councilman Fogarty; passed 3 – 1 with Council Vice President Rego Abstained
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.
1. Nancy Hale – School zone speed camera and contract – She was informed that the renewal contract has already been signed. Any additional information regarding accidents and data she needs to follow the correct process given to her previously.
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.
1. Renie Ignacic – Cost-Benefit Analysis for East Providence School Bus Camer Program
The bill is in the general assembly, nothing the council can do at this point.
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 - Duplicate
3. Request to pay East Providence Elk’s $360 invoice from the City of East Providence for use of Riverside Middle School. Councilman Lawson - Approved
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. Chief of State Resende stated that the golf course has
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 - 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
· May finance and capital reports – Finance Director Glenda Delgado
· Peruvian Independence Day Proclamation
· Puerto Rico Constitution Day Proclamation
· Cape Verdean Independence Day
· 2025 Disability Pride Month
· Independence Day Celebration, July 3rd, Pierce Memorial Complex (gates open at 6PM)
· Cape Verde Independence Celebration and Flag Raising: July 2, Noon. East Providence City Hall
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 - Approved
2. Michael Reyes RM No. 24-087, Claim No. 25-022 $2466.47 - Approved
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 | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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 | Seconded | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
Approved as amended to a 2-year lease and other minor changes that are acceptable by the legal department
3. Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to install a handicap ramp at 888 Broadway. The easement is approximately eleven inches on the city property
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance adopting the 2025-2035 East Providence Comprehensive Plan
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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 | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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 | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | A | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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