CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
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
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
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes August 11, 2026
| Member | Aye | Nay |
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| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
B. Previously Approved Permits/License (Read In)
1. Block Party
Applicant: John Fuzek, Rhode Island Folk Fest
Applicant Location: Crescent Park, 701 Bullocks Point Ave
Date & Time of Function: August 30, 2026, 12:00pm-6:00pm
Street to be closed: None
2. Block Party
Applicant: Corey Wright
Applicant Location: 201 Mercer St
Date & Time of Function: August 16, 2026, 8:00am-9:00pm
Street to be closed: 201 Mercer Street
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Natalie Karneeb
Location: 187 N. Brow St.
Date & Time of Function: Sept. 6, 2026, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Type of Event: Food Truck and Ice Cream Social
2. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Michael McAteer
Location: Crescent Park, 701 Bullocks Point Ave.
Date & Time of Function: Sept. 5, 2026, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Type of Event: Indie Fest 2026
3. Class F Application for Special Event – Beer and Wine
Applicant: Jahdae Thomas
Location: Providence Country Day School, 660 Waterman Ave.
Date & Time of Function: Oct. 16, 2026, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Type of Event: Alumni Beer Garden
4. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Kayla Dailey
Business Name: Lemon Lane LLC d/b/a Lemon Lane
Business Address: 82 Benefit Street, Coventry, RI
5. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Marc Sorel
Business Name: Hippie Dog Inc. D/b/a Hippie Dog
Business Address: 1246 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence
6. Application for Victualing License – Class 1 (51 or more)
Applicant: Michael Arena
Business Name: Broadway Diner Inc.
Business Address: 446 N. Broadway
7. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Leigh Cordeiro
Business Name: Cordeiro Confections LLC d/b/a Tag Team Treats
Business Address: 121 Prescott Ave. East Providence
8. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Tracy Johnson, Great Townie Pumpkin Festival
Applicant Location: Crescent Park
Date and Time of Function: Oct. 3, 2026, 11:00am-4:00pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ/Band
9. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Tracy Johnson, Food and Wine Pairing
Applicant Location: Crescent Park
Date and Time of Function: Sept. 24, 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Type of Entertainment: Acoustic Performer
10. Class F Application for Special Event – Beer and Wine
Applicant: Tracy Johnson
Location: Providence Crescent Park
Date & Time of Function: Sept. 24, 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Type of Event: Food & Wine Pairing
11. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Tracy Johnson, Stubbs Wedding
Applicant Location: Crescent Park
Date and Time of Function: Sept. 19, 2026, 4:00pn-9:30pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
12. Class F Application for Special Event – Beer and Wine
Applicant: Tracy Johnson, Stubbs Wedding
Location: Providence Crescent Park
Date & Time of Function: Sept. 19, 2026, 4:00pn-9:30pm
Type of Event: Wedding
13. Block Party
Applicant: Paul Mendence III
Applicant Location: Crescent Park, Bay Side
Date & Time of Function: September 5, 2026, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Street to be closed: None
B. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
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| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
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| 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.
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.
1. Building permit process for non-structural work; window replacement, permit fees, etc.
Discussion Only - Council President Rodericks
1. 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”
Summary: Sec. 18-307. The purpose of this Ordinance to place a no parking sign on both sides of Dover Avenue from Warren Avenue south to Baldwin Street
Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· None
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· Appointment of Hope Moran to the Mayor’s Young Innovators Advisory Committee for a (1) year term effective 8/3/2026 – 8/2/2027.
3. Items for announcement/discussion
4. Principal Planner III, Dominic Leonardo to give presentation on ongoing ARPA and City Capital projects.
5. Proclamation honoring Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Inspector, Eugene Saveory upon his retirement after 32 years of dedicated Service to the City of East Providence.
6. Proclamation recognizing September as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in the City of East Providence.
7. Proclamation recognizing September 7 as Brazilian Independence Day in the City of East Providence.
8. Proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of East Providence.
9. Proclamation recognizing September as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of East Providence.
10. Proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month in the City of East Providence.
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - None
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Sperry Fabric Architecture for the purchase of a 48’x98’ Savannah Structure Tent at Crescent Park
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. Resolution in support of the re-introduction and passage of the Natural Forest Protection Act
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Won-Door Corporation to increase school safety at East Providence High School
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego & Councilman Fogarty
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
4. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Synet to increase school safety at East Providence High School
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego & Councilman Fogarty
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
5. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Challenge Electronics, Inc. to increase school safety at East Providence High School
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego & Councilman Fogarty
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
6. Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to the Narragansett Electric Company related to Crescent Park improvements
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
7. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents related to the Washington Bridge Project concerning a temporary construction easement and the condemnation of land for the Washington Bridge
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
8. Resolution requesting that the East Providence City Council name the traffic island on Pawtucket Avenue and Centre Avenue the James B. Lappin, Sr. Island
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. 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”
Summary: To make Bourne Avenue (westbound) from Brayton Avenue to Frederick Street a one-way street during the hours of 8:00am to 9:00am and 2:00pm to 3:30pm on school days
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 18 of the revised ordinance of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles And Traffic”
Summary: To place a stop sign at Rhodes Avenue (northbound and southbound traffic), at Burnside Avenue
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| 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” Amending Section 18-308 entitled “Parking time limitations – 15 minutes”
Summary: Sec. 18-308. The purpose of this Ordinance to place a 15-minute parking sign at Warren Avenue (south side) from a point 105 feet west of South Hull Street westerly 20 feet.
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
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