Council President Russo will call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Johnston Municipal Court Building located at 1600 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919.

Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance

Please note: pursuant to Rule 3 Section E of the Town Council Rules, adopted by

Resolution 2025-1, the Council shall adjourn at 10:30 p.m. and any unfinished business shall be carried to the fourth Monday of the month or to a date agreed upon by the Council.

                                               District 1 – Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli

                                               District 2 – Vice-President Lauren A. Garzone

                                               District 3 – Councilman Alfred T. Carnevale

                                               District 4 – President Robert V. Russo

                                               District 5 – Councilman Robert J. Civetti

Votes may be taken on any or all items on this agenda

Citation presentation to Olivia Iafrate for being selected to the Girls Flag Football Showcase-2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco

2025-CP-10

Petition submitted by Bachar Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion

Ordinance 2025-4

An Ordinance in amendment of Article IV, Section § 340-16 of Chapter 340 entitled “Industrial Performance Standards” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said ordinance amends the section regarding noise, for referral to the Planning Board Advisory Opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

2025-CP-207

Petition for a zone change submitted by Miles Gas, Inc to change the zone of Assessor’s Plat 54, Lots 10 & 120 from R-40 to B-2-

Pending Planning Board for an advisory opinion

Ordinance 2026-2

An Ordinance in amendment of Article VII entitled Firefighter and Police Officer Pension Fund. Said ordinance sets provisions for a pension adjustment benefit for eligible Firefighters and Police Officers

2025-CP-199

Musicians Corner / Location: 223 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Musical Instruments Retail and Music Lessons

Continued from January 12, 2026

2026-CP-3

Nails by Naralis, LLC d/b/a Manicured by Nara / Location: 1318 Plainfield St, Unit A

Business Operating License- Change of Location

Natural Nail Salon- Manicure and Pedicure Services

Continued from January 12, 2026

2026-CP-4

Edge Fitness, LLC d/b/a Edge Fitness / Location: 1414 Atwood Ave

Business Operating License-

Open After Hours-

Health Club with 24/7 Operation

Continued from January 12, 2026

2026-CP-5

Dirty Bullies, LLC d/b/a Dirty Bullies / Location: 1841 Atwood Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Clothing Apparel for Men & Women

Continued from January 12, 2026

2026-CP-8

New England Novelty / Location: 1461 Atwood Ave

Hawker/Peddler License-

Retail Sales of Licensed New England Patriots Super Bowl Merchandise from January 29^th to February 16^th, 2026

Continued from January 12, 2026

2026-CP-14

Elite Gutter Solutions, LLC / Location: 5 Pleasant View Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Roof Gutter Installation Services

2026-CP-15

Obaomo / Location: 30 Linden St

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

2026-CP-16

Independent Services, LLC d/b/a Independent Auto Repair / Location: 32 Starr St

Business Operating License-

Auto Repair Services

2026-CP-17

Greenville Foods, Inc d/b/a Omi’s Hot Chicken / Location: 58 Greenville Ave, Units A&B

Restaurant License-

Fast Food Restaurant

2026-CP-18

Self Defense Northeast / Location: 166 Putnam Pike

Business Operating License-

Martial Arts School

2026-L-1

Report to Town Council: 2025-2026 Liquor Licenses past the renewal date

Continued from January 12, 2026

2026-TO-2

Tax Assessor Abatements – February, 2026

Ordinance 2026-1

An Ordinance in relation to a petition formerly known as 2024-CP-173, submitted by Mohamad Yaser & Rhonda Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

2026-CP-19

Claim submitted by Michael F. Curtis, Esq. on behalf of Linda Zaman for injuries

2026-CP-20

Claim submitted by Angelo Simone, Jr., Esq. on behalf of Veronica Starnino & John Nazarian, Jr.

2026-CP-21

Claim submitted by Maxwell El Hage for damage to his fence

2026-CP-22

Claim submitted Tony Carlone damage to his mailbox

Please note: pursuant to Section 8 of the Johnston Town Council Rules, any person requesting to address the Council shall be heard for a maximum of 3 minutes. This will be strictly enforced. The Council may not take any action on matters appearing in the request to be heard portion of the agenda.

Adjournment

Attest:

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk