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City of Central Falls
City Council Meeting
Monday July 14, 2025
Second Floor Council Chambers
580 Broad Street,
Central Falls, RI 02863
6:00 p.m.
Date Posted: Thursday 10, 2025
Time Poste: 4:30 pm
Minutes
I. Roll Call 
Council President Robert Ferri called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and directed City Clerk Alberto de Burgo to conduct the roll call. Present were Councilpersons Tatiana Baena, Kevin Kazarian, Rafael Peguero, Alberto Rivas-Lugo, Laurilim Rosado-Martinez was absent from the meeting, and Council President Ferri.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Council President Ferri led the Council in the pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment
None
IV. Approval of Records
a. Meeting minutes of June 9, 2025, Council Meeting
The Council may vote on this item
A motion to approve was made by Councilperson Baena and seconded by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo. The Motion passed 5-0.
V. Executive Communications
a. Consideration of appointment, by Mayor Maria Rivera of John Marenzana,
396 Roosevelt Ave, Central Falls, RI 02863 of to the newly constituted Central Falls Combined Planning and Zoning Board with a term to expire January 1, 2027.
The Council may vote on this item
Chief of Staff to Mayor Maria Rivera, Robert Kermes, provided the Council with context on the appointment. Planning Director Jim Vandermillin responded to questions from Council members. Councilperson Baena moved to approve the appointment of John Marenzana, with Councilperson Kazarian seconding. The motion carried unanimously, 5–0.
b. Consideration of appointment, by Mayor Maria Rivera of Kevin A. Marchand of 54 Perry Street, Central Falls RI 02863, to the newly constituted Central Falls Combined Planning and Zoning Board with a term to expire January 1, 2028
The Council may vote on this item
A motion to approve the appointment was made by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo and Seconded by Councilperson Peguero. The Motion passed 5 to 0.
c. Consideration of appointment, by Mayor Maria Rivera of Daniel Klotz of 111 Tremont Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 to the newly constituted Central Falls Combined Planning and Zoning Board with a term to expire January 1, 2029.
The Council may vote on this item
Councilperson Rivas-Lugo moved to approve the appointment of Daniel Klotz to the Combined Planning and Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kazarian and passed unanimously, 5–0.
d. Consideration of appointment, by Mayor Maria Rivera of Hugo Figueroa of 757 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, to the newly constituted Central Falls Combined Planning and Zoning Board with a term to expire January 1, 2030.
The Council may vote on this item
Councilperson Rivas-Lugo moved to approve the appointment of Hugo Figueroa to the Combined Planning and Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Baena and passed unanimously, 5–0.
e. Consideration of appointment, by Mayor Maria Rivera of Ann Peckham of 149 Perry Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, to the newly constituted Central Falls Combined Planning and Zoning Board with a term to expire January 1, 2030.
The Council may vote on this item
Councilperson Baena moved to approve the appointment of Ann Peckham to the Combined Planning and Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Councilpersons Rivas-Lugo, and Kazarian. The motion passed unanimously, 5–0.
f. Department Financial Reports- June 2025
i. City Clerk’s Office
ii. Department of Public Works & Code Enforcement.
iii. Fire Department
iv. Police Department
Councilperson Rivas-Lugo moved to approve the departmental financial reports. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Kazarian and passed, 5–0.
VI. New Business
b. Consideration of the Tentative Agreement between the City of Central Falls and Local 1485 International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
The Council may vote on this item
Attorney Charles Ruggiero addressed the Council, providing context on the agreement and answering related questions. Councilperson Rivas-Lugo moved to approve the tentative agreement, seconded by Councilperson Baena. The motion passed unanimously, 5–0. Council President Ferri called for a roll call vote:
- Councilperson Baena – Yes
- Councilperson Kazarian – Yes
- Councilperson Peguero – Yes
- Councilperson Rivas-Lugo – Yes
- Council President Ferri – Yes
The motion carried unanimously, 5–0.
c. Consideration of the Tentative Agreement between the City of Central Falls and the Fraternal Order of Police
The Council may vote on this item
Attorney Charles Ruggiero provided the Council with background on the agreement and responded to their questions. A motion to approve the tentative agreement was made by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo, seconded by Councilperson Kazarian. Council President Ferri called for a roll call vote:
- Councilperson Baena – Yes
- Councilperson Kazarian – Yes
- Councilperson Peguero – Yes
- Councilperson Rivas-Lugo – Yes
- Council President Ferri – Yes
The motion carried unanimously, 5–0
d. City Council sitting as Board of License Commissioners
i. Hearing and Consideration of Petition of License
| License Type | | Business Name |
| Entertainment & F/F1 license Per Diem 09/5/2026 through 09/07/2025 | | St. Joseph’s Parish 391 High Street Applicant: Jardslaw Barzykowski |
| Discussion: Mr. Barzykowski addressed the Council and answered questions. | | Councilperson Baena moved to approve, seconded by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo. The motion carried unanimously, 5–0. |
| Entertainment Per Diem 07/20/ 2025 & 08/12/2025 | | Club Madeirense-Madeira Club 46 Madeira Ave Applicant: Al Cardoza |
| Discussion: Mr. Al Cardoza responded to Council questions regarding the events. | | Councilperson Baena made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo. The motion carried unanimously, 5–0. |
| Entertainment F/F1 Per Diem 7/19/2025 | | Fidjos di Djabraba, (Non-Profit) 682 Roosevelt Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 Applicant : Joseph Galvao |
| Discussion: A representative on behalf of Mr. Galvao was present and addressed the Council. Major Carroll of the Central Falls Police Department addressed the Council regarding public safety concerns. Deputy Daniel Petrin of the Fire Department expressed concerns related to the adequacy of emergency exits. The Police Department formally requested that the Council deny the petition. | | A motion to deny the petition was made by Councilperson Kazarian and Seconded Council President Ferri. Council President Ferri called for a roll call vote:
The motion for denial carried, 4–1 |
| Second Hand New | | Bricor, LLC D/B/A Bricor Mattress & Services 881 Broad St. Applicant: Martha Rosales Property Owner: Kayla Spargur |
| Discussion: Applicant Martha Rosales appeared before the Council to address and respond to questions regarding her business. | | A motion to approve was made by Councilperson Baena and Seconded by Councilperson Rivas Lugo. Council President Ferri called for a roll call vote:
The motion carried unanimously, 5–0 |
| Jenks Park Entertainment Per Diem 08/09/2025 | | FirstWorks 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908 Applicant: Suzanne Kim |
| Discussion: A representative from FirstWorks addressed the Council and provided context regarding the proposed free concert in Jenks Park. | | A motion to approve the petition was made by Councilperson Baena, seconded by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo. Council President Ferri called for a roll call vote:
The motion carried unanimously, 5–0 |
| Entertainment Per Diem 07/31/2025 | | Central Falls Foundation 521 Roosevelt Ave Central Falls, RI 02863 Applicant: Alberto Rivas |
| Council President Pro Tempore Alberto Rivas-Lugo provided context regarding his proposed request for the Central Falls Foundation.”. | | A motion to approve was made by Councilperson Baena, seconded by Councilperson Peguero. The motion passed with four in favor, one recusal, and none opposed. |
The Council may vote on this item
e. Petition to the Central Falls City Council
i. Govanni Carmona d/b/a YPR Properties LLC 63 Hadwin St., Central Falls
Reason: Requesting extension of liquor license
The Council may vote on this item
Mr. Carmona addressed the Council to request an extension of his license. Councilperson Baena made a motion to approve a three-month extension, seconded by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo. The motion carried unanimously, 5–0.
VII. Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or Consideration
f. Ordinance Regarding Business Hours for Cannabis Establishments-Introduction (Councilperson Peguero by request)
Introduced
g. Ordinance Amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Central Falls titled Zoning Adopted February 10, 2025, to include Group Family Child Care Homes (Home-based Child Care)-Introduction (Council President Ferri by request)
Introduced
VIII. Adjournment
Meeting Adjourned at 7:03 pm
Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one or more of the purposes listed in Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-5(1)-(10)
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Approved by City Council: September 8, 2025, City Council Meeting
Alberto de Burgo
City Clerk