City of Central Falls

City Council Meeting

Monday September 8, 2025

Second Floor Council Chambers

580 Broad Street,

Central Falls, RI 02863

6:00 p.m.

 

Date Posted: Thursday 4 2025

Time Poste: 5:10 PM

Meeting opened at 6 PM

Meeting Closed at 6:41 PM

 

Minutes

 

 

I.       Roll Call

 

Council President Ferri requested City Clerk Alberto de Burgo to conduct the roll call.

·         Present: Councilpersons Tatiana Baena, Kevin Kazarian, Alberto Rivas Lugo, Anthony Solano.

·         Arrived at 6:03 p.m.: Councilperson Rafael Peguero.

·         Absent: Councilperson Laurilim Rosado-Martinez.

 

II.     Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Ferri led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

III.    Public Comment

John K. Welch, 159 Pidge Avenue, Pawtucket, addressed the Council regarding RIPTA and requested support for extending the R-Line.

 

IV.    Approval of Records

a.   Meeting minutes of

i.    July 14, 2025, Council Meeting

ii.   July 28th, 2025, Special Council Meeting

iii.  July 30th, 2025, Special City Council Meeting

iv.  August 6th, 2025, City Council Meeting

The Council may vote on this item

 

City Clerk Alberto de Burgo presented the Council with amended minutes to replace those included in the packet.

 

Councilperson Baena made a motion to approve the amended minutes collectively, seconded by Councilperson Peguero. The motion passed by a vote of 6–0.

 

V.      Executive Communications

a.   Department Financial Reports- July & August 2025

i.    City Clerk’s Office

ii.   Department of Public Works & Code Enforcement.

iii.  Fire Department

iv.  Police Department

 

Council President Ferri inquired if there were any questions concerning the financials. Hearing none, he requested a motion to approve the departmental financials collectively.

 

Councilperson Rivas-Lugo made the motion, seconded by Councilperson Kazarian. The motion passed by a vote of 6–0.

 

VI.    New Business

a.   City Council sitting as Board of License Commissioners

i.    Hearing and Consideration of Petition of License

License Type		Business Name
Class A-Restaurant New		Pupuseria Rosita LLC D/B/A Pupuseria Rosita 531 Dexter Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Applicant Rosa Turcois Property Owner: Tenzin Sonam
Through an interpreter, business owner Rosa Turcois responded to Council questions regarding her business, specifically related to hours of operation and type of business.		Councilperson Rivas-Lugo made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilperson Baena. The motion passed by a vote of 6–0.
Entertainment Per Diem		Colombian American Cultural Society PO Box 117 Central Falls, RI 02863 Applicant: Gabriel Martinez
Applicant: Gabriel Martinez contacted the City Clerk’s Office and requested that his application be withdrawn from consideration for approval..
Private Detective License Renewal		Robert Nardolillo III 960 Maple Valley Rd. Greene, RI 02827
		Councilperson Rivas-Lugo made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilperson Peguero. The motion passed by a vote of 6–0.

The Council may vote on this item

 

b.   Consideration of Tax Abatement Submitted by the Tax Assessor

Account Number	Taxpayer Name	Tax Year	Prop Typ & Info-Real/pp/Tang/MV	Reason/Description	Original Balance	Abatement Amount	Principal Balance after Abatement
07-1794-80	Goes, Anthony	2025	RE: 22-24 Samoset Ave,	Property sketched area corrected and third floor condition and property depreciation adjusted to account for area that is not suitable for rental.	$4,427.91	$500.41	$3,927.50
				TOTAL	$4,427.91	$500.41	$3,927.50

The Council may vote on this item

 

Central Falls City Assessor Dr. Daniel Ducharme addressed the City Council to explain the proposed abatements. After his presentation, he answered questions from Council members. A motion to approve the abatements was made by Councilperson Kazarian and seconded by Councilperson Rivas-Lugo. The motion passed unanimously, 6–0.

 

VII.   Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or Consideration

a.   Ordinance Relating to the Mandatory Retirement Age of Police Officers and Firefighters-Introduction (Council President Ferri by Request)

 

Introduced

 

b.   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)-First Reading (Council President Ferri by request)

The Council may vote on this item

 

Council President Ferri opened the Public Hearing. Feminia Figueroa, a childcare provider, addressed the Council regarding the Ordinance’s impact on childcare services. The Public Hearing was then closed.

 

Councilperson Rivas-Lugo moved to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Councilperson Kazarian. James Vandermillen, Director of Planning and Economic Development, responded to Council questions.

 

A roll call vote was taken: Baena – Yes; Kazarian – Yes; Peguero – Yes; Rivas-Lugo – Yes; Solano – Yes; Ferri – Yes. The motion passed unanimously.

 

VIII. Hearing and/or Consideration of Claims

a.   Claudine Osko

Lincoln, RI 02865

Pothole Claim: $300.00

The Council may vote on this item

 

Ms. Osko addressed the Council regarding the incident in question. Solicitor Jerzyk advised that the claim could be approved despite its late submission, referencing the Claims Ordinance.

Councilperson Rivas-Lugo moved to approve the claim, seconded by Councilperson Kazarian.

 

Roll call vote: Baena – Yes; Kazarian – Yes; Peguero – Yes; Rivas-Lugo – Yes; Solano – Yes; Ferri – Yes. Motion passed unanimously.

 

IX.    Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilperson Rivas and seconded by Councilperson Kazarian. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 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)

 

To view an electronic version of the agenda with supporting documentation, click on link: https://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=centralfalls-ri

 

City of Central Falls is an equal opportunity employer ADA/EOE. TDD/TTY 401-727-7450. This notice is posted in City Hall, Police Department, Department of Public Works, on www.centralfallsri.us and with the Office of the Secretary of State pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws. To review Notice of Citizen’s Rights, visit the Attorney General’s webpage at www.riag.ri.gov

 

 

Approved by Central Falls City Council: October 15, 2025, City Council Meeting

Alberto de Burgo

City Council