I.                   Roll Call

Council President Pro Tempore Alberto Rivas-Lugo called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and directed the City Clerk Alberto de Burgo to conduct the roll call. Present were

Councilpersons Baena, Kazarian, Peguero, Solano and Council President Pro Tempore Rivas Lugo. Council President Ferri was absent, and Councilperson Rosado Martinez

arrived at 5:45 p.m.

II.                 Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Pro Tempore Rivas Lugo led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

III.              Rhode Island Ethics Commission

a.       Introduction to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission and the Rhode Island Code of Ethics. Lynn Radiches, Staff Attorney and Education Coordinator for the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, conducted training on ethics laws for the Council and addressed questions and concerns from Council members related to the training.

IV.               Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilperson Baena and Seconded by Councilperson Peguero. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 pm.

Approved by Council: January 29, 2026, Special Council Meeting

Alberto de Burgo

City Clerk

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)