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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
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
I. CALL TO ORDER 
Roll Call
Fogarty X Lawson X Rego X Sousa X Rodericks X
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation from Dan Borges and/or Tracy Johnson on the Crescent Park Carousel Concession/Event Tent Venue Project
Councilman Lawson stated a presentation was not necessary.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. November 4, 2025, regular meeting minutes
2. November 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes
B. 2026 ANNUAL REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR:
| MEETING DATES | MEETING DATES |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2035 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
A motion to delete November 3rd from the calendar was made
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. LETTERS: Notice of New Property Number
1. 66 Fraser Street, E. Providence, RI 02914, Map 207, Block 13, Parcel 002.10
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
B. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1 – C2
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of Business: New Business – Restaurant/Victualing/
Applicant: Marina Roulis
Business Name: Wingstop
Owner’s Location: 75 Newport Avenue, East Providence
2. Special Event – New Business - Solicit (Home Improvement)
Applicant: Hernan Avila
Business Name: Esler Company
Business Address: 10 Reservoir Avenue, Smithfield
Hours: 10am – 7pm
D. PUBLIC HEARING
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
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. – NONE
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Discussion on Community Choice Electricity Option. Council Vice President Rego
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage for discussion and possible vote
- 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” Subsection (b) of 18-269 entitled “Stop and Yield Intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following: Ferris Avenue (northbound traffic) at David Street . Introduced by Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. 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” Section 18-307 entitled “Parking Prohibited At All Times” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” is amended by adding thereto the following: Fisher Street (East Side), from Seth Street South for 200 feet: Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa
Motion to table indefinitely
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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” Section I. Sec. 18-421 entitled “definitions” of Article XIV entitled “Bicycles” of chapter 18 is replaced and amended to include electric bicycles; Sec. 18-424. – is amended to prohibit the riding of electric bicycles on sidewalks or public foot walks, and creating a new section 18-427, 18-428, and 18-429 related to the regulation and enforcement of electric bicycles in city parks and recreational areas. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego and Councilman Fogarty. Motion to table until January in order to re-evaluate the wording of the ordinance for more clarification.
| Aye | Nay | |
| Fogarty | Motion | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· None
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· None
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· Proclamation affirming Human Rights Day 2025
· Proclamation in support of establishing the Sowams National Heritage Area
Mr. Herrara stated that this proclamation is in conjunction with 9 other municipalities and the 250 years anniversary of the United States.
· Invite to Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Scheduled December 6th between 4pm – 7pm. Santa arrives at 6pm, located in city hall’s plaza
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson 
1. Martin Middle School opening ceremony
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution establishing the Sowams National Heritage area. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego
A motion to withdraw from the advertised resolution was made.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
A motion to approve the amended resolution was made
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Automatic Temperature Controls, Inc. for the continued replacement of city hall vav box units. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
3. Resolution authorizing the mayor to purchase two replacement vehicles for the fire department. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Motion | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
4. Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with JR & Son’s Construction, Inc. for to the John Lewis park parking lot and walkway improvement project. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Councilwoman Sousa expressed her excitement regarding the planned improvements to this park that has been in desperate need of repairs.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
5. Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with New England construction related to the Crescent Park Carousel concession/storage structure project. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
- NONE
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by the council as a whole and seconded by the council as a whole.
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