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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 18, 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 A Lawson X Rego X Sousa X Rodericks X
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Approval of regular meeting minutes 9/30/2025,
Regular minutes for 11/4/2025 were tabled until December 2, 2025.
| Member | Aye | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | | |
| Lawson | Seconded | | |
| Rego | Motion | | |
| Sousa | X | | |
| Rodericks | X | | |
B. TAX ABATEMENTS: Cancelation/abatements
1. Tax Assessor
| YEAR | AMOUNT |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 2025 Tax Roll | $25,982.76 |
| TOTAL | $25,982.76 |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Tax Assessment Board of Review
| YEAR | AMOUNT |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| 2025 Tax Roll | $2,337.68 |
| TOTAL | $2,337.68 |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1 – C4
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
B. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1 – C4
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Block Party/Food Truck Event
Applicant: Lindsey Oldham
Event Address: Portion of Ferncrest starting at Prescott Ave to Rounds Avenue
Date & Time: 11/30/2025; 9am – 3pm
2. Special Event – Alcohol License
Applicant: Alexandra Goldberg
Event Location: St. Mary Academy Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Ave, E. Providence
Date & Time: April 29, 2026 through May 2, 2026
3. Special Event – Alcohol License (READ IN ONLY)
Applicant: Alexandra Goldberg
Event Location: St. Mary Academy Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Ave, E. Providence
Date & Time: November 13, 2025 through November 15, 2025
4. Type of Business: New Cellular Sales/Sunday & Holidays
Applicant: Pamela White
Business Name: Cellular Sales of RI dba Verizon Wireless/Cellular Sales
Business Address: 50 Narragansett Park Drive, Ste 405, Rumford, RI
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Annual Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals Please refer to exhibit “A” for business listings
Pursuant to R.I.G.L 36-14-6(1) Council Vice President Rego recused himself from this item.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | RECUSED | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Street Abandonment
Summary: The purpose of the public hearing is for the City Council to consider the abandonment of a 1,350 sq. ft. portion of Breeze Avenue that is currently unimproved and abuts property at 82 Crescent View Avenue owned by Paul Platt.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2b. Resolution abandonment of a portion of a certain portion of land consisting of 1,350 sq. ft. that is currently the right-of-way of Breeze Avenue and being bounded and noted in the attached Exhibit A subject to receiving a metes and bounds description. Introduced by the City Council
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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.
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.
1. Rick Lawson – Mentioned the Veteran Committee was awesome and well attend. Next event is the Veterans Café will be November 19th 11-1pm at the EP Senior Center. Councilman Lawson thanked the council for their continued support of the Veterans.
2. Clay Graham – A. Asked if there was any differentiation between Class 1, 2, 3 e-bikes & motorized dirt bikes to avoid getting penalized since his bike only goes 20pmh. Council President stated the council is not changing the RI state law regarding e-bikes. The point of the ordinance is to prevent people from driving on basketball and tennis courts and grassy fields. You can ride your e-bike to any park within the city if you park in parking lot and not on the grass.
B. He filed a complaint on the City’s website regarding the speeding of approximately 50 -60mph on Grosvenor Avenue and still hasn’t heard back regarding the complaint.
3. Alex, Kate and Daniel Bolues – Thanked the council on the continued investment opportunities particularly Spooky Bottom. Excited to see how much you (the council) continue interest in that area. They witnessed a lot of foot traffic, and it gives kids a place to play and adults a place to sit. We love to hear you guys are thinking about doing more in that area.
IX. APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointment of Jeremy Licht, Esq., for the Waterfront District Commission. Appointed by Council President Rodericks Term 11/19/2025 – 11/20/2029
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Seconded | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS - NONE
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
for discussion and possible vote - NONE
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services Andre Herrera
1. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· Andre Herrera – Appointment of Director of Policy & Constituent Services Mayor Roberto DaSilva formerly introduced Andre Herrea to the City Council
· Extra Mile Day Proclamation
· Sister City Relations, Vila Franco Do Campo Portugal Proclamation – Read into the record. Councilwoman Sousa talked about the sister-city plaque commemoration ceremony. City of East Providence Mayor and City Council was excited to welcome an official delegation from its sister city, Vila Franca Do Campo, Azores, Portugal for a special ceremony to unveil a plaque (replica of the one that sits in the rotunda in the heart of Vila Franca) recognizing the two communities’ partnership and cultural ties. Remarks from Mayor Bob DaSilva, local officials, Vila Franca Do Campo Mayor Dra Graca Melo, and Councilwoman Anna Sousa.
· Corporal Avelino “Chappy” Rose Proclamation – Read into the record
· Staff Sergeant Peter Barilla Proclamation – Read into the record
REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - NONE
B. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Recreation Development Grant Program. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Resolution Requesting the Rhode Island State Traffic Commission to Install a Left-Turn Signal and a Designated Left-Turn Lane at the Intersection of Pawtucket Avenue and Waterman Avenue. Introduced by City Council
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 8 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amendment to Sec. 8-31(b) regarding repealing holiday sales licenses. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
POSTED: 11/14/2025