CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

MINUTE-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

June 2, 2026

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   A   Rodericks   X

 

    II.            EXECUTIVE SESSION Took place in open session

 

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session, pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)

 

1.      Claims & Litigation Docket

a)      Timothy Amaral, RM No. 26-050, Claim No. 26-028           $306.86

Motion to approve by Councilman Lawson, seconded by Council Vice President Rego

b)      Mary Bennett, RM NO. 26-045, Claim No. 26-027               $203.10

Motion to approve by Councilman Lawson, seconded by Council Vice President Rego

c)      Paulo & Maria DeSouza, RM No. 26-067, Claim No. 26-043

$2,347.54

Motion to approve by Council Vice President Rego, seconded by Councilman Lawson

d)      Sarah dixon, RM No. 26-059, Claim No. 26-038                   $286.49

Motion to approve by Councilman Lawson, seconded by Council Vice President Rego

e)      Susan Lake, RM No. 26-052, Claim No. 26-036                   $415.16

Motion to approve by Council Vice President Rego, seconded by Councilman Lawson

f)       Francisca Matola RM No. 26-044, Claim No. 26-026           $500.00

Motion to approve by Councilman Lawson, seconded by Council Vice President Rego

g)      Maureen Quinn, RM NO. 26.056, Claim No. 26-035            $1,467.46

Motion to approve by Councilman Lawson, seconded by Council Vice President Rego

h)      Charlene Rummery, RM No. 26-051, Claim No. 26-030      $242.00

Motion to approve by Councilman Lawson, seconded by Council Vice President Rego

i)       Mario Silva, RM No. 26-052, Claim No. 26-031

Motion to approve by Councilman Lawson, seconded by Council Vice President Rego

2.      Discussion and possible vote of the First Amendment to Land Lease between the City of East Providence and The Wolf School, Inc. located at 215 Ferris Avenue

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Seconded
Rego	Motion
Sousa	X
Rodericks	X

 

 

 III.            SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

 IV.            PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

 

    V.            CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1.      Regular meeting minutes       

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

 VI.            LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    NON-PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.      Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Block Party)

Applicant: James Ferreira

Business Name: RI Day of Portugal

Event Address: 555 Waterfront Drive, East Providence

Date & Time: 8/1/2026; 5pm -11 pm

2.      Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Block Party)

East Providence Soccer & Cultural Festival

Applicant: Rebecca Chace

Business Name: City of East Providence

Event Address: 227 Warren Avenue, East Providence

Date & Time:  6/27/2026; 5pm – 10pm

 

3.      Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Ice Cream Social)

Applicant: David Murray

Business Name: Narragansett Terrace Realty Association

Event Address: Corner of Riverside Dr. & Seaview Avenue, Riverside

Date & Time:  6/13/2026; 3pm – 5pm

 

4.      Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Jetty Jam)

Applicant: David Murray

Business Name: Narragansett Terrace Realty Association

Event Address: Riverside Drive and Seaview Avenue, Riverside

Date & Time:  8/8/2026; 5pm – 11pm

 

5.      Special Event – One Day Entertainment License ( Rios & Favagrossa Wedding)

Applicant: Tracy Johnson

Business Name: City of East Providence

Event Address: 700 Bullocks Point

Date & Time:  6/20/26; 3pm – 8pm

 

6.      Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (RI Indie Fest/Music Festival)

Applicant: Paul Mendence III

Business Name: Paul Mendence III

Event Address: Crescent Park Bandshell, East Providence

Date & Time:  9/5/2026; 12pm – 8pm

 

7.      Special Event – One Day Liquor License (Wedding)

Applicant: Tracy Johnson

Business Name: City of East Providence

Event Address: 700 Bullocks Point

Date & Time:  6/20/26; 3pm – 8pm

 

8.      Type of License: Mobile Food Establishment

Applicant: Lauren Pannone-Tasca

Business Name: Rhody Pop LLC

Owner’s Location: 51 Tupelo Hill Drive, Cranston

 

9.      Type of License:  Mobile Food Truck

Applicant: Nicholas S. Schorsch

Business Name: A Mano Pizza and Gelato

Owner’s Location: 43 Cliff Avenue, Newport

 

10.  Type of License: Mobile Food Truck – New  Mobile Food Truck

Applicant: Khony Luong

Business Name: Khony’s Korner dba Krofile Kretions

Owner’s Location: 31 Riverdale Avenue, West Warwick

 

B.     MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING  LICENSES

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

C.    MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

           

D.    PUBLIC HEARING - NONE

 

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.

 

VIII.            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

 

    X.            COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

1.      Request for stop sign at the intersection of Borden and Shore Rd. Councilman Lawson

 

 XI.            PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and/or final passage for discussion and possible vote

 

1.       An ordinance in  amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, “amending Chapter 18, Article XIV entitled "Bicycles" to include the regulation of electric bikes and enforcement provisions for same (Council President Rodericks)

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Motion
Rego	Seconded
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

2.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 10 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled nuisances” amending subsection (C) of Section 10-29 entitled "removal; notice to owner" (Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego)

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Seconded
Rego	Motion
Sousa	A
Rodericks	X

 

3.      An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 10 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “nuisances “ amending Sec. 10-51(10) changing start time for construction or repair of buildings from 7 am to 6:30 am (Councilman Fogarty)

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Rego
Rego	Motion
Sousa	A
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

·         Update on the City’s 2026 tax rates: Strong growth in the tax base limits the increase to just 2.1 percent, well below the 4 percent levy and current inflation.

·         Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2026, as “Pride Month” in the City of East Providence.

·         Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2026, as “Immigrant Heritage Month” in the City of East Providence.

·         Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” in the City of East Providence.

·         Proclamation recognizing June 10, 2026, as “Day of Portugal” in the City of East Providence.

·         Proclamation recognizing June 5, 2026, as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” in the City of East Providence.

·         Proclamation recognizing May 25, 2026, as “Azores Day” in the City of East Providence.

 

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - NONE

 

C.    REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson

 

D.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote - NONE

 

E.     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 amended, entitled “Licenses and Business Regulations” Section I.  Article III entitled “alcoholic beverages” is amended by adding thereto the following: Sec. 8-50. Temporary extended service hours for the period of June 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 and 27; July 2 and 3 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament may apply to the City Clerk at least 14 days in advance.   Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa

 

This item was tabled; date to be determined

 

XIV.            ADJOURNMENT

                  Motion to adjourn was made at 7:27pm

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty	A
Lawson	Seconded
Rego	Motion
Sousa	A
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.

 

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