CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

June 16, 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_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____

 

II.        EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE

 

III.       SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

IV.       PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

 

V.        CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

 

A.    COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1.      Regular meeting minutes May 19, 2026, June 2, 2026

 

B.     LETTERS:

New Addresses

1. 42 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.42

2. 44 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.44

3. 46 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.46

4. 48 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.48

5. 50 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.50

6. 52 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 004.52

7. 64 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.64

8. 66 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 004.68

9. 68 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 004.68

10. 78 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 004.78

11. 106 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 007.106

12. 71-141 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 Block 02 Parcel 001.00

13. 140-150 East Point Drive, E. Providence, RI  02916, Map 203 block 01 Parcel 006.00

14.  42 East

 

C. CANCELLATIONS/ABATEMENTS

 

YEAR		AMOUNT
2026		$7,117.60
TOTAL		$7,117.60

 

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  (DJ)

Applicant: Ronny Pereira

Type of Event: Pereira Summer Party

Event Address: 187 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI

Date & Time:  7/11/2026;5pm – 11pm

 

2.      Special Event – One Day Entertainment License

Applicant: John Fuzek

Type of Event: RI Folk Festival

Address: Crescent Park, East Providence, RI

Date & Time:  8/30/2026; 8am – 8pm

 

3.      Type of License: New Solicit - Solar

Applicant: Matthew McColgan

Business Name: Trinity Solar, LLC

Applicant’s Address: 25 Bullock Point Ave, Apt 7A

 

4.      Type of License: New Mobile Food Truck

Applicant: Pedro Gutierrez

Business Name: Antojitos & Delicias Kamila’s

Applicant’s Address: 21 Lexington Ave, Cranston, RI

 

5.      Type of License: One Day Entertainment License (Block Party)

Applicant: Mike McAteer

Business Name: Hot Potato Food Truck

Event Address: 555 Waterman Avenue, East Providence

Dates: 7/5, 8/7, 9/4/2026; 4pm – 8pm

 

6.      Type of License: New Hawker & Sunday/Holidays

Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh

Business Name: Previously Sound FX New Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors, Inc

Business Address: 40 Highland Avenue, East Providence, RI

 

7.      Type of License: One Day Entertainment License (Block Party)

(READ IN ONLY)

Applicant: Mike McAteer

Business Name: Hot Potato Food Truck

Event Address: 555 Waterman Avenue, East Providence

Date & Time: 6/12/2026; 4pm – 8pm

 

B. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING  LICENSES (A1 – A7)

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES (A1 – A7)

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

           

D. PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.      Type of License: Application for Liquor License (Restaurant)

Applicant: Ryan Resendes

Business Name: 95 Holdings LLC dba Tin Tin

Business Address: 95 Warren Avenue, East Providence

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

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.

 

1.      Nancy Hale: Proclamation regarding "Maintenance Agreement" between Mayor of EP & a neighborhood social group (Narragansett Terrace Realty A.,  which is NOT a Homeowners' Association).  EP City Council voted November 2024 (without any notice to; information from; involvement of nearest residents. Questions:  Ordinance vs Proclamation Constructive feedback;

            Information & update.

 

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.      Crosswalk safety at Merrit Road and Pawtucket Avenue. Council President Rodericks, Councilman Fogarty

 

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

for discussion and possible vote

 

1.      An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating $482,545.00 from unallocated capital funds for city hall exterior window replacement project. Introduced by Council  President Rodericks.

 

XII.     CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE

 

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 honoring Executive Legal Assistant Robin Lefebvre upon her retirement after 41 years of dedicated service to the City of East Providence.

           

B.     REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

 

C.    REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson

 

D.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

 

1.      Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Red Oak Remodeling for the installation of exterior windows throughout East Providence City Hall. Introduced by Council President Rodericks

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

E.     INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote

 

1.      An ordinance an amendment of Chapter 16 taxation, revised ordinances of the city of east providence, Rhode Island, 1988, as amended Entitled article v. Tax stabilization for qualified businesses Is hereby amended by adding the following:

 

Article V: Tax Stabilization for qualified businesses and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Council Vice President Rego

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

XVII.  ADJOURNMENT

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

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: 6/11/2026