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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
MINUTES-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 19, 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
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty X Lawson X Rego X Sousa X Rodericks X
Councilman Fogarty arrived late
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
1. Claims and Litigations:
Taylor Arruda, RM No. 26-042, Claim No. 26-024 $2,450.00
Carolyn Burgess, RM No. 26-013, Claim No. 26-007 $772.89
Maria Fazioli, RM No. 26-014, Claim No. 26-009 $2,350.00
Daniel Gwozdz, RM No. 26-039, Claim No. 26-022 $729.90
Denise Lema, RM No. 26-040, Claim No. 26-023 $342.31
Darren J. Lopes, RM No. 26-030, Claim No. 26-016 $300.00
Kevin M. Machado, RM No. 26-036, Claim No. 26-019 $609.96
Frederick L. Mason III, RM No. 26-032; Claim No. 26-018 $334.57
Mattew Moreira, RM No. 26-011, claim NO. 26-006 $253.44
Nichole Patterson, RM No. 26-038, Claim No. 26-021 $1,766.04
Anne Penta, RM No. 26-031, Claim No. 26-017 $300.00
Kenneth Reynolds, RM No. 25-100, Claim No. 26-003 $750.00
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
MOTION RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| 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 May 5, 2026
B. LETTERS
1. New Address: 134 Juniper Street, East Providence, RI 02914, Map 016, Block 12, Parcel 007.10
a) Unit 1: 15 Ivy Street AKA 23 Ivy Street
b) Unit 2: 15 Ivy Street AKA 21 Ivy Street
c) Unit 3: 15 Ivy Street AKA 19 Ivy Street
d) Unit 4: 15 Ivy Street AKA 17 Ivy Street
e) Unit 5: 15 Ivy Street AKA 11 Ivy Street
f) Unit 6: 15 Ivy Street AKA 9 Ivy Street
g) Unit 7: 15 Ivy Street AKA 7 Ivy Street
h) Unit 8: 15 Ivy Street AKA 5 Ivy Street
i) Unit 9: 15 Ivy Street AKA 3 Ivy Street
j) Unit 10: 15 Ivy Street AKA 162 Taunton Avenue
k) Unit 11: 15 Ivy Street AKA 164 Taunton Avenue
l) Unit 12: 15 Ivy Street AKA 166 Taunton Avenue
m) Unit 13: 15 Ivy Street AKA 168 Taunton Avenue
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Cruise Night)
Applicant: Tracy Johnson
Business Name: City of East Providence
Address: 640 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: May 23, 30; June 6, 13, 21, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 26; August 2, 9, 15, 29; September 6, 12, 20, 26; Time: 2pm – 8pm
2. Special Event – Road Race
Applicant: Siobhan Breagy
Business Name: Ground Control Events LLC
Event Address: Pierce Field Stadium
Date & Time: 5/16/2027; 7:30am – 1pm
3. Special Event – Road Race
Applicant: Gary Menissian
Business Name: Ocean State Multisport
Event Address: Pierce Field
Date & Time: 5/16/2027; Time - ?
4. Special Event – Road Race
Applicant: Siobhan Breagy
Business Name: Ground Control Events LLC
Event Address: Pierce Field
Date & Time: 5/21/2028; 4:00am – 1pm
5. Special Event – Road Race
Applicant: Gary Menissian
Business Name: Ocean State Multisport
Address: Pierce Field
Date & Time: 6/6/2027; 6am – 12pm
6. Special Event – One Day (Block Party/Food Truck Event)
Applicant: Seth Cahoon
Business Name:
Event Address: Park Drive from Alden to Viola
Date & Time: 5/24/26; 12pm, - 11pm
7. Special Event – One Day (Block Party/Food Truck Event)
Applicant: Sandra Morgan
Business Name: Relay for Life of Greater Providence
Event Address: Pierce Memorial Stadium
Date & Time: 5/30/2026; 3pm – 9pm
8. Special Event – One Day (Block Party/Food Truck Event)
Applicant: Corey Bailey
Business Name:
Event Address: 97 – 115 Algonquin Road
Date & Time: 6/17/2026; 2pm -9pm
9. Special Event – One Day (Block Party/Food Truck Event)
Applicant: Susan Vani
Business Name:
Event Address: 61 Sprague Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 7/11/2026; 10am – 11pm
10. Type of License: New Business (Sunday & Holidays/Novelty)
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: Emerald Realty Corp
Business Location: 141 Newport Avenue, East Providence
11. Type of License: New Business (Victualing/Concession Stand)
Applicant: Brittany Willard
Business Name: Joe’s Clam Shack
Business Location: 640 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence
12. Type of License: New Business (Hawker/Sunday & Holidays/Novelty)
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Business Location: 1235 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence
B. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1-C12
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1-C12
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
13. Type of License: New Business (Victualing/ Sunday & Holidays/Restaurant)
Applicant: Vishal Patel
Business Name: Pollo Campero
Business Location: 50 Narragansett Park Drive, East Providence
D. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | Motion | |
E. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
VII. COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
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.
1. Candy Seal -
IX. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Crosswalk to be added between 1160 Pawtucket Avenue and 225 Newman Avenue. Council Vice President Rego
2. Request to name the Island on Pawtucket Avenue and Centre Avenue after James B. Lappin, former Superintendent of Parks from 1960 through 1990. Council Vice President Rego
3. Discussion on Riverside Cell Tower issue. Council President Rodericks
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and/or final passage for discussion and possible vote
1. 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 | Motion | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
SHOW CAUSE HEARING - The following business is subject to a hearing for them allege failure to obtain the appropriate license as indicated.
A. Business Licenses
1. Subway – 1086 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI
Needed Information: RI Dept of Health, Building and Fire, Victualling
2. Type of License: New Business (Victualing/Restaurant)
Applicant: Khalid Amri
Business Name: Subway
Business Location: 1080-86 Willett Avenue, East Providence
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Beta Group Inc. for Planning and Engineering Services Associated with the Safe Streets and Roads for All Supplemental Action Plan for the Six Corners Area. Previous council action from May 5, 2026. (Councilman Fogarty)
1. Motion to reconsider resolution
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Motion to approve or deny:
Motion was made to approve resolution. Passes 3-1
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | | X |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
B. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· Reappointment of John Pacheco to the Board of Assessment Review for a (6) year term effective 12/3/2025 through 12/2/2031.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. Appointment/ Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· None
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· Executive Order establishing the Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MBPAC).
· Proclamation honoring Battalion Chief Douglas Drainville upon his retirement after 27 years of dedicated service to the East Providence Fire Department.
C. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
D. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
E. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution in support of House Bill H8151 relating to the “Blue Wave Bond for Coastal Preparedness Act”. Introduced by: Council Vice President Rego
Motion to amend resolution
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
Motion to approve
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
F. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - NONE
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Seconded | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| 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