CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
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
Asst. City Solicitor, Joel Votolato
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 - None
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Executive session minutes May 20, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes May 20, 2022
3. Special Council Meeting – Work Session
B. READ IN:
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Armando Medeiros, Sacred Heart Church
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave
Date & Time of Function: May 24, 2025, 7pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: DJ
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Alisha Rodrigues
Event Location: 559 Waterman Ave. 02914
Date & Time of Function: June 1, 2025, 12pm-4pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: Teofilo Braga Club
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave. Sacred Heart Church
Date & Time of Function: May 24, 2025, 7pm-12am
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
B. Motion to approve licenses
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
Road Race
Applicant: Ocean State Multi Sport – Gary Menissian
Event Location: Pierce Field, race to begin on Mercer St.
Date and Time of Function: June 8, 2025, 6am-12pm
Street to be closed: N/A
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Teneka Hall
Event Location: 182 Sutton Ave. 02914
Date & Time of Function: June 14, 2025, 5pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: Music
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Ronnie Pereira
Event Location: 187 Waterman Ave. 02914
Date & Time of Function: July 12, 2025, 2pm-10pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Laura Winig
Event Location: Open lot at corner of Riverside Drive and Seaview Avenue
Date & Time of Function: August 9, 2025, 5pm-11pm
Type of Entertainment: Live Music
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Laura Winig
Event Location: Open lot at corner of Riverside Drive and Seaview Avenue
Date & Time of Function: June 14, 2025, 3pm-4pm
Type of Entertainment: Amplified pre-recorded music
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Jorge Rocha, St. Francis Xavier Feast
Event Location: 81 N. Carpenter St
Date & Time of Function: June 20 – June 22, 2025, 6pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: Band and DJ
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Armando Medeiros, Sacred Heart Church
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave.
Date & Time of Function: June 7, 2025, 7pm-12am
Type of Entertainment: DJ
Special Event One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Ana Isabel do Reis Couto, RI Day of Portugal
Event Location: 82-84 Warren Avenue, Figa
Date & Time of Function: June 6, 2025, 7pm-9pm
Type of Entertainment: Live Music
Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: Braga Club
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave. 02914, Sacred Heart Church
Date & Time of Function: June 8, 2025, 6pm-11pm
Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: St. Francis Xavier Church
Event Location: 81 N. Carpenter St. 02914
Date & Time of Function: June 20 – June 22, 2025, 6pm-12am
Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: Teofilo Braga Club
Event Location: 118 Taunton Ave. Sacred Heart Church
Date & Time of Function: June 7, 2025, 7pm-12am
Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Full Liquor)
Applicant: Ana Isabel do Reis Couto, RI Day of Portugal
Event Location: 82-84 Warren Avenue, Figa
Date & Time of Function: June 6, 2025, 7pm-9pm
Application for Private Detective- New
Applicant: Christopher D. Francesconi
Business Name: Unnamed
Address: 45 Metacomet Ave. 02916
D. 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.
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 by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - None
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
Traffic problems Centre Street – South from Pawtucket Avenue. Council Vice President Rego
Road repair Ferris and Bishop - Council Vice President Rego
Glenlyon Park and Lyle Bourne Park improvements - Council Vice President Rego
Request. for update from administration on the following Ward 4 projects – Councilman Lawson
a. Sabin Point kayak launch
b. Sabin Point Volkswagon settlement project and playground upgrade
c. Gazebo at Willett Pond
d. Fallen tree at Willett Pond
e. Parking lot at Willett Pond
f. Crescent Park event tent
g. Odor mitigation at wastewater treatment plant
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
For discussion and possible vote – None
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Chief of Staff Patricia Resende
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
· April Capital, Finance Reports – Finance Director Glenda Delgado
· Community Development Block Grant HIP introduction and presentation – Shayna Prince
· Oldham School Public Meeting – Wed., June 4, 2025 @ 6 PM Fuller Creative Learning
· June 7, 2025 @ 10 AM Pride Flag Raising, Celebration and Parade
· Joseph Patrick Connors Proclamation
REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – None
REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
Graduation June 6, 2025. Congratulations to all 2025 graduates!
RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote – None
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - None
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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.
