CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 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_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation from Dan Borges and/or Tracy Johnson on the Crescent Park Carousel Concession/Event Tent Venue Project
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. November 4, 2025, regular meeting minutes
2. November 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes
B. 2026 ANNUAL REGULAR MEETING CALENDAR:
MEETING DATES MEETING DATES
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2035 Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Tuesday, December 15, 2026
C. LETTERS: Notice of New Property Number
1. 66 Fraser Street, E. Providence, RI 02914, Map 207, Block 13, Parcel 002.10
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
B. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES C1 – C2
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of Business: New Business – Restaurant/Victualing/
Applicant: Marina Roulis
Business Name: Wingstop
Owner’s Location: 75 Newport Avenue, East Providence
2. Special Event – New Business - Solicit (Home Improvement)
Applicant: Hernan Avila
Business Name: Esler Company
Business Address: 10 Reservoir Avenue, Smithfield
Hours: 10am – 7pm
D. PUBLIC HEARING
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. – NONE
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. Discussion on Community Choice Electricity Option. Council Vice President Rego
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and 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, as amended entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Subsection (b) of 18-269 entitled “Stop and Yield Intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following: Ferris Avenue (northbound traffic) at David Street . Introduced by Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Section 18-307 entitled “Parking Prohibited At All Times” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” is amended by adding thereto the following: Fisher Street (East Side), from Seth Street South for 200 feet: Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, As amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Section I. Sec. 18-421 entitled “definitions” of Article XIV entitled “Bicycles” of chapter 18 is replaced and amended to include electric bicycles; Sec. 18-424. – is amended to prohibit the riding of electric bicycles on sidewalks or public foot walks, and creating a new section 18-427, 18-428, and 18-429 related to the regulation and enforcement of electric bicycles in city parks and recreational areas. Introduced by Council Vice President Rego and Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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
• Proclamation affirming Human Rights Day 2025
• Proclamation in support of establishing the Sowams National Heritage Area
• Invite to Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson
1. Martin Middle School opening ceremony
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution establishing the Sowams National Heritage area. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Automatic Temperature Controls, Inc. for the continued replacement of city hall vav box units. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the mayor to purchase two replacement vehicles for the fire department. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with JR & Son’s Construction, Inc. for to the John Lewis park parking lot and walkway improvement project. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with New England construction related to the Crescent Park Carousel concession/storage structure project. Introduced by Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
- NONE
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: 11/25/2025
