CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 3, 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. SHOW CAUSE HEARING - The following businesses are subject to a hearing for their allege failure to obtain the appropriate license as indicated.
A. Business Licenses
1. Dune Brothers - 684 Bullocks Point, East Providence, RI (Victualling)
Needed Information: RI Dept of Health, Building and Fire, Tangible Taxes,
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
IIV. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
V. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes February 17, 2026
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (DJ)
Applicant: Katia Reyes
Type of Event: Traveling Farmers Market
Business Name: Farm Fresh Rhode Island
Event Address: 150 Amaral Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 3/19/2026; 6pm – 9pm
2. Type of License: Victualing
Applicant: Hamdan Ahmad
Type of Business: Frozen Yogurt Shop
Business Name: 16 Handles
Location: 350 N. Broadway, East Providence, RI
3. Type of License: Victualing,
Type of Business: Ice Cream Shop
Applicant: Kelly Ireland
Business Name: Tizzy Ks LLC dba Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream
Location: 45 Newport Avenue, East Providence
C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of License: Alcohol Class B Victualler
Type of Business: Cafe
Applicant: Kevin Matos
Business Name: Matos Café and Mercado Inc dba Matos Cafe and Mercado
Location: 227-233 Warren Avenue, East Providence
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VIII. 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.
IX. 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.
X. APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointment of Matthew Shumate to the East Providence Waterfront District Commission (4) year term effective 3/3/2026 – 3/2/2030. Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XI. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Blizzard of 2026 Recap. Council President Rodericks
2. Community Choice Electricity Aggregation. Council Vice President Rego
3. A discussion request for $2500.00 for the Macoia Pow-Wow dated Sunday, July12, 2026 at Cresent Park. Funds to be requested from the City Council Public Celebration account. Council Vice President Rego
4. A discussion to request up to $3000.00 to fund the city’s EP 250 Website. Council Vice President Rego
5. Update on Crescent Park Projects-bathrooms, building, event tent. Councilman Lawson
6. Hometown Heroes Banners. Councilman Lawson
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
for discussion and possible vote
1. Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence allocating an additional $94,000 to complete the planned paving and related site improvements at John Lewis Park. Introduced by Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence allocating an additional $486,710 for the construction of a police substation and recreation storage facility at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Introduced by Council president Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
• Appointment of Errol Danehy to the Juvenile Hearing Board for a (3) year term effective 3/3/2026 – 3/2/2029
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
• None
3. Items for announcement/discussion
• Update from the City on the Blizzard of 2026
• Proclamation honoring March as “Irish American Heritage Month” in the City of East Providence
• Proclamation honoring “International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month” in the City of East Providence
• Proclamation honoring the “205th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day” in the City of East Providence
• Proclamation honoring March as “Social Work Month” in 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 Dubon Masonry Construction, LLC for the Construction of a Police Substation and Recreation Storage Facility at Pierce Memorial Stadium (Council President Rodericks, Council VP Rego)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing the Granting of an Easement to Install an Electric Distribution System for the new East Providence Community Center (Council President Rodericks)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution requesting the expenditure of funds from the City Council Public Celebrations’ account to support the Macoia pow-wow. Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 16 of the Revised ordinances of the city of east providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation” SECTION I. Subsection (b)(1) of Section 16-16 entitled “Authority of city assessor” of Article II entitled “Property Exemption for Veterans and Persons 65 Years of Age and Older” is amended to update the following property tax exemptions based on the most recent revaluation as follows:
Exemption Category Assessment Amount
Veteran/Widow $8,250.00 14,340.00
Disabled 100% Service Connected $16,460.00 28,600.00
1% to 30% Veteran's Administration Disability Rating $10,725,00 18,635.00
31% to 60% Veteran's Administration Disability Rating $13,200.00 22,935.00
61% to 99% Veteran's Administration Disability Rating $15,675.00 27,235.00
Veteran's Modified Housing $16,460.00 28,600.00
Prisoner of War $15,000.00 17,590.00
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XV. 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: 2/27/2026
