CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 2, 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
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
1. Claims & Litigation Docket
a) Timothy Amaral, RM No. 26-050, Claim No. 26-028 $306.86
b) Mary Bennett, RM NO. 26-045, Claim No. 26-027 $203.10
c) Paulo & Maria DeSouza, RM No. 26-067, Claim No. 26-043
$2,347.54
d) Sarah dixon, RM No. 26-059, Claim No. 26-038 $286.49
e) Susan Lake, RM No. 26-052, Claim No. 26-036 $415.16
f) Francisca Matola RM No. 26-044, Claim No. 26-026 $500.00
g) Maureen Quinn, RM NO. 26.056, Claim No. 26-035 $1,467.46
h) Charlene Rummery, RM No. 26-051, Claim No. 26-030 $242.00
i) Mario Silva, RM No. 26-052, Claim No. 26-031
2. Discussion and possible vote of the First Amendment to Land Lease between the City of East Providence and The Wolf School, Inc. located at 215 Ferris Avenue
MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
MOTION RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes
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 (Block Party)
Applicant: James Ferreira
Business Name: RI Day of Portugal
Event Address: 555 Waterfront Drive, East Providence
Date & Time: 8/1/2026; 5pm -11 pm
2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Block Party)
East Providence Soccer & Cultural Festival
Applicant: Rebecca Chace
Business Name: City of East Providence
Event Address: 227 Warren Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/27/2026; 5pm – 10pm
3. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Ice Cream Social)
Applicant: David Murray
Business Name: Narragansett Terrace Realty Association
Event Address: Corner of Riverside Dr. & Seaview Avenue, Riverside
Date & Time: 6/13/2026; 3pm – 5pm
4. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Jetty Jam)
Applicant: David Murray
Business Name: Narragansett Terrace Realty Association
Event Address: Riverside Drive and Seaview Avenue, Riverside
Date & Time: 8/8/2026; 5pm – 11pm
5. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License ( Rios & Favagrossa Wedding)
Applicant: Tracy Johnson
Business Name: City of East Providence
Event Address: 700 Bullocks Point
Date & Time: 6/20/26; 3pm – 8pm
6. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (RI Indie Fest/Music Festival)
Applicant: Paul Mendence III
Business Name: Paul Mendence III
Event Address: Crescent Park Bandshell, East Providence
Date & Time: 56/5/2026; 12pm – 8pm
7. Special Event – One Day Liquor License (Wedding)
Applicant: Tracy Johnson
Business Name: City of East Providence
Event Address: 700 Bullocks Point
Date & Time: 6/20/26; 3pm – 8pm
8. Type of License: Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Lauren Pannone-Tasca
Business Name: Rhody Pop LLC
Owner’s Location: 51 Tupelo Hill Drive, Cranston
9. Type of License: Mobile Food Truck
Applicant: Nicholas S. Schorsch
Business Name: A Mano Pizza and Gelato
Owner’s Location: 43 Cliff Avenue, Newport
10. Type of License: Mobile Food Truck – New Mobile Food Truck
Applicant: Khony Luong
Business Name: Khony’s Korner dba Krofile Kretions
Owner’s Location: 31 Riverdale Avenue, West Warwick
B. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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.
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
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Request for stop sign at the intersection of Borden and Shore Rd. Councilman Lawson
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and/or 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, “amending Chapter 18, Article XIV entitled "Bicycles" to include the regulation of electric bikes and enforcement provisions for same (Council President Rodericks)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. 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 subsection (C) of Section 10-29 entitled "removal; notice to owner" (Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego)
3. 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
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
• Update on the City’s 2026 tax rates: Strong growth in the tax base limits the increase to just 2.1 percent, well below the 4 percent levy and current inflation.
• Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2026, as “Pride Month” in the City of East Providence.
• Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2026, as “Immigrant Heritage Month” in the City of East Providence.
• Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” in the City of East Providence.
• Proclamation recognizing June 10, 2026, as “Day of Portugal” in the City of East Providence.
• Proclamation recognizing June 5, 2026, as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” in the City of East Providence.
• Proclamation recognizing May 25, 2026, as “Azores Day” 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
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 8 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Licenses and Business Regulations” Section I. Article III entitled “alcoholic beverages” is amended by adding thereto the following: Sec. 8-50. Temporary extended service hours for the period of June 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 and 27; July 2 and 3 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament may apply to the City Clerk at least 14 days in advance. Introduced by Councilwoman Sousa
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: 5/29/2026