CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 21, 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)
A. Claims and Litigation
1. Sharon J. Allsworth – RM No. 26-053, Claim No. 26-033 $287.20
B. Sewer Abatements
1. Haytham Chahed - $2,033.91
2. Christine Johnson - $754.54
3. RJD Real Estate - $459.09
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. SHOW CAUSE HEARING - The following business is subject to a hearing for their 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
IV. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
V. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Saint Brendan/Saint Martha Boys Basketball team accomplishments. Council President Rodericks
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes, April 7, 2026
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Annual Feast)
Applicant: Manuel Sousa
Business Name: Holy Ghost Beneficial
Address: 51 N. Phillips Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/24/26; 6pm – 12am
2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Holy Ghost Feast)
Applicant: Glen Fagundas
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood
Address: 146 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/29/26; 6pm – 11pm
3. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Holy Ghost Feast)
Applicant: Gelen Fagundas
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood
Address: 145 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/31/26; 5pm – 9pm
4. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Parish Annual Feast)
Applicant: Fr. Peri Anandarayar
Business Name: Sacred Heart Church
Address: 118 Taunton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/14/26; 6pm - 11pm
5. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Church Annual Feast)
Applicant: Rita Vargas
Business Name: St. Francis Xavier Church
Address: 81 N. Carpenter St, East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 6/19/26 – 6/21/26; 6pm – 12am
6. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Cinco de Mayo Celebration)
Applicant: Jose Sanchez Ortiz
Business Name: El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Address: 335 Newport Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/5/26; 4pm – 10pm
7. Special Event – One Day Block Party/Food Truck Event
Applicant: Natalie Karneeb
Business Name: Armstrong Properties
Address: 187 N. Brow Street, East Providence, RI
Date & Time: 6/7/26; 2pm – 8pm
8. Special Event – Alcoholic License (Annual Feast)
Applicant: Ana Willis
Business Name: Holy Ghost Beneficial
Address: 51 N. Phillips Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/22/26 - 5/24/26; 6pm -10pm
9. Special Event – Alcoholic License (Holy Ghost Feast)
Applicant: Glen Fagundes
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood
Address: 146 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/29/26; 6pm – 12am
10. Special Event – Alcoholic License (Holy Ghost Feast)
Applicant: Glen Fagundes
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood
Address: 146 Sutton Avenue, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/30/26; 6pm – 12am
11. Special Event – Alcoholic License (Holy Ghost Feast)
Applicant: Glen Fagundes
Business Name: Trinity Brotherhood
Address: 146 Sutton Ave, East Providence
Date & Time: 5/31/26; 5pm – 9pm
12. Special Event – Alcoholic License (Church Annual Feast)
Applicant: Rita Vargas
Business Name: St. Francis Xavier Church
Address: 81 N. Carpenter Street, East Providence
Date & Time: 6/19/26 – 6/21/26; 6pm – 12am
13. Type of Business: MFV – New Mobile Food Truck
Applicant: Claudia Cornejo
Business Name: Davies School (Patriot Plates)
Owner’s Location: 50 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln
14. Type of License: New Business (Sunday & Holidays)
Applicant: Daniel Brennan
Business Name: Starbucks
Business Location: 50 Narragansett Park Dr., East Providence
15. Type of License: New Business Mobile Truck
Applicant: Sarah Macmillan
Business Name: Sugah Rush
Owner’s Location: 9 Westwood Road, Bristol
16. Type of License: New Business Mobile Food Truck
Applicant: William Webb
Business Name: Chariho School District
Owner’s Location: 455A Switch Rd, Wood River Junction
17. Type of License: New Business Mobile Food Truck
Applicant: Claudia X. Cornejo
Business Name: Davies Career & Technical School
Owner’s Location: 50 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln
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 - NONE
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.
1. Nancy Hale - Historic Oldham Property on Bullocks Point
2. Brown University Health -a proposed emergency stroke research study that may involve EMS services in the city
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
Anyone wishing to make public comments 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 Heather Redmann Penden, to the East Providence Public Library Trustees. Commission (3) year term effective 4/22/2026 – 4/23/26. (Appointed by Council President Rodericks and Councilman Lawson
XI. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Possible vote to have RIDEM schedule a meeting to discuss the SAGE Environmental findings at Metacomet Property. Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and/or final passage
for discussion and possible vote
1. Ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating $1,700,000 for the South Broadway and Martin Street utility improvements and paving. Introduced by: Councilman Fogarty, Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIV. 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 recognizing Friday, April 24, 2026, as “Arbor Day” in the City of East Providence.
· Update on the Loof Carousel Concession Stand.
· Update on the ongoing cleaning and lining DPW work.
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 Lease Agreement with Joe's Snack Shack to Operate the Looff Carousel Concession Stand (Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Lawson)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract for the South Broadway and Martin Street Utility Improvements and Paving Project (Councilman Fogarty, Council President Rodericks)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution of the City Council in Support of Fully Funding State Aid to Libraries to the Full Twenty-Five (25) Percent (Council President Rodericks)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with True North Civil for Construction of Grant Funded Right of Way Improvements in a Portion of Taunton Avenue Associated with One Neighborhood Builders' Center City Apartments Development (Council President Rodericks)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) for Engineering and Project Management Services Associated with the City's USDOT Smart Grant Project (Council President Rodericks)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - 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
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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POSTED: 4/17/26
