East Providence public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several major items, including the second passage of ordinances authorizing up to $148 million in bonds for school construction, $4.85 million for sewer system improvements, and $26.1 million for water system infrastructure. The council will also consider zoning ordinance amendments, including adding a unified development review article, and vote on a tentative agreement with the Paraprofessionals' Association in executive session.
- Ordinance for $148,000,000 school construction bond (second passage)
- Ordinance for $4,850,000 wastewater system revenue bonds (second passage)
- Ordinance for $26,100,000 water revenue bonds (second passage)
- Zoning amendment adding Article XI, unified development review (first/final passage)
- Resolution to sell real property at 336 Bullocks Point Avenue
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on the disposition of publicly held property at 0 Standish. In open session, they will vote on several ordinances, resolutions, and licenses, including a $148 million school construction bond, water and sewer revenue bonds, and purchases for the Police Department. The agenda also includes public hearings on traffic ordinances, appointments, and a farewell message from the Council President.
- Ordinance authorizing up to $148,000,000 in bonds for school construction and renovation, subject to state aid
- Ordinance authorizing up to $4,850,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds
- Ordinance authorizing up to $23,100,000 in water revenue bonds
- Resolution authorizing purchase of 50 computers and monitors for the Police Department
- Resolution authorizing purchase of network switches and firewalls for the Police Department
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the $212,623,141 FY2022 budget ordinance and a property tax assessment ordinance. They will also consider several licenses, including a new BV license for The Incred-A-Bowl Food Company, and discuss updates on Dewey Avenue flooding and the Cumberland Farms Newport Avenue project.
- Appropriation of $212,623,141 for city government FY ending October 31, 2022
- Property tax assessment and collection ordinance (second passage)
- New BV license for The Incred-A-Bowl Food Company at 1075 S Broadway
- Resolution authorizing contract for three police vehicles
- No parking ordinance on Roger Williams Avenue (west side) from Wilson Avenue north 135 feet
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss a tax settlement with Providence & Worcester Railroad and sewer abatements. In open session, the council will vote on the FY23 budget ordinance, several budget amendments, licenses, and resolutions, including contracts for fire trucks and a school athletic field. The agenda also includes public hearings on a 24-hour Cumberland Farms license and a new BV license for Francescas 2.
- Ordinance appropriating $211,868,538 for FY2022 city government support (first and final passage)
- Resolution authorizing settlement of tax appeals filed by P&W Railroad Company
- Resolution authorizing purchase of two fire trucks from Toyne, Inc.
- Resolution authorizing contract for multi-use athletic field and parking lot at Riverside Middle School
- Budget amendments: add $150,000 for traffic calming, $150,000 for Glenlyon Field lighting, $50,000 for Weaver Library cupola repairs
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget session focused on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed budget. The agenda includes a workshop discussion on City Operations, specifically Capital items. This is a discussion-only session, with no votes scheduled on the budget itself.
- Workshop discussion on FY23 proposed budget, Capital items
- Budget available online and in City Clerk's office
- Special meeting held at 145 Taunton Avenue, City Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $375,000 appropriation for the Crescent Park Looff Carousel and concession facility, a resolution to contract with Axon for police body cameras and tasers, and a three-year tentative agreement with Firefighter Local 850. The council will also consider budget increases for parks and library repairs, and hold public hearings on various licenses.
- Ordinance appropriating $375,000 for Crescent Park Looff Carousel and concession facility
- Resolution authorizing contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body cameras and tasers
- Firefighter Local 850 three-year tentative agreement review and approval
- Potential $225,000 DPW budget increase for three new Parks and Recreation laborer positions
- Potential $50,000 capital budget increase for Weaver Library trim and cupola painting
CANCELLED Sep. 14, 2022 - Special Meeting
This special meeting of the East Providence City Council, scheduled as a budget session for fiscal year 2022-2023, has been cancelled. The agenda was to include a workshop discussion of the proposed budget across city departments, but no decisions were to be made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Budget workshop for FY 2022-2023
- Discussion of city government, operations, community development, services, public works, public safety, and enterprise funds
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget session focused on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed budget. The agenda lists a workshop covering all city departments, from City Government to Public Safety and Enterprise Funds, but it is explicitly marked as discussion only, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and viewable online.
- Budget workshop covering City Council, Mayor's Office, City Clerk, Law, and Canvassing
- Discussion of City Operations including Finance, Tax Collection, Human Resources, IT, Debt Service, and Capital
- Community Development: Planning & Economic Development
- Community Services: Recreation, Pierce Stadium, Carousel, Library, Senior Center
- Public Safety: Police, Fire, Animal Shelter, Harbormaster, Public Safety Communications
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to vote on a 3-year tentative agreement with Firefighter Local 850, approve a settlement in a human rights case, and consider several traffic ordinances including new parking restrictions and school-hour one-way streets. The council will also vote on contracts for a police station access control system and a citywide property revaluation, plus multiple license transfers and new licenses.
- Approval of 3-year tentative agreement with Firefighter Local 850
- Settlement agreement in Cheryl Curti vs. City of East Providence human rights case
- Ordinances creating school-hour one-way streets on multiple roads including Blanche, Bourne, Clifford, Dodge, Fort, Glenrose, Grosvenor, Howland, Hoyt, Progress, Purchase, Silver Spring, and Wannamoisett
- Resolution authorizing contract with Northeast Revaluation Group LLC for reappraisal of all real property
- Resolution authorizing contract with Communication Systems, Inc. for police station access control system
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The agenda includes a presentation by the Mayor and a discussion-only workshop covering all city departments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.
- Mayor's presentation of proposed FY23 budget
- Workshop discussion on City Government departments
- Workshop discussion on City Operations including debt service and capital
- Workshop discussion on Public Safety (Police, Fire, Communications)
- Workshop discussion on Enterprise Fund (Wastewater, Water Utilities)
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss new claims and litigation, followed by open session votes on licenses, resolutions, and ordinances. Key items include approving several new business licenses, adopting the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and introducing traffic ordinances for school zones. The council will also discuss FY23 budget hearing dates and hear reports on city finances and grants.
- Tax abatement totaling $6,880.07 for years 2015-2022
- New licenses: Teddy's Candy Bar & More (220 Willett Ave), Blount Clam Shack Food Truck, Scully's Cart, Best Dogs LLC, Bossy Nails LLC, one-day entertainment license for 1058 Bullocks Point Ave
- Resolution to purchase two pickup trucks for Water Utilities and a Bobcat Compact Excavator for Public Works
- Ordinances: no parking on Commack Ave, one-way streets on Providence Ave and multiple streets during school hours, stop sign on Allen Ave at Smith St
- Resolution accepting 9.062 acres as Lot B in Waterfront Special Development District
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss new claims, a reconsideration, and school security. In open session, they will vote on consent items, licenses, a zoning change for 697-699 Willett Avenue, second passage of the waterfront TIF bond ordinance, and resolutions on police mutual aid and an auditing contract. They will also discuss several council member items, including a cannabis referendum, crosswalks, and short-term rental enforcement.
- Zoning change for 697-699 Willett Avenue from R-3 to R-3 and C-2
- Second passage of amended waterfront TIF plan and bond authorization for East Point Site Project
- Resolution authorizing police mutual aid agreement with non-adjacent municipalities
- Resolution authorizing contract with Clifton Larson Allen LLP for auditing services
- Tax abatement totaling $18,639.32
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including an amended tax increment financing (TIF) plan for the East Point Site Project, which authorizes bonds for public infrastructure. The council will also consider licenses for events and food trucks, discuss a possible cannabis referendum, and review new small business loans.
- Amended and restated ordinance for East Providence waterfront special development district TIF plan, authorizing bonds for East Point Site Project infrastructure
- Resolution authorizing contract amendment with FR Engineering Group, Inc. for seawall repair oversight at Rose Larisa Park
- Discussion of possible referendum on adult recreational cannabis licenses for November 2022 election
- Loan of $99,999 to Union Bar at 332 Bullocks Point Ave. and $50,000 loan to East Providence Yacht Club for improvements
- Licenses for block parties, one-day entertainment, and mobile food establishments (Supa Dupa Food Truck, Joey V's Steak and Cheese)
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is voting on a $475,000 appropriation for improvements to the Riverside Recreation Field and authorizing a contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for sanitary sewer rehabilitation design. The meeting also includes votes on a seawall repair contract at Rose Larisa Park, a parking lot construction contract for Riverside Middle School, and a statewide police mutual aid agreement. Additionally, the Council is taking second passage on ordinances regarding metal transaction licensing and native plant standards on city property.
- Ordinance appropriating $475,000 for improvements to the Riverside Recreation Field
- Resolution authorizing contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design
- Resolution authorizing contract with MAS Building & Bridge, Inc. for seawall repairs at Rose Larisa Park
- Resolution authorizing contract for construction of a parking lot at Riverside Middle School
- Resolution allowing Police Department to collaborate via statewide mutual aid agreement
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on litigation, followed by votes on licenses, ordinances, resolutions, and appointments. Key items include a second-passage ordinance raising the tobacco purchase age to 21, a resolution for a $148 million school bond ballot question, and several contract authorizations.
- Ordinance second passage: raise tobacco purchase age to 21 (Chapter 9, Sec. 9-15)
- Resolution: $148,000,000 school bond ballot question for Nov. 8, 2022
- Resolution: authorize contract for John Deere backhoe for DPW Highway Division
- Resolution: authorize contract for Riverside Middle School parking lot construction
- Appointment: Michelle Saucier Rockwell to Planning Board, Ward 1 seat, term 2022-2027
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 3, 2022, with an executive session for litigation and personnel matters. In open session, the council will vote on several items, including a second-passage ordinance to allow chickens in residential areas by permit, a resolution to purchase ten police vehicles, and a resolution to convey eight residential lots on Burnside and Hoppin Avenues. The agenda also includes license applications, appointments, and a resolution supporting local tobacco regulation.
- Ordinance to allow keeping chickens in residential neighborhoods by permit (second passage)
- Resolution authorizing purchase of ten police vehicles
- Resolution to convey 8 residential lots on Burnside Avenue and Hoppin Avenue to highest bidder
- Resolution supporting H7725 for local regulation of tobacco and e-cigarette sales
- One-day entertainment licenses for El Azteca Mexican Restaurant (May 5) and 2 Riverside Drive (June 4)
Joint Council and School Committee Meeting
The East Providence City Council and School Committee are holding a joint meeting. The only substantive item is a presentation from Ai3 on the Martin Middle School and Waddington School construction project. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, flag salute, and adjournment.
- Presentation on Martin Middle School and Waddington School construction project by Ai3
- Meeting held at East Providence High School Auditorium, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue
Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss several ordinance amendments regarding tobacco sales, nicotine delivery devices, and cannabis use in public spaces. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to allow chickens in residential neighborhoods by permit.
- Ordinance to prohibit electronic nicotine delivery devices and combustible cannabis in public places
- Ordinance to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 years
- Ordinance requiring city-issued annual licenses for state-licensed tobacco retailers
- First reading of ordinance to allow keeping chickens in residential neighborhoods via permit
- Various business license applications including victualing, entertainment, and hawker permits
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a second-passage vote on an ordinance to redraw ward boundaries to comply with the 2020 census results. This is the final step for the ordinance, which was previously discussed. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Second passage of ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration) to redraw ward boundaries per 2020 census
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a request to authorize borrowing up to $10 million for a multi-purpose community recreation complex, new tobacco restrictions, and a first-passage review of ward redistricting based on the 2020 census. The council will also consider a lease agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., and discuss a potential eminent domain ballot question for the November 2022 election. An executive session is scheduled for litigation and collective bargaining matters.
- Resolution requesting General Assembly authorize borrowing up to $10 million for a multi-purpose community recreation complex
- Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute lease agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
- Ordinance prohibiting electronic nicotine delivery devices and combustible cannabis in public spaces
- Ordinance raising tobacco purchase age to 21 and requiring city tobacco licenses
- Review of first passage ordinance on redistricting ward boundaries per 2020 census
Special Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss the introduction of ordinances for redrawing ward boundaries following the 2020 census. The Council may also enter executive session to update and potentially vote on a settlement regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation.
- Introduction of ordinances to redraw city ward boundaries
- Update and possible vote on settlement with Teva and Allergan Pharmaceutical Companies
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss adjusting ward boundaries (Wards 1-4) based on the 2020 census, with consultant Priti Mathur from ABCBridge Consulting. They will also discuss and possibly vote on setting a date for the second passage of the redistricting ordinance. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Review and discussion of ward boundary adjustments with Priti Mathur (ABCBridge Consulting)
- Possible vote on setting date for second passage of redistricting ordinance
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for litigation and claims, followed by open session votes on licenses, ordinances, and resolutions. Key items include a $97,250 appropriation for a new sprinkler system at the DPW complex, second passage of an amended waterfront TIF plan for the East Point Site, and several license applications. The agenda also includes discussions on ward redistricting, catalytic converter theft, and a possible task force on groundwater drainage.
- Appropriation of $97,250 for interior sprinkler system at 60 Commercial Way DPW complex
- Second passage of amended East Providence waterfront TIF plan for East Point Site project
- New BV liquor licenses for Baja Fresh Grill III (75 Highland Ave.) and Cigar World (899 Warren Ave.)
- Transfer of Class 3 victualing licenses for donut shops at 2371 Pawtucket Ave. and 399 N Broadway
- Discussion of ordinance requiring Council authorization for automated license plate readers
Regular Meeting
The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments regarding vehicle parking on Broadway and Goldsmith Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on regulating automated license plate readers and updating hawker and peddler licensing requirements.
- Ordinance to prohibit parking on the west side of Broadway from Freeborn Avenue to Warren Avenue
- Ordinance to prohibit parking on the east side of Goldsmith Avenue for 80 feet north of Taunton Avenue
- Ordinance requiring Council authorization for use and funding of automated license plate readers
- Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the East Providence Boys & Girls Club
- Public hearing for a new BV liquor license for Ponto Um Take Out at 233 Warren Ave
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for new claims, collective bargaining, and litigation. In open session, they will consider two ordinances: one to rescind prior bond borrowing authorizations and another to adopt an amended waterfront special development district tax increment financing plan for the East Point Site project. They will also review and vote on ratifying two collective bargaining agreements with the EPPMTEA, and confirm a reappointment to the Conservation Commission.
- Ordinance to rescind prior bond borrowing authorizations
- Ordinance adopting amended waterfront TIF plan and authorizing bonds for East Point Site infrastructure
- Ratification of EPPMTEA collective bargaining agreements (2020-2021 and 2021-2024)
- Public hearing for new BV liquor license for Taconeando Mexican Style at 181 Willett Ave.
- New carnival and special event alcohol license for East Providence Heritage Days at Pierce Memorial Field, July 29-31, 2022
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to consider two ordinances introduced by Councilwoman Sousa: one to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, and another to regulate electronic nicotine devices and combustible cannabis in public places. The agenda also includes numerous license applications, including transfers of Dunkin Donuts victualing licenses, and discussions on automated license plate readers and ARPA plans.
- Ordinance to raise tobacco purchase age to 21 (Chapter 9 amendment)
- Ordinance to regulate e-cigarettes and combustible cannabis in public places (Chapter 13 amendment)
- Transfer of three Dunkin Donuts victualing licenses to East Providence Donuts LLC
- Show cause hearings for Asian Taste, Rei De Carne, Golden House for operating without valid victualing licenses
- Discussion on Flock Group Inc. automatic license plate detection cameras
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to consider several items, including new business licenses, resolutions for water infrastructure studies, and an ordinance to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. They will also discuss a community meeting on automated license plate detection cameras and a procedure for reviewing city clerk applications. The agenda includes routine items like tax abatements and appointments.
- Ordinance to raise tobacco purchase age to 21 (Chapter 9 amendment)
- Ordinance to add electronic nicotine devices and combustible cannabis to public places rules (Chapter 13 amendment)
- Resolution authorizing agreement with CDM Smith for water supply main inspection study
- Resolution authorizing agreement with CDM Smith for Pawtucket Water interconnection project study
- Resolution authorizing interconnection operation agreement with Bristol County Water Authority
CANCELLED - Jan. 4, 2022 - Regular Meeting
This regular City Council meeting was cancelled, so no official business will be conducted. The agenda included items that would have been considered, such as license applications and resolutions, but none were acted upon.
- Victualling License application for The Hookah Trap at 259 Waterman Avenue
- Special event alcohol license for St. Francis Xavier Church, 81 N. Carpenter Street, Jan. 29, 2022
- Resolution to authorize agreement with CDM Smith for East Providence Water Supply Main Project inspection
- Resolution to authorize agreement with CDM Smith for Pawtucket Water Interconnection Project study