Committee on Public Works | Regular Meeting | May 14th, 2026 | 5:30pm

The meeting is called to order, and a roll call is conducted to establish a quorum. The present committee members and attendees are then sworn in.

The committee reviews a petition from MP General Contractors requesting the abandonment of a portion of Hillcrest Avenue for duplex development. A motion is passed to continue the item indefinitely.

Representatives from the Department of Public Works discuss the challenges and resource constraints of conducting a comprehensive citywide audit of traffic and parking signs. The committee votes to continue the resolution for six months to monitor progress.

The committee discusses the feasibility and high costs of installing handicap-accessible curb cuts alongside designated parking spaces. The item is continued for six months to allow the Department of Public Works to provide updates on ongoing ADA compliance efforts.

The committee discusses expanding access to overnight parking permits by allowing residents to apply or receive assistance at the municipal court. The resolution is approved to facilitate collaboration between the municipal court and the Department of Public Works.

Representatives from the Department of Public Works and the Providence Police Department discuss strategies to combat illegal mattress and trash dumping. The discussion focuses on increasing enforcement, utilizing cameras, and promoting the city's free Saturday mattress recycling depot.

The committee considers a resolution directing the Department of Public Works to explore overnight parking permits without geographic restrictions. A motion to continue the item indefinitely is made and passed.

The committee reviews a resolution authorizing agreements with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for repairs to the Memorial Boulevard North Bridge and the Point Street Bridge. The resolution is approved unanimously by the committee.