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Providence City Council 2026-09-17

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City Council Chamber, Third Floor City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, 02903
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  1. ROLL CALL

  2. 1. The Invocation will be given by Council President Rachel M. Miller.

  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilor Sue R. AnderBois.

  4. 3. Journal of Proceedings No. 18 of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held July 16, 2026 and Journal of Proceedings No. 19 of the Special Meeting of the City Council held July 30, 2026.

  5. 4. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated July 16, 2026, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Chapter 2, Article XXII, Section 2-354 of the …

    4. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated July 16, 2026, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Chapter 2, Article XXII, Section 2-354 of the Code of Ordinances, he is this day appointing Juliana Barton of 82 Marshall Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909, as a member of the Art in City Life Commission for a term to expire on April 12, 2027. (Ms. Barton replaces Ms. Heng who has resigned).

  6. 5. Communication from Council President Rachel M. Miller, dated September 11, 2026, Informing the City Clerk that Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2-377(b) of the Providence Code of Ordinances, she is this day appointing Faith Bessette of 58 Alverson Avenu…

    5. Communication from Council President Rachel M. Miller, dated September 11, 2026, Informing the City Clerk that Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2-377(b) of the Providence Code of Ordinances, she is this day appointing Faith Bessette of 58 Alverson Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02909, to the Juvenile Hearing Board. (Faith Bessette will replace Phoenix Wheeler who has resigned).

  7. 6. COUNCILMAN VARGAS, (By Request):

    An Ordinance Establishing a Tax Stabilization Agreement for 239 Oak Street.

  8. 7. COUNCILWOMAN GRAVES

    Resolution Abating Taxes for Shiloh Gospel Temple for Tax Year 2026.

  9. 8. COUNCILWOMAN PETERSON

    Resolution Urging Study of the First Source Ordinance and Implementation.

  10. 9. Resolution Celebrating the Elmhurst Youth Baseball U12 Championship.

  11. 10. COUNCILOR PICHARDO

    Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 2026.

  12. 11. Resolution Recognizing the Tragedy of September 11th, 2001.

  13. 12. COUNCILWOMAN VARGAS

    Resolution Requesting the Traffic Engineer to Establish Simmons Street as a “One-Way” Street.

  14. 13. COUNCILMAN VARGAS, (By Request):

    Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter an Agreement for the Funding of the Union Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project.

  15. 14. Certificates from City Assessor (No. 78B), recommending the same be cancelled pursuant to the provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of Title 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, 1956, As Amended.

  16. 15. Certificates from City Assessor (No. 77A), recommending the same be cancelled pursuant to the provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of Title 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, 1956, As Amended.

  17. 16. Certificates from City Assessor (No. 79C), recommending the same be cancelled pursuant to the provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of Title 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, 1956, As Amended.

  18. 17. Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages.

  19. 18. Communication from David Santanelli, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-42, for the property located at 108 Waterman Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906.

  20. 19. Communication from Jason Sisto, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-54, for the property located at 226 Public Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02905.

  21. 20. Communication from Sam Maker, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-62, for the property located at 52-54 Liege Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02908.

  22. 21. Communication from Jason Sisto, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-63, for the property located at 793 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02905.

  23. 22. Communication from David Santanelli, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-65, for the property located on 1 Enterprise Row Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903.

  24. 23. Communication from Dana Heng, dated June 30, 2026, submitting her resignation as a member of the Art in City Life Commission.

  25. 24. Communication from Phoenix Polaris Wheeler, dated September 1, 2026, submitting their resignation as a member of the Providence Juvenile Hearing Board, effective immediately.

  26. 25. Communication from Jessica Cigna, dated September 10, 2026, submitting her resignation as a member of the Providence Ethics Commission.

  27. 26. Communication from Caleb T. Horton, City Archivist, dated August 19, 2026, pursuant to Ordinance 2020-36, No. 349, he is appointing Traci Picard of 139 Wood Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909, to the Special Committee on Commemorative Works for a…

    26. Communication from Caleb T. Horton, City Archivist, dated August 19, 2026, pursuant to Ordinance 2020-36, No. 349, he is appointing Traci Picard of 139 Wood Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909, to the Special Committee on Commemorative Works for a term to expire on April 22, 2029.

  28. 27. Communication from Kristen Adamo, President & CEO, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, dated July 24, 2026, submitting the Providence Tourism Improvement District FY26 Marketing Performance Report.

  29. 28. Report from Nate Urso, PE, PTOE, Managing Engineer Traffic Engineering dated July 15, 2026, submitting the Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Speed Camera Safety Fund Report.

  30. 29. Report from Gina M. Costa, Internal Auditor, dated August 28, 2026, submitting the first Annual Report on behalf of the Office of the Internal Auditor for SpeakUp!PVD, the city's Whistleblower hotline.

  31. 30. Report from Shomari Husband, City Treasurer, dated August 26, 2026, submitting the Annual City Debt Report.

  32. 31. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

    Resolution Extending Congratulations.

  33. 32. COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

    Resolution Extending Sympathy.