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Providence City Council 2026-10-15

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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 Councilor Jill S. Davidson.

  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilman Pedro J. Espinal.

  4. 3. Journal of Proceedings No. 21 of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held October 1, 2026.

  5. 4. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 18 ½ of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Providence, Entitled "Police," to Add Section 18 ½-5, Relating to Automated License Plate Readers.

    COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER, COUNCILORS ANDERBOIS AND SANCHEZ

  6. 5. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 5 of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Providence, Entitled "Buildings and Structural Appurtenances," to Amend Section 5-8, “Notice of Application for a Demolition Permit.”

    COUNCILMAN GONCALVES

  7. 6. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of The City of Providence Entitled “Fire Prevention and Protection” By Adding Article VII Relating to Lithium-Ion Battery and Micromobility Device Fire Safety”.

  8. 7. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, "Revenue and Finance", of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Providence, To Add the Next Appropriate Article, Entitled "Displaced Persons and City Subsidies".

  9. 8. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Ninety-Eight Million Sixty-One Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($98,061,449) for the support of the Providence Water Supply Board for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

    COUNCILOR PICHARDO, (By Request):

  10. 9. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Four Million Ten Thousand Six Hundred Ten Dollars ($4,010,610) for the Water Supply Board Capital Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  11. 10. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Two Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($2,853,658) for the Water Supply Board Revenue Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  12. 11. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Six Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars ($664,780) for the Water Supply Board Property Tax Refund Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  13. 12. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Five Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Three Dollars ($562,643) for the Water Supply Board Western Cranston Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  14. 13. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Six Million Six Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($6,621,264) for the Water Supply Board Lead Service Replacement Fund for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  15. 14. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Two Million One Hundred Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars ($2,130,860) for the Water Supply Board Water Quality Protection Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  16. 15. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Four Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve Dollars ($125,432,812) for the Water Supply Board Infrastructure Replacement Program Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30…

    15. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Four Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve Dollars ($125,432,812) for the Water Supply Board Infrastructure Replacement Program Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  17. 16. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Two Million Six Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($2,655,414) for the Water Supply Board Meter Replacement Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  18. 17. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Three Million Eight Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($3,814,480) for the Water Supply Board Equipment Replacement Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  19. 18. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Four Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($4,829,335) for the Water Supply Board Chemical and Sludge Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027.

  20. 19. An Ordinance Establishing the Classes of Position, the Maximum Number of Employees and the Number of Employees in Certain Classes in The Water Supply Board and Repealing Ordinance Chapter 2025-48, Effective October 7, 2025.

  21. 20. An Ordinance Establishing a Compensation Plan for the Water Supply Board and Repealing Ordinance Chapter 2025-47 Effective October 7, 2025.

  22. 21. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Ratification of the First Amendment by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section 21-26(b)(4) of the Code of Ordinances.

    COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER, (By Request): Provport Inc. $71,103.00 (Department of Public Works)

  23. 22. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Amendment of the Partnership Agreement by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with CIP Ordinance 2026-29 No. 249, which would require approval by a majority vote of the City Council.

    Trinity Repertory Company $282,000.00 (Office of the Mayor)

  24. 23. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of Providence to Enter into a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with The Rhode Island Department of Transportation for The Purpose of Providence Woonasquatucket Greenway Corridor Enhancements.

    COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND COUNCILWOMAN GRAVES, (By Request):

  25. 24. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of Providence to Enter into a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with The Rhode Island Department of Transportation for The Purpose of The Installation and Maintenance of a Stormwater Treatment Unit At 373 Promena…

    COUNCILWOMAN GRAVES, (By Request):

  26. 25. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of Providence to Enter into a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with The Rhode Island Department of Transportation for the Purpose of Construction of The Washington Bridge.

    COUNCILMAN GONCALVES, (By Request):

  27. 26. Resolution Designating Fones Alley as a One-Way Street.

    COUNCILMAN GONCALVES

  28. 27. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of Providence to Enter into a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with The Rhode Island Department of Transportation for the Purpose of Improvements to the Veazie Street Bridge.

    COUNCILOR ROIAS, (By Request):

  29. 28. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of Providence to Enter into a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with The Rhode Island Department of Transportation for the Purpose of the Installation and Maintenance of a Stormwater Treatment Unit at the North E…

    COUNCILMAN VARGAS, (By Request):

  30. 29. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, “Building and Structural Appurtenances”, Amending Section 5-121 Entitled “Administrative Provisions”.

    (Councilor Davidson, Council President Miller, Councilor AnderBois, Councilman Goncalves, Councilwomen Harris, Peterson, Councilors Roias, Sanchez and Councilman Vargas)

  31. 30. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Providence Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic” to Add Sec. 15-16.1 and Amend Sec. 15-2.

    (Councilor AnderBois, Council President Miller, Councilor Davidson, Councilman Goncalves, Councilwomen Graves, Peterson and Councilor Sanchez)

  32. 31. Resolution Honoring the Providence Grays' Historic Baseball Legacy.

    (Council President Miller and Councilman Vargas)

  33. 32. Resolution Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Public Service of Former Councilman Robert C. “Bob” Clarkin.

    (Councilman Goncalves, Council President Miller, Councilman Espinal, Councilwomen Harris, Peterson, Vargas and Councilman Vargas)

  34. 33. Resolution Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Extraordinary Public Service of Reverend E. Naomi Craig.

    (Councilman Goncalves, Council President Miller, Councilman Espinal, Councilwomen Harris, Peterson and Councilman Vargas)

  35. 34. Resolution Abating Real and Tangible Property Taxes for AS220.

    (Council President Miller, Councilor Pichardo and Councilman Goncalves)

  36. 35. Resolution Supporting City Deposits at Community Banks.

    (Councilman Vargas and Councilwoman Peterson)

  37. 36. An Ordinance of the City of Providence approving improvements to the Providence Water Supply Board Distribution System, including but not limited to the replacement of public and private side lead services and all attendant expenses and approving the…

    (Councilman Vargas, Councilor Pichardo and Councilwoman Graves, By Request)

  38. 37. An Ordinance Relating to Article IV, Chapter 17, Section 17-189(f) of the Code of Ordinances. (Disability Waiver Request) (Rebecca Johnson).

    (Councilman Taylor, By Request)

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

    (Councilwoman Graves and Councilor Roias)

  40. 39. Resolution Abating Tax Year 2026 Taxes for the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center.

    (Councilwoman Harris)

  41. 40. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 15 of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Providence Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", As Amended, to Add Sections 15-18 - 15-20 to Article I, “In General”.

    (Councilman Goncalves, Council President Miller, Councilor Davidson, Councilwoman Peterson, Councilor Roias and Councilwoman Ryan)

  42. 41. Resolution Opposing the Proposed Demolition of Residential Properties on Brook Street by Brown University.

    (Councilman Goncalves, Council President Miller, Councilor Davidson, Councilman Espinal, Councilwomen Harris, Peterson, Councilors Pichardo, Sanchez and Councilwoman Vargas)

  43. 42. Resolution Requesting the Traffic Engineer to Cause the Installation of "No Parking Anytime" Signs on the Southern Side of Parkview Avenue.

    (Councilmen Espinal, Goncalves and Vargas)

  44. 43. Resolution Requesting the Traffic Engineer to Cause the Installation of "No Parking" Signs on Venice Street.

    (Councilwoman Peterson and Councilman Goncalves)

  45. 44. Resolution Requesting the Traffic Engineer to Establish Buffalo Court as a “One-Way” Street.

    (Councilmen Taylor, Goncalves, Councilwoman Graves and Councilman Vargas)

  46. 45. Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages.

  47. 46. Communication from Courtney Hawkins, Chief Operating Officer, dated October 9, 2026, on behalf of Mayor Brett P. Smiley, to the Providence City Council, Entitled: “Additional Information Related to Local Ballot Initiative #7”.

  48. 47. Communication from Tina L. Mastroianni, City Clerk, dated October 7, 2026, of all monies received, transmitted to and credited by the City Collector for fiscal quarter of July 1, 2026 to and including September 30, 2026, in a total amount of Three Hu…

    47. Communication from Tina L. Mastroianni, City Clerk, dated October 7, 2026, of all monies received, transmitted to and credited by the City Collector for fiscal quarter of July 1, 2026 to and including September 30, 2026, in a total amount of Three Hundred Thirty-five Dollars ($335.00).

  49. 48. Resolution Extending Congratulations.

    COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

  50. 49. Resolution Extending Sympathy.

    COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL