ROLL CALL

1. The Invocation will be given by Councilman Pedro J. Espinal.

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilman John Goncalves.

3. Journal of Proceedings No. 22 of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held October 15, 2026.

4. 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, Councilman Vargas and Councilwoman Graves)

5. 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, Councilor Sanchez and Councilwoman Harris)

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Providence.

COUNCILOR ROIAS

9. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Providence, Entitled "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions," to Amend Article III, “Noise Control.”

10. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Contract Award by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section 21-26(b)(1) of the Code of Ordinances.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER, (By Request): Water Service Professionals of PA, Inc. $20,000,000.00 (Water Supply Board)

11. Resolution Authorizing Approval of a second contract extension by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section 21-26(b)(1) of the Code of Ordinances.

Modaxo Traffic Management USA $1,890,000.00 (Police Department)

12. Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dolores Huerta.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER

13. Resolution Renaming Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School to “Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School at the Roosevelt Benton Complex”.

COUNCILWOMAN HARRIS

14. Resolution Urging the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes to the 2030 Decennial Census Residence Criteria and Demographic Questions, or Extend the Public Comment Period to 90 Days.

COUNCILOR PICHARDO

15. Resolution Honoring Veterans Day in 2026.

16. Resolution Designating 50 Alaska Street as Public Trust Land.

COUNCILOR ROIAS

17. Resolution Establishing a Friendship City Partnership with the Town of Ayr, Scotland.

COUNCILWOMAN RYAN AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER

18. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 Of the Code of Ordinances of The City of Providence, Entitled: "The City of Providence Zoning Ordinance," Approved November 24, 2014, As Amended, to Change the Zoning District on the Official Zoning Map for the…

COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, COUNCILMAN PEDRO J. ESPINAL, Chairman

19. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 Of the Code of Ordinances of The City of Providence, Entitled: "The City of Providence Zoning Ordinance," Approved November 24, 2014, As Amended, to Change the Zoning District on the Official Zoning Map for the…

COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, COUNCILMAN PEDRO J. ESPINAL, Chairman

20. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of Providence to Amend a STIP 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)

21. 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)

22. 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)

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 Improvements to the Veazie Street Bridge.

(Councilor Roias, By Request)

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 the North E…

(Councilman Vargas, By Request)

25. Resolution Requesting the Traffic Engineer to Establish Grove Street as a “Two-Way” Street.

(Council President Miller)

26. Resolution Requesting to abandon a South portion of Dante Street (from Ventura Street).

27. Resolution Requesting to abandon a South portion of Cumberland Street (from Sandringham Avenue).

28. Petition from Edward D. Pare III, Esquire, Savage Law Partners, LLP, 564 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, on behalf of the State of Rhode Island, Executive Office of Housing, requesting to change the Official Zoning Map of the City…

28. Petition from Edward D. Pare III, Esquire, Savage Law Partners, LLP, 564 South Water Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, on behalf of the State of Rhode Island, Executive Office of Housing, requesting to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Providence by changing the zoning from R-1 to R-4 for Tax Assessor’s Plat 115, Lots 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 230, 231, 232, and 233, to accommodate the continued use of the property as a transitional shelter, as permitted under Providence Code of Ordinances, Section 1202. II.

29. Petition from James R. Jahnz, Secretary for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry, Diocese of Providence, requesting to Change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Providence for the property located at 239 Public Street, Plat 46, Lot 283, from R-…

29. Petition from James R. Jahnz, Secretary for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry, Diocese of Providence, requesting to Change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Providence for the property located at 239 Public Street, Plat 46, Lot 283, from R-3 to R-4.

30. Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages.

31. Communication from Basil Ranglin, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-83, for the property located at 229 Lynch Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02908.

32. Communication from Gad Regensburger, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-67, for the property located at 427 Wickenden Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903.

33. Communication from Vanessa Valdez, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-68, for the property located at 199 Transit Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906.

34. Communication from Anthony Lapomardo, submitting Raze Building Permit RAZE-26-64, for the property located at 204-240 Kinsley Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02903.

35. Communication from Providence Water T&D, submitting Road Opening/Physical Alteration Permit ENG-26-2102 After Action Report, for the property located at 55 Eighth Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906.

36. Communication from Frank Pascal, submitting Road Opening/Physical Alteration Permit ENG-26-2231, for the property located at 56 Keene Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906.

37. Communication from Frank Pascal, submitting Road Opening/Physical Alteration Permit ENG-26-2220, for the property located at 89 Power Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02906.

38. Communication from Providence Water T&D, submitting Road Opening/Physical Alteration Permit ENG-26-2218, for the property located at 173-185 Benefit Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903.

39. Communication from Rachel Pichette, Supervisor - Governmental Relations, Providence Water Supply Board, dated October 21, 2026, submitting the Providence Water Supply Board 2025 Annual Report pursuant to the requirements outlined in Section 1101(b) o…

39. Communication from Rachel Pichette, Supervisor - Governmental Relations, Providence Water Supply Board, dated October 21, 2026, submitting the Providence Water Supply Board 2025 Annual Report pursuant to the requirements outlined in Section 1101(b) of the Providence City Charter.

40. Report from Nate Urso, PE, PTOE, Managing Engineer Traffic Engineering dated October 29, 2026, submitting the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Speed Camera Safety Fund Report.

41. Report from High Rock Westminster Street, LLC, 11 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, submitting the Annual Progress Report in accordance with Chapter 2022-59, No 372 "An Ordinance Establishing a Tax Stabilization Agreement for High R…

41. Report from High Rock Westminster Street, LLC, 11 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, submitting the Annual Progress Report in accordance with Chapter 2022-59, No 372 "An Ordinance Establishing a Tax Stabilization Agreement for High Rock Westminster Street, LLC”, approved November 4, 2022 for a term of 30 years commencing on December 31, 2022 and terminating on December 31, 2053; this is an Annual Progress Report for Year 4.

42. Resolution Extending Congratulations.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

43. Resolution Extending Sympathy.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILLER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Providence City Council 2026-11-05

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