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Special Providence City Council Meeting on Capital Improvement Plan - July 29, 2025

City Council — Tuesday, July 29, 2025
BodyProvidence, Rhode Island
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, July 29, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:20

Good evening, everyone.

0:31

And welcome to this special city council meeting on Tuesday, July 29th.

0:36

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

0:37

Council President Miller.

0:38

Present.

0:39

Deputy Majority Whip Anderbois.

0:41

Councilwoman Anthony.

0:43

Present.

0:43

Majority Leader Espinall.

0:45

Senior Deputy Majority Leader Gonsalves.

0:48

Present.

0:49

Councilwoman Graves is absent.

0:51

Deputy Majority Leader Harris is absent.

0:54

Councilwoman Peterson is absent.

0:57

Council President Pro Tempore Pichardo is absent.

1:00

Council Arroyas.

1:01

Present.

1:02

Councilwoman Ryan is absent.

1:05

Majority Whip Sanchez.

1:06

Present.

1:07

Councilman Taylor.

1:08

Present.

1:09

Councilwoman Ana Vargas.

1:12

Councilman Oscar Vargas.

1:14

You have ten present and five absent.

1:16

You have a quorum.

1:17

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

1:18

This evening the invocation will be led by Councilman Oscar Vargas.

1:21

Will everyone please rise?

1:22

Thank you very much, Madam President.

1:24

In the name of the Father, the Holy Spirit.

1:26

Amen.

1:26

God please place everyone here today.

1:30

Enjoy, um, enjoy our blessings to give to every and each of one.

1:36

God protect every colleague and their vacation time.

1:42

Also give us vision to keep working for the community in our city.

1:47

Amen.

1:49

Thank you, Councilor.

1:50

And the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Majority Leader Espinal.

1:53

Aye.

1:53

Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

2:00

One nation under guard, indivisible, what liberty and justice for all.

2:06

Madam Clerk, please note that Councilwoman Peterson is present.

2:09

So noted.

2:10

And item one, please.

2:13

Madam President.

2:14

Majority leader.

2:15

Motion to weigh the reader of item one and two.

2:17

Madam President.

2:18

We have a motion and a second.

2:19

Any discussion on that motion?

2:21

All in favor.

2:22

Any opposed?

2:23

Any abstentions?

2:24

The motion passes.

2:25

Item three.

2:26

Madam President.

2:27

Madam President.

2:28

I'm sorry.

2:29

Uh please note.

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Summary of Proceedings

Special City Council Meeting

The Providence City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with 11 members present and 4 absent. The primary action was the second and final passage of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes funding for a new splash pad in the North End.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 1 and 2 were waived and received by unanimous consent without discussion.

Discussion Items

  • Councilman Royus spoke in strong support of the Capital Improvement Plan, emphasizing that for the first time, the North End neighborhood will receive a city-operated splash pad. He thanked the finance committee and Council President for ensuring the North End was included before final passage, stating that this step represents fairness and recognition for his community.

Key Outcomes

  • The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was approved for the second time on a roll call vote: 11 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent. The motion carried, finalizing the plan.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, everyone. And welcome to this special city council meeting on Tuesday, July 29th. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Council President Miller. Present. Deputy Majority Whip Anderbois. Councilwoman Anthony. Present. Majority Leader Espinall. Senior Deputy Majority Leader Gonsalves. Present. Councilwoman Graves is absent. Deputy Majority Leader Harris is absent. Councilwoman Peterson is absent. Council President Pro Tempore Pichardo is absent. Council Arroyas. Present. Councilwoman Ryan is absent. Majority Whip Sanchez. Present. Councilman Taylor. Present. Councilwoman Ana Vargas. Councilman Oscar Vargas. You have ten present and five absent. You have a quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. This evening the invocation will be led by Councilman Oscar Vargas. Will everyone please rise? Thank you very much, Madam President. In the name of the Father, the Holy Spirit. Amen. God please place everyone here today. Enjoy, um, enjoy our blessings to give to every and each of one. God protect every colleague and their vacation time. Also give us vision to keep working for the community in our city. Amen. Thank you, Councilor. And the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Majority Leader Espinal. Aye. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under guard, indivisible, what liberty and justice for all. Madam Clerk, please note that Councilwoman Peterson is present. So noted. And item one, please. Madam President. Majority leader. Motion to weigh the reader of item one and two. Madam President. We have a motion and a second.

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