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City Council meeting summary

ProvidenceFeb 5, 20263 min read

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Providence City Council approved a resolution to create “Miya Brophy-Baermann Memorial Square” and approved the mayor’s appointment of Andrew Bramson to the Providence School Board. It also advanced tax stabilization agreements for 386 Atwells Avenue, 157 Gano Street, and 70-72 Royal Little Drive, with the Gano Street item passing 10 to 3 on first reading.

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The council recognized Miya Brophy-Baermann with a memorial square and confirmed a new Providence School Board member, Andrew Bramson, whose term runs through January 1, 2029. It also moved forward with tax stabilization agreements for three properties, including one that had a split vote. Several other items were referred to committees for further review, including stormwater and sewer funding, storm control preparedness, and mattress dumping enforcement.

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Created “Miya Brophy-Baermann Memorial Square.”
Approved Andrew Bramson as the Region 1 member of the Providence School Board for a term expiring January 1, 2029.
Passed for the first time an ordinance establishing a tax stabilization agreement for 386 Atwells Avenue.
Passed for the first time an ordinance establishing a tax stabilization agreement for 157 Gano Street by a 10 to 3 vote.
Passed for the first time an ordinance establishing a tax stabilization agreement for 70-72 Royal Little Drive.
Referred a resolution on sustainable and equitable funding for stormwater and sewer management to the Special Committee on Environment and Resiliency.
Referred a resolution requesting reporting on storm control and preparedness to committee for further review.
Referred a resolution requesting enforcement efforts to address mattress dumping to the Committee on Public Works.

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City Council - Regular Council Meeting

Feb 5, 2026, 6:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

The Invocation will be given by Councilor Jill S. Davidson.
Decision: INVOCATION
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilman Pedro J. Espinal.
Decision: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
52297 : Approval of Minutes
Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ORD-2026-13 : Derek Bishop - Disability Waiver Request
Decision: PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
52313 : LeftField, LLC - $2,894,400.00
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52314 : Richard Gavranich/Mark Albert - $1,150,000.00
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52302 : Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City Owned Parcels (Asa Messer)
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52306 : General Obligation Bonds And Notes To Fund The Providence Housing Trust Fund
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52299 : Resolution Condemning the Killing of Alex Pretti and Renee Good and in Solidarity with the People of Minneapolis
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52233 : Resolution Creating “Miya Brophy-Baermann Memorial Square.”
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52309 : Resolution to Promote Sustainable and Equitable Funding for Stormwater and Sewer Management
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52328 : Resolution Honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52301 : Resolution Abating Taxes for the Summer Street Apartments
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52310 : House Bill 2026 H-7199 and Senate Bill S-2291 - Relating to Property - Residential Landlord and Tenant Act - Rhode Island Survivor Early Lease Termination Act
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52329 : Resolution Requesting Reporting on Storm Control and Preparedness from the Department of Public Works
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52304 : Resolution Requesting the City to Provide Salt Supply to Residents Following Snow Storm
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
52307 : Resolution Requesting Enforcement Efforts to Address Mattress Dumping
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
ORD-2026-2 : Tax Stabilization Agreement for 20 America Street
Decision: FINANCE
ORD-2026-3 : Tax Stabilization Agreement For 386 Atwells Avenue
Decision: FINANCE
ORD-2026-4 : Tax Stabilization Agreement for 157 Gano Street
Decision: FINANCE
ORD-2026-5 : Tax Stabilization Agreement for 70-72 Royal Little Drive
Decision: FINANCE
52227 : Andrew Bramson - Providence School Board
Decision: FINANCE
52316 : Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
52318 : Appointment of Yuly Polanco for Second Deputy City Clerk
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
52298 : Resolution Extending Congratulations
Decision: CONGRATULATIONS