Special Committee on Ways and Means Regular Meeting
The committee meeting focused on several fiscal matters, including an ordinance for the assessment and collection of 2026 taxes, setting tax rates and exemptions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and making appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Additionally, the agenda included establishing a new compensation plan for city employees, defining classes of positions and staffing levels, and approving the capital improvement plan for the fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting
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The committee held a discussion regarding an ordinance to amend Chapter 18½ of the Providence Code of Ordinances concerning the Providence External Review Authority. This included a motion to enter Sub A into the record and the consideration of testimony letters. The amendment was approved by the committee. Additionally, the meeting included a segment for public comment before adjournment.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting
Committee on Ordinances Public Hearing
The committee held a public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 27 of the City of Providence Zoning Ordinance. The proposed changes focus on Articles 2 and 12, specifically pertaining to entertainment regulations. Key discussions involved defining incidental entertainment and expanding definitions to include amplified music, karaoke, and trivia, while establishing criteria for temporary outdoor entertainment, noise standards, and operational hours. The committee reviewed testimony from stakeholders and city departments, ultimately approving the ordinance as amended.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting
Providence City Council Committee On Ordinances Meeting
The committee discussed proposed amendments to the Providence External Review Authority ordinance. Key topics included modifications to the scope of authority, composition, executive director continuity, and investigative processes. There was a specific recommendation to incorporate term limits for board members. Representatives from the Providence Police Department expressed concerns regarding sections of the ordinance related to the sharing of sensitive investigative records and the potential for parallel investigations, emphasizing the need to maintain investigative integrity and due process.
