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- 25LC26 (Board of License Commissioners: license applications/renewals): received motion and approved, vote recorded as 6–0 (Councilwoman Harmon made the motion; second by Councilwoman Fox).

- Approval of minutes of the June 16 regular meeting: approved, 6–0.

- Consent agenda: received and placed on file with exceptions; 25CO95 and 25CO104 were taken up separately.

- 25CO95: received and placed on file, vote 6–0.

- 25CO104 (Assessor’s statement of assessed values / tax levy materials): received and placed on file, vote 6–0.

- 25 O 25 (ordinance granting easement to Narragansett Electric Company on Smithfield Road): second passage approved, 6–0.

- 25 O 39 (ordinance: three‑year lease extension with AgentWell Inc. for 84 Social Street): second passage approved, 6–0.

- 25 O 40 (ordinance revising penalties for on‑street parking violations and prohibiting overnight parking in municipal lots): second passage approved, 6–0.

- 25 O 41 (ordinance regulating roadside memorials in city right‑of‑ways and sidewalks): second passage approved, 6–0.

- 25 O 43 (ordinance to eliminate minimum parking requirements for future residential property developments): motion to table approved, 6–0.

- 25 O 44 (ordinance approving FY2025–26 CDBG/HOME/Energy budgets): approved on first passage, 6–0.

- 25 O 46 (ordinance transferring funds to create temporary Community Learning Center coordinator): amended and approved, 6–0 (amendment redirected budgeted funds to provide ~15 weeks of funding for the coordinator; see council record for amendment details).

- 25 O 45 and 25 O 47 (ordinances updating salaries of nonunion/nonclassified employees and city officers): both approved on first passage, 6–0.

- 25 R 84 (resolution ratifying private police detail rates): approved, 6–0.

- 25 R 85: permission to use city property — approved, 6–0.

- 25 R 86: authorize public works director to award bid No. 6317 for water‑distribution materials — approved, 6–0.

- 25 R 87 and 25 R 89: permissions to use city property — approved, 6–0 each.

- 25 R 88: resolution recognizing Gregory Duhamel for historic preservation efforts — approved, 6–0.

- 25 R 90: authorize mayor to execute agreement to dispose of leaf and yard waste with Blackstone, MA — approved, 6–0.

Several of these items were passed as first passage and will return as required by city charter for final adoption where applicable. For ordinance items identified as second passage, the council recorded final passage on July 14.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - July 14th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions on July 14, including zoning and parking changes, several first‑passage salary ordinances, approvals of contracts and the CDBG budget (first passage). All listed actions passed by recorded vote unless noted.","taxTitle","Woonsocket City , Providence County, Rhode Island","taxId",52804,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518688,"Open Doors shelter work underway; state hearing, temporary occupancy could allow August opening; misting station proposed at Dunn Park",277,5102000,5379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386735-eeb47c0e7822f202ce2919a351b43ee1&start=5102&end=5379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386735-eeb47c0e7822f202ce2919a351b43ee1/thumbnail_5102000.jpg","/articles/6518688/Woonsocket-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Open-Doors-shelter-work-underway-state-hearing-temporary-occupancy-could-allow-August-opening-misting-station-proposed-at-Dunn-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518688-54f66312d5e9e0b9e2744d935621535d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770984104&Signature=NANbKv~lGO~mf8bL1ZiTQtn1cInj08CXRQ-VrwOFEZBUsnWgG1FpcRfTFZ5bLW8GO6SnNDbQc4TGPmg9AyhkQCNly1R0Y4xO8tr4YZh~Lga-moZGVIZ3VhViWEmcYwjw3IeDamtABk9-~86glFtU1TirHylXnMdqoML9msnF8J2TudIMj93q8umu1euEX4Pg1ewSBcDpHpK5p8xCwzmyNMNtciA-UpgEi~ZWvcPZNXieASXEH5fgXznvjhMnTUZCvv0s369I1iJ6210ASZfRSSxeTG5iLjztDegxmvUu-~jj~FENFVYyEhOIILuSReMJXE2lnF50SJv5fZxdZPFX~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vice President Sierra told the council on July 14 that the Open Doors homelessness shelter’s life‑safety upgrades are in progress and that the operator may request a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) at a State Fire Board of Appeals hearing on July 22.

Alert Fire has been contracted to perform alarm and life‑safety upgrades required for occupancy. Sierra said the shelter has most beds and staffing in place; if the state board grants permission to inhabit the property in advance of final work, the city could issue a temporary certificate of occupancy while final corrections are completed. The building official will have final authority for any occupancy decision.

On recreational facilities, Sierra and other council members reviewed three proposals for Dunn Park: an ambitious splash pad with standard spray features and drainage (option 1), a scaled‑back splash pad (option 2), and a lower‑cost misting station consisting of poles with misting nozzles (option 3). The council noted money donated by St. Joseph’s Church and discussed pursuing CDBG matching funds for the project. The mayor and public works staff said a fast, competitive bid could be issued once the council picks a preferred option and that city crews could assist with utilities to control costs.

Council President Gendron and Councilwoman Sierra asked the administration to consult with the donor parish about the original intent — the church’s donation was described as intended for a misting station to bring comfort to Dunpark users — and to return with a budget and recommended option. The mayor said he would seek bids within weeks if the council confirmed a preferred plan.

No final vote on the splash pad or TCO was taken on July 14; the council requested continued coordination among the shelter operator, building and fire officials, public works and the solicitor’s office so the city can make decisions quickly once the state board rules and bids are received.","Open Doors has contracted Alert Fire to upgrade life‑safety systems and may seek a temporary certificate of occupancy at a July 22 State Fire Board of Appeals hearing. Council members also discussed three options for a planned water feature at Dunn Park, favoring an affordable misting‑station option while seeking matching funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518693,"Council funds temporary Community Learning Center coordinator while city evaluates bids for $6.9M project",2530,4576000,7106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386735-eeb47c0e7822f202ce2919a351b43ee1&start=4576&end=7106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386735-eeb47c0e7822f202ce2919a351b43ee1/thumbnail_4576000.jpg","/articles/6518693/Woonsocket-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Council-funds-temporary-Community-Learning-Center-coordinator-while-city-evaluates-bids-for-69M-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518693-7a47f5756e620685cd581464f0d3af25/orig.mp4?Expires=1770984104&Signature=QrRnVLry9YTKO5CCevWGG-2meK9XrTkxvfDnlOP2Omn9qMgw2rnK4ujSWmUTNgY8iUeIJmZXrGXMdrRrW4eXxJ1-Z-oGzOjFjLQqt4gEUEJz03AFAUP7FAG7ERTjGfZ9toeQTTgneHEOXEU~QIkmeNrgApvOHfrwSxAAbVZtS7MN9AGaPKzlB4nGhHK1ePqyBbKBGwUJY4tS6G4c~fV5aH8pw-icruyr8j7ZfdLbropYDVQs1TSjBlNCAcFN95rQxzSfMabWH9nt3ZF0hD-wYo268NFdotdOA0D1OQAe09HNVbL69SYVIW7eXTELYQc7bq3iT1-Ni-0Q2y~1p4eYmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woonsocket City Council on July 14 authorized short‑term funding for a Community Learning Center coordinator while the administration completes bid evaluations and seeks permanent funding.

Mayor Chris Beauchamp said the city received six bids for the project and that two bidders were within the city’s budget depending on alternates; the project is estimated at $6.9 million and a groundbreaking with state officials is tentatively planned for Aug. 28. The administration said about $600,000 has already been spent on infrastructure work.

Councilman Kenoyer and other members expressed concern about using contingency funds to create a new, ongoing position, citing other budget pressures including outstanding audit fees and known settlements. After discussion the council approved an amended transfer ordinance (25 O 46) that reallocated existing budgeted dollars and provided roughly 15 weeks of funding for a coordinator position at an annualized rate of $75,000 while the administration seeks a longer‑term funding solution. The ordinance passed as amended, 6–0.

Council members said the short‑term arrangement preserves council oversight of fiscal impacts and buys time for the mayor to identify grants or reassign vacant positions to cover the role without increasing the city’s long‑term personnel costs. Councilman Kenoyer and others said they would not support drawing additional contingency funds beyond those already earmarked for identified liabilities.

Council also approved related salary and officer‑salary ordinances on first passage (25 O 45 and 25 O 47) that update pay tables within the city payroll structure; those ordinances passed on the meeting agenda as first‑passage items and will return for any required subsequent action under charter procedure.

The mayor said the administration will provide further budget detail, a timeline for hiring the coordinator and updates on the bid results and contractor qualification process to council members in the coming weeks.","The mayor said two bids for the $6.9 million Community Learning Center are within budget and a groundbreaking is planned for Aug. 28. The council approved a short-term funding arrangement for a coordinator post so work can move forward while the administration secures longer-term funding.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6518696,"Woonsocket council hears pleas for safer streets after child’s death; officials pledge actions, point to CDBG funds",2733,1551000,4284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386735-eeb47c0e7822f202ce2919a351b43ee1&start=1551&end=4284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386735-eeb47c0e7822f202ce2919a351b43ee1/thumbnail_1551000.jpg","/articles/6518696/Woonsocket-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Woonsocket-council-hears-pleas-for-safer-streets-after-childs-death-officials-pledge-actions-point-to-CDBG-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518696-de9765d2c4a2e816ed1c990675034636/orig.mp4?Expires=1770984104&Signature=Fn32JrZj1u9MyZ2Rv2Kg3~z04yNlIe8Kuqrd8ScJKXw35ByuaIYEQGd06VZ0VG9s75pQmFdKecOyDWAnHNSAHzdaJbwt3T0HfWrne5G6mJRzF91VKEr1HUuL8QJ5y93zJLpWOCFzhS0SQ5XysZVRpvmOXmO3~5njrvLkU0XuX-bs11TUAk8kLr14salRaWXXKG6OXkECe6IytoGCJO-eIkvuOPYc0VNL9KabfY3cV4MpkVCjvM-mTMV3pMeIAoqJQjvryz0rfEdgpvQ6bxB~xYlS00ECxsh4wtGYXwUUtUR23s-fhrTOxPSvcpFP8FTaGLR2p56bB3sXJfaQnU~8YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents urged the Woonsocket City Council on July 14 to act on pedestrian and traffic safety after a 3-year-old boy was killed June 26 while riding a bicycle.

Chelsea Fernandez, a Fairmount neighborhood resident who organized a petition after the death, told the council she wants permanent traffic-calming changes including raised crosswalks, “drive slow/children at play” signage at key entrances and a formal traffic safety study by Public Works or the state Department of Transportation. “I would hate for another child to be lost,” Fernandez said.

The appeal drew several other Fairmount-area speakers who described frequent speeding, limited sightlines because of cars parked on both sides of narrow streets and requests for stop signs at intersections they said have none. Valerie Curtis, a Fairmount resident of 53 years, said a light was removed decades ago at Fairmount and Second and that a four-way stop “never gets stopped at.” Marcel Laliberte and others asked for speed bumps on Roland and other streets.

Councilwoman Fox said the administration and council have heard the concerns and pledged concrete steps. Mayor Chris Beauchamp said the city will add speed-limit signage, “slow playground” signs and move the portable speed display around the city. Public Safety Director Eugene Gillette pointed to the monthly public safety report, detailing citations and parking-ticket activity, and said the police department is “as proactive as we can be.”

Fox and other council members linked some near-term fixes to federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding approved by council action at the same meeting. The city approved the 2025–26 CDBG/HOME/energy budget (ordinance 25 O 44) on first passage, and members said the DPW infrastructure line in that budget can be used for signage, curb and sidewalk repairs and other accessibility or safety upgrades in eligible neighborhoods.

Resident Sean Clark, citing the non‑profit Safe Streets for All study and local police data, urged directing speed‑camera revenue and other enforcement funds exclusively to pedestrian infrastructure. “If we're installing a piece of infrastructure meant to protect people, I want the benefits to go directly toward their growth and well‑being and nothing else,” he said.

Council members stressed the limits of municipal authority for some items (for example, state‑owned roads) and said some changes will require coordination with state agencies. Members also noted tradeoffs: Councilman Kenoyer and others said speed bumps help slow traffic but can affect emergency vehicle response and snow‑plow operations; the administration said those operational impacts are considered when siting traffic calming.

The council asked the administration to accelerate easy fixes such as additional signage and stop signs where warranted, examine placement of the city’s portable radar display, and to incorporate community requests into the forthcoming annual CDBG action plan and capital/improvement schedules. Officials said more detailed traffic studies and physical installations will follow based on budget, engineering analysis and available matching funds.

Residents at the meeting pushed for enforcement as well as engineering; some asked the council to consider reallocating part of speed‑camera revenue to neighborhood infrastructure and targeted enforcement. Gillette encouraged residents to request the monthly public safety report to track citations and enforcement activity.

The council did not adopt a single, final package of measures on July 14 but approved the CDBG budget on first passage and directed staff to return with implementation details and an action plan for prioritized safety improvements in affected neighborhoods.","Residents pressed the Woonsocket City Council on July 14 for speed mitigation, crosswalks and enforcement after a 3-year-old was killed June 26. Council members and the mayor said steps — including signage, speed-limit signs and potential use of CDBG funds — are planned while the city studies longer-term measures.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Woonsocket City Council, July 14, 2025

Open Doors shelter work underway; state hearing, temporary occupancy could allow August opening; misting station proposed at Dunn Park

Council funds temporary Community Learning Center coordinator while city evaluates bids for $6.9M project

Woonsocket council hears pleas for safer streets after child’s death; officials pledge actions, point to CDBG funds