CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
City Council:
Council President, Robert Britto - Ward 1
Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks - At Large
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Nate Cahoon - Ward 3
Councilman Ricardo Mourato - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) litigation and collective bargaining
A. Claims
1. Manuel Teixeira
2. Tracey Holmes
B. Review, discussion and possible vote relating to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and IBPO Local 569 concerning Patrol K-9 and Therapy/Comfort K-9 compensation related to care and comfort.
C. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation - Cheryl Curti vs. City of East Providence, R.I. Commission for Human Rights, RICHR No. 21 ESE 071-05/03
Discussion, update and possible vote to authorize compromise
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS
1. Executive session minutes April 5, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes April 5, 2022
3. Special meeting minutes April 7, 2022
B. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year Amount
2016 $58.99
Total $58.99
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. One Day Entertainment License - New
Applicant: Alexandra Goldberg Kavanagh
Location: Bay View Academy, 3070 Pawtucket Ave 02915
Date & Time of Function: April 29, 2022, 6:00pm-1:00am
Type of Entertainment: Play – Back to the Bay Weekend
2. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Connie McNally
Location: Pierce Field, 201 Mercer Street
Date & Time of Function: June 26, 2022, 9AM-9PM
Type of Entertainment: Community Music Festival Fundraiser
3. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Martinah Javid
Location: Pierce Field, 201 Mercer Street
Date & Time of Function: June 26, 2022, 9AM-9PM
Type of Entertainment: Community Music Festival Fundraiser
4. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity
Location: 59 Brightridge Avenue 02914
Date & Time of Event: July 15 4PM-10PM, July 16 5PM-11PM, July 17 4PM-8PM
Type of Entertainment: DJ
5. Class F Application for Special Event – Beer and Wine
Applicant: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity
Location: 59 Brightridge Avenue 02914
Date & Time of Event: July 15 4PM-10PM, July 16 5PM-11PM, July 17 4PM-8PM
Type of Event: Feast
6. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Alexandra Goldberg Kavanagh
Location: Bay View Academy, 3070 Pawtucket Ave 02915
Date & Time of Function: April 29, 2022, 6:00pm-1:00am
Type of Event: Play – Back to the Bay Weekend
7. Road Race
Applicant: Claire Akin
Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave
Date & Time of Event: September 18, 2022 9am- 10:30am
8. Application for Victualing License – Class 3 – Transfer
Transfer from: Riverside Nutrition
Transfer to: Kimberly Starks-Mello/DN Holdings LLC dba Riverside Nutrition
Location: 15-19 Forbes Street, 02915
9. Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh
Business Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors
Business Address: 1235 Wampanoag Trail, 02915
10. Application for Hawker License
Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh
Business Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors
Business Address: 1235 Wampanoag Trail, 02915
11. Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh
Business Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors
Business Address: 40 Highland Ave., 02914
12. Application for Hawker License
Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh
Business Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors
Business Address: 40 Highland Ave., 02914
13. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: A. Russell Spellman
Business Name: Incredabowl Food Company
Business Address: 1075 S Broadway 02914
14. Application for Victualing – Class 2- New
Applicant: Tiffany Barrera
Business Name: Rhody Hen Café
Business Address: 611 Waterman Ave., 02914
15. Application for Holiday Sales- New
Applicant: Tiffany Barrera
Business Name: Rhody Hen Café
Business Address: 611 Waterman Ave., 02914
16. Application for Victualing – Class 1- New
Applicant: Joseph Cantone
Business Name: Moving Dough Pizza Co
Business Address: 99 Hicks Street, 02914
17. Application for Victualing – Class 1- New
Applicant: Yet Sau Yung
Business Name: Dragon of Riverside, LLC
Business Address: 181 Willett Ave., 02915
18. Application for Holiday Sales- New
Applicant: Yet Sau Yung
Business Name: Dragon of Riverside, LLC
Business Address: 181 Willett Ave., 02915
19. Application for Victualing – Class 2- New
Applicant: Wellington DeOliveira
Business Name: Imperial Picanha, LLC
Business Address: 99-101 Waterman Street
20. Application for Holiday Sales- New
Applicant: Wellington DeOliveira
Business Name: Imperial Picanha, LLC
Business Address: 99-101 Waterman Street
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. BV Liquor License – New
Applicant: Yet Sau Yung
Business Name: Dragon of Riverside, LLC
Business Address: 181 Willett Ave., 02915
2. BV Liquor License – New
Applicant: Wellington DeOliveira
Business Name: Imperial Picanha, LLC
Business Address: 99-101 Waterman Street
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - None
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed.
1. Bullocks Point Avenue tree planting – JT Spurr
2. Storefront Façade Improvements – Melissa Linhares
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of speakers will be on a first come, first serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
XI. APPOINTMENTS – None
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS – None
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 13 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Public Places” (amending section 13-4a entitled “Smoking at public places”)
Summary: Prohibits the use of electronic nicotine delivery devices, or the use of combustible cannabis in public spaces
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 9 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Miscellaneous Offenses” (amending section 9-13 entitled (Sale of cigarettes by vending machine prohibited)
Summary: Prohibits the sale of tobacco products from vending machines to conform with State law.
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
3. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 9 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Miscellaneous Offenses” (amending section 9-15 entitled “Purchase, sale or delivery of tobacco products to persons under 18 prohibited; notice of lase to be posted”
Summary: Summary: Change the age to purchase tobacco products in the form of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, electronic cigarettes or other forms of electronic nicotine delivery devices to 21 years of age and setting penalties in violation thereof
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
4. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 8 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Licenses And Business Regulations”
Summary: Establishes and requires all State license tobacco retailers in the City of East Providence to also obtain a City issued annual tobacco license with other posted notice requirements and penalties for violations
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment requiring Council Confirmation
a. Martha Wallick to the East Providence Canvassing Board, term 03/01/2022 – 02/28/2028
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Joint resolution supporting Rhode Island Senate Bill S2596, capital development programs for education – Stateside Referendum
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks, School Committee Chairman Monteiro, and Councilman Cahoon
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote (First Passage)
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 3 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Animals”
Summary: To allow the keeping and housing of chickens in a residential neighborhood by permit
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon and Councilwoman Sousa
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
