CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 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/claims
A. New Claims
1. Sandra Amaral
2. James Damas
3. Michael Desmarais
4. Gabriel’s Tigermart, Inc.
5. Brigitte Haywood
6. Robert & Tracey Lee Mignacca
7. Heather Poor
8. Joseph Santos
B. Review, discussion and possible vote relating to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and IBPO Local 569 regarding minimum manning pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(2)
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 settlement
D. Providence & Worcester Railroad Company vs. City of East Providence
Tax Appeals C.A. Nos. 13-6547, 14-3248, 14-6167, 15-5239, 16-5368, 17-5825, 20-02502 - Discussion and possible vote to authorize compromise pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(2)
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 May 3, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes May17, 2022
B. Previously Approved Permits/License (Read in)
1. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Paul DeSousa
Location: 51 N Phillips Street, Holy Ghost Beneficial
Date & Time of Function: June 3, 2022 – June 6, 2022 6pm – 10pm
Type of Event: Feast
2. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Paul DeSousa
Location: 51 N Phillips Street, Holy Ghost Beneficial
Date & Time of Function: June 3, 2022 – June 6, 2022 6pm – 10pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
3. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Location: 187 N Brow Street, Sacred Cow
Date & Time of Function: May 29, 2022, 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C11
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C11
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Block Party
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Applicant Location: 187 N Brow Street, Scared Cow
Date & Time of Function: September 4, 2022, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Street to be closed: Corner of Cross Street & North Brow
2. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Anthony Prattico
Location: 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, St. Martha’s Church
Date & Time of Function: June 18, 2022, 5:00pm- 10:00pm
Type of Event: 20 Week Dinner Club
3. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Armando Medeiros
Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way, Teophilo Braga Brotherhood
Date & Time of Function: July 8, 2022 – July 10, 2022, 7:00pm
Type of Event: Feast
4. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Rita Vargas
Location: 81 North Carpenter Street, St. Francis Xavier Church
Date & Time of Function: June 17, 2022 – June 19, 2022, 6:00pm
Type of Event: Feast
5. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Rita Vargas
Location: 81 North Carpenter Street, St. Francis Xavier Church
Date & Time of Function: June 17, 2022 – June 19, 2022, 6:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live band & DJ
6. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Armando Medeiros
Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way, Teophilo Braga Brotherhood
Date & Time of Function: July 8, 2022 – July 10, 2022, 7:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live band
7. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Laura Winig
Location: 0 Riverside Drive
Date & Time of Function: September 10, 2022, 4:00pm-8:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live band
8. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Keith Leite
Business Name: Bussin Hot Dogs
Business Address: 34 Brentwood Drive, 02916
9. Application for Hawker License
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Business Address: 141 Newport Avenue, 02916
10. Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Business Address: 141 Newport Avenue, 02916
11. Application for Victualing License – Class 3 – Transfer
Transfer from: Stop & Save Inc. dba Stop & Save
Transfer to: Oak Valley dba Stop & Save
Location: 244 Taunton Avenue, 02914
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. BV Liquor License – New
Applicant: Tiffany Barrera
Business Name: Luna’s Café LLC
Business Address: 615 Waterman Avenue, 02914
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. Candy Seel – Remarks relating to the bond resolution discussion at the May 17, 2022 City Council Meeting
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
1. East Providence Tree Commission updates – Councilwoman Sousa - Discussion only
2. Policing non registered motorized vehicles, enforcement of ordinances – Councilwoman Sousa - Discussion only
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
A. First and Final Passage
1. Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $475,000 for improvements to the Riverside Recreation Field
Summary: The purpose of this Ordinance is to allocate $475,000 of the remaining unencumbered and unallocated Capital Budget for improvements to the Riverside Recreation Field
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
B. Second Passage
1. 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: Tracking, acquisition, enforcement and penalties for persons licensed for metal transactions
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 14 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Streets and Sidewalks”
Summary: To establish minimum standards for the use of native plants on city property and to promote plant species diversity
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment requiring Council confirmation
a. Gregory E. Miller to Planning Board, Citywide Seat, term 01/16/2022-01/15/2027
2. Appointment not requiring Council confirmation
a. Reappointment of Daniel Corria to East Providence Affirmative Action Committee, Seat 8, term 05/02/2022-05/01/2024
b. Reappointment of Tiesha Nieves Sinouthasy to Affirmative Action Committee, Seat 4, term 05/02/2022-05/01/2024
3. Items for discussion
a. Monthly financial report – April Capital expenses and finances – Finance Director Malcolm Moore
b. Rumford Range Remediation/RI Army National Guard cleanup/project update – Deputy DPW Director Erik Skadberg
c. East Providence Community Center update meeting June 14, 2022, 7:00pm – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
d. Rhode Island Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm (DR-4653-RI) – Incident period: January 28, 2022 – January 29, 2022 – Major disaster declaration declared on May 12, 2022. The City will be reimbursed for 75% of eligible expenses – EMA Director Chief Glenn Quick
e. Discussion regarding Mayor’s Advisory Board on LGBTQI+ Affairs – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
f. Pride Month – June 25, 2022, flag raising and other event details to be announced – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
g. Day of Portugal Proclamation – in recognition of the annual holiday celebrated throughout Portuguese speaking communities, officially known as Dia de Camoes, de Portugal e das Coumidades Portuguesas, the holiday commemorates the death of Luis de Camoes on June 10, 1580. It is Portugal’s National Day, ceremony and flag raising to be held on June 7, 2022, 11:00am in the East Providence City Hall lobby – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
h. Azorean Day Proclamation – in recognition of the annual holiday celebrated a The Day of the Azores. The Day of Azores is a regional public holiday in the Portuguese autonomous region of the Azores on the day after Pentecost Sunday. It is a day to honor the affirmation of the historical, cultural and social identity of the Azorean people, their philosophy of like and their regional unity. Ceremony and flag raising to be held on June 6, 2022, 11:00am in the East Providence City Hall lobby – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
i. EMS Week Proclamation – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
j. Police Week Proclamation – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for the design and bidding phase services related to the East Providence Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with MAS Building & Bridge, Inc. for the remaining repairs to the seawall located at Rose Larisa Park
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
3. Resolution allowing the Police Department of the City of East Providence to Collaborate with non-adjacent Rhode Island municipalities and police departments through a proposed statewide mutual aid agreement
Sponsor: Council President Britto
4. Resolution requesting the General Assembly to enact Bill H-7616 relating to the Department of Healthy Aging
Sponsor: Council President Britto
5. Resolution to amend resolution No. 204, Book 27, Page 373 Adopted May 17, 2022.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the construction of a parking lot at the Riverside Middle School
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
6. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for landscape construction services for improvements to the East Providence Senior Center Grounds
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
7. Resolution supporting a request for proposals seeking solutions to provide for the security of our schools
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote – None
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.
