CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 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)
A. New Claims
1. Candace Scola
2. Jenny Dickinson
3. Angela Rossi
4. Nicole Barrows
5. Domingos Domingues
B. Sewer Abatement
1. George Russo
2. Antonio Amaral
3. Lincoln Business Center
4. Lincoln Business Center
5. Manuel Gomes
6. Elizabeth Pereira
7. Cindy Johnson
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 October 18, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes October 18, 2022
B. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMITS/LICENSES (READ IN)
1. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Matthew Lyons
Business Name: Cluck Truck, LLC
Business Address: 256 Maple Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING – None
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Annual renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2021 upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and, as required, by health inspector and other city officials.
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Anthony Teixeira
2. Emily Rendine
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.
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. Update of the Squantum Pond cleanup effort – Discussion – Councilman Cahoon
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”
Summary: Stop sign Lakeside Street (northbound traffic) at the intersection of Catalpa Avenue
Sponsor: Councilman Mourato
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment not requiring Council Confirmation
a. Appointment of Acting Director of Planning & Economic Development, James Moran – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
2. Items for announcement/discussion
a. Red Ribbon Week Proclamation - Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
b. Veterans Day Event will be held on November 11, 2022 at 11AM/ Veterans Memorial Parkway near the Garden of Flags. All are welcome to celebrate our current veterans and memorialize those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation - Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
c. Point of Correction regarding the October 18, 2022 Council Meeting Discussion - Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
2. DPW Director, Daniel Borges
a. Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 85 Hazelwood Avenue
b. Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 39 Summit Street
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. A Resolution in support of Ballot Question 3 – Green Economy Bonds
Sponsor: Council President Britto
2. Resolution approving the submission of an application to the Clean Water state Revolving Fund Program
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
3. Resolution approving the submission of an application to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”
Summary: Sec. 18-307 no parking Dover Avenue (both sides) from Warren Avenue southerly for 50 feet
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
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.
