CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
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, Bob Rodericks – At Large
Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Frank Forgarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
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)
- New Claims
- Alan J. Gomes
B. Sewer Abatements
- Tiffany Totten
- Thomas Riley Trustee, Riley Family Revocable Trust
C. RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(1) Update and discussion on City Clerk resume review and selection of potential interviewees for open position – Update of subcommittee report
D. RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(5) Solar lease and Solar Canopy for East Providence Police Department parking lot, Green Development LLC
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
- Regular meeting minutes March 21, 2023
- Executive session minutes March 21, 2023
B. TAX ABATEMENTS
| Year | Amount |
| 2018 | $73.31 |
| Total | $73.31 |
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C10
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C10
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Block Party
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Applicant Location: 187 N Brow Street, Sacred Cow, 02914
Date & Time of Function: May 28, 2023, 4:30pm- 8:00pm
Street to be closed: Cross Street from N Brow Street to Summit Street
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
2. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Applicant Location: 187 N Brow Street, Sacred Cow, 02914
Date & Time of Function: May 28, 2023, 4:30pm- 8:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live Music
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
3. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Alexandra Kavanagh
Applicant Location: 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, St. Mary Academy, 02914
Date & Time of Function: April 28, 2023, 6:00pm- 1:00am
Type of Entertainment: Live Music, Back to the Bay Event
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
4. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Albert Cho
Applicant Location: 69 Brown Street, 02914
Date & Time of Function: April 23, 2023, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
5. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Alexandra Kavanagh
Applicant Location: 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, St. Mary Academy, 02914
Date & Time of Function: April 28, 2023, 6:00pm- 1:00am
Type of Entertainment: Live Music, Back to the Bay Event
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
6. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Joshua Berner
Business Name: Baby Duck LLC
Business Address: 38 Dean Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
7. Application for license to solicit – New
Applicant: Anthony Heroux
Business Name: Renewal By Anderson
Business Address: 10 Reservoir Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
8. Application for license to solicit – New
Applicant: Tyler Andrews
Business Name: Renewal By Anderson
Business Address: 10 Reservoir Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
9. Application for license to solicit – New
Applicant: Jennie Twyman
Business Name: Renewal By Anderson
Business Address: 10 Reservoir Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
10. Application for license to solicit – New
Applicant: Jacob Carpentier
Business Name: Renewal By Anderson
Business Address: 10 Reservoir Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
B. PUBLIC HEARING – None
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - None
IX. COMMUNICATIONS – None
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
- Traffic safety study results from Lyon Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods – Discussion only – Councilwoman Sousa
- Collaboration of City Council and Administration to address the following East Providence Police station concerns; roof, detention area, dispatch relocation, city vehicle storage garage – Discussion only- Councilman Lawson
- Department of Public Works Parks Department staffing levels – Discussion Only – Councilman Lawson
- Update on Crescent Park concession, cement pad and landscaping project – Discussion Only – Councilman Lawson
- Request of an memorandum of agreement for 24 hour, 7 day a week coverage of Station 3 Rescue – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- Repair of city curb on Thatcher Street, Wilson Avenue to Hoyt Avenue – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- March 2023 Water/Sewer projected revenue (budgeted vs. actual) – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- Total number of property owner requests with Northeast Revaluation for 12/31/2022 assessment – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- City Council hiring of outside legal counsel – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- Update and discussion on City Clerk hiring process – Discussion only - Council President Rodericks & Councilwoman Sousa
- Discussion on City Charter Review Commission schedule of meetings and future process of the Commissions review – Discussion only – Council President Rodericks
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and 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: Sec. 18-269(b), to place a stop sign at Lyon Avenue and Mauran Avenue
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
2. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 17 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Utilities”
Summary: Section 17-183, sewer rates – option 1
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
3. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 17 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Utilities”
Summary: Section 17-183, sewer rates – option 2
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
- MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment/Reappointments not requiring Council Confirmation
- Joe Gibson, re-appointment to the Tree Commission - Appointment 4 – Term 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
2. Items for announcement/discussion
- Community Development Week – Proclamation
- Letter in support of Tax Amnesty legislation
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
b. H5605 and S240 sub A update of General Assembly activity
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
- Resolution in support of National Community Development Week – April 10-14, 2023
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
2. Resolution in support of H-5948 which proposes to transfer the tax exemption classification to a surviving spouse until remarriage or death
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
3. Resolution in support of H-6165 which would enable the City of East Providence to offer tax amnesty for two (2) separate sixty (60) day periods for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 for waiver of interest and penalties on overdue real property tax payments
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
4. Request for reconsideration of Resolution in support of H-6026 which would enable the City of East Providence to offer tax amnesty for two (2) separate sixty (60) day periods for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 for waiver of interest and penalties on overdue tangible tax payments and motor vehicle tax payments
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
5. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a land lease option agreement (solar canopy facility) with Green Development, LLC (East Providence Police Station)
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - 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”
Summary: Sec. 13-178, the purpose of this ordinance is to imposes a fine against a person or entity who transfers or assigns a facility permit granted by the recreation or parks division pursuant to their rules and regulations
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | ||
| Lawson | ||
| Rego | ||
| Sousa | ||
| Rodericks |
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.
