CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 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)(1)- personnel
A. City Clerk candidate discussion and review of references – possible vote to make a contingent offer of appointment
B. Collective Bargaining 42-46-5(a)(2)
East Providence Police IBPO Local 569 review and approval of final 3 year collective bargaining agreement dated November 1, 2022 through October 21, 2025, based upon incorporation of prior ratified tentative agreement dated November 9, 2022
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
- Regular meeting minutes April 18, 2023
- Executive Session Special meeting minutes April 20, 2023
- Special meeting minutes April 20, 2023
- Executive Session Special meeting minutes April 26, 2023
- Special meeting minutes April 26, 2023
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C7
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C7
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Jose Sanchez Ortiz
Applicant Location: 335 Newport Ave. 02916, El Azteca
Date & Time of Function: May 5, 2023, 4pm-11pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
2. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Andreas Andrikopoulos
Applicant Location: 208 Taunton Ave. 02914, Sax’s Pizza
Date & Time of Function: May 21, 2023, 1pm-4pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
3. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Jeanne Mc Gurn
Applicant Location: 146 Sutton Ave. 02914, Trinity Brotherhood (Feast)
Date & Time of Function: June 2 & June 3 - 6pm-12am, June 4 - 3pm-10pm
Type of Entertainment: Music/Band
4. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Jeanne Mc Gurn
Applicant Location: 146 Sutton Ave. 02914, Trinity Brotherhood (Feast)
Date & Time of Function: June 2 & June 3 - 6pm-12am, June 4 - 3pm-10pm
5. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Lidia Alves
Applicant Location: 59 Brightridge Ave. 02914, Holy Ghost Brotherhood (Feast)
Date & Time of Function: July 21, 2023-6pm to 11pm, July 22, 2023-6:30pm-12am, July 23, 2023 2pm-9pm
Type of Entertainment: Music/Band
6. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Lidia Alves
Applicant Location: 59 Brightridge Ave. 02914, Holy Ghost Brotherhood (Feast)
Date & Time of Function: July 21, 2023-6pm to 11pm, July 22, 2023-6:30pm-12am,
July 23, 2023 2pm-9pm
7. Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Manuela Mendes
Business Name: Manuela’s Tailor Shop
Business Address: 2761 Pawtucket Ave. 02914
B. PUBLIC HEARING – None
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.
- Street Safety – Nancy Hale
- Statement concerning the lands of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Metacomet Golf Course – Heather Andrade
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
- Overview of Inaugural Mayor’s Cup Middle School Games, April 25, 2023 – Discussion only – Council President Rodericks
- Proposed Community Center: a) possible partners b) location of Community Center c) size and scope of the Community Center d) workshop/public input meetings – Discussion only – Councilman Lawson
- Scheduled list of street repaving and sidewalk project. Proposed funding allocation for projects – Discussion only – Councilwoman Sousa
- Repair of city curb on Thatcher Street, Wilson Avenue to Hoyt Avenue – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- American Flag placement on the Memorial Day parade route – Discussion only – Councilman Lawson
- Update on progress of work being done at Freedom Green and Glenlyon Field, Rumford Gardens – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- Kent Field Park Renovation – Discussion only – Council President Rodericks and Councilman Fogarty
- Traffic Study/Speed analysis on Don Avenue and Kelly Avenue – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- Street flooding concern on Ferris Avenue off Newport Avenue – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
- ARPA funding allocation: a) parks/playgrounds/fields to include adaptive equipment b) former oldham building c) place making initiative (banners and signage) d) façade improvement program e) City Hall audio visual upgrades – Discussion only – Councilman Lawson and Council Vice President Rego
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 on Hoyt Avenue (northbound traffic) at its intersection with Wilson Avenue
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 19 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Zoning”
Summary: Sec. 19-95 Change parcel 15, map 308, block 17 from Residential-3 (R-3) to Commercial-2 (C-2)(10 Wampanoag Trail)
Requested by: C&C Investing Group, LLC
3. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 19 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island 1998, as amended, entitled “Zoning”
Summary: Sec 19-95 Change parcel 1, map 309, block 13 from Residential-3 (R-3) to Commercial-2 (C-2)(2876 Pawtucket Avenue)
Requested by: Thomas Costa (Applicant/Owner)
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
- MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Items for announcement/discussion
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) Proclamation awareness month
- Lupus Proclamation awareness month
- REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
- Review, discussion and possible ratification of the collective bargaining agreement between the East Providence Police IBPO Local 569 and the City of East Providence Effective November 1, 2022 through October 3, 2025
B. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
- Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the solid waste and recycling services agreement between the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and the City of East Providence
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
2. Resolution authorizing City Council expenditure of funds
Summary: authorizing $320 expenditure for purchase of notecards and envelopes
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the purchase of a technology platform for Automatic License Plate Detection for the Police Department
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego & Councilman Lawson
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. 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”
Summary: Sec 9-17 through 9-21, Revision to City graffiti ordinance including penalties
Sponsors: Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego, Councilwoman Sousa
2. Ordinances in amendment of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended
Summary: Sec. 2-272, 2-281, 19-36, 2-66-2-81, 2-201-2-206, 2-228, 2-229-2-235, 4-62, 8-576-8-577, 2-51-2-55, 2-196-2-200, 13-82, 13-191-13-199, 2-238, 11-1, 11-3, 11-95, 13-83, 13-84, 14-53, 2-190, 11-153, 11-245, 14-52, 19-490, updating various provisions of the code of ordinances regarding the appointing authority under the 2017 home rule charter amendment and repealing defunct boards and commissions
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
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.
