June 6, 2023 Council Docket

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 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 Fogarty - Ward 3

Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello

City Clerk, Jill Seppa

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)

1. New Claims

1. Kay McMahon

2. Richard Silva

3. WeixangWang

1. R.I.G.L. 42-26-5(5) Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition of real property for public purposes wherein advance public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public.

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

 

1. COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1. Regular meeting minutes May 16, 2023

           

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

B. TAX ABATEMENTS

Year	Amount
2022	$1199.84
Total	$1199.84

                       

                                   

 

 

 

 

           

 

C. Read In

 

1. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)

Applicant: Terry Carvalho

Applicant Location: 118 Taunton Avenue, Sacred Heart Church, Holy Ghost Dinner

Date & Time of Function: May 27, 2023, 6:00pm-11:00pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

2. One Day Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Jennifer Tierney

Applicant Location: 73 Brightridge Avenue

Date & Time of Function: May 28, 2023, 4pm-11pm

Type of Entertainment: Cookout

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

VII.     LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

 

A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C12

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C12

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

1. NON-PUBLIC HEARING

 

1. Block Party

Applicant: Janeice Cabral

Applicant Location: 55 Colwell Street

Date & Time of Function: June 17, 2023, 2pm-11pm

Street to be closed: Colwell Street

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

2. Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage

Applicant: Rita Vargas

Applicant Location: 81 N. Carpenter St & 160 Orchard St. St Francis Xavier Church

Date & Time of Function: June 16-June 18, 2023, 6:00pm-12am (Feast)

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

3. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage (Beer & Wine)

Applicant: Anthony Prattico

Applicant Location: 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, St. Martha’s Church 20 week club dinner

Date & Time of Function: June 10, 2023 5:00pm-9:00pm

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

4. One Day Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Jennifer Terceria

Applicant Location: 59 Brightridge Avenue

Date & Time of Function: September 30, 2023, 2pm-7pm

Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

5. One Day Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Ronny Pereira

Applicant Location: 187 Waterman Avenue

Date & Time of Function: July 8, 2023

 Type of Entertainment: DJ and dancing

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

6. One Day Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Rita Vargas

Applicant Location: 81 N. Carpenter Street, St. Francis Xavier Church (Feast)

Date & Time of Function: June 16, 2023, 6pm-12am

Type of Entertainment: DJ and live band

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

7. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

  Applicant: Michael McAteer

   Business Name: 119 Main LLC dba The Hot Potato Food Truck

   Business Address: 34 Midland Drive, Cranston, RI 02920

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

8. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

 Applicant: Michael Aciz

 Business Name: Pams Grill LLC dba Pams Grill On The Grill 

 Business Address: 28 Delta Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

9. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit

 Applicant: Leroy Sanderson

  Business Name: Newport Creamery

  Business Address: 35 Sockanosset Cross Rd.

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

10. Application for Hawker License

Applicant: Keith Lambert

Business Name: New England Novelty

Business Address: 1235 Wampanoag Trail, 02915

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

11. Application for Hawker License

Applicant: Keith Lambert

Business Name: New England Novelty

Business Address: 114 Newport Avenue, 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

12. Application for Second Hand Autos, Trucks, Dealers & Junkyards – Antiques

Applicant: Jay Holland

Business Name: E&M Fine Art & Antiques LLC

Business Address: 69-73 Warren Avenue, 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

D. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Application for Dance/Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Thomas Allen

Business Name: Myrtlebank LLC dba Myrtle

Business Address: 132-134 Waterman Avenue, 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

2. Application for Dance/Entertainment License - Transfer

Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge

Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar

Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

3. BV Liquor License – Transfer

Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge

Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar

 Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

VIII.     PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

1. St. Margaret’s Mock Trial Team – Council Vice President Rego          

 

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

1. Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Donna Palumbo – Councilman Lawson

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

                       

2. Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Jon Baptista – Councilmen Vice President Rego

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

3. Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Anthony Ballirano – Councilman President Rodericks

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

XII.     COUNCIL MEMBERS

1. Welcome the newest members of the East Providence Police Department - Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
2. Acknowledge and congratulate all city residents who graduated from their respective schools - Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
3. Summer Kickoff/Food truck Fun event organized by Stephanie Melo-Discussion only- Council Vice President Rego
4. Update on Speed Control Signs for Don Ave. & Kelly Ave. – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
5. Glenylon Field walking path upgrade and lighting update - Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
6. Mutual aid rescue calls requested by the city for each month of 2023 (Jan-May), total to be broken down by each city and town that is sending rescues into the city- Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego
7. Review of Community Meeting at the Rifle Range at Kimberly Ann Rock Complex – Discussion only – Council President Rodericks and Council Vice President Rego
8. Inventory of issued handicap signs, annual renewals and placements – Discussion only – Councilwomen Sousa
9. Additional no parking signs on Walnut Street south towards Taunton Avenue – Discussion only – Councilwomen Sousa

 

XIII.    PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote

 

1. 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

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 11 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Military Duty” 
Summary: Sec 11-93, authorizing the pay differential for qualified employees who are deployed for 365 days or less in the armed forces 
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson   

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

XIV.    CONTINUED BUSINESS

XV.     NEW BUSINESS

1. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

      1. Appointment/Reappointments requiring Council Confirmation 

1. Richard Brown, appointment to the Economic Development Commission – Term 11/22/2022 - 11/21/2027

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

            b. Thomas E. Brun, Reappointment to Economic Development Commission- Term 11/30/21-11/29/26

           

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

2. Items for announcement/discussion

1. Riverside Square Revitalization Assessment and Recommendation- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
2. April Capital Expenses Revenues update – Director of Finance, Malcolm Moore
3. Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation-Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
4. National Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
5. Juneteenth Day Observation Proclamation- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
6. Welcome to the Golden Rule Proclamation- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves

 

 

3. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS  

1. Report of City Solicitor
   1. Claims Committee Report

 

4. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

 

5. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

 

1. Resolution in support of H6183 and S308 which propose to authorize municipalities to establish rules and regulations and issue licenses for short-term rentals.

Sponsor – Councilwomen Sousa

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

     

2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended coast sharing agreement with the Bristol County Water Authority for Phase II of the Pawtucket pipeline connection project.

Sponsor – Council President Rodericks

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

 

6. 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, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”

Summary: Section 18-302, no parking Horsford Avenue (west side) from Holmes Avenue northerly for 160 feet between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days.

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.