CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, June 20, 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
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)
A. Claims
a. Michael Brandao
b. Manuel Gomes
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:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023
2. Executive Meeting Minutes June 6, 2023
B. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year Amount
2009 $893.95
2010 $265.44
2011 $716.72
2012 $288.91
2013 $273.36
2014 $275.40
2020 $134.72
2021 $74.90
2023 $46,138.68
Total $46,138.68
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C42
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C42
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Road Race
Applicant: Rumford Community 5k (Nick Rabar)
Applicant Location: 20 Newman Ave
Date and Time of Function: October 22, 2023 9am-10am
Street to be closed: N/A
2. Road Race
Applicant: University Orthopedics
Applicant Location: 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence
Date and Time of Function: September 24, 2023
Street to be closed: N/A
3. Block Party
Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)
Applicant Location: 187 and 151 N Brow
Date and Time of Function: July 9, 2023 4:30-8 pm
Street to be closed: Cross Street from N Brow to Summit
4. Block Party
Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)
Applicant Location:151 N Brow St
Date and Time of Function: August 6, 2023 4:30-8:00pm
Street to be closed: Cross St between N Brow and Summit
5. Block Party
Applicant: James DeFayette
Applicant Location: 69 Harlem St
Date and Time of Function: July 3, 2023 11am-10pm
Street to be closed: small section of the street between Miller and Hood
6. Block Party
Applicant: Gregory Dias
Applicant Location: 57 Tryon Avenue
Date and Time of Function: July 15, 2023 2:00-10:00pm
Street to be closed: Close off Tryon Avenue at the intersection of Gibbs to the intersection of Merchant and Estelle blocked at Ferris Ave.
7. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Tony Amaral (Holy Ghost Feast)
Applicant Location: 846 Broadway
Date and Time of Function: July 28-July 30, 2023 7:00pm-11:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ
8. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Armando Medeiros (Feast of the Holy Ghost)
Applicant Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way
Date and Time of Function: July 14- July 16, 2023 6:00pm-11:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Band
9. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Gregory Dias
Applicant Location: 57 Tryon Ave
Date and Time of Function: July 15, 2023 2:00pm-10:00pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
10. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Tracy Johnson (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)
Applicant Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Pt Ave
Date and Time of Function: July 20, 2023 6pm-10pm, July 21, 2023 6pm-10pm, July 22, 2023 1pm-10pm, July 23, 2023 1pm-5pm
11. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Tiffany Barrera
Applicant Location: 611 Waterman Ave
Date and Time of Function: June 24, 2023 11:00am-2:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Acoustic Duo/Small Vendors
12. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)
Applicant Location:187 N Brow
Date and Time of Function: 4:30pm-8:00pm 7/9/23
Type of Entertainment: Band/ DJ
13. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)
Applicant Location: 187 N Brow
Date and Time of Function: 4:30pm-8:00pm 08/06/23
Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ
14. Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Teofilo Braga Club (Feast of the Holy Ghost)
Applicant Location: 26 Teofilo Braga Way
Date and Time of Function: 6:00pm- 11:00pm, July 14-July 16, 2023
15. Class F1 Application for Special Event (Beer & Wine)
Applicant: Joseph Braga (Holy Ghost Feast)
Applicant Location:856 Broadway
Date and Time of Function: July 28-30, 2023 7:00pm-12:00am
16. Applicant Second Hand - Misc
Applicant: Malin Marin
Business Name: Azul Marin
Business Address: 373 Taunton Ave
17. Application for Sunday/Holidays License
Applicant: Jasmine Silva
Business Name: Just Stylez
Business Location: 161 Waterman Ave
18. Application for Sunday & Holidays License
Applicant: Eliene Lima
Business Name: Rapunzels Hair Extension and Curved Curls Inc
Business Location: 272 Warren Ave
19. Application for Hawker License
Applicant: Michael Korsak
Business Name: Diluvium Fireworks
Business Location: 3448 Pawtucket Ave
20. Application for Sundays & Holidays License
Applicant: Michael Korsak
Business Name: Diluvium Fireworks
Applicant Location: 3448 Pawtucket Ave
21. Application for Sundays & Holidays License
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Applicant Location: 1235 Wampanoag Trail
22. Application for Sundays & Holidays License
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business Name: New England Novelty
Applicant Location: 141 Newport Ave
23. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application
Applicant: Randy Dantuano
Business Name: Friskie Fries LLC
Business Address:751 Hartford Avenue Johnston RI
24. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application
Applicant: Daniel Nunez
Business Name: Cultro
Business Address: 26 Stanwood St. Providence
25. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application
Applicant: Peter Kalemkeridis
Business Name: Mac N Cheese Please
Business Address: 60 Man Mar Dr. Plainville MA
26. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application
Applicant: Michael Leverone
Business Name: Birds Nest
Business Address: 41 Tiffany Cir Millbury MA
27. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application
Applicant: Antonio Miranda
Business Name: La Guaguita Del Sabor
Business Address: 3 Pine Drive Hopkinton RI
28. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application
Applicant: Andrew Cordeiro
Business Name: Championship Melt
Business Address: 121 Prescott Ave
29. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit Application
Applicant: Pocky Khamvongsa
Business Name: Twisted Churros LLC
Business Address: 41 Avenue A Woonsocket RI
30. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Jose Martinez
Business Name: BBqymas
Business Address: 3 Sylvania Rd Portsmouth RI
31. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Tiffany Bettez
Business Name: Chicked Out Nuggz LLC
Business Address: 150 James St, Warwick RI 02886
32. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Jason Totten
Business Name: Big Dog Eats
Business Address: 23 Gibbons Ave. Warwick RI 02889
33. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company
Business Name: Johnny’s Ice Cream Shop
Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048
34. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant:Fanelli Amusement Company
Business Name: Ginas Fried Dough
Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048
35. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company
Business Name: Fanelli Confections
Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048
36. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Fanelli Amusement Company
Business Name: Fanelli Lemonade
Business Address: 47 Barret Rd, Greenville NH 03048
37. Amusement Ride License
Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)
Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave
Date and time of event: July 20, 2023, 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm
Ride description: 20 rides each unit, 4 concession each unit, 9 kiddie land rides
38. Carnival License
Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)
Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave
Date and time of event: July 20, 2023 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm
39. License for Sundays and Holidays
Applicant Name: Fanelli Amusement Company (Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest)
Event Address: 684 & 700 Bullocks Point Ave
Date and time of event: July 20, 2023 6-10pm, July 21, 2023 6-10pm, July 22, 2023 1-10pm, July 23, 2023 1-5pm
40. License for Sundays and Holidays
Applicant Name: Deanna Gallo
Business Name: Slingshot Queen LLC
Business Address: 15 Newcomb Pl Taunton MA
41. Application for Victualling Class II - Transfer
Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge
Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar
Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916
42. Application for Pool Table Annual and Sunday/Holiday - Transfer
Transfer from: Broadway Lounge Inc. dba Merrill Lounge
Transfer to: Contenders Sports Bar LLC dba Contenders Sports Bar
Location: 535 N. Broadway, 02916
D. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Acknowledgement of Deputy Clerk Leah Stoddard in her capacity as acting City Clerk – Discussion Only- Councilman President Rodericks and Councilman 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 – Brian Pearson – Councilwoman Sousa
2. Appointment to the City Council Veterans Committee – Henry Caparco – Councilmen Fogarty
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Update on restriping of traffic lines at the end of Waterman Ave and Massasoit Ave.-Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa
2. East Providence Small Business Advisory Committee.- Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa
3. An update on the construction on the Henderson Bridge project and road striping. – Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa
4. School zone Speed Cameras review of current revenue status. – Discussion only – Councilman Fogarty
5. Thirty day review of City Clerks office and salary considerations.- Discussion and possible vote- Councilman President Rodericks & Council Vice President Rego
6. Request for separate fiscal and program independent audit of speed and red light camera program from inception to date (request for proposal). -Discussion and possible vote- Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Fogarty & Councilwoman Sousa
7. Adjustment to the hours of operation on all speed and red light cameras. –Discussion and possible Vote – Councilman Fogarty
8. Update on Crescent Park Concession Stand and Cement Pad Project-Discussion Only- Councilman Lawson
9. Finance Questions; a.) impact of loss of tangible tax, b.) update on revenue projections current fiscal year c.) Administrations plan for the remaining unencumbered ARPA funds -Discussion Only-Councilman Lawson
10. Flashing alert lighting to be added to all school camera zones. –Discussion and possible Vote – Council Vice President Rego
11. All school Camera zone signs and reduced speed signs be covered from the end of school year until school resumes in September. –Discussion and possible Vote – Council Vice President Rego
12. Speed and Red-Light Camera Report from inception to date, to include the following information; citations issued, citations paid, citations dismissed, general procedures of the East Providence Municipal Court. – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego & Councilman Fogarty
13. Update and review of Dewey Avenue neighborhood street flooding situation – 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: 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
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment /Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
i. Appointment – Christopher Farrell, Appointment 1 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 9/4/2018 - 9/3/2023
ii. Reappointment – Frederick Radway, Appointment 2 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 11/22/22 - 11/21/2027
iii. Reappointment – Gregory Miller, Citywide Appointment – Planning Board. Five-year Term: 1/16/23-1/15/28
2. Items for discussion or announcement
i. May Finance Update – Malcolm Moore
ii. Cape Verdean Independence Day Proclamation
iii. Summer Meals Release
iv. Letter requesting support of House Bill h- 6165 Senate bill s-885
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of City Solicitor
i. Claims Committee Report
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote.
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of sixty (60) new portable radios for the police department.
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Lawson
2. Resolution authorizing the granting of temporary easement to construct a series of fish passages weirs downstream of the hunt’s mill dam fish ladder.
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the police department renovation analysis.
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
E. Request for Rezone Petition
1. Petition from John Flatley Company for rezoning of property located at 1279 Wampanoag Trail (Map 711, Block 3, Parcel 15) from a Commercial- 1 (C-1) to a Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) District – referral to planning board for recommendation.
F. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
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: Section 8-6 Authority to Issue One Day License
Sponsor: Frank Rego
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.
Summary: Section 16-94 Ratable Property Classification
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
3. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.
Summary: Section 16-56 One Time Tax Amnesty Period-Real Property Tax Payments
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
4. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 16 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “taxation”.
Summary: Section 16-57 One Time Tax Amnesty Period-Tangible and motor vehicle taxes
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.
