CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, July 18, 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. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
- Acknowledgement of Amy Barbosa Corrections Officer of the Year– Sponsor: Vice President Rego
- Acknowledgment of Rumford Little League for hosting the State Little League Championship – Sponsor: Vice President Rego
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
- Claims
- Mynor Osorio
- Manuel & Gilda Pereira
- Sewer Abatements
- Alda Cordeiro
- Industrial Heights Condo (Steve Gentile)
- Kristine Carlson Dreyer
- Samantha N. Burnett vs. City of East Providence
R.I. Commission for Human Rights
RICHR No. 22 ERA 019
Update based on finding of no probable cause
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
- COUNCIL JOURNALS:
- Regular Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023
- Executive Meeting Minutes June 20, 2023
- MEETING DATES
- Move City Council Meeting from September 5, 2023 to September 6, 2023 -Discussion and Vote- Council Vice President Rego
- Move City Council Meeting from November 7, 2023 to November 8, 2023 – Discussion and Vote – Council Vice President Rego
- TAX ABATEMENTS-Council accepting correspondence.
Year | Amount |
2022 | $276.04 |
2023 | $8861.08 |
Total | $9137.12 |
- LETTERS
- Notice of New Property Number, Richard Palumbo, 36 Miles Avenue (02914), Map 305 Block 08 Parcel 007. 10
- Notice of New Property Number, CT Properties LLC, 72 Burnside Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.30
- Notice of New Property Number, Madhavan Rackappan & Narayanan Chidambaram, 70 Burnside Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.20
- Notice of New Property, William Lino Campos, 68 Burnside Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.10
- Notice of New Property, J & E Holdings LLC, 66 Burnside Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.00
- Notice of New Property, Bharat Gadiraju & Clairmont Properties LLC, 53 Hoppin Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.80
- Notice of New Property, Narayanan Chidambaram, 49 Hoppin Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.70
- Notice of New Property, 57B Rodman LLC, 45 Hoppin Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.60
- Notice of New Property, Richard Palumbo, 41 Hoppin Avenue (02915), Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 005.50
- Notice of New Property, John J Flatley, 1279 Wampanoag Trail, AKA 101 Countryside Lane (02915) Map 711, Block 03, Parcel 015.00
- READ IN
- Block Party
Applicant: St. Francis Xavier Feast (Adelino & Maria Rosa)
Applicant Location: 15 Purchase St
Time and Date: June 18, 2023 1:30-3:00pm
Street to be closed: Warren Ave, Purchase Ave, School St
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C7
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C7
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- NON-PUBLIC HEARING
- Road Race
Applicant: Ocean State MultiSport (Gary Menissian)
Applicant Location: Pierce Field
Date and Time of Function: June 2, 2024 8am-noon
Street to be closed: N/A
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Road Race
Applicant: Ocean State MultiSport (Gary Menissian)
Applicant Location: Pierce Field
Date and Time of Function: September 8, 2024 8am-noon
Street to be closed: N/A
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Block Party
Applicant: Sacred Cow (Rob Armstrong)
Applicant Location: 187 and 151 N Brow
Date and Time of Function: August 20, 2023 3:00-6:00 pm
Street to be closed: Cross Street from N Brow to Summit
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Block Party
Applicant: Lindsey Oldham
Applicant Location:22 Ferncrest Dr
Date and Time of Function: August 12, 2023 4:00-11:00pm
Street to be closed: Ferncrest Drive
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Block Party
Applicant: Rick Lawson
Applicant Location: (Riverside Square) 3730 Pawtucket Ave
Date and time of Function:July 28, 2023 August 11, 2023, August 25,2023, September 8, 2023 5:00-8:00pm
Street to be closed: Pawtucket Ave between Burnside and Turner
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Block Party
Applicant: Diane Pacheco
Applicant Location:39 Richfield Ave
Date and Time of Function: August 12, 2023 2:00-8:00pm
Street to be closed: Section of Richfield Ave; corner of Clyde Avenue to the corner of
Townhouse Street
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Special Events One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Event: Munroe Dairy Cruise Night
Location: 187-151 N Brow St
Date and Time of Event: August 20, 2023 3-6pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- PUBLIC HEARING –
- Class B- Full Privilege- New
Applicant: Kristin Smith
Business name: Scentique
Location: 136 Taunton Avenue
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
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.
- Nancy Hale – Public Safety
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
Motion to bundle re-appointments XI1-XI8
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
Motion to Approve Re-Appointments XI1-XI8
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Bruce Rogers – Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Joan Hanrahan-Miller – Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Joanne Perella– Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Lumena Rodrigues – Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Izilda Fernandes – Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Donna McMahon – Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Stephen Costa – Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Re-Appointment to the Crescent Park Advisory Commission – Rick Lawson as Council Liason– Council President Rodericks
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
- City infrastructure drainage issues and plan development throughout East Providence; to include but not limited to the Dewey Avenue neighborhood- Discussion only- Council President Rodericks & Vice President Rego
- Discussion and act on allocation of ARPA funding - possible vote
- $250,000 to update, road (ground surface) landscape and public access to the boat ramps, lighting, and parking for trailers at Bold Point Park and John Lewis Waterfront Park.-Councilwoman Sousa
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Utility Box Art Project- Citywide $50,000- Councilwoman Sousa
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Pierce Field Football stadium $50,000 - replaces walking track ADA compliance- Councilwoman Sousa
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
d. Townie Pride Park $250,000 (secure parameter, fixed benches, cobblestone or brick
walking path around pond, define parking lot) – Councilwoman Sousa
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Placemaking throughout the City- $550,000- Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Funding of Crescent Park Concession/Event Tent Project- $1,000,000- Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Adaptive playground equipment for our special needs’ population $500,000- Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Discussion of amount to be allocated to a Community Center – Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Discussion and vote on allocating $200,000 towards a splash pad in Riverside- Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Update on restriping of traffic lines at the end of Waterman Ave and Massasoit Ave.-Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa
- Update on the hiring of Arborist as required by the Charter. Overgrowth of Tree branches at trunk of tree in the center city-Councilwoman Sousa
- Council Rules -(Mayor Communication)- Provide updated guidelines on appropriate communication for council meetings -Discussion only-Councilwoman Sousa
- Update from Solicitor regarding House and Senate Bill about Short term rentals, Airbnb – Discussion- Councilwoman Sousa
- Crook's Point - City to seek leasing property from the State to create public access (emergencies) to waterfront and pond for residents. - Discussion only- Councilwoman Sousa
- An update on the construction on the Henderson Bridge project and road striping. – Discussion Only-Councilwoman Sousa
- Install 4 way stop sign at intersection of Barney and Bishop Ave.-Discussion only-Council Vice President Rego and Councilman Fogarty
- Update on Radar Speed Sign placements, receive list of locations and projected timeline, including Don Ave and Kelly Ave-discussion only-Council Vice President Rego and Councilwoman Sousa
- Update of city paving program for 2023 from Department of Public Works – Discussion only - Council Vice President Rego
- Discussion on trash collection in East Providence public parks from Department of public Works- Discussion only- Councilman Lawson
- City Council response to Charter Commission inquiry- Discussion only -Council President Roderick and Council Vice President Rego
- Request for RFP to build a concession building at Crescent Park and a concrete pad to hold an event tent. – Vote- Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
- An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $100,000 for the support of the Crescent Park Concession Project
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- 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: Council Vice President Frank Rego
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- 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
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- 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
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- 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
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS –
Receive reports and act on possible audit- Discuss and vote- Full City Council
- Number of citations were paid from post warning period inception to June 30, 2023
- Number of events from Sensys Gatso issued from inception to June 30, 2023
- Number of citations were generated from these events from inception to June 30, 2023
- Number of citations are unpaid from inception to June 30, 2023?
- How many were adjudicated/dismissal from inception to June 30,2023?
- What is the total revenue from inception to June 30, 2023?-
- A report by zip code of total tickets from inception to June 30, 2023?
- Contract revisions permissions related to times, locations and hours of operation of School Zone and Red Light Cameras.
- What are the total hours and number of a police officer spent on the ticket reviewing process?
- Time frame of issuance for violation for previous school year.
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
XV. NEW BUSINESS
- MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS-Dir. of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
- Appointment /Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
- Appointment – Mr. Bazl Taliaferreow-Mosleh Appointment 8 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 10/18/2022 – 10/17/2027
- Appointment /Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Reappointment – Dominic Leonardo, Appointment 6 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 2/22/22 - 2/21/2027
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Reappointment – Michelle Martins-Botehlo, Appointment 9 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term: 5/16/23-5/15/28
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Reappointment-Daniel Corria, Appointment 7 – Economic Development Commission. Five-year Term 7/27/22-7/26/27
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Items for discussion or announcement
- Allocation of funds from the sale of Platt Watters property to Economic Development Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) account
- Finance Update: June Revenues and Capital Expense – Dir of Finance Malcolm Moore
- Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest; Thursday July 20,2023 6-10pm, Friday July 21, 2023 6-10pm, Saturday July 22, 2023 1-10pm & Sunday July 23, 2023 1-5pm
- Holy Ghost Brotherhood/Santa Maria Club feast July 28 and 29 from 6pm-midnight and July 30 10:30am to 10 pm
- National Night Out: August 1, 2023 5-8pm East Providence Senior Center
- Loof Arts Festival: Saturday, August 12, 2023; RAIN DATE Sunday August 13, 2023
- REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
- Report of City Solicitor
- Claims Committee Report
- Report of City Solicitor
- REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
- RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote.
- Resolution establishing the East Providence Small Business Advisory Committee.
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Resolution re-naming Rose Larisa Memorial Park to Crescent Park.
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the City Hall VAV boxes replacement project.
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the Weaver House porch exterior repairs.
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- Resolution supporting the increased funding of the small business revolving loan fund.
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Lawson
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President Rodericks |
- INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
- 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”
- Section 18-307 entitled “Parking prohibited at all times” Troughton Place
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks and Councilwoman Sousa
Member | Aye | Nay |
Councilman Fogarty | ||
Councilman Lawson | ||
Council Vice President Rego | ||
Councilwoman Sousa | ||
Council President 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.