CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
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 Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Councilman Fogarty_____ Councilman Lawson_____ Council Vice President Rego_____ Councilwoman Sousa _____ Council President 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. New Claims
1. Angela Martin
B. Sewer Abatements
1. Maria Jacobs
2. Carole A. Paiva
3. Richard Silverstein
4. Fadi Assi
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote-none
A. LETTERS
1. Notice of New Property, John J Flatley, 1279 Wampanoag Trail (02915), Map 711 Block 03 Parcel 015.00
2. Notice of New Property, JIC Properties, 99 First Street (02914), Map 016 Block 19 Parcel 001.00
3. Notice of New Property, John J Flatley, 1279 Wampanoag Trail (02915). Map 711, Block 03, Parcel 015.00
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote - none
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C12
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C12
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. License to Solicit- New
Applicant: Walton Self
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. License to Solicit- New
Applicant: Doug Niblock
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
3. License to Solicit – New
Applicant: Andrew Rocchio
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
4. License to Solicit – New
Applicant: Raymond St. Laurent
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd. Cranston RI
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
5. Block Party Application
Applicant Name: San Shoppell
Date and Time: November 4, 2023 3:00pm-10:00pm
Streets to be closed: All of Dartmouth Avenue from Willett Avenue and closing the intersection at Princeton Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
6. Road Race
Applicant: Nicole DaSilva (Igus)
Event: Family Fun Event
Location: Ten Mile River Greenway
Date and Time: November 5, 2023 10:00 am
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
7. Sundays and Holidays
Applicant: Natercia M Costa
Business Name: East Providence Fish Market
Location: 220 Warren Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
8. Victualling – under 25 seats
Applicant: Natercia M Costa
Business Name: East Providence Fish Market
Location: 220 Warren Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
9. Sundays and Holidays
Applicant: Matt Catania
Business Name: Jersey Mike’s Subs
Location: 75 Newport Avenue Suite 200
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
10. Victualing License – 25-50 seats
Applicant: Matt Catania
Business Name: Jersey Mike’s Subs
Location: 75 Newport Avenue Suite 200
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
11. Read In- Rain Date
One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jennifer Terceira
Event: 2nd Annual Fall Fair and Car Show
Location: 59 Bright Ridge Avenue
Type of Entertainment: Band/DJ
Date: Originally approved for September 28, Rain date: October 8, 2023
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
12. Annual Renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2023 upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and as required by health inspector and other city officials.
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS –
1. Honoring Joe Barroso (RIDE Career and Tech Teacher of the Year)
2. Honoring Aimee Couto (2023 RI State Teacher of the Year)
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.
1. Nancy Hale – how behaviors of city residents can save DPW money
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 Library Board of Trustees –Paulo Silva– Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees – Margaret Marcotte – Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
3. Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees – Pat Armstrong – Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Group Home Autism Signage on Roger Williams Avenue-discussion- Council Vice President Rego
2. Fence at Glenlyon Field – discussion- Council Vice President Rego
3. Requested report: Street paving project, a list of street names. How many streets have been paved this year and how much was spent? How many streets since 2018 (miles too) have been completed with the 10 million dollars that was allocated by the 2016 - 2018 council. – receive report and possible discussion- Councilwoman Sousa
4. Harvestfest planning discussion – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa
5. Police roof contract update from legal – discuss – Council President Rodericks
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $219,664,964 for the support of the City government for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (Mayors proposed budget)
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $218,914,964 for the support of the City government for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS-none
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayors Communications
1. September Finance Update – Dir. Malcolm Moore
2. Veterans Day Ceremony – Nov. 11, 2023 @ 10 AM
3. Tina’s Tables – Ribbon Cutting Nov. 8, 2023 @ 3PM
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Claims Committee report
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7590 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
