CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, November 16, 2021
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
City Council:
Council President, Robert Britto - Ward 1
Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks - At Large
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Nate Cahoon - Ward 3
Councilman Ricardo Mourato - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
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. Richard & Linda Pina
2. Jose Pinheiro
B. Sewer Charge Abatements
1. Jason Passalacqua
2. Joseph Furtado
3. Our Lady of Loreto Church
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Roll Call
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes November 2, 2021
2. Tax Abatements
Year Amount
2021 $143.73
Total $143.73
B. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Resignation letter from Samantha Burnett
VII. LICENSES
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Block Party
Applicant: Mayor’s Office
Location: Grove Avenue & Purchase Street
Date & Time of Function: 11/27/2021, 4:00pm – 7:00pm; Rain date 11/28/2021, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Street to be closed: The road closure will begin at the start of Grove Ave (where it meets Taunton Ave) and will end on Grove Ave in front of the City Hall Parking lot at the crosswalk
(17 Grove Ave).
Additionally we will be closing off Purchase Street beginning where Purchase meets Taunton Ave and leading down Purchase stopping right before the entrance to the Sacred Heart
School parking lot (56 Purchase St).
There will be posted warnings about “street closures ahead” at the intersections of N.Carpenter Street and Grove Ave as well as Purchase Street and Orchard Street.
2. Application for Tattoo Shop (permanent make-up)
Applicant: Anyeli Rivera
Business Name: Diamond Lash Boutique
Business Address: 330 N. Broadway, 02916
3. Application for 60 day hawker license (general merchandise)
Applicant: Bridget Garrity
Business Name: Lily Deer Design
4. Application for Victualing License – Class 2
Applicant: Nick Rabar
Business Name: Honeybird, LLC dba Honeybird Kitchen & Cocktails
Business Address: 230 Massasoit Avenue, 02914
5. Annual renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2021 upon
application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and, as required, by health inspector and other city officials.
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for Dance/Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Tenisha Miller
Business Name: Town Pub dba Lorraines Girl, LLC
Business Address: 311 Taunton Avenue, 02914
2. BV License – New
Applicant: Hipolita Thimas
Business Name: Burrito Bowl
Business Address: 809 Broadway, 02914
3. BV License – New
Applicant: Nick Rabar
Business Name: Honeybird, LLC dba Honeybird Kitchen & Cocktails
Business Address: 230 Massasoit Avenue, 02914
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.
A. Gary Menissian – Road Race’s at Pierce Field
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
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. City Clerk vacancy. Process for filling of the Clerk vacancy for balance of term, job description and appointment procedure – Council Vice President Rodericks - Discussion with possible vote
2. School zone cameras clarification – Council Vice President Rodericks - Discussion only
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance for first and final passage
1. 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: The proposed amendment will allow for digital menu boards to be an allowed use when associated with a permitted drive-through operation, such as a fast food or bank drive-through facility. The digital menu board must comply with all of the other sign requirements such as zoning district, surface area, height and setbacks.
B. Ordinances for second passage
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) stop sign Arnold Street at Sprague Ave
Sponsor: Councilman Mourato
2. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 11 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Personnel”
Summary: Amend Sec. 11-4 to allow personnel director to certify employment and promotional lists not acted upon by personnel hearing board within 14 days of their submission
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
3. An ordinance in amendment of chapter 11 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Personnel”
Summary: Amend Sec. 11-26, 11-28, 11-30 and 11-31 related to the personnel board appointment, terms and membership to conform with the City Charter and other miscellaneous amendments.
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
4. . An ordinance in amendment of chapter 11 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “Personnel”
Summary: To amend sec. 11-46 related to add additional grounds for discipline under the City code and modifies the number of votes necessary to discipline any council appointed officer or employee
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
C. Public Hearing
1. Improvements to Kent Heights Park and Providence Avenue Park
Summary: Comments and suggestions on possible improvements to encourage the use of the parks for persons of all ages would assist the City’s efforts in securing the necessary funds from State and other funding agencies.
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment requiring council confirmation
a.Craig A. McManus, appointment to the Economic Development Commission, Appointment/Seat 3, term 05/20/2019-05/19/2024
2. Items for announcement/discussion
a. Memorial Tree Lighting/Holiday Celebration on Nov. 27, 2021 4pm-7pm with a rain date on Nov. 28. 2021. Event will include visit from Santa, dance performances by local rockette dancers and singing by professional carolers, dozens of craft vendors, food vendors, raffles, barn fire and more.
b. EP Veterans’ Memorial Expressway 60th Anniversary Re-dedication held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. A total of 15 memorial bridges and exit are rededicated. We’d like to thank Susan Cady and Nancy Moore for their dedication on this project and event. We have entered into record an East Providence Military Honor Roll prepared by Ms. Cady.
3. Requests of the Administration before the Council for Council Action
a.Executive Order 2021-016 – Extension of Municipal Emergency
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
b. RI Attorney General findings of KMG Inc. v. City of East Providence
C. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between the City of East Providence and New England Foundation & Stabilization Company for the carousel stabilization project
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
2. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Recreation Development Grant Program for improvements to the Kent Height Recreational Facility
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks and Councilman Cahoon
3. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Recreation Development Grant Program for a splash pad at Providence Avenue Park
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks and Councilman Cahoon
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
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.
