CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
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, 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
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
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. Donnalee Boisseau
2. Carolyn Guarino
3. Miguel & Maryann Graca
B. Claims for reconsideration
1. Heather Poor
C. RIGL 42-46-5 (3) Discussion regarding the matter of security included but not limited to the deployment of security personnel and devices related to East Providence Public Schools
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes June 21, 2022
B. LETTERS
1. Notice of New Property Number, Providence & Worcester RR CO., 263 Ferris Avenue (02916), Map 502, Block 5, Parcel 030.00
2. Notice of New Property Number, Edgewood Developers LLC, 360 Newman Avenue (02916), Map 603, Block 4, Parcel 018.10
C. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year
Amount
2022
$18,639.32
Total
$18,639.32
D. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMITS/LICENSES (READ IN)
1. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Kimberly DeBarros
Location: 114 Crescent View Avenue, 02915
Date & Time of Function: July 3, 2022, 4:00pm- 8:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Small band
2. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Lia Stuhlsatz
Location: 262 Pawtucket Avenue, 02914
Date & Time of Function: July 3, 2022, 6:00pm- 10:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live band
3. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Berta Cunha
Location: 137 Anthony Street, 02914
Date & Time of Function: July 2, 2022, 1:00pm- 11:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Singer/DJ
4. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Location: 187 N. Brow Street, 02914, Sacred Cow
Date & Time of Function: July 10, 2022, 4:30pm- 8:30pm
Type of Entertainment: Food Trucks and live music
5. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Ronny Pereira
Location: 187 Waterman Avenue, 02914
Date & Time of Function: July 16, 2022, 4:00pm- 10:00am
Type of Entertainment: Food Trucks and live music
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C18
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C18
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: NTRA NTRA (Narragansett Terrace Realty Assn)
Location: 0 Riverside Drive, 02915
Date & Time of Function: September 11, 2022, 4pm – 8pm
Type of Entertainment: Live folk music, recorded pop music
2. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Joseph A. Braga
Location: 846 Broadway, 02914, Holy Ghost Brotherhood
Date & Time of Function: July 22, 2022 - July 24, 2022, 7:00pm – 12:00am
Type of Entertainment: Live band and DJ
3. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Joseph A. Braga
Location: 846 Broadway, 02914, Holy Ghost Brotherhood
Date & Time of Function: July 22, 2022 - July 24, 2022, 7:00pm – 12:00am
Type of Event: Feast
4. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Location: 187 N. Brow Street, 02914, Sacred Cow
Date & Time of Function: August 7, 2022, 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Type of Entertainment: Live performer
5. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Location: 187 N. Brow Street, 02914, Sacred Cow
Date & Time of Function: August 21, 2022, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
6. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Location: 187 N. Brow Street, 02914, Sacred Cow
Date & Time of Function: September 4, 2022, 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Type of Entertainment: Live music
7. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Tara Machado
Location: 79 Narragansett Avenue, 02915
Date & Time of Function: September 4, 2022, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live band
8. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Jennifer Damiani
Location: 44 Arnold Street, 02915
Date & Time of Function: August 6, 2022, 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
9. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Cesar Alejo
Location: 41 Follett Street, 02914
Date & Time of Function: September 4, 2022, 2:00pm – 12:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Live band
10. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Jennifer Terceira
Location: 59 Brightridge Avenue, 02914
Date & Time of Function: October 8, 2022, 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
11. Block Party
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Applicant Location:187 N. Brow Street, 02914, Sacred Cow
Date & Time of Function: August 21, 2022, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Street to be closed: Corner of Cross Street and N. Brow Street
12. Block Party
Applicant: NTRA NTRA (Narragansett Terrace Realty Assn)
Applicant Location:0 Riverside Drive, 02915
Date & Time of Function: September 11, 2022, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Street to be closed: Riverside Drive from Ocean Avenue to Sea View Avenue; Sea View Avenue from Riverside Drive to Bullocks Point Avenue
13. Application for Victualing – Class 3- New
Applicant: Miriam Ross
Business Name: Hanuka Group LLC dba Buns Bakery
Business Address: 63-65 Commercial Way
14. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Domenic Daniel
Business Name: The Daily Grind
Business Address: 654 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
15. Application for license to solicit – New
Applicant: Robert Chapman
Business Name: 0 Taunton Avenue
Business Address: 111 Roffee Street, Barrington, RI 02806
Hours: 10:00am-8:30pm Monday – Friday
16. Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Sokon Pao
Business Name: Sally Nail and Spa
Business Address: 45 Newport Avenue, 02916
17. Application for Victualing License – Class 1 – Transfer
Transfer from: Saz Inc. dba Town Pizza
Transfer to: TTLE Restaurant, Inc dba Town Pizza
Location: 949 Willett Avenue, 02915
18. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Pamela Gaglia
Location: 53 Allen Avenue, 02915
Date & Time of Function: 07/23/2022, 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Type of Entertainment: One man band
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. BV Liqour License – Transfer
Transfer from: Saz Inc. dba Town Pizza
Transfer to: Saz Inc. dba Town Pizza
Location: 949 Willett Avenue, 02915
2. BV License – New
Applicant: Rong Guo
Business Name: Yama Fuji II
Business Address: 1080 Willett Avenue Unit 5, 02915
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.
1. Water billing issue and sewer fee – William M. Lewis
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 - None
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Referendum question 2022 November election, “Shall new cannabis-related licenses for business involved in the cultivation, manufacture, laboratory testing, and for the retail sale of adult recreational use cannabis be issued in the city (or town)?” – Next step to place on ballot Councilwoman Sousa – Discussion
2. Seeking multiple crosswalks with pedestrians lights for safe pedestrian and cyclist’s connection from First Street to South Broadway that across Veterans Parkway to access the East Bay Bike Path – Councilwoman Sousa – Discussion
3. Marsh, Abbott, Humphrey and State Street community meeting July 31 Topic : recently awarded federal funds for homeowners option for buyout – Councilwoman Sousa – Discussion
4. Enforcement of the short term rental and illegal motorized vehicles/mini dirt bikes – Councilman Mourato and Councilwoman Sousa – Discussion
5. Transition Silver Spring Avenue between Progress Avenue and Dodge Street to a one-way street heading toward Dodge Street only on school day arrival and dismissal times – Council Vice President Rodericks – Discussion
6. Tax status of the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island Inc.’s non-profit 501(C)(3) located at 1017 Waterman Avenue – Council Vice President Rodericks – Discussion
7. Update on the East Providence High School building project – Councilman Cahoon – Discussion
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote
A. First and Final Passage
1. An ordinance to amend chapter 19 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Zoning”
Requested by: Bianco Realty Associates, LLC
Summary: Parcel 060.00 on Assessor’s Map 512, Block 22 (697-699 Willett Avenue) presently located in a Residential-3 (R-3) District is hereby changed to be included in a Residential-3 (R-3) and Commercial-2 (C-2) District
B. Second Passage
1. Amended and restated ordinance Chapter No. (Ch. 832, Book 23, pages 364-270, Adopted March 15, 2022)
Adopting an amended East Providence waterfront special development district tax increment financing plan (The “Amended Project Plan”) and authorizing the issuance of bonds to finance certain public infrastructure and public improvements necessary in connection with the East Point Site Project
Sponsor: Council President Britto, Councilman Cahoon
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment not requiring Council confirmation
a. Reappointment of William Fazioli to Chariman of East Providence Waterfront Commission with approval by Governor Daniel McKee, term June 6, 2022 – June 5, 2026
2. Items for announcement/discussion
a. State Street flooding – letter to council regarding the history of flooding in the neighborhood and recent announcement of funds for residents’ voluntary buyout – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
b. June 2022 General Fund expenses/Capital expenses – Director of Finance Malcolm Moore
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
2. Acting Library Director Meredith Bonds-Harmon
a. Introduction of board members from the East Providence Library Foundation
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Police Department of the City of East Providence to collaborate with non-adjacent Rhode Island Municipalities and Police Departments through a proposed and amended statewide mutual aid agreement
Sponsor: Council President Britto
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Clifton Larson Allen LLP for auditing services
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks and Councilman Cahoon
3. Resolution authorizing the use of previous approved bond funds for street light conversion and other lighting projects
Sponsor: Council President Britto
4. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract amendment with GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc. for continued engineering and consulting services and construction related to the Runnins River Tributary Restoration Project
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon & Councilwoman Sousa
5. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Hartford Paving Corporation for the Capital Sidewalk Improvement Program 2021-2022 project
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
6. Resolution authorizing a November 8, 2022 ballot initiative related to licensing of cannabis related business in the City of East Providence per the Rhode Island Cannabis Act
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - None
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.
