CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
AMENDED - DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024
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, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) litigation / claims
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
A. Claims & Litigation Docket
1. Barbara Pray
RM No. 24-057, Claim No. 24-030
2. Octavio Cunha
RM No. 24-076 & 24-083, Claim No. 24-035 & 24-037
3. Victoria Silva
RM No. 24-067, Claim No. 24-031
4. Julie Coletti
RM No. 24-086, Claim No. 24-038
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. Council Minutes
1. November 12, 2024, Regular Meeting
2. November 19, 2024, Regular Meeting
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. Abatement
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. 2025 Annual Regular Meeting Calendar
MEETING DATES MEETING DATES
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Tuesday, November 18, 2024
Tuesday, May 20, 2035 Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. Motion to approve licenses
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Nutrition Club - New Business
Applicant: N. Gainha Imboque
Business Name: Noetic Fitness
Business Address: 200 Newport Avenue
2. Food Truck – New (MFE license)
Applicant: Thomas Wright
Business Name: The Perky Turkey
Business Address: 28 Prescott Avenue
3. Cosmetics & Wellness – Renewal (Sunday & Holidays)
Applicant: Giana Lewis-Fairley
Business Name: DBA Aesthetics Med & Wellness by G
Business Address: 2740 Pawtucket Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. PUBLIC HEARING
VII. 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.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
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.
IX. APPOINTMENTS
None.
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. For discussion: Request for total amount of ARPA funding left overall and discussion on how to allocate the funds. - Councilman Lawson
B. Update on $1.2 million dollars allocated for financial relief for businesses affected by the Washington Bridge closure. – Councilman Lawson
C. Update on Administration plans for dispersing balance of Washington Bridge Small Business grants. – Council President Rodericks
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance second and final passage- For discussion and possible vote
A. An ordinance in Amendment of chapter 2 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, RI 1998, as amended, entitled “administration.” This ordinance creates a new provision related to the establishment of an East Providence school department capital improvement revolving fund. Sponsor-: Councilman President Rodericks, Councilwoman Sousa
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Lead Awareness letters/regulations
2. Glenda Delgado – Appointment to Finance Director
3. Holiday Celebration – Saturday, Dec. 7, 4-7pm; Rain date - Sunday,
Dec. 8, 4-7pm
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report on claims & litigation from City Solicitor, Michael Marcello
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Pure Technologies to Perform GPS Mapping of the Water Transmission Pipeline. Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SHI for updates for access controller software and hardware. Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. 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: Ordinance Sec. 18-307 no parking - school street (north side) from Potter Street to Purchase Street sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
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.
Posted 11/27/24
