CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
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
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
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
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Restaurant Week Participant Acknowledgements –City Council
2. Rhode Island Energy to review multi-year gas project in the Kent Heights area.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
CLAIMS:
1. Jack Richter
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote –
1. COUNCIL JOURNALS
1. June 13, 2024 Worksession
2. June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
3. June 27, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
VIII. 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
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. One Day-Entertainment
Applicant: Armondo Medeiros
Event: Feast of the Holy Ghost
Address: 26 Teofilo Braga Way (02914)
Date & Time: July 12, 2024 – July 14, 2024 7:00pm-12:00Am
Entertainment: Band
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Special Event License – Class F
Applicant: Armondo Medeiros
Event: Feast of the Holy Ghost
Address: 26 Teofilo Braga Way (02914)
Date & Time: July 12, 2024 – July 14, 2024 7:00pm-12:00am
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Hawkers
Applicant: Robert Baptista
Business Name: A Positive Atmosphere
Address: 52 Burgess Ave (02914)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Mobile Food Est.
Application: Saket Lohia
Business Address: 910 Main St (01610)
Business name: Grub Guru
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Victualing – 25 - 50 people
Application: Kevin Matos
Business Address: 227-233 Warren Ave (02914)
Business name: Matos Café and Marcado
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Mobile Food Est.
Applicant: James Appel
Business Address: 8171 Ravenna Lakes Dr (33473)
Business name: Jerrys Food Concessions
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
8. Food Concession Stand-Victualing 1 more than 51
Application: Monica Silva
Business: Dune Bros.
Location: 700 Bullocks Point Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
9. Sundays and Holidays
Application: Monica Silva
Business: Dune Bros.
Location: 700 Bullocks Point Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
10. Special Event – One Day
Applicants name: Kelly Parlin
Event: Toe Jam Puppet Band
Location: 41 Grove Ave (02914)
Date and Time : July 27, 2024 2:00pm-3:30pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
11. Special Event – One Day
Applicant: Kelly Parlin
Location:41 Grove Ave (02914)
Event: Henry the Juggler
Date and Time: July 16, 2024 2:00-3:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
12. Special Event – One Day
Applicant: Kelly Parlin
Location:41 Grove Ave (02914)
Event: Touch a Truck
Date and Time: July 23, 2024 2:00-3:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
13. Special Event – One Day
Applicant: Kelly Parlin
Location:41 Grove Ave (02914)
Event: Circus Dynamics
Date and Time: July 30, 2024 2:00-3:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
14. Special Event – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Robert McNeil
Event: Chain Reaction Charity Fundraiser
Address: 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Date: July 15, 2024 9:00am-3:00pm
Entertainment: Live Band
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
15. Special Event- Class F
Applicant: Robert McNeil
Event: Chain Reaction Charity Fundraiser
Address: 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Date: July 15, 2024 9:00am-3:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
16. Road Race
Applicant: Siobhan Breagy
Location; Pierce Stadium
Date and Time: November 2, 2024 5:00am – noon
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
17. Block Party
Applicant: Laura Winig on behalf of NTRA
Location: 0 Riverside Dr
Date and Time: August 24, 2024 3:30-7:30pm (rain date August 25, 2024)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
18. One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Laura Winig on behalf of NTRA
Location: 0 Riverside Dr
Date and Time: August 24, 2024 3:30-7:30pm (rain date August 25, 2024)
Entertainment: Live Band
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
19. One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Tracy Johnson on behalf of Crescent Park Carousel
Event: Summerfest
Location: 700 Bullocks Pt Ave
Date and Time: July 17, 2024 4:00-10:00pm
Entertainment: Live music/carnival
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
20. One Day Entertainment
Event: New England Witches Guild Parade & Festival
Location: 700 Bullocks Pt Avenue
Date and Time: October 19, 2024 10:00am-4:00pm
Entertainment: live music, parade, dancing, vendors
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
21. One Day Entertainment
Event: Cruise Night
Location: 640 Bullocks Pt Avenue
Date and Time: August 10, 2024 2:00pm-6:00pm
Entertainment: DJ
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
22. Sunday and Holiday
Applicant: Chansaophea Mom
Business: Super Nails & Spa
Business Address: 550-552 Warren Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
23. Block Party
Applicant: Matthew Turbitt
Address: 145 Taunton Ave (02914)
Date and Time: July 17, 2024 4:00-8:00pm
Entertainment: Bounce House
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
24. Food Truck Event
Applicant: Joseph Boisvert
Location: 145 Taunton Avenue
Date and Time: July 17, 2024 4-8:00pm
Food trucks to attend: Raras Surf Shack, Axelrods Fry Shack, GG’s Pretzels, Hot Potato, Lemon Lane, Food Vibes
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
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.
1. Frank McMahon 117 Hobson Ave – Neighborhood concern
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. Update on RFQ for On Call Financial Advisor – discuss - Councilwoman Sousa
2. Clarification on multipurpose field behind Riverside Middle School –discuss- Councilman Lawson
3. Councilman Lawson statement on Crescent Park Project-discuss-Councilman Lawson
4. Councilman Lawson statement in Oldham building-discuss-Councilman Lawson
5. Discussion on parking around Crescent Park-discuss-Councilman Lawson
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - For discussion and possible vote-
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 - Fairview Avenue at Bloomfield Street and Bloomfield Street at Fairview Avenue
Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Standing Item - Discuss impact of Washington Bridge closure in the City of East Providence – City Council
2. Update on Fire Academy and Collective Bargaining for a Fourth Rescue as agreed upon with the Mayor on December 5, 2023 and placed on the docket June 25, 2024– receive update and discuss – Council Vice President Rego
3. Family Fun Night East Providence City Hall – discuss – Council Vice President Rego & Councilwoman Sousa
4. Update on, status of project and predicted timeline– Council Vice President Rego
A. Potter & Burgess Parking Lots
B. Pierce Field
C. Storefront Improvement Program
D. Community Center
E. Police Department
F. Crescent Park Concession Stand
G. Event Pad
H. Kent Heights
I. Art Utility Box Project
J. Bold Point Park
K. Oldham School Business Incubator
L. Oldham School physical building updates; roof, windows and doors
M. Placemaking- Citywide
N. Splash Pad- Riverside
O. Adaptive Playground Equipment
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS-none
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS-none
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-none
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote-none
E. Public Hearing on Proposed Charter Amendments as recommended by the East Providence Charter Commission and East Providence City Council
1. Discussion and vote to determine potential resolutions for placement of Charter amendments on ballot.
2. Regarding the City Council's power of inquiry
3. Regarding appointments to the Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Board of Assessment Review
4. Regarding appointments by ordinance
5. Regarding the City Solicitor and Legal Advisors
6. Regarding partisan elections
7. Regarding the Charter Commission
8. Regarding licensing authority
9. Regarding the City Budget, Notice and Advertising
10. Regarding finance
11. Regarding employee protection
12. Regarding independent audit
13. Regarding compensation of elected officials
F. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-
1. Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Appropriating Up To $232,615.00 Toward The Full-Time Operation Of A Fourth Rescue
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
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 accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.