April 18, 2023 City Council Meeting Docket

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023

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

 

City Council:

Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large

Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1

Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2

Councilman Frank Forgarty - Ward 3

Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello

Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard

 

 

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

            Roll Call

 

Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

III.       CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

 

            A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:

           

Regular meeting minutes April 4, 2023

Executive session minutes April 4, 2023

 

B. TAX ABATEMENTS

Year

Amount

2021

$1,794.07

2022

$484.46

Total

$2,278.53

IV.       LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C6

B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C6

NON-PUBLIC HEARING

1. Application for Holiday Sales - New

Applicant: Christina Goldsmith

Business Name: Intentions by Christina

Business Address: 324-326 N Broadway, 02916

 

2. Application for Victualing – Class 3- New

Applicant: Christina Goldsmith

Business Name: Intentions by Christina

Business Address: 324-326 N Broadway, 02916

 

3. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage

Applicant: Manuel Sousa

Applicant Location: 51 N. Phillip Street, 02914, Phillip Street Hall (Feast)

Date & Time of Function: May 26, 2023- May 28, 2023, 6pm-12am

 

4. One Day Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Manuel Sousa

Applicant Location: 51 N. Phillip Street, 02914, Phillip Street Hall (Feast)

Date & Time of Function: May 26, 2023- May 28, 2023, 6pm-12am

Type of Entertainment: Live Bands

 

5. Application for Holiday Sales - New

Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh 

Business Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors

Business Address: 40 Highland Ave, 02916

 

6. Application for Hawker License

Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh 

Business Name: Keystone Novelties Distributors

Business Address: 40 Highland Ave, 02916

 

PUBLIC HEARING – None

 

V.         PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS – None

 

VI.       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.

 

VII.     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.

 

VIII.    APPOINTMENTS – None

 

IX.       COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

Finance update: a) annual FY21 and FY22 audit b) utilization of OpenGov to track capital projects, city expenditures and position/salaries c) ARPA funding expenditures and remaining balance of ARPA funds – Discussion only – Councilman Lawson

Allocation of ARPA funds: a) projects Council to consider be funded by ARPA funds b) amount of ARPA funds to be allocated to community center – Discussion only – Councilman Lawson

Update on request for proposal (RFP) for Crescent Park concession project – Discussion only – Councilman Lawson

Acknowledgement of April as Autism Awareness Month – Discussion only – Council Vice President Rego

 

X.        PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote

 

An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 13 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled, “Public Places”

Summary: Sec. 13-178, the purpose of this ordinance is to imposes a fine against a person or entity who transfers or assigns a facility permit granted by the recreation or parks division pursuant to their rules and regulations

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego

 

XI.       CONTINUED BUSINESS – None

 

XII.     NEW BUSINESS

 

A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

           

Items for announcement/discussion

March Finance update – Finance Director Malcolm Moore

Arbor Day - Proclamation – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves

Letter to Council in regards to fourth rescue - Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves

 

B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS – None

 

C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

 

D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

 

1. Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement turnout gear for the Fire Department

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with RISE Engineering for installation of exterior lighting improvements at the Senior Center

Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa

 

3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Johnson Landscaping, Inc. for the Ailanthus Avenue parking lot and playground project

Sponsor: Councilman Lawson

 

4. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between the City of East Providence and Hart Engineering, Corp. for the East Providence Water Pollution Control Facility improvements and concrete lining project

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

5. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for assistance with engineering services during construction for the East Providence Water Pollution Control Facility improvements and concrete lining project

Sponsor: Council President Rodericks

 

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote

 

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) To place a stop sign on Hoyt Avenue (northbound traffic) at its intersection with Wilson Avenue

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego

 

XIII.    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.

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