CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET- CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BUDGET SESSION: FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 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, Robert 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
Assistant City Solicitor, Dylan Conley
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION-none
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. Proclamations & Presentations
V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL CALENDAR:
1. Discuss Council Meeting Calendar
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President 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
B. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Sundays & Holidays-New
Applicant name: Heather Spohn
Business name: Five Below
Address: 1925 Pawtucket Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. Special Event Alcoholic License – Class F (Beer & Wine)
Applicant Name: Tracy Johnson/ Crescent Park
Event: Ninth Annual Food and Wine Pairing
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Date and Time: September 21, 2023 6:30pm-9:30pm
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
3. Special Event Alcoholic License Class F (Beer & Wine)
Applicant Name: Tracy Johnson / Crescent Park
Event: National Carousel Association Welcome Dinner
Date and Time: September 20, 2023 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
4. Special Events One Day Entertainment License
Applicant Name: Tracy Johnson / Crescent Park
Event: National Carousel Association Welcome Dinner
Date and Time: September 20, 2023 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Type of entertainment: live music
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
5. Special Events One Day Entertainment License
Applicant Name: Tracy Johnson / Crescent Park
Event: Great Townie Pumpkin Festival
Date and Time: October 1, 2023 11:00am-4:00pm
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Type of entertainment: live band/children’s activities
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
6. Special Events One Day Entertainment License
Applicant Name: Tracy Johnson / Crescent Park
Event: Trunk or Treat
Date and Time: October 15, 2023 12:00am-3:00pm
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Type of entertainment: Ticketed Trunk or Treat
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
7. Special Events One Day Entertainment License
Applicant Name: Tracy Johnson / Crescent Park
Event: Ninth Annual Food and Wine Pairing
Date and Time: September 21, 2023 6:300am-9:30pm
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Type of Entertainment: Live Band
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
8. Special Events One Day Entertainment License
Applicant Name: Jill Seppa
Event: End of Summer Concert
Date and Time: September 17, 2023 2:00pm-6:30pm
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
9. Special Event License- Class F1 (Full)
Applicant: Joseph Boisvert
Event: RI Folk Festival
Date and Time: August 27, 2023 10am-6:00pm
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Avenue (Crescent Park)
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
10. Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant Name: Carlos Flores
Business Name: ABCD Brothers Kitchen
Business address: 347 Dyer Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
11. Block Party Application
Applicant: James DeFayette
Location: 69 Harlem Street
Date and Time: September 3, 2023 11:00am-11:00pm
Streets to be closed: small section of Harlem St between Miller and Hood Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
D. PUBLIC HEARING - none
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.
VIII. 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.
IX. APPOINTMENTS - none
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS - none
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote- none
XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - none
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
. 1. Introduction & Presentation by Mayor of Administrations proposed FY24
B. Workshop – Discussion Only
1. City Government
• City Council
• Mayor’s Office
• City Clerk
• Law
• Canvassing
2. City Operations
• Finance Controls & Accounts
• Tax Collection
• Tax Assessment
• Human Resources
• EEOC/Affirmative Action
• Information Technology
• Miscellaneous
• Debt Service
• Capital
3. Community Development
• Planning & Economic Development
4. Community Services
• Recreation
• Pierce Stadium
• Carousel
• Library
• Senior Center
5. Public Works
• Public Works Director
• Building Inspection
• Engineering
• Highway/Parks
• Streetlights
• Refuse Disposal
• Public Buildings
• Central Garage
6. Public Safety
• Police Department
• Animal Shelter
• Harbormaster
• Fire Department
• Public Safety Communications
7. Enterprise Fund
• Wastewater Pollution Control
• Water Utilities
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - none
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON - none
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
a. Resolution to increase and set the city clerk salary at $87,000 per year
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego, Councilwoman Sousa, Councilman Lawson, Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-none
XIV. 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.