CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 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, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Excellence Daniel Rogers – Council Vice President Rego
2. Recognize Earth Day April 23, 2024 – Councilwoman Sousa
3. Acknowledgement of East Providence Cheer Team – Councilwoman Sousa
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
1. Omsairam LLC d/b/a Rumford Motor Inn vs. City of East Providence
C.A. No. PC-2024-00413
2. Richard Kirby vs. City of East Providence
C.A. No. PC-2019-6124
Status Update
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
V. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
VI. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
1. Add proposed meeting date July 9, 2024 to City Council Annual Calendar
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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. Special Event Class F1
Applicant: Braga Club / Terry Carvalho
Event: Holy Ghost Soups
Location: Sacred Heart Church 118 Taunton Ave E (02914)
Date and Time: April 20, 2024 6:00pm-11:300pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Special Event – Entertainment
Applicant: Tracy and Amberlynn Johnson
Event: Summer Solstice Market by Amber N Crystals
Location: Crescent Park 701 Bullocks Pt. (02915)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Road Race
Applicant: Claire Akin on behalf of University Orthopedics
Race: Tomorrow Fund
Location: 1 Kettle Point Avenue (02915)
Date and Time: September 15, 2024 9am-12:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Road Race
Applicant: Frazier Bell on behalf of AIDS Project RI
Race: APRI 5K
Location: Pierce Field 171 Fifth St (02914)
Date and Time: May 4, 2024 8:00am-12:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Road Race
Applicant: Jason Paganelli on behalf of Narragansett Brewing
Race: True North
Location: East Bay Bike Path (02914)
Date and Time: May 12, 2024 9:00am-11:00am
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. PUBLIC HEARING-none
IX. 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.
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
1. Appointment to the Recreation Board; Jody Richards – Sponsor Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Update on Charter Commission Summary to City Council – discuss- Council President Rodericks
2. Restaurant Week follow up – discuss- Council Vice President Rego
3. Receive report on Storefront Improvement Program – discuss – Councilman Fogarty, Council Vice President Rego and Councilwoman Sousa
4. Discussion on former Oldham building – discuss – Councilman Lawson
5. Request for update on Sabin Point boat ramp closure – discuss - Councilman Lawson
6. Discussion on moving speed camera revenue into a restricted account for school building maintenance and upgrades – discuss- Councilman Lawson
7. Discussion of appointing an independent financial advisor for the City Council – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
8. Update on Flock Cameras – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An Ordinance In Amendment Of The City Of East Providence 2010-2015 Comprehensive Plan Map 4 of the City of East Providence 2010-2015 Comprehensive Plan Update entitled “Southern East Providence Generalized Land Use,” is hereby amended to identify the property designated as Assessor’s Map 709, Block 1, Parcel 1 as “Mixed Use.”
Summary: Comp Plan
Petitioner: JAG Properties LLC
Street address: 0 Wampanoag Trail
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. An Ordinance In Amendment Of Chapter 19 Of The Revised
Ordinances Of The City Of East Providence, Rhode Island 1998, As Amended, Entitled “Zoning”
Summary: Petition for zone change from I-1 to C-2
Petitioner: JAG Properties LLC
Street address: 0 Wampanoag Trail
Location: Map 709, Block 1, Parcel 1
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
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Dir of Proj. Mgt. and Communications Patricia Resende.
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
• James Christopher Clancy, appointment to Personnel Hearing Board, Appointment 1, Term 12/7/2019- 12/6/2025.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Items for announcement/discussion
• Property Tax Sale Memo – Dir. Malcolm Moore
• National Walking Day Proclamation – April 3, 2024
• National Library Week & Library Workers Day – April 8-12th
• National Small Business Week – April 28th – May 4th
• National Autism Awareness Month – Month of April
• 2024 Arbor Day – April 26, 2024
• April 25 Tree Planting @ Riverside Middle School 10:30 AM with funds from $750K federal grant
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Solicitors Report
2. Update on City of East Providence Capital Projects – Senior Planner Dominic Leonardo
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-Councilman Lawson
1. Groundbreaking for Martin Middle School
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Requesting The Synchronization Of Distribution
Of Funds Pursuant To Rhode Island General Laws §44-34.1-2
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With JCJ Architecture For Professional Services For the Police Department Renovation Project
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution Authorizing The Granting of A Temporary Construction Easement Over An Additional Portion of Land Owned By The City At Silver Spring Playground
Sponsorship: Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With Yard Works, Inc. For The Hull Street Playground Drainage Improvement Project
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa, Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Purchase A Hackney Spartan Rescue For The Fire Department
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
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.