CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022
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, Robert Britto - Ward 1
Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks - At Large
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Nate Cahoon - Ward 3
Councilman Ricardo Mourato - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(5)
RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(5) consideration regarding the disposition of publicly held property, 0 Standish
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
Regular meeting minutes November 15, 2022
Executive session minutes November 15, 2022
B. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMITS/LICENSES (READ IN)
1. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Ellen Ordway
Location: 250 Bullocks Pt. Ave 02915
Date & Time of Function: December 2, 2022, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Block Party
Applicant: James DeFayette
Applicant Location: 69 Harlem Street 02916
Date & Time of Function: December 31, 2022, 12:00pm to 12:00am
Street to be closed: Small section of Harlem between Hood and Miller
2. Class F1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Anthony Prattico
Location: 2595 Pawtucket Avenue 02914, St. Martha’s Church
Date & Time of Function: December 10, 2022, 5:00PM-10:00PM
Type of Entertainment: 20 week club dinner
3. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Kenneth Brown
Location: 60 Berkeley Street 02914
Date & Time of Function: December 17, 2022, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Music
Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Lane Milliken
Business Name: Core Fitness of Pawtucket, LLC dba Planet Fitness
Business Address: 52 Narragansett Park Drive 02916
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Annual Alcoholic Beverage Renewals
Please refer to attachment “A” for business listings
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. East Providence Junior Townies 3 State Champions; 10U Football, Division 12 Cheerleaders and Division 14 Cheerleaders – Councilwoman Sousa
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.
Stephen Costa – Announcement of the 7th annual Together for E.P. event to be held on December 25, 2022 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm at the Brightridge Club located at 59 Brightridge Avenue
William Lewis – Water Bill Issue
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. 2023 Council Appointments and Nominations – Councilwoman Sousa – Discussion Only
2. Council President’s farewell message
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second 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, stop sign at Seth Street (westbound traffic) at Fisher Street
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
2. 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. 18-301(a)(1) and Sec. 18-307 no parking on Bayview Avenue (north side) from a point 90 feet west of Progress Avenue westerly 20 feet
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Appointment requiring Council confirmation
a. Domenic Pontarelli to Personnel Hearing Board, reappointment, term 01/02/2023-01/01/2026
b. John Carney to Conservation Commission, reappointment, term 01/02/2023-01/01/2026
Items for announcement/discussion
Update on monthly capital and general expenses and finances – Finance Director Malcolm Moore
Authorization for Bond Ordinances (Water and Sewer) to receive principal forgiveness by RI Infrastructure (which will allow the city to seek reimbursement. Resolutions 239 and 240 (attached) were previously approved by the Council – DPW Director Daniel Borges
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. City Council Regular Meeting Dates 2023 – Deputy City Clerk Leah Stoddard
a. January 3 & January 17
February 7 & February 21
March 7 & March 21
April 4 & April 18
May 2 & May 16
June 6 & June 20
July 18
August 15
September 5 & September 19
October 3 & October 17
November 7 & November 21
December 5 & December 19
RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Rules of procedure of the City Council
Summary: Adding new proposed rule related to council expenditures
Sponsor: Council President Britto
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of fifty computers and monitors for the Police Department
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of nework switches and firewalls for the Police Department
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance of the City of East Providence authorizing the City to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the City by the issuance of not more than $148,000,000 bonds, notes and/or other evidences of indebtedness therefor, subject to approval of state housing aid at a reimbursement rate or state share ratio of not less than 48.5% for expenditures eligible for state aid and provided that the authorization shall be reduced by any grant received from the School Building Authority Capital Fund
2. Ordinance of the City of East Providence approving the financing of the construction, equipping, extension, replacement, repair and rehabilitation of the City’s sewer lines, sewage collection, and sewage treatment system and all preliminary and incidental expenses and approving the issuance of wastewater system revenue bonds and notes therefor in an amount not to exceed $4,850,000
3. Ordinance of the City of East Providence approving the financing of completion of the construction of infrastructure improvements to the water system and all attendant expenses and approving the issuance of water revenue bonds and notes therefor in an amount not to exceed $23,100,000
4. 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: No parking St. Michaels Court (north side) from a point 65 feet east of Pawtucket Avenue easterly 20 feet
Sponsor: Council President Britto
XVII. 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.
