CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 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. 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
Status Update
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. December 19, 2023 Regular Council Minutes
2. January 9, 2024 Regular Council Minutes
3. January 23, 2024 Regular Council Minutes
B. TAX ABATEMENTS:
Year Amount
2023 $5676.92
Total $5676.92
C. Read In
Special Event License – One Day Alcoholic Class F
Applicant: St Francis Xavier Church
Event: 109th Anniversary Lunch
Location: 160 Orchard Street, 02914
Date & Time: February 4, 2024 1:00pm-6:00pm
Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. 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
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Victualing- Class 3 (no more than 25) - Transfer
Transfer from: 2830 Market dba Save A Lot
Transfer to: Riverside Market LLC dba Save A Lot
Location: 2830 Pawtucket Ave, 02915
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Sundays and Holidays - Transfer
Transfer from: 2830 Market dba Save A Lot
Transfer to: Riverside Market LLC dba Save A Lot
Location: 2830 Pawtucket Ave, 02915
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Special Event Alcohol Class F
Applicant: East End Theatre Performing Arts (Doris Moore)
Event: Murder Mystery 2024
Location: 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, 02916
Date and Time: March 8, 2024, March 9, 2024 6:00pm-9:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. One Day Entertainment
Applicant: The Crescent Park Carousel
Event: Movies in the Park – August
Address: 700 Bullocks Pt Avenue
Date and Time: August 23, 2024 6:30pm-10:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Victualing – Class 3 (not more than 25 ppl)
Business: McShortagee’s Market
Applicant: William Hurley
Business Address: 202 Willett Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Sundays and Holidays-
Business: McShortagee’s Market
Applicant: William Hurley
Business Address: 202 Willett Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Special Event License
Applicant: Jill Seppa on behalf of Council
Event: Rumford Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Freedom Green, Centre St, 02916
Date and Time: March 23, 2024 1:00pm-3:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. PUBLIC HEARING - none
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. City Clerks Licensing Process & Issuance Procedure presentation – City Clerk Jill Seppa and Municipal Licensing Clerk Stephani Melo
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. William Lewis – water/sewer bills
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: Michael Silva to RI250 board – Sponsor Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Appointment: Bill Keough to RI 250 Board – Sponsor Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Appointment: Natalie Vanlandingham to Small Business Advisory – Sponsor Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Appointment: Marco Pachico to Small Business Advisory – Sponsor Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Detailed update from administration on all ARPA funded projects for the City of East Providence – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
2. Receive updated report requested 11/21/23; Council requests updated report from October 3, 2023 “Detailed ARPA allocation, spending, and existing purchase orders from inception to date broken down by program and line item” to include dates of ARPA expenditures– receive report and discussion - Council Vice President Rego
3. Safety crosswalk signal discussion – discussion – Councilwoman Sousa
4. Traffic calming measures and school safety signage at Sacred Heart School 56 Purchase Street East Providence, RI 02914– discussion – Councilwoman Sousa & Councilman Fogarty
5. Discuss impact of Washington Bridge closure in the City of East Providence – City Council
6. Traffic control officer intersection training – discussion – Councilwoman Sousa
7. Traffic flow citywide with regards to increased traffic due to Washington Bridge closure – Councilwoman Sousa
8. Receive update on Crecent Park Concession Stand – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
9. City Clerks License process review – discussion – Councilman Lawson
10. Update regarding Police Department Renovation – discussion – Council Vice President and Councilman Lawson
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote - none
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
• 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update- Dir. of Planning & Economic Development Keith Brynes
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote-none
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-none
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.