CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
A. Rhode Island Hospital, 900 Warren Avenue, Map 507, Block 12, Parcel 001, Tax Exempt Status of Real Estate - Review, discussion and possible vote – litigation
B. 42-46-5(a)(5) any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition of real property for public purposes wherein advance public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public.
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
COUNCIL JOURNALS:
Regular meeting minutes January 17, 2023
B. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year
Amount
2022
$159,253.68
Total
$159,253.68
Read In
1. Class F Application for Special Event – Beer and Wine
Applicant: St. Francis Xavier Church
Location: 160 Orchard Street
Date & Time of Event: 01/29/2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Type of Event: Dinner
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
NON-PUBLIC HEARING
Class F Application for Special Event – Beer and Wine
Applicant: JDP Theatre Co.
Location: 1336 Pawtucket Avenue 02916, Church of the Epiphany
Date & Time of Event: Feb. 11, 2023, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Type of Event: Murder Mystery Dinner
2. Application for Kennel License
Business name: Strategic K-9 Training LLC
Applicant: Joseph Corsi
Business Address: 2382 Pawtucket Avenue, 02914
B. PUBLIC HEARING
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS – 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 – for discussion and possible vote
1. East Providence Tree Commission – City Council Member ex-officio Appointment
2. Planning Board – City Council Member ex-officio re-appointent Anna Sousa
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Council Liaison to the School Committee – Discussion – Council President Rodericks
2. City Clerk job description review, vacancy/appointment procedure– Discussion and Possible vote – Council President Rodericks and Councilman Lawson
3. Administration’s recommendation on posting, applications and interviews for City Clerk position – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
4. Discussion related to status of request for proposal RFP for the Crescent Park concession stand – Discussion – Council President Rodericks
5. Freedom Green Park repair, maintenance/up keep to include grounds, gazebo and benches – Discussion – Council Vice President Rego
6. Lyle Bourne Park renovations and discussion for need for handicapped accessible playground equipment – Discussion – Council Vice President Rego
7. East Providence Fire Station 3 Rescue staffing and run status – Discussion – Council Vice President Rego
8. Fiscal Review; 1) FY21 and FY22 audit, 2) FY23 expenditure revenue update, 3) update of 12/31/22 tax assessor re-evaluation status conducted by Northeast Revaluation – Discussion – Council Vice President Rego
9. Review of East Providence School Zone speed camera and red light traffic enforcement camera Sensys Gatso contract and policy – Discussion - Councilman Fogarty
10. Review of Wampanoag Trail/Pawtucket Avenue intersection safety concerns, former Wampanoag Diner site – Discussion – Councilman Fogarty
11. Full report on outstanding bonds taken out by the City of East Providence to include the amount, the purpose, the yearly repayment cost, and the maturity date of all bonds for the City, School Department and Water Enterprise fund. State’s reimbursement for the high school, how much was received, reimbursement schedule, which accounts are the reimbursed funds being placed – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
12. Water/Sewer/Road infrastructure funding – Discussion – Councilman Lawson
13. Handling and tracking of constituent requests between Administration and Council – Discussion - Councilman Lawson
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote – None
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council confirmation
a. Jerome Spinola to the Canvassing Authority, term 03/03/2018-03/01/2024
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council confirmation
Rick Lawson appointment to Carousel Commission – Appointment #9 – term 01/22/2023-01/21/2024
3. Items for announcement/discussion
Recognition of Mildred Morris, Valerie Perry and David Kelleher on being featured in Portraits of a City exhibit at East Providence City Hall.
Request for Remarkable Women Nominations in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History month – nomination forms available on city website. Deadline for submission is February 28, 2023
Black History Month – Proclamation celebrating Black History Month – Detail of celebration to be announced at a later time
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution amending resolution no. 156 recorded in book 27, page 186 regarding the disposition of the City of East Providence’s interest in tax assessor’s map 305, block 6, parcel 5.1
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
2. Resolution in support of Housing Development & Land Use
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
3. Resolution adopting amended Rules of Procedure of the City Council – Discussion and possible vote
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote - None
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.
