CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
A. Omsairam LLC d/b/a Rumford Motor Inn vs. City of East Providence
C.A. No. PC-2024-00413
Status Update
B. Richard Kirby vs. City of East Providence
C.A. No. PC-2019-6124
Status Update
C. New Claims
1. Stacy Baker
2. Cynthia Benway
3. Natasha Lobo
4. Marie Lombardi
5. Jaxon Monteiro
6. Kayla Rappaport
7. Leeza Sultan
D. Sewer Charge Abatement
1. Scott Lewis
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. January 23, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
2. January 23, 2024 Executive Session Minutes
3. February 6, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
4. February 6, 2024 Executive Session Minutes
5. February 20, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
6. February 20, 2024 Executive Session Minutes
B. LETTERS:
1. Notice of New Property Number, 48 Bristol Avenue (02915), Map 513 Block 20 Parcel 003.10
Member 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
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event- Class 1
Applicant name: Terry Carvalho
Event: Annual Holy Ghost Dinner
Location: Sacred Heart Church 118 Taunton Ave (02914)
Date and Time: March 9, 2024 6:00pm-11:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Road Race
Applicant: Amanda Marsocci
Organization: Brown Play School
Date and Time: April 28, 2024 9am-Noon
Location: 4 Newman Ave (02916)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Sundays & Holidays – Self Storage
Applicant: Gwyn Goodson McNeal
Business: Life Storage
Business Location: 800 Narragansett Park Dr.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Hawkers-60 Day
Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh
Business: Keystone Novelties Distributors
Business Location: 40 Highland Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Sundays & Holidays
Applicant: Alex Mutzabaugh
Business: Keystone Novelties Distributors
Business Location: 40 Highland Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Special Event – Class F1
Applicant name: Rita Vargas
Event: St Francis Xavier Church Fundraiser
Location: 160 Orchard Street
Date and Time: March 9, 2024 6:00pm – 11:30pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Road Race
Applicant: John Benros
Race: Caboverdians 5K
Date and Time: July 7, 2024 8am – 2:00pm
Location: Pierce Memorial Stadium 171 Fifth St (02914)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. PUBLIC HEARING - none
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. February - National Childrens Health Month – Councilwoman Sousa
2. Excellence of Service – Elmer Pina – Council Vice President Rego
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 Library Board of Trustees; Krystal Alves Amoroso – Sponsor Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Appointment to the Small Business Advisory Committee; Kim Nunes – Sponsor Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Appointment to the Small Business Advisory Committee; David Duarte – Sponsor Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Update requested on work on Glenlyon field; screening, fence, sidewalks, walking path and walking path lighting. – Receive report – Sponsor President Rodericks & Council Vice President
2. Receive update on Sabin Point boat ramp closure – Receive report- Sponsor Councilman Lawson
3. Report on Kent Fields community presentation on February 28, 2024 – Discuss only - Councilman Fogarty
4. Receive report on Storefront Improvement Program – Receive report – Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Update from December 5th, 2023, on progress of implementing Fourth Rescue for Station 3 – Receive report – Sponsor Vice President Rego
2. Updates from February 20, 2024 meeting
a. Status of DEM permit for Kent Heights and potential impact to timeline – Councilman Lawson
b. Calculation of sewer charges based on an implementation flat fee rate from Water Utilities Superintendent James Marvel- Councilman Lawson
c. Update on the inquiry regarding pedestrian crossing signaling devices in disrepair at Broadway and the Fire Station location and Warren Ave. and Seventh St. location – Councilwoman Sousa
d. Receive update on former Oldham building doors, roof and window replacement- Councilman Lawson
e. Receive update from architect on the Crescent Park Concession Stand – Councilman Lawson
f. Pierce Field federal grant application status follow up from meeting with Senator Reed- Vice President Rego
g. Review requested financials received February 20, 2024- Councilwoman Sousa
1. Status of capital improvement expenditure balance, open bids, in process status and completed expenditures.
2. Total unencumbered capital funds balance.
3. APRA- Project expenditures and balances
3. Standing Item - Discuss impact of Washington Bridge closure in the City of East Providence – City Council
4. Licensing Discussion: receive report from City Solicitor regarding local and state legislation and fees – City Council
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Dir. of Proj. Mgt. and Communications Patricia Resende
1. Appointment /Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
Raymond Pouliot, appointment to personnel hearing board vacant position term to expire 12/6/27, appointment #2.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
NONE
3. Items for announcement/discussion
-Update on ARPA Projects
-Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
-Irish-American Heritage Month Proclamation
-Greek Independence Month Proclamation
-International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month Proclamation
-East Providence Remarkable Women Nominations
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Claims Committee Report
2. Solicitors Report
A. Request for public input regarding potential nuisance at 400 Newport Avenue (Rumford Motor Inn) for Attorney General investigation pursuant to RIGL 10-1-1 et seq. and RIGL 11-30-1 et seq. Correspondence may be sent by any private citizen to the City Clerk at jseppa@eastprovidenceri.gov
3. DPW Director, Daniel Borges
i. Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 28 Cornell Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
ii. Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 169 S. Rose St.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution establishing the East Providence City Council Advisory Recreation Board
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution in support of fully funding state aid to libraries to the full twenty-five (25%) percent level
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution requesting the mayor to work with state leaders to compensate local businesses impacted by the closure of the Washington Bridge
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution in support of H-7759 related to “snap shot” reporting repairs/reconstruction of the Washington Bridge
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-none
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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