CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 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. New Claims
Catherine Moniz
B. National Prescription Opiate Litigation Case No. 1:17-MD-2804 – Update and possible vote to approve proposed settlements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva & Allergan
1. Heritage Harbor Foundation vs. City of East Providence, C.A. No. PC-2023-00599 – Status update
2. Collective Bargaining 42-46-5(a)(2)
Firefighter Local 850 review and approval of 3 year collective bargaining agreement based upon incorporation of prior ratified tentative agreement dated September 20, 2022
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - None
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
Regular meeting minutes February 21, 2023
B. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year
Amount
2016
$1,172.21
2017
$1,236.61
2018
$492.20
2019
$134.01
Total
$3,035.03
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING – None
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for extended hours to open until 2am pursuant to Sec. 8-5b of the Code of Ordinances - New
Applicant: Gustavo DaSilva
Business Name: Mina’s Café
Business Address: 315 Waterman Avenue, 02914
2. Application for Dance/Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Gustavo DaSilva
Business Name: Mina’s Café
Business Address: 315 Waterman Avenue, 02914
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 – None
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Upgrades to Glenlyon Field in budget from previous Council – Discussion only - Council Vice President Rego
2. Replacement of Rumford Gardens sign at the Pawtucket, Wilson and Hoyt Avenues corner – Council Vice President Rego
3. Recreation Department updates of rules and regulations related to field use permits – Discussion only - Council Vice President Rego
4. Update on Crescent Park RFP for concession building and timeline for pouring concrete slab for the event tent – Discussion only - Councilman Lawson
5. City Clerk vacancy, approval of job description, job posting and hiring procedure – Discussion and possible vote – Council President Rodericks
6. Appointment of City Clerk Search Subcommittee – Discussion and possible appointment – Council President Rodericks
7. Traffic safety study on Lyon Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods – Discussion only – Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence Appropriating an additional $11,271.12 for the purchase of a John Deere Tractor
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Appointment/Reappointments not requiring Council Confirmation
a. Bryana DelSanto, appointment to the Affirmative Action Committee - Seat No. 3 - term 10/2/22 to 10/01/24
b. Paulo Salgueiro Jr., appointment to the Carousel Park Commission - Ward 2 – term 01/16/21- 01/15/24
c. Joanne Perella, appointment to the Carousel Park Commission – appointment 7, Ward 4 – term 06/07/2020-06/06/2023
2. Items for announcement/discussion
a. Revaluation Presentation by Northeast Revaluation Group LLC. Notice of new property value assessment expected date of March 17th
b. Women’s History Month Proclamation 2023
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
Claims Committee Report
2. Review, discussion and final ratification of the collective bargaining agreement between the Firefighter Local 850 and the City of East Providence Effective 11/1/2022-10/31/2025
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
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(b), to place a stop sign at Lyon Avenue and Mauran Avenue
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
E. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Truax Corporation for storm drain CCTV inspection and cleaning
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
F. Petition from C&C Investing Group for rezoning of property located at 10 Wampanoag Trail (Map 308, Block 17, Parcel 15) from Residential-3 (R-3) to Commercial-2 (C-2) – referral to planning board for recommendation
XVI. 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.
