CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 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. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Commendation for Robert A. Good, RI Wrestling Hall of Fame – Council President Rodericks
2. Teacher of the Year for Whiteknact Elementary School, Paula Sarasin – Councilwoman Sousa
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
1. Richard E. Kirby vs. City of East Providence et. al.
C.A. No. PC-2019-6124
Discussion, vote, and approval of final settlement documents and authorization of execution of mutual release by Mayor
1. CLAIMS
1. Jennifer Ricard
2. Weixing Wang
V. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
VI. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. Council Meeting Minutes
1. April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. April 2, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes
3. April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. April 16, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes
B. CALENDAR
1. Add Charter Commission Work sessions Thursday June 13, 2024 , Thursday June 20, 2024 at 6:45pm
C. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Receive letter From : J. William Harsch & Assoc. re: Marshall Properties Application./Certificate of Completeness, Etc.
2. Notice of New Property Number, 28 Mowry Ave (02914), Map 305 Block 15 Parcel 006.00
D. LICENSES
1. Read In: Special Events One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jose Sanchez Ortiz
Location 335 Newport Avenue
Date and Time: May 5, 2024
Type of Entertainment: DJ
Member Aye Nay
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
B. Motion to approve licenses
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event – Class F
Applicant: Ernest Watson on behalf of Crook Point Brewing
Event: Run Rhode Half Marathon
Location: 65 Massasoit Avenue
Date and Time: May 19, 2024 8:00am-12:00pm
2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Glenn Fagundes
Event: Holy Ghost Feast
Location: 146 Sutton Ave (02914)
Date and Time: May 24, 2024 6:00pm-10:00pm, May 25, 2024 6:00pm-10:00pm, May 26, 2024 3:00pm-8:00pm
Type of Entertainment: feast/band
3. Special Event – Class F
Applicant: Terry Carvalho
Event: Holy Ghost Dinner
Location: Braga Club
Date and Time: May 11, 2024 6:00pm-11:30 pm
4. Special Event – Class F
Applicant: Terry Carvalho
Event: Holy Ghost Dinner
Location: Braga Club
Date and Time: May 18, 2024 6:00pm-11:30 pm
5. Special Event – Class F
Applicant: Manuel Sousa
Event: Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood Feast
Location: 51 North Phillips St (02914)
Date and Time: May 17, 2024 & May 18, 2024 - 6:00pm-11:00pm May 19, 2024 6:00pm-10:00pm
6. Special Event – Entertainment
Applicant: Nina Guidaboni
Event: Igus Summer Party
Location: 257 Ferris Ave
Date and Time: June 8, 2024 2:00pm-7:00 pm
7. Special Event – Class F1
Applicant: Nina Guidaboni
Event: Igus Summer Party
Location: 257 Ferris Ave
Date and Time: June 8, 2024 2:00pm-7:00 pm
8. Hawkers- Face Painting
Applicant: Chrissy Rossi
Address: 87 Shore Road (02915)
9. Hawkers- Handmade Flowers
Applicant: Maria Botelho
Address: 103 Walnut Street (02914)
D. PUBLIC HEARING-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 - none
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Non functioning crosswalk signal lights Warren Ave &7th St and Broadway at the fire station – discuss - Councilwoman Sousa
2. Hattie Ide Chaffee (Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center) celebrates 75 years of service – Announcement – Councilwoman Sousa
3. Update on City Council Veterans Advisory Committee – Councilman Lawson
4. Discuss Noise Ordinance concerns Ferris Avenue – Discuss – Council Vice President Rego
5. Recap of Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting held on April 27, 2024 - Discuss – Councilman Lawson
6. Discussion of East Providence Small Business Promotion – Discuss- Council Vice President Rego
7. Discussion of Signage for Restaurant Week – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
8. Request update on all ARPA funded projects to include discussion of possible reallocation of unspent funds
A. Police Station
B. Clam Shack
C. Splash Pad
D. Placemaking
E. Bold Point Park
F. Pierce Field
G. Former Oldham building
H. Utility Box Art Project
J. Townie Pride Park
K. Infrastructure
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. Outdoor Dining Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Amendments to language related to restaurants and fast food restaurants offering outdoor dining amending Sections 19-1 & 19-284 and Division XXII Entitled
2. Hotel/Motel Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Amend the Use Table to modify the zoning districts in which hotels and motels are allowed and create a new special use permit criteria for hotels and motels amending Section 19-98 Schedule of Uses & Adding New Section 19-360.9 “Hotels and Motels”
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Standing Item - Discuss impact of Washington Bridge closure in the City of East Providence – City Council
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Chief of Staff; Patricia Resende.
1. Craig A. McManus, re-appointment to Economic Development Commission, Appointment 3, Term 05/20/2024- 05/19/2029.
2. Items for announcement/discussion
March FY 24 Finance Reports – Dir. Malcolm Moore
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
EMS Week
DPW Week
Police Officer/ Peace Officer Memorial Week
Jewish American Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
ALS Awareness Month
World Lupus Day
Teacher Appreciation Week
Skilled Nursing Care Week
50th Anniversary of CDBG
EDS –Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Solicitors Report
2. Report from Executive Session related to Richard E. Kirby vs. City of East Providence et. al. C.A. No. PC-2019-6124
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-Councilman Lawson
1. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Requesting The Office Of The Attorney General’s Nuisance Task Force To Undertake Investigation Of 400 Newport Avenue Aka The Rumford Motor Inn
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
2. Resolution Requesting Full Funding Of State Educational Aid In The Fiscal Year 2025 Governor’s Budget
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
3. Resolution Requesting the City Clerk To Publish A Request For Proposal For A City Council Financial Advisor
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
4. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a contract with P & G Irrigation for the Irrigation Improvements at Hull Street Field
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
5. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract With Automatic Temperature Controls for the Removal and Replacement of the HVAC System at Fuller Creative Learning Center
Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty
6. Resolution in Opposition to House Bill 2024-H8109 Relating to Taxation—Statewide Tangible Property Tax Exemption
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Lawson, Councilwoman Sousa
7. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Purchase a Self-Contained Composting Toilet Building for Pierce Field
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
8. Resolution Requesting the Rhode Island State Legislature Support Allocating Funding for Permanent Safety Barriers on Rhode Island's Bridges Over Narragansett Bay
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
9. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract With Hartford Paving for the Resurfacing of the Walking Path at Glenlyon Park
Sponsor:Council Vice President Rego
10. Resolution Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Transportation To Prioritize Completion Of The Henderson Bridge Project And Increase Inspections
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
11. Resolution In Support Of 2024—H7082 Relating To Insurance--Nonprofit Dental Service Corporations—The Rhode Island Fair Share For Dental Care Act
Sponsor:Council Vice President Rego
12. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract For Construction Manager At Risk Services (Cmar) For The New East Providence Community Center
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
2. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-none
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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.
