CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, September 21, 2021
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
City Council:
Council President, Robert Britto - Ward 1
Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks - At Large
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Nate Cahoon - Ward 3
Councilman Ricardo Mourato - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
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. Claims and Sewer Abatements
New Claims
- Stephen Enos
- Ikema Ezikpe
- Joseph LaGreca
- Gregory Silva
- Travelers Home & Marine Ins. Co. (Ins: Jennie Parmentier)
- Edward Vieira
2. Open Meetings Act Complaint
Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation - Keep Metacomet Green vs. City of East Providence. Open Meetings Act complaint dated 9/14/2021
3. Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Update
Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation -Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:17-MD-2804
– Update and possible vote on proposed settlement
4. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(4) - Any investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct related to statements of the City Clerk concerning Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and procedure as stated during Public Comment at the 08/17/21 City Council meeting – Assistant City Solicitor Dylan
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A) COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes July 20, 2021
2. Regular meeting minutes September 7, 2021
3. Budget Session meeting minutes September 8, 2021
B. Tax Abatements
Year
Amount
2021
$9,003.58
Total
$9,003.58
C. Previously Approved Permits/Licenses (Read In)
1. One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Abel Tavares
Location: 64 Apulia Street
Date & Time of Event: September 18, 2021 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Type of Entertainment: 50th Birthday Party
VII. LICENSES
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for Bingo License
Applicant: Sacred Heart Church
Location: 118 Taunton Ave.
Date of Event: December 4, 2021
2. One Day Entertainment License
Applicant: Brian Kacmarsky/Riverside Little League
Location: Ron Silva Baseball Complex
Date & Time of Event: September 25, 2021 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Type of Entertainment: acoustic guitar & vocal
3. Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Stevie D’s Riverside Tavern
Location: Ron Silva Baseball Complex
Date & Time of Event: September 25, 2021, rain date 10/9/2021
Type of Event: Little League Fundraise
4. One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jessica Mayette DBA JDP Theatre Co.
Location: 1336 Pawtucket Ave.
Date & Time of Event: October 23, 2021 & October 30, 2021 from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Small music and dance performance on lawn
5. Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Jessica Mayette
Location: 1336 Pawtucket Ave.
Date & Time of Event: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31
Type of Event: Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
6. Mobile Food Establishment License
Applicant: Bram Stebbings
Business: Handsome Sam (Limited Liability Company)
7. Application for Victualing License – Class 3
Applicant: Qiufu Billy Liu
Business: China Gourmet Inc.
Address: 656 Bullocks Point Ave.
8. Application for Holiday Sales
Applicant: Qiufu Billy Liu
Business: China Gourmet Inc.
Address: 656 Bullocks Point Ave.
9. One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Dominique Abatecola
Location: 625 Taunton Ave.
Date & Time of Event: October 17, 2021 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
10. Class F-1 Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Maryellen Girard
Location: 10 Tripps Lane
Date & Time of Event: September 22, 2021
Type of Event: Donor Celebration
B. LICENSING REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING - None
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - None
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.
A. Community Family Friendly 5K race date change – Nick Rebar
Original date – September 26, 2021; new date – October 24, 2021
Start and finish location: Greenwood Avenue at Rumford Center
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. Library Board – Reappointment - Elizabeth Ingraham, term to expire 10/20/2024
Council President Britto
2. Library Board – Reappointment - Kathy Dias, term to expire 10/20/2024
Council President Britto
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Request to rescind Scorpio Towing application for wrecking/towing license
Sec. 8 - 523 – Vote
Councilman Mourato
2. Community Meeting September 23, 2021 at 6:00pm – Discussion Only
Councilman Mourato
3. Chicken ordinance update as previously tabled on August 17, 2021– Discussion Only
Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance for second passage
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 - 307 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, RI, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”
Summary: moving the no parking sign from the south side of the street to the north side on Sunset Avenue. Special markings to be painted in designated areas.
Sponsor: Councilman Mourato
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A) MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
2. EO-2021-015 – extension of municipal emergency (Dir. Napoleon Gonsalves)
3. Request for report of investigation findings regarding allegations made by City Clerk to be made public (Asst. Solicitor Dylan Conley)
4. Announcement of Halloween Car parade to be held on Oct. 30, 2021 (Dir. Napoleon Gonsalves)
5. Fall 2021 Comprehensive Plan Workshop Dates (Sept. 28, Sept. 30, Oct. 5, Oct. 7). All will be held at the Senior Center – 610 Waterman Ave. East Providence (William Fazioli)
6. Requests of the Administration before the Council for the Council Action
- Executive order 2021-15 – Extension of Municipal Emergency
7. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of changes to traffic patterns as passed by the City Council on August 17, 2021 entitled "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"
B) REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. DPW Director, Dan Borges
Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 38 Baker Street
Requested by Councilwoman Sousa
2. DPW Director, Dan Borges
Vote to approve handicapped parking request – 128 Freeborn Avenue
3. Release of Assistant Solicitor Report related to allegations of City Clerk, Samantha Burnett
4. Report of the City Solicitor
Claims Committee Report
D) RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for audio/video and data storage for the police station
Sponsor: Council President Britto
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to convey property located at 1320 Pawtucket Avenue (Union Primary School)
Sponsor: Council President Britto & Council Vice President Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the assignment of a city-owned tower lease located at 301 Lyon Avenue
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
E) INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES – First Passage
1. 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: Change the 2-way stop at Dover and Howland into a 4-way stop.
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
F) ORDINANCES VETOED BY THE MAYOR
1. City Council consideration and possible vote to override/sustain veto of the Mayor of 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" (Sec. 18-12. Changes to Traffic Patterns and Sec. 18-76. Authority to install traffic control devices).
XVI. FISCAL YEAR 2022 PROPOSED BUDGET REVIEW
1. Canvassing
2. City Council
3. City Clerk
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.