CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
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, 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) litigation
A. Claim for reconsideration
1. Donna Popolillo
B. Sewer Abatements
1. Christeen Hum Estrada
C. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation - Cheryl Curti vs. City of East Providence, R.I. Commission for Human Rights, RICHR No. 21 ESE 071-05/03
Discussion, update and possible vote to authorize compromise
D. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation Samantha Burnett vs. City of East Providence R.I. Commission for Human Rights, RICHR No. 22 ERA 019-03/03
Discussion and review of amended charge
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS
1. Executive session minutes April 19, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes April 19, 2022
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. One Day Entertainment License - New
Applicant: Jose Sanchez
Location: 335 Newport Ave. 02916, El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Date & Time of Function: May 5, 2022, 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ Music
2. One Day Entertainment License - New
Applicant: Laura Winig
Location: 2 Riverside Drive 02915
Date & Time of Function: June 4, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Type of Entertainment: Ice Cream Social with face painting, photo booth and music
3. Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Katelyn Nolan
Business Name: Vintage Feather Finds LLC
Business Address: 693 N Broadway
4. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Ramon Montalvo
Business Name: Poppin Minis RI
Business Address: Cranston, RI
5. Application for license to solicit – New
Applicant: Marcus Ferro
Business Name: Trinity Solar
Business Address: 26 Pattersonbrook Road, West Wareham Mass 02576
Hours: 9:00pm-5:00pm Monday – Friday
B. PUBLIC HEARING – None
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 - None
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. RIDOT-Hunts Mill Bridge closure – Council President Britto – Discussion Only
2. City of East Providence remarkable women acknowledgment of Christine Alves, Peggy Marcotte, Millie Morris, Kim Nunes, Pat Henry – Council President Britto
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 3 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Animals”
Summary: To allow the keeping and housing of chickens in a residential neighborhood by permit
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon and Councilwoman Sousa
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment requiring Council Confirmation
a. Christopher Grant to the Planning Board, At-Large Seat, term 01/16/2021-01/15/2026
2. Appointment not requiring Council Confirmation
b. Thomas Warzeka to the East Providence Historic Commission, Seat 1, term 05/03/2022-05/02/2025
3. Items for Discussion
a. Report on March’s Finance and Capital Expenses – Finance Director Malcolm Moore
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a police mutual aid agreement between the City of East Providence, Rhode Island and the Town of Seekonk, Massachusetts
Sponsor: Council President Britto
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to Convey property located on Burnside Avenue and Hoppin Avenue
Summary: 8 residential lots located on Burnside Avenue and Hoppin Avenue to the highest responsible bidder, parcels 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of ten police vehicles for the police department
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
4. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a change order for additional work related to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board emergency interconnection project
Sponsor: Council President Britto
5. Resolution in support of passage of H7725 related to the regulation and use of sale of cigarettes, other tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems at the local level
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 9 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Miscellaneous Offenses” (amending section 9-15 entitled “Purchase, sale or delivery of tobacco products to persons under 18 prohibited; notice of lase to be posted”
Summary: Summary: Change the age to purchase tobacco products in the form of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, electronic cigarettes or other forms of electronic nicotine delivery devices to 21 years of age and setting penalties in violation thereof
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
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.
