CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 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)
A. RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2); Review, discussion, and potential vote to ratify Tentative Agreement with East Providence Paraprofessionals’ Association/NEARI/NEA
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
Regular meeting minutes December 6, 2022
Executive session minutes December 6, 2022
B. LETTERS
Notice of New Property Number, AG Construction, 176 Forbes Street (02914), Map 511, Block 1, Parcel 004.10
Notice of New Property Number, American Pro Homes LLC, 162 Vincent Avenue (02914), Map 208, Block 15, Parcel 007.10
Notice of New Property Number, 57B Rodman Street LLC, 120 Hazard Avenue (02914), Map 208, Block 15, Parcel 007.20
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for Holiday Sales – Transfer
Transfer from: Oak Valley dba Stop and Save
Transfer to: A to Z Store dba The Stop and Save Store
Location: 244 Taunton Avenue, 02914
2. Application for Victualing – Class 3 - Transfer
Transfer from: Oak Valley dba Stop and Save
Transfer to: A to Z Store dba The Stop and Save Store
Location: 244 Taunton Avenue, 02914
B. PUBLIC HEARING
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 – None
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage and first and final passage - For discussion and possible vote
Ordinance for second passage
An ordinance of the City of East Providence authorizing the City to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the City by the issuance of not more than $148,000,000 bonds, notes and/or other evidences of indebtedness therefor, subject to approval of state housing aid at a reimbursement rate or state share ratio of not less than 48.5% for expenditures eligible for state aid and provided that the authorization shall be reduced by any grant received from the School Building Authority Capital Fund
2. Ordinance of the City of East Providence approving the financing of the construction, equipping, extension, replacement, repair and rehabilitation of the City’s sewer lines, sewage collection, and sewage treatment system and all preliminary and incidental expenses and approving the issuance of wastewater system revenue bonds and notes therefor in an amount not to exceed $4,850,000
3. Ordinance of the City of East Providence approving the financing of completion of the construction of infrastructure improvements to the water system and all attendant expenses and approving the issuance of water revenue bonds and notes therefor in an amount not to exceed $26,100,000
4. 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: No parking St. Michaels Court (north side) from a point 65 feet east of Pawtucket Avenue easterly 20 feet
Sponsor: Council President Britto
Ordinance for first and final passage
5. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 19 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Zoning”
Summary: Addition of article XI, unified development review
Sponsor: Council President Britto
6. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 19 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Zoning”
Summary: Addition of application for special use permit, determination of boundaries, developmental plan approval and nonconforming parking. Removal of area requirements
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Appointment not requiring Council Confirmation
East Providence Housing Authority; Miles Bonalewicz, new appointment to replace seat vacated by Richard Smith. Appointment No. 1. Term 1/4/23-1/3/28
Items for announcement/discussion
Recognition of years of dedicated service by Council President Robert Britto, Councilman Nate Cahoon, Councilman Ricardo Mourato
Inauguration Notification – January 3, 2023 Doors open at 5:30 PM Ceremony at 6:00PM Sharp East Providence High School Arthur Elmasian Auditorium. Refreshments to follow in the James T. Kanelos Cafeteria
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
b. Review, discussion, and potential vote to ratify Tentative Agreement with East Providence Paraprofessionals’ Association/NEARI/NEA
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a change order to railing installation related to the repair of the seawall located at Rose Larisa Park
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Image Trend, Inc. for the Electronic Patient Care Reporting (EPCR) software for the Fire Department
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Corrtech, Inc. for cathodic protection system upgrades (water supply line)
Sponsor: Council President Britto
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
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.
