CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-CITY COUNCIL MEETING & BUDGET WORKSHOP
AMENDED
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 Fogarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Councilman Fogarty_____ Councilman Lawson_____ Council Vice President Rego_____ Councilwoman Sousa _____ Council President 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
1. Antonio Barbosa
B. Litigation
Richard E. Kirby v. City of East Providence (PC-201906124) litigation update, case analysis with Attorney Mark Reynolds.
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Councilman Fogarty_____ Councilman Lawson_____ Council Vice President Rego_____ Councilwoman Sousa _____ Council President Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. August 15, 2023 - Regular meeting minutes
2. August 15, 2023 – Executive session Minutes
3. August 22, 2023 – Regular meeting minutes
4. August 29, 2023 – Regular meeting minutes
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C9
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C9
(Discussion and possible vote)
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Victualling Class III (25 seats and under)-New
Applicant name: Welington Oliveira
Business name: Imperial Picanha
Business Address: 1049-55 S Broadway
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. Sundays and Holidays
Applicant name: Welington Oliveira
Business name: Imperial Picanha
Business Address: 1049-55 S Broadway
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
3. Kennel-New
Applicant name: Megan Abreu
Business name: Chibi’s Choice Dog Grooming & Supply
Business address: 141 Newport Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
4. Private Detective-New
Applicant name: Andrea Powers
Business name: Powers & Assoc.
Business address: 82 County Road #34, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
5. Special Events One Day Entertainment License
Applicant name: Captain Michael Repoza
Event: Cops and Rodders
Event Location: 750 Waterman Avenue
Entertainment: Car Show with DJ
Event Date and time: September 16, 2023 8:00am-4:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
6. Road Race
Applicant: Igus (5K Family Fun Walk)
Location: Igus headquarters and Ten Mile River Greenway Path
Date and time: October 14, 2023 9:00am-2:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
7. Sundays and Holidays
Applicant name: Ashish Parikah
Business name: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Business address: 40 Newport Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
8. Victualling Class II (25-50 people)
Applicant name: Ashish Parikah
Business name: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Business address: 40 Newport Avenue
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
9. Peddler Driver
Applicant name: Andy Semedo
Business name: Semedo’s Rentals (Jet Ski)
Applicant address: 50 Industrial Circle, Ste 112, Lincoln RI 02865
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
D. PUBLIC HEARING
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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.
1. Nancy Hale – discussion related to safety improvements and prevention of accidents related to East Providence School Zone Cameras
2. William M Lewis-Water billing; usage for a restaurant, bar and other commercial properties.
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. Appointment to the City Council Crescent Park Committee – Cathy Baker – Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS -none
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in the amendment of Chapter 18 of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”
Summary: removal of No Parking, Troughton Place
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks and Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $2,500,000 toward the renovation of the East Providence police station located at 750 Waterman Avenue
Summary: to be funded from Federal ARPA funds.
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Lawson, Councilwoman Sousa, Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
FY 2024 Mayor Proposed Budget – Council Review
1. Workshop – Discussion Only
Link to the Mayors presented FY24 budget, printed copies are available in the Clerks office:
https://stories.opengov.com/eastprovidenceri/published/veWMfZIm14u
1. City Government
• City Council
• Mayor’s Office
• City Clerk
• Law
• Canvassing
• Capital
2. City Operations
• Finance Controls & Accounts
• Tax Collection
• Tax Assessment
• Human Resources
• EEOC/Affirmative Action
• Information Technology
• Miscellaneous
• Debt Service
• Capital
3. Community Development
• Planning & Economic Development
4. Community Services
• Recreation *
• Pierce Stadium *
• Carousel *
• Library *
• Senior Center*
5. Public Works
• Public Works Director*
• Building Inspection *
• Engineering *
• Highway/Parks*
• Streetlights*
• Refuse Disposal*
• Public Buildings *
• Central Garage *
6. Public Safety
• Police Department
• Animal Shelter
• Harbormaster
• Fire Department
• Public Safety Communications
7. Enterprise Fund
• Wastewater Pollution Control *
• Water Utilities*
*primarily intended to be discussed
XV. NEW BUSINESS
B. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Alzheimer’s Awareness Proclamation
2. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for a citywide utility box art project, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $50,000 for a Citywide utility box art project.”
3. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for the former Oldham school, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $1,000,000 for the former Oldham school building on Bullocks Point Avenue.”
4. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for the Pierce Field football stadium, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $550,000 to replace the walking track at Pierce Field football stadium.”
5. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for a splashpad in Riverside, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $200,000 for a splash pad in Riverside.”
6. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for Townie Pride Park, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $450,000 for improvements to Townie Pride Park.”
7. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for sewer and drain improvements citywide, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $5,000,000 for improvements to the infrastructure of sewers and drains citywide.”
8. Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for placemaking citywide, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $550,000 for placemaking throughout the city.”
C. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. City Solicitor
D. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
E. COUNCIL ITEMS
1. Council consideration of mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for a citywide utility box art project, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $50,000 for a Citywide utility box art project.” – possible vote to override- City Council
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. Council consideration of mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for the former Oldham school, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $1,000,000 for the former Oldham school building on Bullocks Point Avenue.” possible vote to override- City Council
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
3. Council consideration of mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for the Pierce Field football stadium, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $550,000 to replace the walking track at Pierce Field football stadium.” – possible vote to override- City Council
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
4. Council consideration of mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for a splashpad in Riverside, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $200,000 for a splash pad in Riverside.” – possible vote to override- City Council
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
5. Council consideration of mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for Townie Pride Park, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $450,000 for improvements to Townie Pride Park.” – possible vote to override- City Council
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
6. Council consideration of mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for sewer and drain improvements citywide, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $5,000,000 for improvements to the infrastructure of sewers and drains citywide.” – possible vote to override- City Council
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
7. Council consideration Mayor's message of disapproval and veto of appropriation of ARPA funds for placemaking citywide, as passed by the City Council on August 15, 2023 entitled "An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence appropriating up to $550,000 for placemaking throughout the city.” – possible vote to override- City Council
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
F. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing city council expenditure of funds for community Fallfest and Winterfest Celebrations-Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. Resolution declaring its intent for the City of East Providence to transfer ownership of certain streetlights to the state of Rhode Island Department of Transportation – Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a change order with MAS Building & Bridge, Inc, for additional work related to the repair of the seawall located at Crescent Park (formerly Rose Larisa Park) – Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
G. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 8 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended entitled “License and Business Regulations”
Summary: Sec. 8-522 “Wreckers and Towers” with proposed regulations
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7590 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
