CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 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 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. Restaurant Week announcement – Council Vice President Rego
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
1. CLAIMS
a. Waterview Villa Rehab & Healthcare Center
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
V. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
VI. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote –
1. Special Events One Day
Applicant: The Sacred Cow
Location: 187 N Brow (02914)
Date and Time: May 26, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm
2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Lucy Fontaine
Location: 60 Berkeley St
Date and Time: June 4, 2024 6:30pm-9:30pm
Entertainment: Acoustic Guitar
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
B. Motion to approve licenses
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Special Event : Class F
Applicant: Joe Eugenio
Event: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Annual Feast
Location: 59 Brightridge Ave E
Date & Time: July 19, 2024 6:00pm-11:00pm, July 20, 2024 6:00pm-12:00am, July 21, 2024 3:00pm-11:00pm.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Special Events: One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Joe Eugenio
Event: Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity Annual Feast
Location: 59 Brightridge Ave (02914)
Dates and Time: July 19, 2024 6:00pm-11:00pm, July 20, 2024 6:00pm-12:00am, July 21, 2024 3:00pm-11:00pm.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Sunday & Holiday
Applicant: Bill Vo
Business: Noir Nails & Spa
Location: 75 Newport Ave (02916)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Juan Pablo Escajadillo
Business: Rhody Trolelote LLC
Business Address: 54 Richfield Ave (02914)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Block Party
Applicant: Narragansett Terrace
Location: 0 Riverside Dr
Date and Time: June 15, 2024 3:00pm-5:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Block Party
Applicant: Susan Vani
Location: Sprague Ave
Date & Time: July 6, 2024 1:00pm-11:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Special Events: One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Tony Amaral
Event: Holy Ghost Feast
Location: 846 Broadway East
Date & Time: July 26-28, 2024 7:00pm-12:00am
Entertainment: Live Band & DJ
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
8. Special Event: Class F1
Applicant: Joseph Braga
Event: Holy Ghost Feast
Location: 856 Broadway (02914)
Date and Time: July 26-28, 2024, 7:00pm-12:00am
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
9. Special Events- One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Harrison Ingham
Address: 59 Brightridge Ave (02914)
Date and Time: 10/4/24-11/03/24 7:00pm-10:00pm
Entertainment: Walk Through Haunted Trail
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
10. Sunday & Holiday
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business: New England Novelty
Location: 141 Newport Ave (02916)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
11. 60 Day Hawker
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business: New England Novelty
Location: 141 Newport Ave (02916)
Dates: June 21, 2024-July 7, 2024
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
12. Sunday & Holiday
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business: New England Novelty
Location: 1235 Wampanoag Trail (02915)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
13. 60 Day Hawker
Applicant: Keith Lambert
Business: New England Novelty
Location: 1235 Wampanoag Trail (02915)
Dates: June 21, 2024-July 7, 2024
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. PUBLIC HEARING-
1. Outdoor Liquor License – Class B
Applicant: Sharon McCarthy
Business: The 133 Club
Address: 29 Warren Ave (02914)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Outdoor Dance & Entertainment License
Applicant: Sharon McCarthy
Business: The 133 Club
Address: 29 Warren Ave (02914)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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 School Zone Speed Cameras
2. Mayor DaSilva Community Center & Oldham School
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. Request for update on lights for Riverside Middle School Recreation Field Project-discuss- Councilman Lawson
2. Request for latest update from architect on Clam Shack project at Crescent Park – Councilman Lawson
3. Request for update on Beach Raking project at Crescent Park – Councilman Lawson
4. Request for update on Willett Pond upgrade project – discuss – Councilman Lawson
5. Update from Veterans Advisory Committee – discuss – Councilman Lawson
6. Update on Wampanoag trail Abandoned property Nursing Home/rehab center100 Wampanoag Trail Map 408, Block 10, Parcel 024-00 – discuss – Councilman Fogarty
7. Discussion of accountability to contact RI Energy for identifying and removing rotted utility poles. Possible temporary position to identify and compile list(s)of all of our crippling utility poles around the city with follow up on removal dates – discussion - Councilman Fogarty
8. Inquiry regarding timeline for South Broadway underground utilities and repaving estimates – discuss – Councilman Fogarty
9. Discussion regarding the bridge demolition impact on timeline on state roads scheduled to start paving in 2026 – discuss – Councilman Fogarty
10. Request for sidewalks on Pawtucket Ave done in concrete as previously discussed in coordination with our State Paving, Ensuring All handicap entrances and exits are quality for our wheelchairs, bicycles, walkers, and our signage is visible and appealing
-discuss – Councilman Fogarty
11. Request for a monthly update from Architect/Contractor on the Kent Field Project – discuss - Councilman Fogarty
12. Request of inspection Silver Spring Golf Course to ensure maintenance on Pawtucket Ave sidewalk/street – discuss – Councilman Fogarty
13. Request for copies of grant applications and awards to Community Center- discuss – Council Vice President Rego
14. Restaurant Week review – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
15. Paving update timeline and no parking status for Martin Street – discuss – Councilman Fogarty
16. Paving timeline update- Cornell Street- announcement – Council Vice President Rego
17. Recommendation to the Planning Board for waiving outdoor dining fee – discussion only – Council President Rodericks & Vice President Rego
18. Discussion of converting the former Oldham School into the city's recreation center – Councilman Lawson
19. Carousel upgrades; window maintenance and museum project– discuss – Councilman Lawson
20. Ward 4 Town Hall at Riverside Library June 8th – announcement – Councilman Lawson
21. Formal request for a stop sign east and West bound on Crescent View Ave at the bike path crossing – discuss – Councilman Lawson
22. Glenlyon Field Fence Resolution No. 74 review – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
23. Activity and paving of Miriam Street and Rhode Island Energy – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
24. Update on lights on walking path at Glenlyon Field – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
25. Request for stop sign at Bishop and Tyron Avenue – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
26. Discuss drainage and upkeep on Bishop, Newport and Ferris Avenue – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
27. Discuss Little Scholars Preschool flooding issues – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote-
1. Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Appropriating Funds For The Full-Time Operation Of A Fourth Rescue
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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. June Proclamations Older Adults Month, Azores Day, PRIDE Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, Gun Violence Awareness Day, Day of Portugal, Juneteenth
2. Community Center Discussion
3. Oldham School Discussion
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Solicitors Report
A. Richard E. Kirby vs. City of East Providence et. al.
C.A. No. PC-2019-6124- Report of Final Settlement Terms and Mutual Release
2. Handicap Parking Sign (by Director of Public Works Dan Borges)
104 Fifth Street
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-Councilman Lawson
1. Congratulations to the Class of 2024
2. Graduation East Providence public schools
3. Upcoming school budget
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Requesting To Name The Baseball Field At Glenlyon Field "The Bob Long Baseball Diamond"
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution In Support Of 2024—H7658 And 2024—S2968 Relating To
Motor And Other Vehicles—Size, Weight And Load Limits—Weight
Restrictions On Route 114A East Providence
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution Amending Resolution No. 107 Adopted April 2, 2024 to Reflect a Change in the Vendor for the Purchase of a Roll Off Truck for the Department of Public Works Highway Division.
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks & Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract With Ti-Sales for the Furnishing and Delivery of Water Meters
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Hydro Utilities LLC for the Water Meter Installation Project
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with O’Brien & Sons for the Installation of a Splash Pad at Providence Avenue Park
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Resolution In Support Of An Ordinance Appropriating Funds For The Full-Time Operation Of A Fourth Rescue
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
8. Resolution Requesting the Former Oldham School Building be the Site of the New Recreation Center and That All ARPA Funds Allocated Towards A Recreation Center be Moved to the Oldham School Building Site
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
9. Resolution in Support of 2024—S2011 Entitled "Joint Resolution Making an Appropriation of Approximately $30,000,000 to Rhode Island's Public Schools for Safety and Security Improvements"
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
10. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With JR & Sons Construction, Inc For The Installation Of An Asphalt Parking Lot And Perimeter Berm For The Willett Avenue Pond Parking Area
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
11. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With JR & Sons Construction Inc For The Installation Of An Asphalt Parking Lot At Bold Point Park
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-
1. No parking in select locations on Commercial Way
Summary: Sec 18-307
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Ordinance Amending Ord. Chapter 911 Reallocating and Reappropriating up to $3,000,000 formerly allocated toward a Community Recreation Center toward the former Oldham School Building for needed upgrades
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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