CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
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. Christina Alves 2025 Rhode Island Education Support Professional of the Year – Council Vice President Rego
2. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
3. Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
4. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote –
A. Council Meeting Minutes
1. July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. LETTERS
1. Notice of New Property Number, 1 Pier Road (02914), Map 006 Block 1 Parcel 005.00
2. Notice of New Property Number, 777 Waterfront Drive (02914), Map 007 Block 01 Parcel 001.00
3. Notice of New Property Number, 600 Waterfront Drive (02914), Map 006 Block 01 Parcel 001.00
4. Notice of New Property Number, 700 Waterfront Drive (02914), Map 017 Block 01 Parcel 002.00
5. Notice of New Property Number, 93 Main Street (02915), Map 412 Block 20 Parcel 003.00
6. Notice of New Property Number, 32 Adams Ave (02915), Map 312 Block 07 Parcel 0013.00
7. Letter from William C. Maaia & Associates re: Comp Plan Amendment & Zone Change, 0 Wampanoag Trail: request to move from tabled to untabled
C. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year Amount
2024 $12,398.80
Total $12,398.80
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses 1-17
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. Road Race
Applicant: Siobhan Breagy
Organization: Ground Control Events
Location: Pierce Field
Date & Time: May 18, 2025 7:30am-1:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jessica Mayette
Event: Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
Location: 1336 Pawtucket Avenue (02916)
Date & Time: October 27, 2024 11:00am-6:30pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Special Events - One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Debra Messinger
Event: Outdoor Wedding
Location: 54 Argyle Ave. (02915)
Date & Time: October 12, 2024, 12:00pm-6:00pm
Type of entertainment: DJ
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Special Event – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Lucy Fontaine
Event: 50th Anniversary Party
Location: 60 Berkley Street (02914)
Date & Time: September 7, 2024 6:00pm-11:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Special Event- Liquor-Class F
Applicant: Tracy Johnson
Event: Annual Food and Wine Pairing
Address: 700 Bullocks Point Ave. (02915)
Date & Time: September 5, 2024 6:30pm-9:30pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Sundays & Holidays
Applicant: Nirajan Adhikari
Business: Himalayan Spice
Location: 185-187 Willett Avenue (02915)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Sundays & Holidays
Applicant: Anyeli Rivera
Business: Pass the Tea
Location: 7 Centre Street (02916)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
8. Sundays & Holidays
Applicant: Xiaomei Yang
Business: Relax Scalp Spa
Location: 65-R Newport Avenue (02916)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
9. Victualing-Class 1 (under 25)
Applicant: Nirajan Adhikari
Business: Himalayan Spice
Location: 185-187 Willett Avenue (02915)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
10. Victualing
Applicant: Kristin Suther
Business: Compass One dba Eurest Dining
Location: 200 Narragansett Park Dr (02916)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
11. Victualing
Applicant: Sophia Weisman
Business: Wonder
Business Address: 125 Newport Avenue (02916)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
12. Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Rosadina Acosta
Business: Antojitos Mexicanos
Business Address: 895-899 Warren Ave (02914)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
13. Solicitor
Applicant: Kelsy Rhines
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
14. Solicitor
Applicant: Michael Flori
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
15. Solicitor
Applicant: Devin Ellinwood
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
16. Solicitor
Applicant: Michael Borrelli
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
17. Solicitor
Applicant: Robert O’Neill
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
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. Request for dog bag dispensers and trash at City parks – Discuss – Councilwoman Sousa
2. Discussion and possible vote to hire temporary legal counsel for ordinances and resolutions – discuss and vote – Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Discuss Second Annual Harvestfest – discuss – Councilwoman Sousa
4. East Providence City Council Veterans Advisory Committee update- discuss – Councilman Lawson
5. Request for information: each departments surplus or deficit, number of unfilled positions per department, list of all city owned vehicles, date of purchase and what city worker is assigned to each, department budget through the third quarter of FY24 – discuss- Councilman Lawson and Council Vice President Rego
6. Request for report of work performed and work planned for Glenlyon Field – discuss – Vice President Rego
7. Request for increased speed surveillance measures in Rumford between the hours of 4-6pm, Monday through Friday – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
8. Request for traffic study for Rumford – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
9. Discussion and vote to hire a special counsel to represent the Council in Rumford Motor Inn matter – vote – Council Vice President Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - For discussion and possible vote-
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: Subsection (b) of Sec. 18-269 Stop Sign
Bishop Avenue (northbound & southbound) at Pavilion Avenue
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
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-
1. Appointment not requiring Council Confirmation
Jennifer Tierney ¬– Tree Commission reappointment No. 1, Term 2/17/24 – 2/16/27
Carol Auer – Tree Commission reappointment No. 2, Term 2/17/24 – 2/16/27
2. Items for announcement/discussion
a. 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony – September 11, 2024 @ 10AM
b. July FY 24 Finance Reports – Dir. Malcolm Moore
c. Hispanic Heritage Month
d. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
e. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
f. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
g. Brazilian Independence Day
REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS-none
B. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-
1. City Council Discuss East Providence School Department FY 25 budget and capital needs-discussion- Councilman Rick Lawson
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Yiftee, Inc. to Administer a Community Gift Card Program Related to the Washington Bridge Closure
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract Amendment with Pare Corporation for Construction Services and Contract Administration for the Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project and the Water Meter Replacement Project Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution Authorizing The Expenditure Of Funds From The
Live Nation Recreation Fund For The Tent Rental For The
Carousel Food And Wine Pairing
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With ADS Construction, Inc. For The Renovation Of The Police Station
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-
1. Ordinance - Sec. 18-307 No Parking - Somerset Avenue, Arrowhead Avenue and Kingsford Avenue
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.