CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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. Breast Cancer Awareness Month-Councilwoman Sousa
2. Dyslexia Awareness – Councilwoman Sousa
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session
Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(1)- any discussions of the job performance, character or physical or mental health of a person or persons provided that such person or persons affected have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require the discussion be held in open meeting – City Clerk
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. COUNCIL JOURNALS
1. August 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses 1-7
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 Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Diane Sullivan
Location: Pierce Stadium (02914)
Event: Turkey Trot Race
Date & Time: November 23, 2024 9:00am-12:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Road Race
Applicant: Karen Zyons
Location: Bold Point Park
Event: Providence Rhode Race
Date & Time: May 4, 2024 7:30am-1:30pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Villa Putrius
Location: 37 N Blossom St (02914)
Event: An Afternoon of Dance & Music
Date & Time: October 13, 2024 4:00pm-6:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Special Events – Alcohol – Class F1 - full
Applicant: Bryan Benedict
Location: 684 & 700 Bullocks Pt Ave (02915)
Event: 2024 New England Witches Guild Parade
Date & Time: October 19, 2024 11:00am-4:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Food Truck Event
Applicant: Tracy Johnson/Crescent Park
Event: 2024 New England Witches Guild Parade
Address: 700 Bullocks Point (02915)
Date & Time: October 19, 2024 11:00am-4:00pm
Trucks: Atmosphere Café, The Burrito Bowl, All Seasons Café, Teddys Candy Bar, Mikes City Dogs
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Special Event – Alcohol Class F
Applicant: A.C. Peri/Sacred Heart Church
Address: 118 Taunton Ave (02914)
Event: Fall Dinner
Date and Time: October 5, 2024 6:30pm-11:00pm
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Sundays & Holidays
Applicant: Djennifer Kaenman
Business: Savage Angel Fitness
Business Address: 321-323 Warren Ave (02914)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
8. Solicit
Applicant: Michael Keeley
Business: Resolve Visionary
Business Address: 2830 Pawtucket Ave (02915)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
A. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Liquor License-Class B (full)
Applicant: Nirajan Adhikari
Business: Himalayan Spice dba SWAD
Address: 185-187 Willett Ave (02915)
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. Joseph Botello - traffic speed camera program
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 –
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Statement on small business grants for businesses affected by bridge closure and vote on hiring legal counsel to advise city council on legal options against the Mayor for withholding these funds from being dispersed to impacted businesses – Discuss – Councilman Lawson
2. Discuss new position for administrative assistant to the City Council – Discuss – Councilman Lawson
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - For discussion and possible vote-
1. Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Appropriating $6,118,625 For The FY2025 Capital Budget And FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Appropriating $229,175,771 For The Support Of The City Government For The Fiscal Year Ending October 31, 2025
3.
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
2. Follow up on the implementation of a fourth full time rescue for the City of East Providence – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS- Chief of Staff Patricia Resendes
1. Appointment not requiring Council Confirmation
• Tiesha Nieves Sinouthasy – reappointment to Affirmative Action Commission, Seat 4, Term 5/2/24 - 5/1/26
• Carole Brown – appointment to East Providence Housing Authority, No. 7, Term 10/21/24 - 10/20/27
• Nicholas T. Williams – reappointment to East Providence Housing Authority, No. 3, Term 2/26/24 - 2/25/29
2. Items for announcement/discussion
• Presentation of the FY 24/25 Proposed Budget – Mayor Bob DaSilva
• East Providence Fire Rescue Coverage
• August FY 24 Finance Reports – Dir. Malcolm Moore
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• 2024 Dyslexia Awareness Week – October 16th @ 6PM – Light City Hall RED w/ Decoding Dyslexia RI
A. Workshop – Discussion Only (page numbers refer to the FY25 proposed budget available online, https://stories.opengov.com/eastprovidenceri/published/XxwJuzw3k6 and in the City Clerk’s office) Pages 1-130
1. City Government
• Mayor’s Office
• City Clerk
• Law
2. City Operations
• Finance Controls & Accounts
• Human Resources
• EEOC/Affirmative Action
• Information Technology
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS-
1. City Solicitor – Executive Session
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Change Order with Acme Abatement Contractor, Inc. Relating to Removal of Asbestos Found on a Portion of the Roof of the Former Oldham Elementary School
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with ITsavvy LLC for Security Training and E-mail Archiving System
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution To Reaffirm Relations Between The City Of East Providence, Rhode Island And The Village Of Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal As Sister Cities
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks and Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-
1. An Ordinance In Amendment Of Chapter 17 Of The Revised Ordinances Of The City Of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, As Amended, Entitled “Utilities”
Summary: Sec. 17-183 day calendar grace period to 7 business days (water
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. An Ordinance In Amendment Of Chapter 17 Of The Revised Ordinances Of The City Of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, As Amended, Entitled “Utilities”
Summary: Sec. 17-36 7 day calendar grace period to 7 business days (water)
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Ordering The Assessment And Collection Of Property Tax On The Ratable Real Estate And Tangible Personal Property
Summary: Sec 16-50 entitled “Assessment” of Article IV entitled “Property Tax on Ratable Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property and Excise Tax on Registered Motor Vehicles and Trailers”
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. An Ordinance Authorizing The Director Of Finance To Borrow Funds In Anticipation Of Taxes
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. An Ordinance Authorizing The Director Of Finance To Borrow Funds In Anticipation Of Bonds
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XVI. 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.