CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024
6:30PM
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EXECUTIVE SESSION- CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
Notice: the meeting will 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(1)
1. Discussion of the job performance, character … of a person provided that the person or persons affected have been notified in advance in writing.\City Clerk Employee Agreement
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR-For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
1. August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
3. September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. September 17, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes
5. October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
6. October 1, 2024 Executive Meeting Minutes
7. October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. LETTERS
1. Notice of New Property Number, 100 East Point Drive (02916), Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 007.100
2. Notice of New Property Number, 102 East Point Drive (02916), Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 007.102
3. Notice of New Property Number, 108 East Point Drive (02916), Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 007.108
4. Notice of New Property Number, 130 East Point Drive (02916), Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 007.130
5. Notice of New Property Number, 132 East Point Drive (02916), Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 007.132
6. Notice of New Property Number, 140 East Point Drive (02916), Map 203 Block 01 Parcel 006.140
C. TAX ABATEMENTS
Year Amount
2024 $6196.28
Total $6196.28
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. Solicitor License
Applicant: Scott Kaeller
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business address:2000 Chapel View Rd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Solicitor License
Applicant: Devon Williams
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business address:2000 Chapel View Rd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Solicitor License
Applicant: Frank Greene
Business: Power Home Remodeling
Business address:2000 Chapel View Rd (02920)
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Special Event – One Day
Applicant: Janna Espada
Event: Halloween Party
Location: 40 Oak Ave (02915)
Date & Time: October 26, 2024 6:30pm-11:00pm
Type of entertainment: Music
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Special Event – One Day
Applicant: Michelle Perry/ Library
Event: Pumpkin Stroll
Location: 41 Grove Ave (02914)
Date & Time: October 24, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pm
Type of entertainment: lawn event/food trucks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Special Event-Class F
Applicant: Alexandra Kavanagh/St Mary Bayview Academy
Address:3070 Pawtucket Ave (02915)
Date & Time: November 21-24, 2024 6:00pm-10:00pm
Event: Addams Family Theatre Production
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
7. Annual Renewal of miscellaneous licenses authorization granting to renew subject licenses, excluding alcoholic beverage licenses, for year commencing December 1, 2024 upon application by licensee and approval by Chief of Police and as required by health inspector and other city officials.
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
8. Minas Café Entertainment license passed April 2, 2024 subject to 6 month review
Address: 315 Waterman Ave (02914)
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Annual Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
Please refer to exhibit “A” for business listings
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. Marissa Jenkins – public safety issue with fence abutting Jay Street
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. Mike Kennedy- Crescent Park Advisory Commission appoint to Appointment 1,10/22/24-1/5/27-Councilman Lawson
2. David Luiz- Crescent Park Advisory Commission appoint to Appointment 4,10/22/24-1/5/27- Councilman Lawson
3. Dennis Thibeault- Crescent Park Advisory Commission appoint to Alternate 1,10/22/24-1/5/27-Councilman Lawson
4. Catherine Viera Baker- Crescent Park Advisory Commission appoint to Alternate 2,10/22/24-1/5/27-Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Council requests update on all ARPA funded projects – discuss – Councilman Lawson
a. Potter & Burgess Parking Lots
b. Pierce Field
c. Storefront Improvement Program
d. Community Center
e. Police Department
f. Crescent Park Concession Stand
g. Event Pad
h. Kent Heights
i. Adaptive playground
ii. Overall project
i. Art Utility Box Project
j. Bold Point Park
k. Oldham School Business Incubator
l. Oldham School physical building updates; roof, windows and doors
m. Placemaking- Citywide
n. Splash Pad- Riverside
2. Discussion and possible vote on City Council sub-committees- Councilman Lawson
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Requested report on Glenlyon Field detailed accounting – discuss - Council Vice President Rego
4. City Council Veterans Committee update – discuss – Councilman Lawson
5. Request for detailed breakdown of allocation as awarded to the EP Fire Department ($3.75 million) Safer Grant Fund – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - 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 - 7 calendar day grace period to 7 business days (sewer)
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 - 7 calendar day grace period to 7 business days (water)
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
• Matthew Gunnip, appointment to Zoning Board of Review, Ward 2, Appointment 6, Term 5 years. Term 8/21/2024-8/20/2029
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Items for announcement/discussion
• Native American Heritage Month
• September Finance Reports
• Diwali Festival of Lights
• Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, @ 10 AM, Garden of Flags
• Annual Holiday Celebration Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 4-7 PM City Hall Plaza; Rain Date Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - none
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds to Support the East Providence Historical Society's Horse Drawn Holiday Hayride Event Sponsor: Council VP Rego
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Manafort Brothers, Inc. for the Booth Avenue Slope Stabilization Project Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
3. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Robert H. Lord Company, Inc. for the Design, Purchase and Installation of Library Furnishings Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
4. Resolution Requesting the Department of Public Works Purchase and Install Place Maker Banners Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
5. Resolution Requesting a Review of All Crosswalk and Pedestrian Crossing Traffic Devices Within the City Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
6. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Purchase the Property Located at 0 Pawtucket Avenue Sponsor : Councilman Fogarty
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of East Providence Appropriating up to $5,500 for a Scholarship to the East End Theatre & Performing Arts Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
Member Aye Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks
2. Ordinance - Chapter 2, Adding Article VIII East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
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 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.