CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
AMENDED DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, November 12, 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, Andreza Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa_____ Rodericks _____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLOMATIONS
1. Girl Scout Troup 108 Democracy Badges – Councilwoman Sousa
2. East End Theatre and Performing Arts Scholarship – Councilwoman Sousa
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) litigation
A. Joshua Moniz-John vs. City of East Providence
C.A. No. PC-2019-11725
Update/Mediation from RI Interlocal Trust Attorney Mark Reynolds
B. Darrell J. Robbins vs. City of East Providence
C.A. No. PC-2019-12067
Update/Mediation from RI Interlocal Trust Attorney Mark Reynolds
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR-For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
1. October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
3. October 22, 2024 Executive Session Minutes
4. October 29, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C6
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C6
C. NON PUBLIC HEARING
1. License to Solicit
Applicant: Ethan Brown
Business Name: Power Home Remodeling
Business Address: 2000 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston, RI 02920
2. Special Event – Liquor – Class F
Applicant: Emily DaSilva, Church of the Sacred Heart
Event: Paint & Vino
Address: 118 Taunton Avenue (02914)
Date & Time: November 15, 2024, 6:00pm-10:00pm
3. Special Event – Liquor – Class F
Applicant: Jahdae Thomas, Providence Country Day School
Event: Ornament Making Class
Address: 660 Waterman Avenue, Metcalf Building, 1st Floor (02914)
Date & Time: November 20 and November 21, 2024, 5:30pm-8:00pm
4. Mobile Food Truck – New
Applicant: Sean Reilly
Business Name: Mason & Twine LLC dba Mason & Twine
Business Address: 16 Mason St. Apt. 2, Warren, RI 02885
5. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Melissa Weaver
Location: 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Event: Employee Vendor Fair
Date & Time: December 3, 2024, 10:00am-4:00pm
6. Special Event – Liquor – Class F
Applicant: Rita Vargas, St. Francis Xavier Church
Event: Fundraiser Dinner
Address: 160 Orchard Street (02914)
Date & Time: November 16, 2024, 6:00pm-11:30pm
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. 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 (cont. from 10/22/2024)
2. Annual Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
Please refer to exhibit “A” for business listings (cont. from 10/22/24)
3. Application for additional hours to open between the hours of 1:00am and 6:00am – New
Applicant: Joseph Zonfrilli
Business Name: Jozon Enterprises, Inc. dba Domino’s Pizza
Business Address: 2145 Pawtucket Avenue, 02914
4. Dance and Entertainment – New
Applicant: Dennis Leggett
Business Name: East 33
Business Address: 33 Veterans Memorial Parkway
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- Driving and pedestrian safety issues, update, progress, future
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/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
a. Joseph Votolato – Assistant City Solicitor
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Motion to reconsider fiscal year 2025 capital budget and capital improvement program as amended on October 15, 2024 – Council Vice President Rego
2. Discussion and possible vote on amendments to the fiscal year 2025 capital budget and capital improvement program as amended on October 15, 2024 – Council Vice President Rego
3. Council consideration of mayor's message of disapproval and veto of Capital Budget FY25 amendments– possible vote to override- City Council
4. Council requests update on all ARPA funded projects – discussion – 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
5. Discussion and possible vote on City Council sub-committees- Councilman Lawson
6. Requested report on Glenlyon Field detailed accounting – discussion - Council Vice President Rego
7. City Council Veterans Committee update – discussion – Councilman Lawson
8. Freedom Green Holiday tree lighting, December 8th 2pm-8pm– discussion – Council Vice President Rego
9. Discussion and consideration of separation agreement and payment of accumulated time- discussion and possible vote – Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - 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
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Request for detailed breakdown of allocation as awarded to the EP Fire Department ($3.75 million) Safer Grant Fund – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
2. Council requested at October 22, 2024 meeting for update on old Union Primary location being developed by Touchdown Realty and an update of review of property from Zoning
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Items for announcement/discussion
a. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Update
b. Veterans Business Week Proclamation
c. Small Business Saturday Proclamation
d. Holiday Celebration – Saturday, Dec. 7, 4-7PM
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS - None
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
1. Update on meeting with Superintendent and Finance Director regarding financials
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a ground lease agreement with Towerco VI, LLC for a cell tower at Grassy Plains Park
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks, Councilman Lawson
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase furnishings for the Police Station
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a maintenance and upkeep agreement with Narragansett Terrace Realty Association
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. Ordinance - Chapter 2, Adding Article VIII East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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.
