CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A

 

RE-OPEN SESSION TO BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION AT APPROXIMATELY 6:15 P.M.

 

City Council:

Council President, Robert Britto - Ward 1

Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks - At Large

Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2

Councilman Nate Cahoon - Ward 3

Councilman Ricardo Mourato - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello

City Clerk, Samantha N. Burnett

 

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be both in person and virtually,

through an application called, "Zoom".

 

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY, USE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

 

By phone:

Call the toll free number: 1-877-853-5247 (audio only) and enter the following information:

MEETING ID: 993-0796-0324

You will then be asked for the meeting passcode.

Enter the following passcode:

PASSCODE: 653929 (please note this is corrected)

 

By computer or smartphone (this is the audio and video option):

To participate visually (with audio) you will need to log into the following from your computer or smart

phone, go to: www.zoom.us

Enter the following information when prompted

MEETING ID: 993-0796-0324

You will then be asked for the meeting passcode. Enter the following passcode number: 653929

Once entered, you will be able to join the meeting. At the appropriate time for public comment the

moderator will allow you to provide comment at the meeting.

The meeting will also be available live on our city website, located at:

http://www.clerkbase.com/RI_EastProvidence_Live_CityCouncil.html

In addition, written public comment on any agenda item can be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2020 in the following delivery methods:

Email the City Clerk: sburnett@eastprovidenceri.gov

Mailed/dropped off at: City Hall, Attention: City Clerk, 145 Taunton Avenue - East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

 

I.           CALL TO ORDER

II.          INVOCATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws §42-46-5 (a)(2)

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

a.       Review of attorneys resumes and submission regarding eminent domain.

b.   New Claims

1.       Cheryl Mead

c.   Sewer Charge Abatements

1.       Amy Sinyei and Emanuel Rodrigues

2.       Jacob Sydney

3.       Donald Totten

4.       Eileen Wayland

 

III.         OPEN SESSION

IV.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V.          MOTION TO SEAL MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of the speakers will be on a first come, first serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting. Public comments must pertain to a docket item.

 

VI.        LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

1.       APPLICATION FOR HOLIDAY LICENSE – UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA, 75 NEW ROAD, RUMFORD 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

2.       APPLICATION FOR ROLLER SKATING RINK LICENSE – UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA, 75 NEW ROAD, RUMFORD 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

3.       APPLICATION FOR VIDEO GAMES LICENSE – UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA, 75 NEW ROAD, RUMFORD 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

4.       APPLICATION FOR VICTUALING LICENSE – UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA, 75 NEW ROAD, RUMFORD 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

5.       APPLICATION FOR DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE – UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA, 75 NEW ROAD, RUMFORD 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

VII.       APPOINTMENTS

 

 David Aucoin - Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Board

Council Vice President Rodericks

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

VIII.      COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

1.       National Grid Procedure on Repair & Replacement Work – Council Vice President Rodericks

2.       Small Business License and Other Fee Relief During Pandemic-Council Vice President Rodericks

3.       Cancellation of Tree Lighting for 2020 due to COVID-19 – Council President Britto

4.       Riverside Renaissance Virtual Tree Lighting in Ward 4 – Councilman Mourato

5.       Small Business Forum Discussion – Councilman Cahoon

6.       Sidewalk Improvement Project Status Update – Councilman Cahoon

7.       Discussion and Vote for outside legal services regarding Marshall Property, formerly known as Metacomet Golf Club located at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway – Councilman Mourato

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

8.       Discussion and Vote on eminent domain appraisal for Marshall Property, formerly known as Metacomet Golf Club located at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway – Councilman Mourato

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

IX.         NEW BUSINESS

a)   COMMUNICATIONS – OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

1.       Comprehensive Plan 2020-2040 Presentation by Horsley Witten

2.       Auditor RFP Recommendation – Finance

3.       Emergency Response Plan Study – DPW/Water Division

4.       Approval of Executive Order 2020-050 – Extension of Municipal State of Emergency

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

b)   REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1.)  City Solicitor's Claims Report 

       Solicitor Michael J. Marcello

2.)  Monthly Business Licensing Status Report (Communication Only)

       City Clerk, Samantha Burnett

3.) 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule

 

c)   RESOLUTIONS

Full resolutions on ClerkBase, under 12/08/2020 agenda: https://www.clerkshq.com/eastprovidence-ri

 

1.       RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLUMSHAPIRO FOR AUDITING SERVICES

(COUNCILMAN CAHOON)

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

2.       RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (COUNCILMAN CAHOON)

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

3.       RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CONSTELLATION NEW ENERGY, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY

(COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRITTO)

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

X.          RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)

XI.         ADJOURNMENT

 

If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.