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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

Council May Call Executive Session using the Zoom virtual meeting application

145 TAUNTON AVENUE - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

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, and the closure of City Hall, this meeting will be conducted virtually, through an application called, “Zoom”.

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, USE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

1. 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 number:

PASSCODE: 653929

2. 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:

PASSCODE: 653929

Once entered you will be able to view and listen to the meeting. At the appropriate time for public comment the moderator of the meeting will allow you to provide comment at the meeting.

The meeting will also be viewable 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 emailing the office of the City Clerk at

sburnett@cityofeastprov.com or mailed to

City Clerk, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Attn: Public Comment.

A drop box is also available at City Hall.

All written public comment must be received by 5:30 p.m. on June 16, 2020.

If you intend to speak on any agenda topic for public comment, please call the City Clerk at 401.435.7596 to reserve your spot by 5:30 p.m. the day of June 16, 2020.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION

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) Claims

1. Alex Mazika

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

b) Sewer Charge Abatements

1. Khalil Rahme

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

III. OPEN SESSION

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. MOTION TO SEAL MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

VI. CONSENT CALENDAR

All items under, "Consent Calendar" are considered to be of a routine and noncontroversial nature by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on the items unless a Council members so requests, in which event the item will be removed from said Consent Calendar and will be considered in its normal sequence in the docket.

a) COUNCIL JOURNALS/MINUTES OF THE MEETING

1. City Council Meeting: Open and Executive Session on June 2, 2020.

2. TAX ABATEMENTS

2020	$4,253.87
TOTALS	$4,253.87

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

VII. LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

a) Hawker’s License

1) Keystone Fireworks

Melissa Korsak

Location(s): 1235 Wampanoag Trail, 02915, 40 Highland Avenue, 02914

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

2) New England Novelty

Keith Lambert

Location: 141 Newport Avenue, 02916

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

PUBLIC COMMENT

*See Page 1 regarding log in instructions to participate.

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.

VIII. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

IX. CONTINUED BUSINESS

a) Net Metering Credit Discussion by Green Development

In relation to docket item:

“RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH GREEN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, LLC REGARDING RENEWABLE ENERGY SAVINGS”

X. NEW BUSINESS

a) Mayor Communications

1. Mayor’s Message of Disapproval and Veto of: Budget Ordinance Timeline COVID-19 Pandemic as passed by the East Providence City Council on June 2, 2020 entitled,

“AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORIDNANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTILTED, “ADMINISTRATION”

2. Notice of Mayor’s signature on various ordinances

b) Reports of Other City Officials

1. City Solicitor’s Report - Claims Committee Report

-Mike Marcello

2. Recommendation from the Planning Board to the City Council:

Land transfer of a 2.9 acre parcel and 600 foot fishing pier located at Map 109, Block 1, Parcel 1.

Owner: Kettle Point, LLC.

-Bill Fazioli

3. Tourism Escrow Account Opportunity – Discussion Only

-Bill Fazioli

c) Resolutions

1. RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER REGARDING CHARTER COMMISSIONS

Sponsored by: Councilman Mourato, Councilwoman Sousa and Councilman Cahoon

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH GREEN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, LLC REGARDING RENEWABLE ENERGY SAVINGS

XI. RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)

XII. ADJOURNMENT

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett at 401.435.7596