CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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

 

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 May 5, 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

(Litigation and Claims)

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

a)   Claims

1.   Paula Butterworth

 

b)   Litigation

 

1.   GeoNova Development Co. vs. City of East Providence

C.A. No. PB-09-5341

Status Update/Settlement Proposal

 

2.   Heritage Harbor Foundation v. City of East Providence (2020-01538)

Update on Litigation/Settlement proposal (tax appeal)

 

III.        OPEN SESSION

 

IV.        NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMED BY LILY BOLARINHO

 

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

March 11, 2020: Special Session

March 17, 2020: Executive and Regular Session

April 7, 2020: Regular Session (No Executive Session Notes)

April 21, 2020: Regular Session (No Executive Session Notes)

 

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.

 

VII.       MAYORAL APPOINTMENT – NO COUNCIL APPROVAL NEEDED

 

Antero Braga: Reappointment to Housing Authority

Term: 03/11/2020 – 3/12/2023

 

VIII.      COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

 

1.   Request Capital Improvement Budget for June

Council President Britto

 

2.   Back to Work, Citywide COVID-19 Plan

Council President Britto

 

3.   Current Financial State for the City of East Providence

Councilman Mourato

 

IX.        CONTINUED BUSINESS

 

1.   Show Cause Dispositions/Agreements

 

a)   Town Wine and Spirits

179 Newport Avenue

Rumford, RI 02916

 

b)   Davenport’s Restaurant

1925 Pawtucket Avenue

East Providence, RI 02914

 

c)   Riverside Liquors

225 Bullocks Point Avenue

Riverside, RI 02915

 

d)   Gregg’s Restaurant

1940 Pawtucket Avenue

East Providence, RI 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

X.         NEW BUSINESS

 

a)   Ratification of Executive Order 2020-022

Extension for the State of Municipal Emergency from May 5 to May 19, 2020

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

b)   Petition for Zone Change

(Refer to Planning Board for Review and Recommendation according to East Providence City Ordinance 19-73)

Applicant: Marshall Development LLC

Property Address: 500 Veteran Memorial Parkway a/k/a Metacomet Golf Club

Plat/Lot: Assessor’s Map107, Block 15, Lot 001

Current Zoning: O-1 Open Space

Proposed Zoning: Waterfront District – New Metacomet Sub-District

See Proposed Use Table to Amend Section 19-481

Introduced by: Council Vice President Rodericks

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

c)   Resolutions to Amend the East Providence Home Rule Charter subject to voter approval at the November 2020 Election

 

1.   RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY SOLICITOR AND ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR

Sponsored by: Councilman Mourato

 

(Explanation of Resolution: Amendment to the City Charter changing the appointment of the City Solicitor and Assistant City Solicitor from the Mayor with council approval to the City Council only. Amendment of Article 3: Mayor, Section 3- 9 and Article 2: City Council, Section 2-17)

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

2.   RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER REMOVING THE MAYOR’S VETO POWER OVER ORDINANCES

Sponsored by: Councilman Mourato

 

(Explanation of Resolution: This resolution would remove the power of the Mayor to veto/disapprove ordinances passed by the City Council. Proposal to amend Article 3: Mayor, Section 3-6)

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

3.   RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD, ZONING BOARD AND ALL OTHER CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Sponsored by: Councilman Mourato

 

i.    (Zoning Board-Explanation of Resolution: This resolution would change the appointment process of the Zoning Board from five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with city council approval, to one (1) member appointed by the Mayor with council approval and the remaining four (4) members appointed directly by the city Council.)

 

ii.   (Planning Board-Explanation of Resolution: This resolution would also  change the appointment to the planning board from seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with Council approval to three (3) members appointed by the Mayor with Council approval and the remaining four (4) members appointed directly by the City Council.)

 

iii.  (All Other Boards and Commissions-Explanation of Resolution.  The resolution requires at least four(4)  members of all city boards and commissions, unless otherwise specified in the Home Rule Charter, be appointed directly by the City Council (one resident from each ward) with the remaining membership to be appointed by the mayor with city council approval.)

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

d)   Introduction of Ordinances

 

1.   FIRST AND FINAL PASSAGE – (PUBLIC HEARING)

 

A)  AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 1998, AS AMENDED ENTITLED "ZONING"

Sponsored by Councilman Mourato and Council Vice President Rodericks

 

Full ordinance on Clerkbase, under 05/05/2020 agenda:

https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

B)   AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE APPROPRIATING $150,000 FOR THE SUPPORT OF SECURITY SYSTEM FOR CITY CLERK AND TREASURY

Sponsored by Councilman Cahoon and Councilman Mourato

 

Full ordinance on Clerkbase, under 05/05/2020 agenda:

https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

2.   ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL PASSAGE (PUBLIC HEARING)

 

A)  AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS”

Sponsored by Councilman Mourato and Councilwoman Sousa

 

Full ordinance on Clerkbase, under 05/05/2020 agenda:

https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

B)   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"

Sponsored by: Councilwoman Sousa

 

Full ordinance on Clerkbase, under 05/05/2020 agenda:

https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

C)   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"

Sponsored by: Councilwoman Sousa

 

Full ordinance on Clerkbase, under 05/05/2020 agenda:

https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

D)  AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”                                                                                                                                     Sponsored by: Councilman Cahoon, Councilman Mourato and Councilwoman Sousa

 

Full ordinance on Clerkbase, under 05/05/2020 agenda:

https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

XVI.     RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)

 

XVII.    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