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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 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 7:30 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

Assistant City Solicitor, Dylan Conley

City Clerk, Samantha N. Burnett

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REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENT

In addition, written public comment on any agenda item can be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2020 in the following delivery methods:

Email the City Clerk at: sburnett@eastprovidenceri.gov

Deliver your written comment in person to the City Clerk

Location: City Hall 145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC COMMENT VIA ZOOM, YOU MUST USE THE “RAISE HAND” FUNCTION VIA ZOOM NO LATER THAN 6:45 P.M. TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE MODERATOR OF THE MEETING.

II. VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO R.I.G.L. 42-46-5 (a)(2) Litigation as listed below in Item A & B and R.I.G.L. 42-46-5 (a)(5) discussions or considerations related to the acquisition of real property for public purposes under C.

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

A. Claims

New Claims

1. Anna and Albano Larquinho

B. Sewer Charge Abatements

1. Maria Lima

2. Betty Koczan

3. Heather Collins

4. Gordon School (Joseph Almeida)

5. KZH Realty, Inc. (Heather Sonvanha)

C. Update on Eminent Domain analysis and consideration for property formerly known as Metacomet Golf Club, located at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, 02914 (MAP 107/BLOCK 15/PARCEL 1)

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. MOTION TO SEAL MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

VI. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:

MARCH 16, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

B. TAX CANCELLATION/ABATEMENTS:

2018: $30.57

2019: $916.99

2020: $370.51

TOTAL: $1,318.07

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

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.

VIII. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

1. Heather Penden: Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Board (Council President Britto and Council Vice President Rodericks)

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

IX. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL

Angie Lovegrove: Personnel Hearing Board (City Charter, section 9-1(2).)

Term: 09/29/2020-09/28/2026

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

Dereck Mendoza: Board of Assessment Review, (Ward 2 Vacant Seat)

(City Charter, section 4-12)

Term: 04/06/2021-04/06/2027

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

X. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT COUNCIL CONFIRMATION

(Correspondence Only)

Kelsey Queenan: Conservation Commission Term: 01/01/2021-01/01/2024

Cheryl Vieira: Conservation Commission (reappointment) Term: 01/01/2019-01/01/2022

XI. LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

License to Solicit: SunRun Solar Panels

Applicant: John R. Monteiro

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

XII. NEW BUSINESS

a) COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

1. Pandemic Update, Discussion Only – Council Vice President Rodericks

2. Traffic on Mountain Avenue – Discussion only - Councilman Cahoon

3. Sidewalk Update (Tabled from March 16, 2021) - Councilman Cahoon

4. Boards and Commissions Update – Councilman Mourato

5. Crescent View Community Meeting 4/13 at 6:30 p.m. (via Zoom) - Councilman Mourato

6. Bullocks Point Tree Project Update - Councilman Mourato

7. Short Term Rental Ordinance Discussion - Councilman Mourato

8. Update on Eminent Domain analysis and consideration for property formerly known as Metacomet Golf Club, located at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, 02914 (MAP 107/BLOCK 15/PARCEL 1) -Council Vice President Rodericks

b) COMMUNICATIONS – OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

1. City’s Acceptance Into the Municipal Resiliency Program Sponsored by RI Infrastructure Bank -Bill Fazioli

2. Five Year Hazard Mitigation Plan – Bill Fazioli

3. Pandemic Expenses Update – Malcolm Moore

4. Update on Vaccination Clinic, Regional Pod

5. Proclamations: Greek Independence Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Arbor Day (Correspondence Only)

c) REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1. Handicap Parking Spot, located at 32 Sixth Street, 02914 - recommendation by: DPW Director, Dan Borges (Tabled item from April 6, 2021 Council Meeting for more information)

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

2. City Solicitor Claims Report – Solicitor Michael J. Marcello

3. Office of the City Clerk Update: Boards and Commissions Report, Licensing Updates and Improvements – City Clerk, Samantha N. Burnett

d) RESOLUTIONS

Full resolutions on ClerkBase, under 04/06/2021 agenda: https://www.clerkshq.com/eastprovidence-ri

1. RESOLUTION DENOUNCING ANTI-ASIAN SENTIMENTS AND ACTS OF HATE TOWARDS THE ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY

Co-Sponsored by: Council President Britto and Councilman Cahoon

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

e) INTRODUCTION TO ORDINANCES FOR FIRST PASSAGE

Full ordinances on ClerkBase, under 04/06/2021 agenda: https://www.clerkshq.com/eastprovidence-ri

1. 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” (Section 8-35)

XIII. RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)

XIV. 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 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

I. CALL TO ORDER