I.          CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

III.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session, pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)

A. New Claims

1.  Arnold Battersby

2.  Dawn Brown

3.  Emonnie Duarte

4.  Theresa Roe

B.  Sewer Charge Abatement

1.  Richard Smith

C.  Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(1), (2), & (4), regarding the job performance, litigation, and investigation derived from the allegations and activities of Samantha Burnett: a discussion and possible vote pursuant to the City Council's Subpoena Power under East Providence City Charter Section 2-9 (6) as it relates to the office of the City Clerk; and a discussion and possible vote regarding notice pursuant to East Providence City Code Section 11-46(c).

IV.       RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____

V.        MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

VI.       CONSENT CALENDAR

A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1. Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021, Executive Session October 19, 2021

            2.  Tax Abatements

VII.     LICENSES

A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING

1. Road Race

Applicant: Brandon Presern

Location: Throughout East Providence – 02914, 02915, 02916

Date & Time of Event: May 1, 2022, first race starts at 7:30am

2.  Application for Holiday Sales

Applicant: John Oliver

Business Name: The Local

Business Address: 478 Waterman Avenue 02914

3.  Application for Second Hand Autos, Trucks, Dealers & Junkyards

Applicant: George El Khoury

Business Name: El Khoury Investments LLC dba Showcase Auto Sales of East  Providence

Business Address: 2258 Pawtucket Avenue 02914

4.  Application for Victualing License – Class 2

Applicant: Steven Costa

Business Name: Rosa’s Tavern

Business Address: 182 Anthony Street 02914

B. PUBLIC HEARING

1. BV License – New

Applicant: Steven Costa

Business Name: Rosa’s Tavern

Business Address: 182 Anthony Street 02914

2.  Application for Dance/Entertainment License – New

Applicant: Steven Costa

Business Name: Rosa’s Tavern

Business Address: 182 Anthony Street 02914

3.  Annual Alcoholic Beverage Renewals

VIII.    PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS – None

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.

A.  Gary Menissian – Road Race’s at Pierce Field

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 – None

XII.     COUNCIL MEMBERS - None

XIII.    PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinances

A.  First and Final Passage

XIV.    CONTINUED BUSINESS

XV.     NEW BUSINESS

A.  MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

1.  Vaccination efforts – expanded dates, offering boosters and vaccines to ages 5-11 – Capt. John Potvin

2.  City has received approval by the RIDOT to complete a wire drop and physical alterations at the Bike Path at Riverside Square

B.  REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

1.  Report of the City Solicitor

·         Claims Committee Report

C.  RESOLUTIONS

XVII.  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.