CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, October 5, 2021

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.

145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A

 

OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard

 

 

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

 

Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____

 

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

III.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

1.  Sewer Abatements – For Vote

Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws §42-46-2 (a) (2)

A.  Louise Dyson

B. Manuel Pedroso

C. Catherine Pettit/Pamela Lacerda

 

2. Open Meetings Act Complaint

Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation - Keep Metacomet Green vs. City of East Providence.  Open Meetings Act complaint dated 9/14/2021

 

3.  Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(4) - Any investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct related to statements of the City Clerk concerning Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and procedure as stated during Public Comment at the 08/17/21 City Council meeting – Assistant City Solicitor Dylan

 

IV.       RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

 

Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____

 

V.        MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINTUES

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

VI.       CONSENT CALENDAR

 

A) COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1. Regular meeting minutes September 21, 2021

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

VII.     LICENSES

A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.  Pool Table Annual/Pool Table Sunday– Transfer

 

Transfer from: The 311 Holding Corp. DBA Town Pub

Transfer to: Lorraines Girl, LLC DBA Town Pub

Location: 311 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

2.  Application for Victualing License – Class 2 – Transfer

 

Transfer from: Francis Harnedy, The 311 Holding Corp DBA Town Pub

Transfer to: Tanisha Miller, Lorraines Girl, LLC DBA Town Pub

Location: 311 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

3.  Application for Holiday Sales – Transfer

 

Transfer from: Qaiser Javed

Transfer to: Basher Siddique

Location: East Bay Food Mart, 244 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

4.  Application for Victualing License – Class 3 – Transfer

 

Transfer from: Javed LLC DBA East Bay Food Mart

Transfer to: Stop N Save Inc., DBA East Bay Food Mart

Location: 244 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

5.  One Day Entertainment License

 

Applicant: Francesco Cruz

Location: New Image Auto Wash, 30 Highland Ave. 02914

Date & Time of Function: October 7, 8, 9, 10, 14 -31, 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Type of Entertainment: DJ for Spooky Car Wash Tunnel

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

6.  Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage

 

Applicant: Rev. David Green

Location: 2595 Pawtucket Ave., St. Martha’s Church

Date of Event: October 16, 2021

Type of Event: Pasta Dinner

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

7.  Mobile Food Establishment License

 

Applicant:  Bram Stebbings

Business: Handsome Sam (Limited Liability Company)

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

B. PUBLIC HEARING

 

1. BV License – Transfer

Transfer from: The 311 Holding Corp DBA Town Pub

Transfer to: Lorraines Girl, LLC DBA Town Pub

Location: 311 Taunton Ave., Eat Providence, RI 02914

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

VIII.    PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE

 

IX.       COMMUNICATIONS - NONE

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.

 

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

 

1. Inquiry regarding City licensing of Sunset Auto Spa on Taunton Avenue in light of recent alleged animal neglect. – Council Vice President Bob Rodericks – Discussion Only

 

XIII.    PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage

 

1.  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.” 

Summary: Change the 2-way stop at Dover and Howland into a 4-way stop.

Sponsor: Councilman Cahoon

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

XIV.    CONTINUED BUSINESS

 

XV.     NEW BUSINESS

A)        MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS

 

1.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Proclamation

 

2.  Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Proclamation

 

3.  Down Syndrome Awareness Month – Proclamation

 

4.  Hispanic Heritage Month – Proclamation

 

5.  Bully Prevention Awareness Month – Proclamation

 

B)        REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

 

C)        REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

 

D)        RESOLUTIONS

 

1.  Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with Symposium Technologies, Inc. for computer aided dispatch (CAD) software for the fire department.

Sponsor: Council President Britto

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

2.  Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of a Ford Explorer.

Sponsor: Council President Britto

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

3.  Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with AM Electric, LLC for installation of lighting at the Kimberly Ann Rock Little League Field.

Sponsor: Council President Britto

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

4.  Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with AM Electric, LLC for installation of lighting at the Pierce Field Little League Field.

Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks, Councilman Cahoon

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

            E)        INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

 

1.  An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 18 - 307 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, RI, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”

Summary: moving the no parking sign from the south side of the street to the north side on Sunset Avenue.  Special markings to be painted in designated areas.

Sponsor: Councilman Mourato

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

2.  An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate, tangible personal property, and an excise tax on registered motor vehicles and trailers

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

3.  An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $202,263,889 for the support of the City government for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2022

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

4.  An ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes.

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

5.  An ordinance of the council of the City of East Providence Appropriating $7,000 for the purchase of temporary, removable speed bumps

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Cahoon
Mourato
Rodericks
Sousa
Britto

 

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 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.