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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022
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
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
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, Dylan B. Conley
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
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) litigation and collective bargaining
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
A. New Claims
1. Manuel DaSilva
2. Caroline Green
3. Jonathan Hernandez
4. Michael Manton
B. Sewer Abatements
1. Michael Davis
2. Diane Medeiros
3. Dennis Hallam
4. Albertino Milho
5. Robert Blaydes
6. Estela Rodrigues
C. Review, discussion and possible vote relating to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and IBPO Local 569 concerning Patrol K-9 and Therapy/Comfort K-9 compensation related to care and comfort.
D. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation - Cheryl Curti vs. City of East Providence, R.I. Commission for Human Rights, RICHR No. 21 ESE 071-05/03
Discussion, update and possible vote to authorize compromise
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS
1. Regular meeting minutes March 15, 2022
2. Workshop meeting March 22, 2022
3. Special meeting March 29, 2022
2. Executive session minutes March 15, 2022
B. LETTERS
1. Notice of New Property Number, Jeffery Paiva, 112-114 Lyon Ave (02914), Map 107, Block 8, Parcel 008.00
C. TAX ABATEMENTS
| Year | Amount |
| 2017 | $214.03 |
| 2018 | $59.43 |
| 2021 | $110.82 |
| Total | $324.28 |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for Holiday Sales – New
Applicant: Amelia Olson
Business Name: Tall Tumbleweed LLC
Business Address: 273-279 Bullocks Point Ave. 02915
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
B. PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
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. Discussion for a ballot question concerning eminent domain for the November 8, 2022 election; topic, procedures and timeline – Discussion only – Councilman Mourato and Councilwoman Sousa
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - For discussion and possible vote – NONE
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS - For discussion and public comment
1. Review of first passage ordinance on Redistricting
a. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 2 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Administration”
Summary: The purpose of this Ordinance is to redraw the ward boundaries to comply with the results of the 2020 census.
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment requiring Council Confirmation
a. Nicholas Oliver, reappointment to the East Providence Canvassing Board, term 03/02/2022-03/01/2028
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
b. Steven Santos, appointment to the East Providence Canvassing Board, alternate, term 03/01/2022-02/28/2028
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
c. Virginia DeFreitas, appointment to the East Providence Canvassing Board, alternate, term 03/01/2022-02/28/2028
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
2. Items for Discussion
a. Sidewalk repair update – DPW Director Daniel Borges
b. LED streetlight conversion update – DPW Director Daniel Borges
c. February Capital Expenses and Finances – Finance Director Malcolm Moore
d. Bold Point Park agreement – Planning Director William Fazioli
e. Greek Flag raising and proclamation in celebration of Greek Independence Day – Director Napoleon Gonsalves
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the Assistant City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution establishing the East Providence City Council Dog Park Advisory Committee
Sponsor: Council President Britto
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
2. Resolution acknowledging East Providence as a part of Sowams, the ancestral home of the Pokanoket Tribe
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks and Councilman Cahoon
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the lease agreement between the City of East Providence and Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
4. Resolution requesting the General Assembly authorize act related to the borrowing of up to 10 million dollars for a multi-purpose community recreation complex
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 13 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Public Places” (amending section 13-4a entitled “Smoking at public places”)
Summary: Prohibits the use of electronic nicotine delivery devices, or the use of combustible cannabis in public spaces
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
2. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 9 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Miscellaneous Offenses” (amending section 9-13 entitled (Sale of cigarettes by vending machine prohibited)
Summary: Prohibits the sale of tobacco products from vending machines to conform with State law.
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
3. An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 9 of the revised ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Miscellaneous Offenses” (amending section 9-15 entitled “Purchase, sale or delivery of tobacco products to persons under 18 prohibited; notice of lase to be posted”
Summary: Summary: Change the age to purchase tobacco products in the form of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, electronic cigarettes or other forms of electronic nicotine delivery devices to 21 years of age and setting penalties in violation thereof
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
4. 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”
Summary: Establishes and requires all State license tobacco retailers in the City of East Providence to also obtain a City issued annual tobacco license with other posted notice requirements and penalties for violations
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| 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’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.