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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council:
Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large
Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Rumford Little League – Council Vice President Rego
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
SEWER ABATEMENT:
1. Julie Bailey
2. Laura Dalomba
3. John Moniz
4. Lucia Tavares
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote –
1. Discussion of second August meeting
2. TAX ABATEMENTS:
| Year | Amount |
| 2007 | $942.42 |
| 2008 | $975.11 |
| 2009 | $1009.12 |
| 2023 | $288.12 |
| 2024 | $58,352.22 |
| | |
| Total | $61,567.22 |
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
B. Motion to approve licenses
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Road Race
Applicant: Gary Menissian
Organization: Ocean State Multisport
Location: Pierce Field Mercer St (02914)
Date & Time: June 1, 2025 6:00am-12:00pm, September 7, 2025 6:00am-12:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Oscar Pozuelos
Event: Multicultural Soccer Event
Location: Pierce Field Mercer St (02914)
Date & Time: 10:00am-9:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
3. Special Events - One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jessica Mayette / East End Theatre and Performing Arts
Event: Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
Location: 1336 Pawtucket Ave. (02914)
Date & Time: October 26, 2024, 2:00pm-6:30pm, October 12, 2024, 10:00am-4:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
4. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Event: Car Show with Cruisin Bruce
Location: 187 N Brow (02914)
Date & Time: August 18, 2024 12:00pm-8:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
5. Special Event – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Pam Byrd
Event: Peace Love Judah Jam Festival
Location: 251 Central Avenue (02914)
Date & Time: September 14, 2024, 11:00am-5:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
6. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Albi Curti
Event: Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse
Location: 610 Waterman Avenue (02914)
Date & Time: September 13, 2024-September 19, 2024 6:00pm-9:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
7. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Event: Sundae Food Truck Event
Location: 187 N Brow St (02914)
Date & Time: August 11, 2024, 4:00pm-8:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
8. Special Events – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: David O’Connell
Event: Looff Arts Festival
Location: 700 Bullocks Point Avenue (02915)
Date & Time: August 10, 2024, 9am-6:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
9. Special Events- One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Jill Seppa on behalf of City Council
Event: Crescent Park Concert
Location: 700 Bullocks Point Avenue (02915)
Date & Time: September 14, 2024 4:30pm-6:30pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
10. Special Event Alcohol – Class F
Applicant: Oscar Pozuelos
Event: Multicultural Soccer Event
Location: Pierce Stadium, Mercer St (02914)
Date & Time: August 11, 2024 10:00am-9:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
11. Special Event Alcohol – Class F
Applicant: Jessica Mayette
Event: Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
Location: 1336 Pawtucket Avenue (02916)
Date & Time: October 26, 2024, 11:00am-6:30pm, October 12, 2024, 2:30pm-6:30pm, October 6, 2024, 11:00am-6:30pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
12. Mobile Food Establishment
Applicant: Amy Sufi
Business: Maria Maria Coffee Bar
Business Address: 47 Wood Ave, Barrington RI
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
13. Special Events – Food Truck
Applicant: Rob Armstrong
Event: Sundae Food Truck Event
Location: 187 N Brow St (02914)
Date & Time: August 11, 2024, 12:00pm-8:00pm, August 18, 2024, 12:00pm-8:00pm
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
14. Sundays & Holidays
Applicant: Daniel Viera
Business: KPOT-Korean BBQ & Hotpot
Location: 1925 Pawtucket Avenue (02914)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
15. Victualing
Applicant: Daniel Viera
Business: KPOT-Korean BBQ & Hotpot
Location: 1925 Pawtucket Avenue (02914)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Dance and Entertainment
Applicant: Lucy Fontaine
Business: BPO Elks
Address: 60 Berkley Street (02914)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. Liquor License-Class C saloon
Applicant: Thomas Allen
Business: Myrtlebank, LLC, DBA Myrtle
Address: 132-134 Waterman Ave. (02914)
Location of Service: Expansion of service area to include backyard area and from small horse trailer bar
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
3. Liquor License – Class B
Applicant: Daniel Viera
Business: KPOT – Korean BBQ & Hotpot
Address: 1925 Pawtucket Ave (02914)
Location of Service: Bar and restaurant tableside
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
4. Liquor License- Class BV-Limited
Applicant: Monica Gillespie
Business: Dune Brothers Seafood
Location: 684 Bullocks Point Ave (02915)
Location of Service: Designated seating area
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
5. Liquor License-Class C
Applicant: Susan Loporchio
Business: Met Links Golf
Address: 500 Veterans Memorial Park
Location of Service: Golf course service and operation with alcohol consumption on the course
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
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.
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
- Request for update on contamination testing on material pulled from Kent Heights and placed in Riverside- Discuss- Councilman Lawson
- Councilman Lawson statement on Crescent Park Project; Concession Stand and Event Tent-discuss-Councilman Lawson
- Inquiry on July 30, 2024, for the total number of full time employees required to run a full time fourth rescue for East Providence – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
- Storefront Improvement Grant current applicant and awardee overview requested July 30, 2024 – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
- Review of receipts of Storefront Improvement Grant awardee follow up from June 28, 2024 – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
- Request to clean sidewalks along the Forbes St Landfill-discuss- Councilman Lawson
- Requesting a projected operating budget for the community center, July 18, 2024 – discuss – Council Vice President Rego
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - For discussion and possible vote-none
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Standing Item - Discuss impact of Washington Bridge closure in the City of East Providence – City Council
- Update on Fire Academy and Collective Bargaining for a Fourth Rescue as agreed upon with the Mayor on December 5, 2023 and placed on the docket June 25, 2024– receive update and discuss – Council Vice President Rego
3. Update on, status of project and predicted timeline– Council Vice President Rego
A. Potter & Burgess Parking Lots
B. Pierce Field
C. Storefront Improvement Program
D. Community Center
E. Police Department
F. Crescent Park Concession Stand
G. Event Pad
H. Kent Heights
I. Art Utility Box Project
J. Bold Point Park
K. Oldham School Business Incubator
L. Oldham School physical building updates; roof, windows and doors
M. Placemaking- Citywide
N. Splash Pad- Riverside
O. Adaptive Playground Equipment
XV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
Robert Gagnon, appointment to Planning Board, citywide 2, 1/16/24 — 1/15/29
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
Ashley Rozes, appointment to Zoning Board of Review, Seat 3, 6/5/2024 — 6/4/2029
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. Items for announcement/discussion
1. June 2024 finance and capital reports
2. Proclamations — Never Give Up Day, Indian Independence Day, Puerto Rico Constitution Day, Gastroparesis Day, Disability Pride Month
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS-
1. City Solicitor
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON-
1. City Council assisting with school building capital projects-discussion- Councilman Rick Lawson
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Purchase a New Rescue for the Fire Department (Sponsor: Council President Rodericks)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract Renewal with Zobrio for the City's Accounting Software (Sponsor: Council President Rodericks)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
3. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Use AtMed Treatment Center to Perform Annual Hazmat Physicals and Cancer Screenings for the Fire Department (Sponsor: Council President Rodericks)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
4. Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds from the Live Nation Recreation Fund for the End of Summer Concert at Crescent Park (Sponsor: Council President Rodericks)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
5. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Purchase Replacement Gear for the Fire Department from MES Shipman's Fire Equipment Co. (Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
6. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Change Order with Johnson Landscaping, Inc. for Additional Work for the Kent Heights Recreational Facility Improvements Project (Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
7. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Patrick J. McKenna Roofing, Inc. for the Replacement of Portions of the Roof at the Former Oldham Elementary School (Sponsor: Councilman Lawson)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
8. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors LLC D/B/A Water & Wetland for Water Chestnut Abatement for Central Pond and Turner Reservoir (Sponsor: Council VP Rego)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
9. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Peregrine Group for Phase II of the Project Management and Advisory Services for a New Community Center (Sponsor: Council President Rodericks)
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote-
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: Subsection (b) of Sec. 18-269
Bishop Avenue (northbound & southbound) at Pavilion Avenue
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.