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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
AMENDED DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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, 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 J. Marcello
City Clerk, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty A Lawson X Rego X Sousa X Rodericks X
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session, pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) litigation
A. Drew Tasca; RM No. 24-099, Claim No. 25-002
B. Octavia Cunha – RM No. 24-076, 24-083, Claim No. 24-035, 24-037
C. Briana Miceli – RM No. 24-093, Claim No. 24-039
D. Lana Ferreira – City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g), request for sewer abatement
E. Kathy Ann Gallant – City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g), request for sewer abatement
F. Marcus Lopes – Sewer Charge Abatement
G. City of East Providence v. Steven & Constance Donahue, PC 2022-06687, update on case status and removal of encroachment on Grassy Plains Park
III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty A Lawson Seconded Rego X Sousa Motion Rodericks X
IV. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
V. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
VI. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. January 7, 2025, Regular Meeting
B. ABATEMENT
| YEAR | | AMOUNT |
| | | |
| Previous Years |
| $2,840.77 |
| 2024 |
| 2,091.00 |
| TOTAL | | $4,931.77 |
C. Acknowledgement of the resignation of member David O’Connell from the East Providence Waterfront Commission.
Motion to Approve Consent Calendar
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VIII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to Bundle C1 – C9
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
B. Motion to approve licenses
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | Recused | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
Councilwoman Sousa motioned to approve C1-C9 except C7 which should have been placed in the public hearing section
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of Business: New – Dog Training
Applicant: Joseph Corsi
Business Name: Strategic K9 Training LLC
Address: 2384 Pawtucket Avenue
2. Special Events – One Day Entertainment (4)
Applicant: Alba Curti
Location: 610 Waterman Avenue
Event: performances by local and regional folk singers
Date & Time(s): 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/21 of 2025 7pm – 9pm
3. Type of Business: Transfer - Fish Market
Applicant: Ivo Vieira
Business Name: Ocean Fish Market
Address: 220 Warren Avenue
4. Special Event – One Day Entertainment
Applicant: Edgar Barillas
Business Name: Francesca’s Restaurant
Address: 525 N. Broadway
Date & Time: 2/14/25 5pm – 9pm
5. Special Event – One Day Liquor License
Applicant: Emily DaSilva
Business Name: Sacred Heart Church
Address: 116-118 Taunton Avenue
Date & Time: 2/7/25 6pm – 10pm
6. Special Event – Liquor License
Applicant: Rita Vargas
Business Name: St. Franics Xavier Church
Address: 81 N Carpenter Street
Date & Time: 2/2/25 1:30pm – 6pm
(Approved – Read Only)
7. Type of Business: Transfer – Liquor License
| Applicant: Mark Buben | |
| Business Name: Ichigo Ichie RI LLC | MOVED TO PUBLIC HEARING |
| Address: 5 Catamore Blvd | Council VP Rego – recused |
| | PASSED – 3/0 |
8. Type of Business: Transfer New Business
Applicant: Shawn Tavares
Business Name: Gem Laundromat
Address: 257 Bullocks Point Avenue
9. Type of Business: New Food Truck
Applicant: Glenda Gonzalez
Business Name: California Taco Food Truck
Address: 190 Brown Street
D. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Type of Business: Transfer of Tenancy
| Applicant: Mark Buben | MOVED TO NON-PUBLIC HEARING |
| Business Name: Ichigo Ichie R.I. LLC | APPROVED |
| Address: 5 Catamore Boulevard | |
VII. 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. - NONE
VIII. 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.
1. W. Vincent Wang – addressed the council that he was unhappy on the settlement of a previous claim; feels he deserves a reward for notifying the city re: clean up.
2. Candy Seel – Read to the council a letter soon to be appearing in the Post re: Metacomet Green
IX. APPOINTMENTS
1. Re-appointment of Elizabeth Ingraham to the East Providence Public Library Trustees.
Council President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | Motion | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
Passed 4-0
X. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Effect of potential state and Federal executive order impounding grants and allocation and effect on future city finances. Council President Rodericks
2. Discuss safety measures in our public spaces. Councilman Lawson
3. Discuss streetscapes in our commercial corridors and re-establishment of the City Council Beautification Advisory Commission. Councilman Lawson
4. Request for update on Crescent Park project. Councilman Lawson
5. Discussion on the maintenance of the railroad tracks within City of East Providence. Council Vice President Rego
6. Veterans Advisory Committee Update. Councilman Lawson
7. Warming center update. Council President Rodericks
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and final passage
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” the Council of the City of East Providence hereby ordains: Section I. Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” of Chapter 18 of the revised ordinances of the city of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, by adding a new section 18-317 which set municipal parking lot regulations and signage. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
TABLED UNTIL 2/18/25 – Councilwoman Sousa requesting more clarification
2. 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” the Council of the City of East Providence hereby ordains: Section 18-11 entitled “traffic fines” of article I entitled “in general” of chapter 18 of the is amended by adding thereto the following: For violation of municipal parking lot regulations ordinance (plus towing and storage charges, if any) $60.00. Introduced by: Council President Rodericks
TABLED UNTIL 2/18/25 – Councilwoman Sousa requesting more clarification
3. 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” Section 18-307 entitled “Parking prohibited at all times” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” is amended by adding thereto the following: Ivy Street (west side) for a distance of 40 feet from the intersection of Waterman Avenue. Introduced by: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
X. CONTINUED BUSINESS – NONE
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Chief of Staff Patricia Resende
1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
· NONE
2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation
· Elizabeth Kinder, appointment to Tree Commission, Appointment Number 3, Term 2/16/24 – 2/17/27
Items for announcement/discussion
· Martin Luther King Day Celebration – Wednesday, Jan. 22nd @ Noon (time change)
· Oldham School Community Feedback Meeting – Wednesday, Jan. 22nd @ 6PM Fuller Learning Center
· February Gall Bladder Cancer Awareness
· Black History Month – Event 2/12/25 @ 12pm in City Hall
· Proclamation - DEI
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Michael Marcello, City Solicitor reporting on claims & litigation
A. Drew Tasca; RM No. 24-099, Claim No. 25-002 - TABLED
B. Octavia Cunha – RM No. 24-076, 24-083, Claim No. 24-035, 24-037 - DENIED
C. Briana Miceli – RM No. 24-093, Claim No. 24-039 - TABLED
D. Lana Ferreira – City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g), request for sewer abatement - APPROVED
E. Kathy Ann Gallant – City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g), request for sewer abatement - APPROVED
F. Marcus Lopes – Sewer Charge Abatement – APPROVED
G. City of East Providence v. Steven & Constance Donahue, PC 2022-06687, update on case status and removal of encroachment on Grassy Plains Park – TABLED
C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
1. Acknowledgment of both Ward 2 and Ward 3 seats won by Antonio Desimas and
David Luiz voted in as Vice Chair and Chair
D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an extension of the agreement for red light enforcement services and school zone speed enforcement services. Sponsored by Council President Rodericks, Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Fogarty – TABLED 2/18/25
2. Resolution establishing the “Big Al” Alfred D. Santie recreational park, currently known as the riverside athletic and recreational area. Sponsored by East Providence City Council
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
3. Resolution establishing the East Providence City Council Beautification Advisory Commission. Sponsored by Councilman Lawson
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Motion | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded | |
| Rodericks | X | |
4. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a new rescue for the Fire Department. Sponsored by Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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”
Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” is amended by adding thereto the following: Sec. 18-317. Resident Parking Only. (a) The following streets shall be designated as Resident Parking Only: Ivy Street from Waterman Avenue to Blanding Street, both sides, from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays and Saturday and Sunday, all day. Introduced by: Council President Bob Rodericks, Councilwoman Anna Sousa
Councilwoman Sousa motion to approve ordinance as amended; permit to be placed on the driver’s side (left side) front windshield – passed 4/0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XII. ADJOURNMENT
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | A | |
| Lawson | Seconded | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion | |
| Rodericks | X | |
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.
Posted: 1/31/2025