CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,
8:00 P.M.
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Monday, June 21, 1993, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Gerald R. Lynch
Norman J. Miranda
Robert D. Sullivan
Rolland R. Grant Mayor
Council Members
Paul E. Lemont, City Manager
John J. Conley, Jr., City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry, City Clerk
(Darlene LaPlante, Woods Reporting, 20 Fifth Street, Providence, Rhode Island, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings)
Invocation is given by Councilman Norman J. Miranda.
Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Gerald R. Lynch.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
Coastal Resources Management Council
By Charles Brown, Wildlife Biologist
Cease and Desist Order No. 1288-93
Undertaken construction of a timber pile bulkhead from property located at Map 16, Block 22, Lot 3, 9 Pier Road. (Watchemoket Realty)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council - Violation
By Charles Brown, Wildlife Biologist
File No. 1289-93
Undertaken dwelling alterations within 200 feet of a coastal feature: property located at, Plat Map 414, Lot Block 14, Parcel 3; 73 Terrace Avenue. (Edward Collins Estate)
Received as information.
Cancellations/Abatements
City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1988 $ 43.39
1989 158.78
1990 105.92
1991 175.27
1992 406.48
1993 10,417.08
Approved.
Licenses
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on June 24, 25, 26, & 27, 1993
Applicant - East Providence Recreation Department
- Bud Lite Tournament
Location - Agawam (Fynn) Field
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Unanimously granted, subject to Police Chief's approval.
Alcoholic Beverage License - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on July 23, 24 & 25, 1993
Applicant - East Providence Recreation Department (Heritage Days)
Location - Pierce Field
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Unanimously granted, subject to Police Chief's approval
Alcoholic Beverage License - Class F-1 - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on July 18, 1993
Applicant - Cape Verdean Progressive Center
Location - 329 Grosvenor Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Unanimously granted, subject to Police Chief's approval
Recreation and Parks Month - July
Accepted.
Planning Department
By Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director
Presentation of Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Proposed Use of 1993-1994 CDBG Funds.
Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director, presents the CDBG proposed funds.
The proposals are amended as follows:
At the request of Councilman Lynch, the Special Needs Handicapped Van is removed from the list. It will be brought up at the next Council meeting.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, it is voted to award $30,000 to the Boys Club for the Day Care Latch Key program.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Abstain
Mr. Lynch Abstain
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes 3-0 with 2 abstentions. (Mr. Larisa and Mr. Lynch abstain because they are members of the Boys Club Board)
Motion made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to grant $65,000 to Affordable Housing as recommended. Following discussion, roll-call vote taken:
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Abstain
Mr. Sullivan Nay
Mayor Grant Nay
Motion is denied on a 2-2-1 vote. (Mr. Miranda abstains because he is a member of the Neighborhood Housing Services board)
The meeting recesses at 9:00 P.M. and reconvenes at 9:10 P.M. with all Council members present.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $100,000 to the Street Reconstruction Program.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $5,000 to the Taunton Avenue Signage.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, it is unanimously voted to remove the $10,000 surplus from the Public Service Program.
Motion made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to approve Public Service Programs as listed, including CODAC and excluding the Boys Club Program which has already been approved. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is voted to award $10,000 to Family Services.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Abstain
Mayor Sullivan Aye
Motion passes 4-0 with one abstention.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote, with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $30,000 to the Tree Planting Program.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $40,000 to the Lead Safe Program.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote, with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $35,000 to the Senior Center.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $5,000 for Guardrail Program.
Julia Forgue addresses the Council on the program.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is denied to fund the Fire Tower reconstruction.
Mr. Lemont addresses the Council on the item.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Nay
Mr. Sullivan Nay
Mayor Grant Nay
Motion is denied on a 2-3 vote.
Motion made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to award $75,000 for Carousel renovations. After discussion, the meeting recesses at 9:50 P.M. and reconvenes at 9:55 P.M.
Mr. Larisa and Mr. Lynch amend their motion to $59,000 for the Carousel renovation.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Nay
Mr. Sullivan Nay
Mayor Grant Nay
Motion is denied on a 2-3 vote.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $40,000 to the Carousel Commission.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Nay
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes 3-2.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to reconsider the amount of $35,000 for the Senior Center.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes 4-1.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $50,000 to the Senior Center.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes 4-1.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $80,000 to the Providence Avenue Playground.
Roll-vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Sullivan Aye
Motion passes 4-1.
Motion made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to award $80,000 to Sabin Point Park. Roll-call vote follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes on a 4-1 vote.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to award $69,000 for Affordable Housing.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Abstain
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes 4-0 with one abstention. (Mr. Miranda is on the Neighborhood Housing Board)
(Given first passage, June 7, 1993)
Advertised - Providence Journal - June 10, 1993
1. ** AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION.", which amends Sec I. Subsec (5) of Sec 5-2 entitled "Amendments.", by adding thereto the following:
Paragraph 4.
CHAPTER NO. 238
(Requested by Fire Chief)
The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.
There are no persons present who wish to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.
2. ** AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION.", by adding thereto the following:
DIVISION 10
Section 2-250. Creation
Section 2-251. Appointment and Terms
Section 2-252. duties
Section 2-253. Senior Citizens
Section 2-254. Action
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
CHAPTER NO. 239
The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.
Mr. Conley explains that because this ordinance, which was given first passage at the last meeting, has been amended, it must be withdrawn and the amended form will come before the Council for introduction.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to defer the ordinance.
Licenses
Sunday/Holiday
Applicant - Custom Cut Meats
Location - 2792 Pawtucket Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
John Davis, 2792 Pawtucket Avenue, is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, it is unanimously voted to grant the license subject to all approvals.
Sunday/Holiday Sales License
Applicant - Albert Derobbio
dba - Two From The Heart
Location - 25B Circle Street
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Albert and Gail DeRobbio, 45 Barry Street, Cranston, Rhode Island, are present and sworn.
Unanimously granted subject to all approvals on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Victualling - Class 3 - Not over 25 - Transfer
From - Rose and Johns Place
To - Toula's Place
Location - 158 Roger Williams Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
Richard and Toula Brown, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, are present and sworn.
License unanimously granted subject to all approvals, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Victualling - Class 3 - Not over 25
Applicant - Corner Cafe
Location - 2825 Pawtucket Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
Vartan Arslanian, 56 Cranberry Terrace, Cranston, Rhode Island, is present and sworn.
License is unanimously granted, subject to all approvals, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
East Providence Citizen Petition
RE: R.S.V.P. Van
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to accept the above petition.
Requesting Corporate Authority for Negotiations
Mr. Lynch suggests a negotiation team of Mr. Lemont, Mr. Conley and Mr. Larisa.
After discussion, motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. larisa, and it is unanimously voted to give Corporate Authority to Mr. Lemont, Mr. Larisa and Mr. Conley on behalf of the City of East Providence to negotiate the wage opener in the Police contract.
Conservation Commission and Planning Department
Request for the City Council to submit a letter requesting a second year of assistance for the Runnins River from the River and Trail Conservation Assistance Program of the National Park Service and also requesting Congressional support for the assistance.
Unanimously voted to grant the above request on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Susan Doyle - $640 for property damage - approved, subject to approval of lowest 3 bids
Eric O'Connell - $513 for property damage - denied
William Harrison - $517.21 for property damage - referred to Pond View Excavation Company
Nationwide Insurance Company - $1,518.16 Subrogation claim for property damage - referred to Interlocal Risk Management
Pending Litigation: (1) Wood vs. East Providence Zoning Board of Review - received as information Superior Court decision overturning Zoning Board of Review's granting of variance (2) Application of Newbay Corp. before Resources - received as information subcommittee's decision
NOTE:
Mr. Larisa and Mr. Lynch urge residents to attend the Newbay hearings.
Claims Committee report, unanimously accepted on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
(By Mayor Grant)
1. City Parks
Mayor Grant states that most of the problems at the parks, which citizens complained about, have been resolved. He asks for an engineering report on the removal of the basketball court at Sabin's Point Park; states that people in the areas have asked for more trash barrels and have asked that they be emptied; and asks that a complaint about a tree at 124 Bluff Street be investigated (resident states that a Dwarf tree was supposed to be planted). Mayor Grant also asks for a report on the boat ramp.
Julia Forgue, states that the boat ramp is being worked on.
2. All American Cities Award
Mayor Grant comments on the All American Cities program.
3. Trash Collection
Mayor Grant speaks about complaints received regarding the trash service.
4. City Hall Parking
Mayor Grant suggests employees and City cars move to the back lot during the summer months. He asks the City Manager to take care of the matter.
Mr. Miranda states that he has received many complaints from citizens not being able to park in the lot.
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Public Access to East Providence Coast
Mr. Larisa states that a book on the coastline of Rhode Island is available to residents and they can contact the City Clerk for the address.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW ABATEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLVE NO. 21
(Requested by Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Mr. Larisa speaks on the resolution and makes a motion that the Council support it and send it to the League of Cities and Towns and all of the Cities and Towns urging them to adopt a similar resolution. Motion is seconded by Mr. Lynch and unanimously passed on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting.
1. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION", by adding thereto the following:
DIVISION 10
Sec. 2-250. Creation
Sec. 2-251. Appointment and Terms
Sec. 2-252. Duties
Sec. 2-253. Senior Citizens.
Sec. 2-254. Action
(If given first passage, can be referred to July 19, 1993 for hearing)
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
Ordinance is amended by adding four members from the East Providence Council on the Elderly and five members from the general population of seniors who do not live in public housing.
After comments by Nancy Remington and Jeanne Boyle, on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote, with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to give first passage to the ordinance as amended.
2. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED ENTITLED "PERSONNEL, PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT", which amends Subsection (c) of Sec. 11-64 entitled "Examination procedure."
(If given first passage can be referred to July 19, 1993 for hearing)
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
The above-entitled ordinance, is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on July 19, 1993, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
3. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PLACES", which amends Article V entitled "Parks and Recreation Areas", by adding thereto the following:
DIVISION 5. RESIDENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM
Section 13-174. Statement of purpose. (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
Section 13-175. Residence Stickers for parking in designated areas. (a)(b)
Section 13-176. Designation of residential parking for streets.
Section 13-177. Withdrawal of designations.
Section 13-178. Erection of Signs.
Section 13-179. Visitor permits for parking in designated areas.
(If given first passage, can be referred to July 19, 1993 for hearing)
(Requested by Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Mr. Larisa asks for a recommendation from the Planning Board prior to second passage on both cost feasibility and necessity of the ordinance.
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the regular Council meeting to be held July 19, 1993, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
4. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING."
(If given first passage, can be referred to July 19, 1993 for hearing)
(Requested by the Planning Board)
Planning Board
By Clifton A. Moore, Chairman
RE: Zoning Ordinance Revision Update
Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director, addresses the Council on the ordinance. A discussion follows regarding the appointment of the Zoning Board Chairman.
Clifton Moore, Planning Board Chairman, addresses the Council after receiving Unanimous Consent. Mr. Moore asks if the Council is going to vote on the change.
Mr. Conley states that the ordinance can be amended at the public hearing without having to readvertise.
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the regular Council meeting to be held on July 19, 1993, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
5. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION". Section I. which amends Sec. 15-30 entitled "Number and disposition of copies."
Section II. Subsection (c)(2) of Sec. 15-33. entitled "Contents".
Section III. Section 15-38. entitled "Name and address of abutting property owners to be furnished."
Section IV. Section 15-59. entitled "Number and disposition of copies".
(If given first passage, can be referred to July 19, 1993 for hearing)
(Requested by the Planning Board)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage and referred to the next regular Council meeting, to be held on July 19, 1993, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
6. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS.", Section I. The title of Chapter 8 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1987, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
LICENSES, BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND FEES
Section II. Chapter 8 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1987, as amended, is amended by adding the thereto the following:
ARTICLE XIX. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT FEES
Section 8-435. Zoning Fees (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
(If given first passage, can be referred to July 19, 1993 for hearing)
(Requested by the Planning Board)
Planning Board
By Clifton A. Moore, Chairman
RE: Establishment of Ordinance for Land Use and Development Fees.
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, is given first passage on a 4-1 vote, and is referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on July 19, 1993, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Nay
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes on a 4-1 vote.
Special Police Officers
(By Mayor Grant)
R John Couto, Jr. 57 Angell Drive 02914
Mayor Grant reappoints John Couto, Jr. as Police Constable.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it voted that John Couto, Jr. be reappointed as Police Constable for the term expiring December 1, 1994, subject to conformance with all the rules and regulations.
(By Councilman Norman Miranda)
NP Marc K. Abbott 345 Mauran Avenue 02914
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted to nominate Marc K. Abbott as Police Constable for the term expiring December 1, 1994, subject to conformance with all the rules and regulations.
Municipal Land Trust
Virginia Da Motta 96 Lyon Avenue 02914
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Virginia Da Motta is unanimously appointed to the above Board.
Special Police Officer
(By Councilman Norman Miranda)
Mr. Miranda receives Unanimous Consent to make an appointment.
R Phillip Botello 235 Orchard Street 02914
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is voted that Phillip Botello be reappointed as Police Constable for the term expiring December 1, 1994, subject to conformance with all the rules and regulations.
Marie Chaplin
Requesting to address the Council Re: Establishing an East Providence Community Chorus
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously voted to defer this request to the next regular Council meeting to be held July 19, 1993.
East Providence Shoreline Improvement Association
By George Redman
Requesting to address the Council Re: National Coastal Day.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously voted to defer this request to the next regular Council meeting to be held on July 19, 1993.
Mr. Sullivan is denied unanimous consent by Mr. Larisa.
Meeting adjourns at 12:30 A.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry
City Clerk
Approved: July 19, 1993