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 6, 1994, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present Rolland R. Grant Mayor )
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Gerald R. Lynch ) Council Members
Norman J. Miranda )
Robert d. Sullivan )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
(Tracy Simoneau, Woods Reporting, 20 Fifth Street, Providence, Rhode Island, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings)
Invocation is given by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Norman J. Miranda.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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 that the Consent Calendar be approved.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Regular Meeting - April 18, 1994
Regular Meeting - May 2, 1994
Unanimously approved.
Coastal Resources Management Council - Temporary Assent
By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
File No. 94-3-31
Requesting to construct and maintain temporary repairs/maintenance to a private residential recreational boating facility. (Harry B. & Clair M. Dawson)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council - Assent
By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
File No. 93-10-9
Requesting to renovate 240' of dock and adjacent shoreline to include: remove existing timber beams and planking; cap existing timber piles; install new steel anchors; 4 dolphin pile groups; 4 bollards driven through macadam landward of seawall; and install 6' fence along property edge and a lighting riser holding four lamps. ( Ocean State Steel, Inc.)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council - Assent
By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
File No. 93-12-50
Requesting to establish a marina perimeter limit and boat capacity at an existing recreational boat marina.
(David & Karen Peterson)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council
By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
File No. 94-3-7
Requesting to maintain "as built" 11' x 18' two story addition. Repair garage, install crushed stone drivewayand plant trees and shrubs; location, 194 Riverside Drive, Plat Map 414, Block 21, Parcel 6.
(Harry B. & Clair Dawson)
Received as information.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F-1 - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on July 29, 30 & 31, 1994
Applicant - Holy Ghost Brotherhood Mariense - Feast
Location - 59 Brightridge Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Unanimously approved subject to Police Chief's approval.
Sunday/Holiday
Applicant - M. Nizar Jamaleddin
dba - Willett Farms
Location - 185 Willett Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Unanimously approved subject to all approvals.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on June 23, 24, 25, & 26, 1994
Applicant - East Providence Recreation Department Bud Light Tournament
Location - Agawam Field
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Unanimously approved subject to Police Chief's approval.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning 6:00 A.M. on July 29, 30, & 31, 1994
Applicant - East Providence Recreation Department Heritage Days
Location - Pierce Field
Subject to Police Chief's approval.
Unanimously approved subject to Police Chief's approval.
Cancellations/Abatements
City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1993 $ 2,569.04
Approved.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on July 8, 9, 10, 1994
Applicant - Theophilo Braga Club
Location - 29 Engine Street
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Unanimously approved subject to Police Chief's approval.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on August 5, 6, & 7, 1994.
Applicant - St. Martha's Church
Location - 2595 Pawtucket Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Unanimously approved subject to Police Chief's approval.
(Permission to advertise)
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B-Full Privilege (Victualer)
Applicant - Rose Garden Restaurant
Gregory A. Rose
Location - 579 Warren Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
Granted.
Senior Citizens' Week - June 6-10, 1994
Accepted.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan it is unanimously voted to change the order of business and put Communications first on the docket.
* Committee of East Providence for RTPi
By Robert Rezendes
Re: Requesting to address the Council for support in favor of RTPi, in a separate channel on Cable TV of East Providence.
Robert Rezendes, Johnston, Rhode Island, addresses the Council regarding the Cable TV Channel RTP. He says the Portuguese community wants the channel for free and says East Providence Cable TV told him they do not have any spare channels.
Mr. Lynch speaks on a resolution sponsored by himself and Mr. Miranda. The resolution will ask Cable TV of East Providence to make the broadcast available 24 hours a day. After further discussion, motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to adopt the resolution. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
Planning Department
By Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director
Re: 1994-95 CDBG Planning Process-Proposed statement of Community Development objectives; Applications received for funding.
Unanimously accepted on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
(Given first passage May 16, 1994)
Advertised - Providence Journal - May 19, 1994
1. ** AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND,1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "POLICE.", which amends Section I. Article I. entitled "In General":
Section 12-1 Carrying pistol or revolver.
Section 12-2 Dealers License: License to sell pistols or revolver.
(Requested by Police Department)
CHAPTER NO. 305
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. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, 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 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Section I. Section 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:
Walnut Street (northbound and southbound traffic) at its intersection with Cross Street.
(Requested by Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
CHAPTER NO. 306
The above-entitled ordinance, referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.
The following persons are present and sworn and speak in favor of the ordinance:
John Correia, 41 Walnut Street
Kathy Guglielmi, 88 Walnut Street
3. ** AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Section I. Section 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:
Bliss Street (eastbound and westbound traffic) at its intersection with Chestnut Street.
CHAPTER NO. 307
(Requested by Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
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. Lynch, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - Class B-Full Privilege
(Victualer) - Transfer
Advertised - East Providence Post - May 19 & 26, 1994
From - Paradise Lounge, Inc.
dba - 133 Club
To - City-Side Restaurant, Inc.
dba - Club 133
Location - 29 Warren Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to defer the above license.
Carnival - July 29, 30 & 31, 1994
Applicant - Holy Ghost Brotherhood Mariense
Location - 59 Brightridge Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Fire Marshal's approval
Subject to Electrical Inspector's approval
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously voted to grant the above license, subject to all approvals.
Victualling - Class 3/not over 25
Applicant - Nizar M. Jamaleddin
dba - Willett Farms
Location - 185 Willett Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
Nizar M. Jamaleddin, 260 Boyd Avenue, is present and sworn. Motion to grant the license, subject to all approvals is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Motion passes 5-0.
Victualling - Class 3/Not over 25
Applicant - Willett Tobacco and More
Location - 1024 South Broadway
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
Nizar M. Jamaleddin, 260 Boyd Avenue, previously sworn, answers questions from the Council. Motion to grant the license, subject to all approvals is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa. Motion passes 5-0.
Gatherer
Applicant - Gilbert J. Dubois, Pole 309 Old Victory Highway, Mapleville, R.I. 02839
Location - East Providence
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Applicant not present. Motion to defer is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda. Motion passes 5-0.
Victualling - Class 1/Over 50
Applicant - Rosegarden Restaurant
Gregory A. Rose
Location - 579 Warren Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
Gregory A. Rose, 579 Warren Avenue, is present and sworn. Motion to approve, subject to all approvals is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
Finance Department
By James F. McDonald, Finance Director
Re: Management Letter from Cayer Prescott Associates
It is unanimously voted to accept the letter from Cayer Prescott Associates for information on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
City Clerk's Office
By Valerie A. Perry, City Clerk
Re: Ordinance for Theatrical Performance Permit
Mr. Larisa asks Mr. Conley if different fees can be set for profit and non-profit groups. Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to refer the ordinance back to the City Solicitor. Motion passes 5-0.
Law Department
By William J. Conley, Jr., City solicitor
Re: Bylaws of the City of East Providence Municipal Land Trust
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously voted to accept the Bylaws of the East Providence Municipal Land Trust.
It is unanimously voted to accept the Claims Committee report on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
(See Council file for report)
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Discussion of Carnivals
Mayor Grant discusses the procedure for carnivals and says it is vital that all inspectors check the carnivals prior to the permit being given. He asks the City Manager to get back to the Council with a report.
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
1. Discussion of the impact of reconstruction of Rumford Railroad Bridge.
Mr. Larisa speaks on the Rumford Bridge and the increased traffic in the area.
2. Reconstruction of Willett Avenue.
Mr. Larisa speaks on the reconstruction of Willett Avenue. He says R.I.D.O.T. held a meeting in Room 306 a couple of weeks ago, and once the City and R.I.D.O.T. meet, a report will be given for the neighbors' benefit. Mr. Sullivan also speaks on the issue.
3. Resolution requesting Emergency Phone Boxes along East Bay Bike Path
At the request of Mr. Larisa, the matter is deferred to the next meeting.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PLACING OF A PLAQUE IN HONOR OF LEO C. SULLIVAN IN THE EAST PROVIDENCE MUNICIPAL COURT.
RESOLVE NO. 54
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
The above-entitled Resolution 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 adopted.
RESOLUTION REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS OF PORTUGUESE TELEVISION BY EAST PROVIDENCE CABLE TV
RESOLVE NO. 55
(Requested by Councilman Norman J. Miranda) &
(Requested by Councilman Gerald R. Lynch)
(See page of this Journal)
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.", which amends Section I. Section 2-152 entitled "Establishment and Composition.", (a) (b)
Amending Section II. Section 2-153 entitled "Terms of office."
(Requested by Historic Properties Designation and Study Commission)
(If given first passage can be referred to June 20, 1994 for a public hearing and consideration of final passage)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, 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 June 20, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Zoning Board of Review
Bryan P. Silva 328 Warren Avenue 02914
(Alternate 1) Term expires 6-1-99
Eugene Saveory 78 Dyer Avenue 02915
(Alternate 2) Term expires 6-1-98
Mayor Rolland R. Grant appoints Bryan P. Silva and Eugene Saveory as alternates to the Zoning Board of Review.
(By Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Economic Development Commission
Peter G. Barilla 12 Miller Avenue 02916
(To fill unexpired term of Joseph Cunha, whose term expires 11-15-95)
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to appoint Peter G. Barilla to the above Commission.
Economic Development Commission
By Joseph A. Pangborn, Jr., Chairman
Re: Vacancies on Economic Development Commission
Communication accepted.
Richmond Town Council
Re: Requesting Council to seek support from local legislators on Senate Bill S-3335 - Educational Financial support.
Educational Financial support, unanimously accepted on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Block Party - Indian Road
Dennis Streit - 81 Indian Road
Re: Requesting to address the Council about blocking off Indian Road, Saturday, July 23, 1994, from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. for a block party. (No type of music involved)
Unanimously granted on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Committee of East Providence for RTPi
By Robert Rezendes
Re: Requesting to address the Council for support in favor of RTPi, in a separate channel on Cable TV of East Providence.
(Moved to beginning of docket, see page #4)
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry
City Clerk
Approved:______________________________________
+ ADDENDUM - 2a
(Permission to advertise)
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B-Limited (Victualer)
Applicant - Two Dad's Incorporated
dba - Carousel Family Restaurant
Location - 656 Bullocks Point Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Subject to Building Inspector's approval
Subject to Health Inspector's approval
Unanimously granted.