CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY
8:00 P.M.
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The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Monday, June 20, 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
Invocation is given by Councilman Norman J. Miranda.
Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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 approve the Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
Regular Meeting - May 16, 1994
Unanimously approved.
Coastal Resources Management Council
By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
File No. 94-5-151
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: Requesting to construct a 7'-6" x 12' second story timber deck, located at 188 Narragansett Ave, Plat Map 312, Block 65, Parcel 25. (Kenneth Satterley)
Received as information.
Cancellations/Abatements
City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1993 $ 216.06
1994 18,805.88
Approved.
Rhode Island Junior Miss Day
Dana Damiani of East Providence accepts the proclamation for Rhode Island Junior Miss Day.
Certificate of approval, East Providence Comprehensive Plan. (Presentation by Daniel Varin, Associate Director,
Division of Planning)
Presentation accepted.
ORDINANCES - Final Passage - (Given first passage June 6, 1994.
Advertised - Providence Journal - June 9, 1994.
CH 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,", which amends Section I.
Section 2-152 entitled "Establishment and Composition.", (a) (b)
Section II. Section 2-153 entitled "Terms of Office"
(Requested by Historic Properties Designation and Study Commission)
CHAPTER NO. 309
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. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, said ordinance is adopted.
(For review only - Continued from March 21, 1994)
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B-Full Privilege (Victualer)
Applicant - Ping C. Chin
dba - Ping Chin Island
Location - 376 Bullocks Point Avenue
Attorney Robert L. Simmons, representing the applicant, addressed the Council.
Mayor Grant states that he has not received any complaints and Mr. Sullivan states that he has checked on the business and all restrictions have been complied with.
Mr. Simmons asks that restrictions be lifted and music be extended to 12:45 A.M. with closing at 1:00 A.M.
After discussion, motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License with full privileges. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
Dance/Entertainment
Applicant - Ping C. Chin
dba - Ping Chin Island
Location - 376 Bullocks Point Avenue
Motion is made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, to restore full privileges on Dance/Entertainment license, with music ceasing at 12:45 A.M. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - Class B Full Privilege (Victualer)
Transfer
From - Paradise Lounge, Inc.
dba - 133 Club
To - City-Side Restaurant, Inc.
dba - Club 133
Location - 29 Warren Avenue
Subject to Approvals from: Building Inspector, Health Inspector, R.I. Div. Taxation,
Arcaro, Bellilove and Kolodney
Objections due to indebtedness:
Rhode Island Distributing Co.
Central Beverage Corp
Souhail S. Khoury, 675 Putnam Pike, Greenville, Rhode Island, is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, the above transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage License is unanimously granted on a roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, subject to all approvals and subject to payments of all debts.
Victualling - Class 1 - Transfer
From - Paradise Lounge, Inc.
dba - 133 Club
To - City-Side Restaurant, Inc.
dba - Club 133
Location - 29 Warren Avenue
License unanimously approved on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa.
Dance/Entertainment - Transfer
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
Unanimously approved subject to all approvals, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan.
Pool Table/Sunday Included - Transfer
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
Unanimously approved subject to all approvals, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan.
Additional Hours
Applicant - City-Side Restaurant, Inc.
dba - Club 133
Location - 29 Warren Avenue
Subject to Police Chief's approval
Mr. Khoury answers questions from the Council regarding the request for additional hours. He says he wants to stay open until 4:00 A.M. to serve breakfast. The Council discusses the potential problems. After further discussion, motion is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to defer without prejudice. Motion passes 5-0.
Gatherer
Applicant - Gilbert J. Dubois - Pole 309 - Old Victory Highway, Mapleville, RI 02839
Location - East Providence
Subject to Police Chief's approval
License denied on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
Applicant not present for the second consecutive meeting.
Public Works Department
By Julia A. Forgue, Public Works Director
Re: Recommending Council approval of bond reduction for Village Park, Section III
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda it is voted 5-0 to grant the bond reduction.
Planning Department
By Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director
1. Re: 1994-95 CDBG: Final Statement of objectives and proposed use of funds; City Council authorization of Budget.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, it is voted to approve City Council authorization of Budget.
2. Memo dated 6-15-94 to City Council from Peter Poland, Secretary - Planning board
Re: Dimensional Definitions and Lot Measurements.
Requesting that the City Council refer to City Solicitor for preparation and advertising as ordinance amendment.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approved the ordinance amendment.
3. Memo dated 6-15-94 to City Council from Planning Board;
Re: Providence and Worcester Railroad Easement to the City - Rumford Railroad Bridge.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, it is unanimously voted to approve the easement to the Rumford Railroad Bridge.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan it is unanimously voted to accept the Claims Committee report.
(See Council File for report)
The meeting recesses at 8:50 P.M. and reconvenes at 9:00 P.M. with all Council members present.
(By Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
Petition from residences of River Street requesting drainage system and road resurfacing.
Mr. Sullivan asks the petitioner to address the Council.
Thomas W. Lolio, Jr. 105 River Street, is present and sworn. Mr. Lolio presents the petition for the record.
At the request of Councilman Sullivan, item is referred to the Planning Department for further study.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY TELEPHONES ON THE EAST BAY BIKE PATH
(Requested by Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Resolve No. 54
Mr. Larisa suggests sending the Resolution to Nynex, which he says would be a good public relations move for Nynex to provide free phones.
The above-entitled Resolution is introduced and on motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Sullivan and on a unanimous vote, is adopted.
1. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.", which amends Subsection (a) of Section 4-331 entitled "Dumpsters, trash
containers."
(Requested by Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular council meeting to be held, July 18, 1994, for hearing and consideration of final passage)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and on a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch, withdrawal request is unanimously granted.
2. * 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.", which amends Section 8-66 entitled "Amusements generally", by adding:
(14) Theatrical performances:
(a) Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations Free
(b) All others $25.00 per day
(Requested by City Clerk)
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular council meeting to be held, July 18, 1994, for hearing and consideration of final passage)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, 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 18, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
3. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES.", which amends Section I. Section 9.3 entitled "Disorderly or indecent conduct.", (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
Section II. The title of Section 9-10. is amended to read as follows:
Section 9-10. Property damage generally; obstruction of lawful pursuits.
Section III. Section 9-10. is amended by adding thereto the following: (6) & (7)
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held July 18, 1994 for hearing and consideration of final passage)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Larisa, 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 July 18, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
4 * 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 Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsection 18-311 entitled "Same--Sixty minutes." is amended by adding thereto the following:
Vincent Avenue (north side), from a point 180 feet west of Pawtucket Avenue westerly for a distance of 100 feet between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
(If given first passage can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held July 18, 1994 for hearing and consideration of final passage)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, 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 July 18, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
5. * 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 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:
Riley Drive (northbound traffic) at its intersection with Garden Drive
Riley Drive (southbound traffic) at its intersection with Madeline Drive
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
(If given first passage can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held July 18, 1994 for hearing and consideration of final passage)
The above-entitle 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 next regular Council meeting, to be held on July 18, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
Economic Development Commission
Daniel Spaight 54 Plymouth Road 02914
Mayor Rolland R. Grant appoints Daniel Spaight to the above Commission.
On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is unanimously approved.
(Councilman Gerald R. Lynch)
Historic Properties - Designation Committee
William R. Simpson 194 Don Avenue 02916
(Term expires 6-20-97)
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, William R. Simpson is unanimously appointed to the above Board.
Meeting adjourned 9:22 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry
City Clerk
Approved:____________________________________
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