CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
8:00 P.M.
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The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, September 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 ) Councilmen
Norman J. Miranda )
Robert D. Sullivan )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William 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 Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and on a unanimous roll-call vote, it is voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
* Regular Meeting - July 18, 1994
* Executive Session - July 18, 1994
* Special Meeting Re: Neighborhood Housing Services -
July 25, 1994
* Regular Meeting - August 15, 1994
Unanimously approved.
Coastal Resources Management Council - Finding of No Significant Impact
By Gregory Baribault, Permitting Staff
File No. 94-8-39
Replace pilings (3) as per plans. Located at plat Map 16, Block 22, Lot 3; 9 Pier Road, East Providence
(Watchemoket Realty)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council - TEMPORARY ASSENT
File No. 94-6-316
Requesting to maintain a temporary private residential recreational boating facility located at 21 Seaview Avenue, Map 415, Block 7, Parcel 9. (Ralph Falaguerra)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council
File No. 94-8-8
Consideration of application of AMOCO OIL CO., 41 Regan Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut. Purpose of project is to remediate prior site contamination associated with former petroleum storage terminal, located at Kettle Point Terminal, Plat No. 108/109, Lot #'s 0 z-01/01-01
Received as information.
Cancellations/Abatements
City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1992 $ 337.31
1993 597.54
1994 6,646.17
Accepted
Sunday/Holiday Sales
Applicant - Bagel Finagle Deli, Inc.
dba - Bagel Finagle
Location - 615 Waterman Avenue
Subject to approvals from:
Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Unanimously granted.
Certificate of Appreciation for the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance
Proclamation accepted by Douglas Evans, National Park Service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
LICENSES
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - Class B-Limited (Victualer)
Applicant - Rosegarden Restaurant
Gregory A. Rose
Location - 579 Warren Avenue
Subject to approvals from:
Police Chief, Building Inspector, and Health Inspector
Applicant is not present at beginning of hearing.
Motion to defer to the next meeting is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
Mr. Rose is now present, and motion to rescind motion to defer is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda,
and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
Gregory A. Rose, 9B Grove Avenue, is present and sworn.
Mr. Rose addresses the Council regarding concerns of neighbors, and states that he will never have a band or
entertainment and says he will close between 9:00 and 10:00 P.M. Mr. Rose agrees to a stipulation that no
beer or wine will be served after 10:00 P.M.
The following are present and sworn and say they will not object to the license:
Raymond A. Cardillo, 559 Warren Avenue
Francisco J. Cardoso, Sr., 143 So. Spruce Street
Charlie Botelho, 553 Warren Avenue
Motion is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to approve the license, with the stipulations that no beer or wine will be served after 10:00 P.M. and that there will be no entertainment. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
1. Presentation -1994-1995 Budget (Hearings to be held at subsequent meetings)
Mr. Lemont hands out copies of the budget to the Council and states that the budget calls for a zero tax
increase. He says the public can obtain copies from the City Clerk's office, starting tomorrow.
2. Report on figures from actuary for requested COLA for certain retired Police/Fire/Widows
At the request of Mr. Lemont, a motion is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to defer the matter
to the next meeting.
3. Report - Meeting re: Alice Street
Mr. Miranda reports on the meeting and says he is very satisfied with the solution that was proposed. Mr. Lemont says that the parking lot on Alice Street is not blocked and there seems to be no confusion.
4. Report - CNG fueling station at Engustian Complex
Mr. Lemont asks for Council approval to sign a contract, which will enable the City to own the fueling station for $1.00 in five years. Mr. Conley speaks on the contract. He says the agreement will be between the City and Providence Gas, and the upkeep costs after five years will be minimal. East Providence is the second municipality in New England, and the first in Rhode Island, to have the project.
Motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to approve. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
5. Report - Requested lease space on radio tower by NEXTEL
Mr. Lemont withdrew this item.
6. Request for Executive Session - Negotiations
Motion is made by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session at the end of
the regular meeting.
Department of Public Works
By Julia Forgue, Director of Public Works
Recommending release of performance bond for Moore Farm Plat located on Pleasant Street.
The bond is unanimously released on motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
By Jesse E. Perry, Chairman, Harbor Management Commission
Requesting Council approval to seek Federal funds for improvements at Bold Point.
Unanimously granted on motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda.
The Claims Committee report is unanimously accepted on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
(See Council file for complete report)
(By Councilman Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Vote on September 13, 1994
Councilman Larisa urges people to vote in the September 13th primary.
Councilman Lynch receives unanimous consent to discuss money for playgrounds. Mr. Lynch asks that $3600 be taken from the Contingency Fund and given to the Rumford Little League to repair the field at Thompson Playground. The money will defray the cost of material. Mr. Larisa says he will vote for approval tonight, but in the future he wants to see written documentation on all similar matters.
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and unanimously voted on a roll-call vote.
Mr. Sullivan receives unanimous consent to discuss Riverside Playgrounds. He speaks on the plans for the playgrounds and says a public hearing will be held at the Providence Avenue playground. Mayor Grant states that another meeting will be held regarding Sabins Point Park. Mr. Lemont makes a comment about money for recreational fields. He says the City cannot keep spending money for these projects.
1. * 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 VII entitled "Operation of Vehicles", Subsection 18-224 entitled "Certain trucks restricted on certain streets", by adding thereto the following:
Algonquin Road
(If given first passage, can be referred to September 19, 1994 for hearing and consideration of final passage)
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
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 regular Council meeting to be held September 19, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
2. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PUBLIC PLACES.", which amends:
Section I. The Mooring Standards in Section 13-100.9 entitled "Mooring tackle specifications."
Section II. Subsection (a) of Section 13-100.12 entitled "Penalties."
Section III. The first paragraph of Subsection (b) and Subsections (c), (e) and (g) of Section 13-100.2 entitled "Permitting."
(If given first passage, can be referred to September 19, 1994 for hearing and consideration of final passage)
(Requested by Harbormaster)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Lynch, 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 September 19, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
3. * AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "UTILITIES.", which amends Section I. The definition of building sewer lateral listed under Section 17-76 entitled "Definitions."
(If given first passage, can be referred to September 19, 1994 for hearing and consideration of final passage)
(Requested by Councilman Norman Miranda)
Mr. Miranda speaks on the ordinance. The ordinance would make the City responsible for breaks in sewer laterals, rather than the homeowners. A discussion is held on the subject, and Mr. Larisa asks the City Manager to prepare a report for the next meeting. Mr. Larisa states that he will abstain from the vote. Mr. Lynch says he would like to see a report on back claims regarding sewers.
After further discussion the above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, 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 regular Council meeting to be held on September 19, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Abstain
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes 4-0-1, with Mr. Larisa abstaining.
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 IX entitled "Stop Intersections", Subsection 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required.", by adding thereto the following:
Dover Avenue (northbound and southbound traffic) at its intersection with Plymouth Road.
(If given first passage, can be referred to September 20, 1994 for hearing and consideration of final passage)
(Requested by Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
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 September 19, 1994, for a public hearing and consideration of final passage.
(By Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
Building Board of Appeals
Rudolph N. Paistacchio 9 Simpson Street, No.
(As Architect) Providence, Rhode Island
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda and on a unanimous roll-call vote with all Council members present and voting, Rudolph N. Paistacchio is appointed to the above Board.
Roll-call vote as follows:
Mr. Larisa Aye
Mr. Lynch Aye
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mr. Sullivan Aye
Mayor Grant Aye
Motion passes 5-0.
Motion is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, to go into Closed Session to discuss negotiations. Motion passes unanimously on a roll-call vote.
Meeting is recessed at 9:27 P.M. and goes into Closed Session.
NEGOTIATIONS
Meeting resumes into Open Session with all Council members present and adjourns at 10:00 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry
City Clerk
Approved:_______________________________________