CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
8:00 P.M.
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, May 16, 1995, 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 )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Absent: Robert D. Sullivan ) Council Member
(Tracy Simoneau, 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 Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote 4-0, it is voted to approve the Consent Calendar. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
Coastal Resources Management Council - RESIDENTIAL ASSENT
By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
File No. 95-2-62
Requesting to relocate existing dwelling at 273 Terrace Avenue to 238 Terrace Avenue; Construct new dwelling at 273 Terrace Avenue; both dwellings to be served by City water/sewer service; located at plat 414/4, 415/1; Lot 11, 5; 273
and 238 Terrace Avenue. (E. Howard, Jr. and Noreen McVay)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council
By William A. Mosunic
File No. 95-5-19 - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Requesting to close front porch with windows, located at 1431 So Broadway, Plat 108, Lot 8. (Emily Butterworth)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council
By Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
File No. 95-4-91 - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Requesting to replace cellar door and replace exterior shingles, located at 192 Narragansett Avenue, Plat 65, Lot 26. (Michael E. Boyle)
Received as information.
Coastal Resources Management Council
By Grover J. Fugate
File No. A95-4-21 - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Requesting to remove existing sheds. Construct a 16'x26' garage, remove above ground pool, and plant grass, replace windows and shingles on existing dwelling, haybales shall be installed prior to any earthwork activity, located at Map 414, Block 23, Parcel 11, 74 Riverside Drive. (William E. Curren)
Received as information.
(Permission to advertise)
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B Full Privilege (Victualer)
Applicant - Riviera Inn Dining and Banquet Company
Location - 580 North Broadway
Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Unanimously granted.
(Permission to advertise)
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B Full Privilege (Victualer) - Transfer
From - Cityside Restaurant, Inc.
dba - 133 Club
To - E & E Restaurant
dba - 133 Club
Location - 29 Warren Avenue
Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
Unanimously granted.
Tag Days - May 18, 19 & 20, 1995
Applicant - August Botelho
- Benefit of VFW
Location - East Providence
Approved: Chief of Police
Unanimously granted.
Cancellations/Abatements
City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
1993 $ 114.06
1994 2,465.82
Approved.
Historic Properties Commission
Preservation Pride Awards to:
Carl M. & Joyce D. Gref-Cotoia
Anthony A. & Sara Carcieri
Nancy Moore
Accepted.
Neighbor Day - May 22, 1995
Accepted.
Palmistry
Applicant - Christina White & Sally Kaslow
Location - 405 Newport Avenue
Subject to approval from: Chief of Police
Christina White and Sally Kaslow, 405 Newport Avenue are present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is voted 4-0 to approve the above license, subject to approval from the Chief of Police. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
Private Detective
Applicant - Clifford N. Carr, Jr., 756 Willett Avenue
Subject to approval from: Chief of Police
Clifford N. Carr, Jr., 756 Willett Avenue is present and sworn
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 4-0 to approve the above license subject to approval from the Chief of Police. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on June 23, 24 & 25, 1995
Applicant - Antonio Sylvia - P. A. A. C.
Location - 281 Warren Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Antonio Sylvia, 176 Burgess Avenue, is present and sworn. Mr. Sylvia says the feast will benefit the Club's soccer team. Mr. Sylvia says he is going to ask permission from Mr. Abrose to allow parking in his lot. Mr. Miranda says he wants to make sure the parking problems are solved before the license is granted. Mr. Miranda asks that the license be in effect until Sunday, June 25, 1995 at 10:30 P.M.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, it is voted 4-0 to approve the license. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on July 7, 8 & 9, 1995
Applicant - Theophilo Braga Club
Location - 26 Engine Street
Subject to approval from: Chief of Police
Armando Medeiros, 118 Bluff Street, is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 4-0 to approve the license subject to Police Chief's approval. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on July 14, 15 & 16, 1995
Applicant - Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity
Location - 59 Brightridge Avenue
Subject to approval from: Chief of Police
Lerena DeMelo, 92 Mauran Avenue, is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch, it is voted 4-0 to grant the license subject to Police Chief's approval.
Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
**ORDINANCES - Final Passage (Given first passage May 2, 1995)
Advertised - Providence Journal - May 5, 1995
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, 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:
CHAPTER NO. 359
Burnside Avenue (westbound traffic at Arnold Street
(Requested by Councilman Robert D. Sullivan)
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. Lynch, and on a roll-call vote 4-0, said ordinance is adopted. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1987, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking.", Subsection 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times.", adding thereto the following:
Boston Street (both sides), from Mauran Avenue northerly to its dead end between 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
CHAPTER NO. 360
(Requested by Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
The above-entitled ordinance referred to this time and place for a public hearing and consideration of final passage, is called for hearing.
Mr. Miranda states that the problem has been solved and he asks that the ordinance be withdrawn. Mr. Lynch makes the motion to withdraw, seconded by Mr. Larisa and voted 4-0 on a roll-call vote. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
Planning Department
By Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director
Re: Presentation of the East Providence Waterfront Revitalization Revitalization
Study by the URI Landscape Architecture Program.
Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director, introduces the URI Landscape Architecture professors and students who present the study on the proposed Waterfront Drive project.
Captain E. Howard McVay, Jr., Chairman of the East Providence Harbor Management Commission, addresses the Council on the project.
Wilfrid Gates, Chairman of the East Providence Chamber of Commerce, thanks the Council and City Administration for hosting the effort.
The report from the Claims Committee is accepted on a 4-0 vote on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Mr. Sullivan is noted absent.
(By Gerald R. Lynch)
Rezoning of Ferris Avenue/Newport Avenue Commercial area Councilman Lynch speaks on the mixed zone use of the Newport Avenue/Ferris Avenue area. Jeanne Boyle says a study was done of the area and it appears that the area adjacent to Newport Avenue (Circle Street/Ferris Avenue) is predominately retail, and the Comprehensive Plan shows the area as predominately retail. Mr. Lynch makes a motion to refer the matter to the Planning Department and Planning Board with the intention of rezoning the area. Motion is seconded by Mr. Larisa and passes on a roll-call vote 4-0 with Mr. Sullivan noted absent.
Mayor Grant receives Unanimous Consent on a motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and voted 4-0 to discuss the Kent Heights Playground and the School Department budget.
1) Mayor Grant speaks of an armed robbery at Kent Heights field and assures all people at all playgrounds that the police have responded by patrolling all areas and he thanks the police for their quick actions.
2) Mr. Lemont reports on the School Department budget dilemma. He says the School Department is reportedly going to appeal to the Commissioner of Education for $210,000.
Mr. Conley says because the City has not received a copy of the School Department appeal, we really don't know what they are appealing at this time.
The Council members each say they are disappointed with the School Department and their disregard for the situation.
Mr. Lemont reads his letter to Dr. Daniel outlining his reasons for refusing to allocate any additional funds to the School Department.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
RESOLVE NO. 19
Jeanne Boyle speaks on the Resolution.
After passage of the resolution, Mr. Lemont reports on a meeting he attended with Jeanne and the Directors of Transportation and Economic Development on Waterfront Drive. He says the Director of Transportation told him that Waterfront Drive had come off the "drop list" and put on the "hold list."
Jeanne Boyle says that the City will have to set up a public hearing within the next few weeks to discuss the transportation process. She says it will be critical for the City to make a strong case for the Waterfront Drive project.
Emile A. Corriveau, 10 Providence Avenue
Re: Requesting to address the Council regarding Fire Equipment and the mannerism in which it is used.
Not present to speak.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry
City Clerk
Approved:________________________