CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY,
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, May 21, 1996, and is called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Rolland R. Grant.
Present: Rolland R. Grant ) Mayor
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. ) Council Members
Norman J. Miranda )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Absent: Gerald R. Lynch ) Council Member
Robert D. Sullivan ) Council Member
(Claudia Merandi, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearing)
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll-call vote 3-0, it is voted to approve the Consent Calendar. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL JOURNALS
City of Pawtucket
By Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk
Support of Resolution opposing 96-H 8382 and 96-S 2748, "An act relating to Alcoholic Beverages--Retail Licenses.
Coastal Resources Management Council - FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT File No. 96-4-76
Requesting to install storm windows and door. Location: 55 White Avenue, Plat Map 313, Block 07, Parcel 002.
Alcoholic Beverage - Class F - 19 hours beginning at 6:00 A.M. on August 16, 17 and 18, 1996
Applicant - Portuguese American Athletic Club
Location - 281 Warren Avenue
Sunday/Holiday Sales - Transfer of Location
Applicant - Entenmann's Bakery Outlet
Location - 82 Newport Avenue
(Permission to advertise)
Alcoholic Beverage - Class B limited – Transfer
From - Uncle Tony's Pizza of Newport Avenue
To - 141 Corp.
dba - Uncle Tony's Pizza and Pasta
Location - 141 Newport Avenue
Subject to approvals from: Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
All CC items are received as information and approved on one vote 4-0. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
National Public Works Week
Accepted by Julia Forgue, Director of Public Works.
Video Units (2)/Including Sundays
Applicant - Brownie's Bar and Grille, Inc
dba - Brownie's Bar and Grille
Location - 22 Waterman Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police, Zoning Officer
Subject to approval from: Building Inspector
David A. Brown, 22 Waterman Avenue, is present and sworn.
On a 3-0 vote subject to all approvals, it is voted to grant the above license on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
Pool Table/Sundays Included
Applicant - Brownie's Bar and Grille, Inc.
dba - Brownie's Bar and Grille
Location - 22 Waterman Avenue
Approved: Chief of Police
Subject to approval from: Building Inspector
Granted on a 3-0 vote subject to all approvals on a motion by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
Victualing License - Transfer
Applicant 141 Corp.
D/B/A/ Uncle Tony's Pizza and Pasta
Transferred from: Uncle Tony's Pizza of Newport Avenue
Location: 141 Newport Avenue
Subject to approvals from Chief of Police, Health Inspector, Building Inspector
Steven Ricard, 3 Emerald Lane, Johnson, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
Granted on a 3-0 vote, subject to all approvals on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUED BUSINESS
(Deferred from May 6, 1996)
Highway Abandonment - Hillcrest Avenue
Hillcrest Avenue from Waterview Drive, south to dead end to Mobil Oil property as shown on a recorded plat of land entitled "J F Bergin Plat". Replat of the "J F Bergin Plat", East Providence, Rhode Island. By Waterman Engineering Company, April, 1947 and on Tax Assessor's Map No. 310, Block 8 & 7, dated December 31, 1995.
Petitioner: Narragansett Improvement Company
By Bruce A. Beauchamp, Vice President
Advertised - East Providence Post - October 19 & 26 and November 2, 1995
Notices sent to Utility Companies - October 3, 1995
Notices sent to City Sergeant for service October 3, 1995
Mr. Conley, states an agreement has been prepared that provides for a conservation easement, which is agreeable to City officials and the neighbors.
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and voted on a roll-call vote 3-0. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
Planning Department
By Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director
1996-97 CDBG Program: Presentations by applicants for funding.
Nancy Remington presents the applicants. Mr. Conley swears in the following speakers:
Katie Lybrook, President of the East Bay Economic Initiative
Anna McCormick, Blackstone Valley Chapter Rhode Island Arc
Sandy Powers, CODAC East Bay
Barbara Pagano, Surviving Single, Inc.
Catherine Donnelly, Executive Director, East Bay Geriatric Center
Kathy Bennett, East Providence Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
Mike McKenna, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club
Janet Roccabello, East Bay Health Care
Audrey Field, Self-Help East Bay Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Deborah Jackson, Self-Help Senior Employment Program
Brenda Dziedic, Meeting Street Center-Early Childhood Programs
Yvonne Cabral, East Providence Community Center, Adult Literacy Programs
Carolyn Benedict-Drew and Margaret Holland, Family Service Inc, Quanicut House
Kathleen Brady, United Methodist Retirement Center
Sister Mary Silvia Rice and Victoria Almedia, National Multiple Sclerosis
Betty Humeston, Family Development Director, Self-Help Job Training Program
Carole-Anne Medeiros, Chairperson, Carousel Commission
(Given first passage May 6, 1996)
Advertised - Providence Journal - May 9, 1996
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.", adding thereto the following:
Burton Avenue (eastbound traffic) at its intersection with Lyman Street
CHAPTER NO. 405
(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, and seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a roll-call vote 3-0, is adopted. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
1.) Bell for East Providence
2.) Request for Executive Session/Negotiations
At the request of the City Manager, on a motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 3-0 to defer the above two items to the next regular Council meeting to be held on June 4, 1996. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted
absent.
Block Party - July 14th/Rain date - July 21, 1996
By Robert C. Johnson, 27 Upyonda Way
Requesting to close off one street (Upyonda Way) from noon till 9:00 P.M.
Robert Johnson and Stuart Hughes are present and sworn.
Granted subject to Police Chief's approval on a 3-0 vote on motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
Finance Department
By James F. McDonald, Finance Director
Re: Requesting approval to award a five (5) year lease/purchase contract for the financing of the west campus of the Providence Country Day School.
Mr. McDonald addresses the Council. He says the public bids for the financing of the PCD were opened in February, but because of the time lapse, the bidders would not hold to the interest rates that were bid. He says the interest rates were raised by the bidders. Mr. Mc Donald asks for approval by the Council to award the bid to Koch Financial, who is still the low bidder at 5.99%
On a 2-1 vote, with Mayor Grant voting Nay, it is voted to approve the above request. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
The report from the Claims Committee is received as information and accepted on a 3-0 vote on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
(By Mayor Rolland R. Grant)
(Deferred from May 6, 1996)
1.) City Taxes
Mayor Grant speaks on replacing the property tax with a City income tax, and asks Mr. McDonald to investigate the feasibility.
2.) State Police
3.) The Bridge
Mayor Grant speaks on the issue of the State Police covering traffic detail on the bridge project instead of East Providence police officers. He also speaks of the upcoming bridge work and the potential of traffic gridlock on the City's streets. Mr. Miranda asks if the City streets will have East Providence officers taking care of traffic problems, and Mr. Lemont responds by saying he expects it to be a problem because of overtime and lack of money in the budget.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Rename Mauran Avenue Park to: John L. Lewis Waterfront Park
Mr. Miranda says he spoke with neighbors and no one has a problem with renaming the park for Mr. Lewis, a well-known figure in East Providence.
On a roll-call vote 3-0, it is voted to approve the request on motion of Mr. Larisa. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
Unanimous Consent is given to Mayor Grant to speak on the decision awarded to the School Department over the budget allocation. He says it will mean another $1.10 in taxes. He says the current Superintendent cannot be blamed, but the School Committee should be made to answer to every taxpayer in the City.
Mr. Larisa says the issue will be decided by the voters in November when they elect School Committee members. He says he hopes an agreement can be reached with the School Committee to avoid the extra cost to the taxpayer.
Approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of a proposal to Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation Home Program for $200,000 to continue the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Resolve No. 30
(Requested by Planning Department)
The above-entitled Resolution is introduced and, on motion by Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, is adopted on a 3-0 vote. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held June 4, 1996 for a public hearing and consideration of final passage)
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 18-315 entitled "Reserved Parking designated--Handicapped parking.", adding thereto the following:
Orchard Street (north side), in front of house number 92, from a point 600 feet east of Purchase Street, easterly for a distance of 30 feet.
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
The above-entitled ordinance is introduced and, on motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Larisa, and on a 3-0 vote, is given first passage. Mr. Lynch and Mr. Sullivan are noted absent.
Self Help
By Audrey Field, East Bay RSVP Director
Re: Requesting use of East Providence Community Center for one day shoe sale
On motion of Mr. Larisa, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is voted 3-0 to approve the above request.
Meeting adjourns at 10:30 P.M.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk