CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, July 6, 1999, and is called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Present: Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. ) Council Members
Rolland R. Grant )
Peter F. Midgley )
Norman J. Miranda )
Patrick A. Rogers )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
Gregory S. Dias ) Assistant City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
The Invocation is led by Councilman Rogers.
The Salute to the Flag is led by Councilman Midgley.
Lori Merolla, Merandi Reporting, is present to record the proceedings of the public hearings.
1. 1. Approval of Council Journals - Regular Meeting - June 15, 1999
2. Town of Jamestown - Resolution in support of Used Motor Oil Collection
3. Town of Glocester - Resolution in support of Used Motor Oil Collection
4. Alcoholic Beverage Cl F - August 6,7,8, 1999 - St. Martha's Church,
2595 Pawtucket Avenue - Subject to approval by Building Inspector
5. Alcoholic Beverage CL B Full Privilege - (Permission to Advertise)
Davenport's Bar & Grille, Inc., 1925 Pawtucket Avenue
6. Cancellations/Abatements - City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows
Year Amount
1999 $68,908.78
1998 284.85
1997 943.81
1996 194.34
Total $70,331.78
7. Coastal Resources Management Council - File No. 99-6-66 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT - Replace siding, 8 windows, 4 basement windows, front, back doors and gutters located at 41 White Ave. (Shirley Laurendeau)
8. Coastal Resources Management Council - File No. 99-6-64 ASSENT - Construct landscaping wall, approx. 3' in height, 70 linear ft. In length, total approximately 38' east of dwelling; fill area between dwelling and wall to obtain level area, 3' height of fill, maximum. (Approx 100 cubic yds. Of fill, maximum) located at plat Map 412, Block 33, lot 4 - 102 Worcester Ave. (Antonio & Lucia Camara)
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the Consent Calendar.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to change the order of business to hear the item under "Communication."
Raymond Mason, 497 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island is present and sworn. Mr. Mason addresses the Council about his request for Handicapped No Parking signs in front of his property at the above address and at 54-56 Stanton Street. It is determined that the Public Works Director will evaluate the site and have the signs put in place.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to return to the regular order of business.
Presentation to the Fire Department by VFW Primmer Cordeiro Post #5385
Commander Frank Giordano presents a plaque to Chief Gerald Bessette in appreciation of the work done by the Fire Department.
Alcoholic Beverage - Cl B Ltd - Advertised 6/24 & 7/1/99 -Notice to abutters mailed 6/21/99
Applicant: Eduarda Sousa, DBA Brazil Tropical, 158 Roger Williams Avenue
The applicant is present and sworn. There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the license, subject to approvals from Building Inspector and Health Inspector.
Peddler - Robert M. Fernandes, Jr., 377 Grand Ave., Pawtucket, Rhode Island
The applicant is present and sworn. He states that he is negotiating with the owner of Water Works Car Wash on Pawtucket Avenue to sell hot dogs on the property, and he also wants to sell at local special events.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously VOTED to approve, subject to approval from the Health Inspector.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Given first passage June 15, 1999) Advertised - Providence Journal - June 18, 1999
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Subsec. 18-307 entitled "Parking prohibited at all times." by adding thereto the following:
ROGER WILLIAMS AVENUE (north side), from Newport Ave. to Coyle Ave.
ROGER WILLIAMS AVENUE (south side) from Newport Ave. West for fifty (50) ft. CHAPTER NO. 77
There are no persons from the public wishing to be heard.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously VOTED to approve for Final Passage.
Requesting City Council Approval to award bid for streets and sidewalks
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to award the contract to Cardi Corporation.
City Manager Report
Mr. Lemont requests a two year extension for the Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement between the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and the City of East Providence.
Mr. Lemont requests the Mayor's signature on a Commercial Sludge Disposal Agreement between the City and the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Julia Forgue, Public Works Director, answers questions from the Council regarding the sludge agreement.
Mayor Larisa asks Mr. Lemont to provide copies of the Solid for the Council before any vote is taken.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously VOTED to
Claims Committee Report
Mendoca, Fernando C. & Diana Medeiros Claim No. 99-43 Referred to Insurance Carrier
Guerin, Alice Claim No. 99-41 Referred to R.I.D.O.T. and B.C.W.A.
Osowiecki, Caroline Claim No. 99-40 One month deferral
Ventura, Derek Claim No. 99-37 Denied
Martins, Nancy Claim No. 99-44 Referred to Insurance Carrier
Silva, Judith Claim No. 99-49 Approved subject to certain conditions and review of Law Department
Town of Exeter, et al. v. State of Rhode Island re: State Aid
to Education Equitable Received as Information
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to accept the Claims Committee Report as presented.
Request for Show Cause Hearing
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously VOTED to hold a Show Cause Hearing for the Entertainment License of Brownie's Pub on Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The City Clerk will notify the abutters of the hearing.
(By Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.) - Update on Crescent Beach Acquisition
Mayor Larisa reports that officials from DEM will be onsite at Crescent Beach this Thursday to determine if and how much of a grant will be given to the City.
(By Councilman Peter F. Midgley) - Speed Bumps & Lumps
Mr. Midgley reads letters from constituents regarding speeding traffic on streets in and around Rounds Avenue in the Riverside section of the City, due to the closing of the traffic turn-around on Wampanoag Trail. He states that the Department of Transportation has informedthe City that it does not plan to reopen the turn-around. He speaks about the need to enforcethe speeding laws to discourage speeding in the area.
A motion is made by Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to direct the City manager to direct the Chief of Police to increase the enforcement of speeding and violations of stop signs and red lights in the City.
After further discussion, a vote is taken on the motion, which passes unanimously.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
Update on Soccer
Mr. Miranda asks Julia Forgue to give an update on the proposed soccer field at Rosegarden Neighborhood Park. She reports that the project is in the works and the City will be doing everything but the sprinkler system and irrigation in-house.
Mr. Lemont hands out copies of the Solid Waste Agreement and Sludge Disposal Agreement. Julia Forgue answers questions pertaining to the Solid Waste Agreement. The meeting returns to the City Manager Report.
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on August 10, 1999 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, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", which amends Sec. I. Sec. 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required." by adding thereto the following:
FIRST STREET (northbound and southbound traffic), at Tangent Street.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve for First Passage.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS", which amends Sec. I. Subsection (a) of Sec. 8-523 entitled "Procedure for Licensing" by adding the following:
(4) The applicant must hold a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers for the State of Rhode Island.
Brings the City's Wrecker & Tower ordinance and Regulations into compliance with PUC Regulations and R.I. General Laws.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously VOTED to approve for First Passage.
(By Councilman Norman J. Miranda)
1. Traffic Control
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Rogers, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the appointment of Raymond Alves, 324 Juniper Street (02914).
2. Youth Advisory Board
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the appointment of Courtney Lacerda, 17 Eighth Street (02914) for a term expiring July 6, 2002.
Mr. Miranda receives Unanimous Consent to make another appointment.
3. Traffic Control
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the appointment of Derek Braga, 194 Summit Street (02914).
(By Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Carousel Park Commission
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously VOTED to approve the appointment of Lisa Larisa, 77 Argyle Avenue (02915), to fill the unexpired vacancy of John Porier, whose term expires January 2000.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourns at 8:36 p.m.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved:_____________________