CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE   RHODE ISLAND JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 7, 2010 6:45pm Executive Session 7:30 PM Regular Meeting

 

 

I.       CALL TO ORDER

7:30 PM Meeting called to order on September 7, 2010 at Council Chambers, City of East Providence, East Providence, RI.

 

II.     INVOCATION

III.    SALUTE TO THE FLAG

IV.     TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR

All items under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be of a routine and noncontroversial nature by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and will be considered in its normal sequence on the docket.

 

A. Letters

1.   Notice of Property Number Change 12 Breeze Avenue, Paul G. Platt and Melissa King, Parcel 513, Block 33, Parcel 028.00, Zone R4.

2.   Narragansett Town Council Resolution opposing unfunded mandates.

3.   Narragansett Town Council Resolution requesting the suspension of the current catch share/sector management in the northeast implemented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

4.   Providence City Council Resolution recognizing the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

5.   Historic District Commission member resignation from Matthew W. Robinson.

B.  Alcoholic Beverage License Class F

1.   Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart School Reunion, 118 Taunton  Avenue (02914), September 25, 2010.

2.   East Providence Lodge of Elks 2337, 60 Berkely Street (02914) Fundraiser:  We Share Hope, September 12, 2010.

C.  Council Journals

1.   July 20, 2010 Regular Council Meeting

2.   August 17, 2010 Regular Council Meeting

V.      LICENSES (Requiring Public Hearing and Not Requiring Public Hearing)

A. Licenses Requiring Public Hearing

1.   Motion To:         Motion is made to move Riverside Kitchen License request to the end of the docket giving the owner, Jared Aronson time to arrive.

2.   Motion To:         To approve Dance/Entertainment for Cattails Restaurnat, to complete length of license which partially granted previously.

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

Bruno Foods Inc., DBA Cattails City Grille, 315 Waterman Avenue (02914)

3.   Motion To:         Jared Aronson arrives and a motion to change the order of business.

4.   Motion To:         To approve with stipulation, 6 month license with review alcohol to be served no later than 7pm, B Limited Victualer for Riverside Kitchen

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

Jared Aronson DBA Riverside Kitchen, 467 Willett Avenue (02915)

 

Testifying against the license are neighbors:

Molly McShane who addresses parking issues

Richard Charlotte who addresses issues surrounding upkeep on portion of property which abuts his. 

 

A motion is made to allow a 6 month license, review to follow at that time, allowing alcohol to be served until 9pm.

Motion is made by Councilman DiTraglia, seconded by Councilman Coogan and on a roll call vote the motion fails with Councilman Cusack, Councilwoman Perry and Mayor Larisa voting in nay. 

B.  Ordinances Final Passage - Public Hearing

1.   Motion To:         Motion to approve adding a Stop Sign at Ravena Avenue (westbound traffic) at Sweetbriar Avenue

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

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

SECTION I.  Sec. 18-269 entitled Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following:

RAVENA AVENUE (westbound traffic) at Sweetbriar Avenue

SECTION II.  This ordinance shall take effect upon second passage and all ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

 

Requested By:  Director of Public Works

VI.     NEW BUSINESS

A. COUNCIL MEMBERS

1.   EP  Budget Update (by Mayor Larisa)

Mayor Larisa spoke regarding the tax cap and sticking to it, the Charter Amendment addressing keeping the tax cap, school contracts, Police contracts and State budget cuts.  He further discussed the negotiations with the Fire Union stating some of these are in arbitration.  The Mayor stated the savings the Fire Union is suggesting is a savings up front but a higher cost a few years down the line.

2.   Soccer Task Force (by Mayor Larisa)

For next meeting each Council person may bring two names for appointment to a Soccer Task for to help in the search for additional Soccer Field availability in the City. 

B.  RESOLUTIONS

All resolutions will appear on docket with the name of the resolution's sponsor.

1.   Motion To:         Motion to dispense with the reading of the resolution.

2.   Motion To:         A Resolution Requesting Legislation to Amend RIGL § 44-3-3 to Specifically Exempt Pomham Rocks Lighthouse from Taxation.

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Providence requests an amendment to the RIGL 44-3-3 so as to exempt from property taxation the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, located in the City of East Providence;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of East Providence hereby requests that Rhode Island General Assembly amend legislation for property taxation so as:

To exempt from taxation the buildings, personal estate and the land upon which the buildings stand, located on ZZ Pomham Island, currently known as Assessors Map 211, Block 01, Parcel 001.00, which consists of approximately 21,300 square feet and is located approximately 860 feet, more or less, from the shore, and limited exclusively to these said buildings, personal estate and land, provided that said property is owned by a qualified 501(c)(3) organization which exists as a Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Senators and Representatives in the General Assembly from the City of East Providence request, introduce, and seek passage of legislation as outlined above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of East Providence send a copy of this Resolution to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of House of Representatives, and each Senator and Representative from the City of East Providence.

3.   Motion To:         Motion to dispense with the reading of the Resolution.

4.   Motion To:         A Resolution proclaiming the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

WHEREAS, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to underscore our commitment to fighting ovarian cancer and to finding a cure for this deadly disease; and

WHEREAS, Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the gynecologic cancers and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Approximately 25,000 new cases of ovarian cancer are detected each year in the United States, more than half of these prove fatal.  However, increased knowledge and awareness of the disease can lead to early detection and a high cure rate; and

WHEREAS, When detected early, over 90% of women survive ovarian cancer; but tragically for many women the diagnosis comes too late because most people are not aware of the subtle symptoms, known as the silent cancer; and

WHEREAS, The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), along with its Rhode Island Chapter work throughout the year to promote patient, public and professional education, emotional support, and advocacy and awareness efforts.  The NOCC, through its Break the Silence campaign, is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer; and

WHEREAS, During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those who have lost their lives to this deadly disease, and honor the courage and strength of those who continue to fight this disease; and

WHEREAS, In June 2010, the General Assembly passed Senate Resolution 2010-S2993 and House Resolution 2010-H8259 proclaiming the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness month in the State of Rhode Island.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of East Providence hereby proclaims the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk transmit a duly certified copy of this Resolution to the American Cancer Institute, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and its Rhode Island Chapter and the City and Town Council's of the State of Rhode Island.

C.  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES

All ordinances will appear on docket with the name of the ordinance's sponsor.

1.   Motion To:         Motion to approve requiring a stop sign at Padelford Avenue and Smith Street

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

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

SECTION I.  Subsection (b) of Sec. 18-269 entitled Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following:

LYMAN STREET (southbound traffic) at Padelford Avenue

SECTION II.  This ordinance shall take effect upon second passage and all ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Requested by:  Director of Public Works

2.   Motion To:         Motion to approve requiring a stop sign at Lyman Street and Padelford Avenue.

COMMENTS - Current Meeting:

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

SECTION I.  Subsection (b) of Sec. 18-269 entitled Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required is amended by adding thereto the following:

PADELFORD AVENUE (westbound traffic) at Smith Street

SECTION II.  This ordinance shall take effect upon second passage and all ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Requested by:  Director of Public Works

D. COMMUNICATIONS

Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing by completing a "Docket Request Form"

1.   Gerald Read, 65 Kingsford Avenue requesting to address the Council regarding traffic around his home during sporting events.

VII.   ADJOURNMENT

1.   Unanimous consent regarding Primary Day

Mayor Larisa asks for and is granted unanimous consent, reminding people to go to the polls and vote on Primary Day, next Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

2.   Motion To:         Motion to Adjourn

 

Approved By Council:  September 21, 2010

 

Attest:  ___________________

                   City Clerk