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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 20, 2016
Council Chambers, City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
7:00 P.M. Executive Session, Room 101
7:30 P.M. Open Session
The City Council of the City of East Providence will meet in Executive Session pursuant to RI General Laws § 42-46-5 (a)(2).
A. New Claims
1. Amica Mutual Insurance Company
(Ins: John L. Martins)
B. Sewer Charge Abatements
1. Cheryl Cromwell
2. Joseph DaPonte
3. Tara Ellsworth
4. Darlene Freeman
5. Joan Hanlon Trust
6. Debbie-Jo Horton
7. Hayley LaMarre
8. Raoul Medeiros
9. Leida Miranda
10. Jeffrey Paiva
11. Perry McStay Funeral Home
12. Donald Stevens Trust
13. Kathleen & David Woodcock
Mayor Rose calls the meeting to order at 7:31PM.
A. Alcoholic Beverage Class F
East Providence Elks Lodge 2337, Corn Hole Tournament Event, October 8, 2016, 60 Berkeley Street (02914), Marcie Marlene Mello.
B. Cancellation/Abatements
| Year | Amount |
| 2016 | $17,850.36 |
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| Total | $17,850.36 |
C. Council Journals
1. Regular Council Meeting September 6, 2016
2. Special Council Meeting August 21, 2016
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
A. Borealis Coffee Shop, 250 Bullocks Point Ave. Riverside, RI 02915 (by Councilwoman Capobianco)
B. Splash of Color, 216 Willett Ave Riverside (by Councilwoman Capobianco)
A. Ron Moniz/Rep for RI AFLAC, 82 Oak Crest Drive (02915) requesting to address the Council regarding getting access for open enrollment.
Mr. Moniz was not present.
B. Justin Snyzyk, 46 Campbell Terrace, requesting to address the Council regarding permission to host an Athletics Fundraiser at the East Bay Tavern and a One Day Entertainment License for September 23, 2016.
The City Manager stated East Bay Tavern’s entertainment license was revoked and is currently still revoked. The procedure would be for East Bay Tavern to ask that their entertainment license be reinstated.
Councilman Conley asked what the event was for.
Mr. Snyzyk explained it was for the EP High School basketball team.
The City Manager stated he understands it is a fundraiser and does sympathize but they also have an entertainment license which is revoked.
Councilman Britto asked Mr. Snyzyk if he understood that.
Mr. Snyzyk responded he did but was under the impression that they could use that site if he filled out the paperwork properly because it ties in with the event already being held at Pierce Field.
There was discussion regarding the ability to move the site.
Councilman Conley stated that at this point that would be irrelevant since the event is September 24th.
Mr. Snyzyk stated he has done park day and fundraising before for community events.
Councilman Britto explained to Mr. Snyzyk that the establishment doesn’t have a license at this time.
Mr. Snyzyk was asked about the details of the event. He stated the event would run from 8pm-12am and they would have adequate security and currently he has no backup plan as to a new site.
Solicitor Chapman stated he did discuss this with Mr. Tague the Manager of East Bay Tavern and told him the procedure they would need to follow to ask for reinstatement of the license. The license was revoked because of a stabbing and a car which ran into a number of people. He noted he has the Assistant Solicitor, Bob Craven, present who handled this issue in front of the State.
Councilman Britto stated if it had been another location it would not have been an issue but due to the history and because the license is revoked it is.
Councilman Conley added that the City Manager stated he would recommend denying based on this he is not denying the event but Mr. Snyzyk would need to find another place to hold the event. At this point he cannot support it as it is a dangerous precedent.
Councilman Britto stated had Mr. Snyzyk came earlier perhaps they could have found another place and he is sorry but will have to vote to deny.
A motion to deny the One Day Entertainment License to be held at East Bay Tavern is made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote the motion passes 3-2 with Assistant Mayor Cunha and Councilwoman Capobianco voting Nay.
C. Joseph Michael Rock, 114 Riverside Drive (02915) requesting to address the Council regarding Revenue Suggestions for the City; cameras at traffic lights, tax for private schools, outside tuition for special needs and tax on the #3 golf courses in the City.
Mr. Rock speaks regarding private schools in the City and he lists them. He states he would like to know what taxes they pay and if not why they don't. He lists the three golf courses which he states are three of the best in the State and that years ago he was told they paid a farm tax only.
He mentions a traffic light camera system as used in Providence.
He also speaks about outside special education tuitions which he notes he will take up with the School Committee.
Councilman Conley speaks about special education when he was on the School Committee and how the number went from $12 million when he began to under $2 million when he left. Adding Martin Middle School is now fully equipped to handle the kids. He added he would defer to the School Committee but the partnership has worked for both sides.
The City Manager notes the taxes are paid and some of these sites are tax exempt by State legislation and that there was special legislation to include other schools. The golf courses have paid $417,411.17 annually and they seem to appeal on their taxes and the City fights it out every year. Regarding the cameras at the traffic lights, the police have increased presence at the corner where Bradley Hospital is which would address that concern. The Chief has addressed traffic lights in the past and has been making efforts to increase police presence in these areas. The School Department has made a concerted effort and he has learned this via the budget, this year, and have done a much better job than previous administrations have done.
A. Max Reeves – Permits for Peddler License (Reds)
B. J. Michael Rack – Revenue
C. Michele Silva – RIPTA – Routes - 67 Mary Street
D. Candy Seel – Health Care Benefits
E. Lawrence Ronco – Dance Entertainment
F. Russell J Ronco – P & G Bowling
G. Tom Riley – Allegations
A. Carousel Park Commission – Alternate (by Mayor Rose)
Nicole Gasbarro, 860 Bullocks Point Avenue (02915)
A motion to approve the Appointment is made by Councilwoman Capobianco, seconded by Councilman Conley and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
A. Dance/Entertainment
P & G Bowling, Inc. DBA East Providence Lanes, 80 Newport Avenue (02916), Phyllis Gendron, 468 Fairway Drive, Somerset, MA (02726)
The Manager, Michael Sadoin, 145 Anthony Street, Somerset, MA, is present and speaks on behalf of the owner.
He states they are looking to have bands on the weekends. Their regular business hours finish at 1:00AM. They have never had bands in the past but have had entertainment in the form of DJs in the past.
Mr. Ronco comes to the podium to speak on the license. He states he lives very close to the Bowling Alley. He is wondering if there can be restrictions or a trial basis on the license.
Mayor Rose asks if there are any known issues.
The City Manager states none that he is aware of.
The Manager states they currently have a liquor license and have a police detail every Friday and Saturday already. They have had this liquor license since 1985.
Mr. Ronco states his property backs up to the bowling alley. His concern would be traffic, theft and noise. The Manager asks if he hears the DJ or the Pin Setters now and Mr. Rongo states he does not but just wants to be sure, in case there is an issue, if a trial period could happen just for review purposes.
The City Manager states it is the Council’s prerogative to grant the license on a trial basis and have the license holder come back in 6 months to review.
Mayor Rose asks if the Council would like to state the motion so that if no issues arise the license could continue and make it subject to a 6 month review.
A motion to approve the License subject to a 6 month review is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
A. Hawker (90 Day)
Ryan Connors DBA Reds, 133 Farm Drive, Cumberland (02864), Ryan Connors 26 Almy Street, Newport (02840)
The owner stated it will be a food truck called Reds with farm to table selections.
A motion to approve the License is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
A. City Managers Report (by Acting City Manager Timothy Chapman)
The City Manager stated he did not have a report but did want to make a couple of announcements. The first was the quick and efficient response of Rescue and Fire Department personnel in assisting a man who called in need with a health condition at Walgreens.
The second was the quick and efficient response from the Police Department in removing a child from a car.
B. Council Members
1. Pokemon Go Issues at the Carousel (by Mayor Rose)
Mayor Rose deferred this item.
2. Carousel Leases (by Mayor Rose)
Mayor Rose deferred this item to the October 4th Council Meeting.
3. Sewer Bill Interest Fees (by Assistant Mayor Cunha)
The Finance Director was called to the podium.
There is a 6%-18% percent charge which is allowed under State law and the City is currently at 12%.
Assistant Mayor Cunha stated if they don't pay the full balance they get charged and some people are having a hard time making their payment to begin with and East Providence has the highest sewer bills to begin with and then to put 12% on top of that is a lot. It’s not that they don't want to pay it off. They are setting themselves back by having this interest. Is there a way to waive this until we get the monthly billing completed?
The City Manager stated he doesn’t know of any way to waive it under State law but the Law Department can look into deferring it and paying it off without the interest. Hopefully the City will be going to a monthly billing in the next couple of months. Both this and payroll were on track to be put off but that will now be brought up to speed.
Assistant Mayor Cunha Helder asked if they could try to come up with something if can't happen in the next couple of months.
The City Manager agreed and stated he will meet with the Finance Director and have some information for the next meeting.
Councilman Britto added that he had made a suggestion several months ago to put something like this in place for seniors.
The City Manager stated he will come back with that at the next meeting as well.
4. Veterans Committee Discussion (by Councilwoman Capobianco)
Councilwoman Capobianco stated she was contacted by several people regarding setting up a Veterans Committee and she is asking the Law Department to write something up.
The City Manager stated yes he will run it by her and see if it meets with her approval for October 4th.
5. Public Safety Memorial Discussion (by Councilwoman Capobianco)
Councilwoman Capobianco stated she has been asked by a number of people about a Public Safety Memorial. She asked that the City Manager to set something up, a meeting, and include the Fire Chief and the Police Chief and that she will forward the contact name to the City Manager.
The City Manager replied he would.
6. Fiscal Year Synchronization (by Councilman Britto)
Councilman Britto stated he wanted to let everyone know that this item has not fallen to the wayside. He has been in contact with Mr. Luba and Mr. Moore regarding a public workshop so that the public can truly understand the long term savings. With that being said, he doesn’t want anyone to think it fell by the wayside. This is extremely important for the City for long term savings.
C. Reports of Other City Officials
1. Claims Committee Report (by Assistant City Solicitor Greg Dias)
Pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5(a)(2), a motion is made by Councilman Britto and seconded by Councilman Conley to convene in closed session for the purposes of discussing claims & litigation. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rose – Aye, Councilman Britto – Aye, Councilwoman Capobianco – Aye, Councilman Conley – Aye, Councilman Cunha - Aye, the motion is approved 5-0.
EAST PROVIDENCE CLAIMS COMMITTEE
CLAIMS & LITIGATION REPORT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016; 7:00 P.M; ROOM 101
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NEW CLAIMS
AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY $7,227.64
(INS: JOHN L. MARTINS)
RM No. 16-096, Claim No. 16-044
Claim for property damage sustained as a result of a City tree limb that fell onto insured’s vehicle. Recommend referral to the insurance carrier.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Cunha
Motion: Refer the claim to the insurance carrier.
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SEWER CHARGE ABATEMENTS
CHERYL CROMWELL $438.94
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 74 Dunbar Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilwoman Capobianco
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $438.94.
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JOSEPH DaPONTE $112.77
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 39 Unity Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Cunha Seconded by: Councilman Britto
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $112.77.
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TARA ELLSWORTH $443.88
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 58 Bullocks Point Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilwoman Capobianco Seconded by: Councilman Britto
Book 34 Page 342
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $443.88.
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DARLENE FREEMAN $174.63
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 40 Bristol Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Cunha
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $174.63.
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JOAN HANLON TRUST $550.42
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 101 Hoyt Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilwoman Capobianco Seconded by: Councilman Britto
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $550.42.
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DEBBIE-JO HORTON $118.14
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 120 River Street in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilwoman Capobianco
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $118.14.
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HAYLEY LaMARRE $48.76
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 69 Jackson Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Cunha
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $48.76.
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RAOUL MEDEIROS $583.50
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 90 Hazard Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Cunha
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $583.50.
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LEIDA MIRANDA $32.60
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 30 North County Street in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Cunha Seconded by: Councilwoman Capobianco
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $32.60.
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JEFFREY PAIVA $282.78
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 110 Lyon Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Conley
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $282.78.
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PERRY McSTAY FUNERAL HOME $1,825.80
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 2555 Pawtucket Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Cunha Seconded by: Councilwoman Capobianco
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $1,825.80.
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DONALD STEVENS TRUST $363.65
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 37 Beaumont Street in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilwoman Capobianco
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $363.65.
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KATHLEEN & DAVID WOODCOCK $144.24
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 116 Farnum Street in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilwoman Capobianco
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $144.24.
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A motion to approve the Claims Committee Report is made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0 with Councilwoman Capobianco temporarily away from the dais and marked Absent.
D. Report of School Committee Liaison
There is no report.
E. Resolutions
1. (AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 23 ADOPTED JULY 19, 2016) RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $56,612 OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED $416,800 OF CITY FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLAN TO HELP RELIEVE FLOODING OF THE RUNNINS RIVER
A motion to dispense with the reading of the Resolution is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Conley and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
WHEREAS, the City received a $615,000 Federal CDBG Disaster grant administered by the Rhode Island Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) to address the flooding issues in the State Street neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineering Division identified two (2) projects to help address the flooding: (a) installing two culverts under Warren Avenue, and (b) the removal of invasive species behind the State Street neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, J.H. Lynch & Sons/Woodard & Curran was awarded a contract to install two (2) culverts under Warren Avenue with one (1) on the Massachusetts side and one (1) on the Rhode Island side and GZA Environmental submitted a proposal to implement an Invasive Species Management Plan to remove and treat the invasive species; and
WHEREAS, OHCD has reduced the Federal CDBG Disaster grant from $615,000 to $431,660 to support only the design, permitting and construction of the culvert within the state boundaries of Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS, a total of up to $416,800 of City funds was approved at the July 19, 2016 City Council meeting for the increased costs to locate both culverts within Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division intends to return to the original plan of installing one (1) culvert on the Massachusetts side and one (1) on the Rhode Island side of the Runnins River being more cost effective; and
WHEREAS, existing field conditions have increased the costs for engineering and construction of two (2) culverts as originally intended up to $791,788; and
WHEREAS, $360,188 of the approved City funds and $431,660 of CDBG Disaster funds should be sufficient for the installation of two (2) culvert projects under Warren Avenue, one (1) within the Massachusetts boundary and one (1) within the Rhode Island boundary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of East Providence will allocate $56,612 of the previously approved $416,800 of City funds to be used to support the implementation of the Invasive Species Management Plan prepared by GZA Environmental to help relieve the flooding of the Runnins River.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
Requested by: Assistant Mayor Cunha
A motion to approve the Resolution is made by Councilwoman Capobianco, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
2. RESOLUTION NAMING HONOR FLIGHT PARK
Assistant Mayor Cunha reads the Resolution.
WHEREAS, Jones Pond is a renovated park located near Pierce Field in the center of East Providence; and
WHEREAS, as the park completes its renovations, the City of East Providence is desirous of renaming the park; and
WHEREAS, Honor Flight is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to transporting United States military veterans to see the Washington, DC war memorials; and
WHEREAS, Honor Flight reports that it has flown over 159,000 veterans to the Washington, DC war memorials since 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Providence is grateful to the veterans who sacrificed and committed their lives for American patriotism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of East Providence wishes to memorialize and recognize America’s veterans by renaming Jones Pond as the Honor Flight Park.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
Requested by: Assistant Mayor Cunha
A motion to approve the Resolution is made by Councilwoman Capobianco, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
Assistant Mayor Cunha stated this is the first park named for this in the Country.
Councilwoman Capobianco stated her great grandfather was an honor flight and she thinks this is a wonderful idea.
Fire Chief Elmasian came to the podium and stated he is a member of the RI Fire Department Pipes and Drum band and has had the honor to have marched to greet the honor flight veterans to and from the WWII Memorial. He notes all the band members cry, it is quite a sight to see these gentlemen and ladies say to them that they can’t understand why everyone is making such a big fuss. He adds if anyone wants to see something they will never forget or see again they are doing one on October 1st at Greene Airport in Warwick. This is the date of the next honor flight going out and returning. When you watch these ladies and gentlemen go to the gate and return it’s something you have to experience.
F. Introduction to Ordinances
1. 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”
A motion to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Conley and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
SECTION I. Section 18-307 entitled “Parking prohibited at all times.” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” of Chapter 18 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” is amended by adding thereto the following:
Anthony Street (west side) between utility pole #4 and utility pole #6
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect upon its second passage and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Requested by: Assistant Mayor Cunha
A motion to approve the Ordinance for first passage is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
2. 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”
A motion to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance is made by Councilwoman Capobianco, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
SECTION I. Section 18-247 entitled “Designation of one-way streets” of Article VIII entitled “One-Way Streets” of Chapter 18 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” is amended by adding thereto the following:
Hoyt Avenue (northbound) from Bourne Avenue to Thatcher Street during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect upon second passage and all ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Requested by: Councilman Britto
A motion to approve the Ordinance for first passage is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Councilwoman Capobianco and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
A motion to Adjourn at 8:32PM is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
Approved By Council: October 4, 2016
Attest: _______________
City Clerk