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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
JOURNAL/MINTUES DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, February 15, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council:
Council President, Robert Britto - Ward 1
Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks - At Large
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Nate Cahoon - Ward 3
Councilman Ricardo Mourato - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
Deputy City Clerk, Leah Stoddard
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Cahoon__X___ Mourato__--___ Rodericks__X___ Sousa __X__ Britto__X___
- Councilman Mourato not present at this meeting
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
- Salute to the flag led by Council President Britto
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
- Motion made by Councilman Cahoon to enter into executive session. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
A. New Claims
1. Farmers Insurance (Insured Wayne Bonadie)
2. Justin Pina
B. Collective Bargaining
1. EPPMTEA Contract negotiation update and review of tentative agreements
C. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation - Keep Metacomet Green, Inc. vs. City of East Providence and Metacomet Property LLC, C.A. No. PC-2021-5412
1. Litigation update, recent court activity
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
- Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to reconvene to open session. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 4-0.
Cahoon__X___ Mourato_____ Rodericks__X___ Sousa __X___ Britto__X___
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
- Motion made by Councilman Cahoon to seal executive session minutes. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Regular meeting minutes February 1, 2022
- Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to approve the consent calendar. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
VII. LICENSES
A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Application for Carnival – New
Applicant: Alba Curti
Type of Event: Festival Pierce Memorial Field
Date of Event: July 29-31, 2022
Applicant: East Providence Heritage Days
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
2. Class F Application for Special Event – Alcoholic Beverage
Applicant: Alba Curti
Location: Pierce Memorial Field
Date of Event: July 29-31, 2022
Type of Event: Festival
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Cahoon. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
B. PUBLIC HEARING
1. BV Liquor License – New
Applicant: Marta Ochoa
Business Name: Taconeando Mexican Style
Business Address: 181 Willett Ave., 02915
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS - NONE
IX. COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed.
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of speakers will be on a first come, first serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall by limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.
- Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon address the Council about the benefits of building the art and cultural district.
XI. APPOINTMENTS – NONE
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS - NONE
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - NONE
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment requiring Council Confirmation
a. James Boyd, reappointment to East Providence Conservation Commission, Term 01/02/2022-01/01/2025
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Cahoon. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
2. Items for Discussion
a. 2021 Departmental Accomplishments/2022 Goals - Mayor Roberto DaSilva
- This address will be taking place at a future meeting
b. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA Plan/Goals)
- Planning Director William Fazioli and Finance Director Malcolm Moore speaks to the ARPA plan and goals
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Claims Committee Report/litigation update
- Solicitor Marcello gives update on claims report and Keep Metacomet Green, Inc. vs. City of East Providence and Metacomet Property LLC litigation
C. RATIFICATION APPROVAL OF EPPMTEA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
1. Review, discussion and final ratification of the collective bargaining agreement between the EPPMTEA and the City of East Providence Effective 11/1/2020-10/31/2021
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
2. Review, discussion and final ratification of the collective bargaining agreement between the EPPMTEA and the City of East Providence Effective 11/1/2021-10/31/2024
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
D. RESOLUTIONS - None
E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
1. An ordinance Rescinding Prior Bond Borrowing Authorizations
Summary: To rescind and extinguish the authorization to borrowing for select projects
Sponsor: Council President Britto
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
2. An ordinance adopting an amended East Providence waterfront special development district tax increment financing plan (the “amended project plan”) and authorizing the issuance of bonds to finance certain public infrastructure and public improvements necessary in connection with the East Point Site project
Summary: A list of findings, determinations and declarations with regard to the East Providence Waterfront Special Development District Tax Increment Finance Plan
Sponsor: Council President Britto
- Motion to approve made by Councilman Cahoon. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
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