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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
JOURNAL/MINUTES DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
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
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Cahoon__X___ Mourato__X___ Rodericks__X___ Sousa ___X__ Britto___X__
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
- Salute to the flag led by Council President Britto
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - None
Cahoon_____ Mourato_____ Rodericks_____ Sousa _____ Britto_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES – None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote
A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:
1. Executive session minutes June 7, 2022
2. Regular meeting minutes June 7, 2022
B. LETTERS
1. Notice of New Property Number, Tina Kane, 123 Progress Avenue (02915), Map 209, Block 2, Parcel 001.00
2. Notice of New Property Number, WRC Investments LLC, 120 Bayview Avenue (02915), Map 209, Block 2, Parcel 002.00
3. Notice of New Property Number, WRC Investments LLC, 124 Bayview Avenue (02915), Map 209, Block 2, Parcel 002.10
C. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMITS/LICENSES (READ IN)
1. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Jennifer Tierney
Location: 73 Birghtridge Ave. 02914
Date & Time of Function: June 18, 2022 – June 19, 2022, 1:00pm- 12:00am
Type of Entertainment: Stereo speakers
- Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to approve the consent calendar. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
A. Motion to bundle licenses C1-C7
- Motion made by Councilman Cahoon to bundle. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
B. Motion to approve licenses C1-C7
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. One Day Entertainment License – New
Applicant: Gregory Dias
Location: 57 Tryon Avenue, 02916
Date & Time of Function: July 16, 2022, 2pm – 10pm
Type of Entertainment: DJ
- Motion made by Councilwoman Sousa to aprove bundle. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
2. Block Party
Applicant: Gregory Dias
Applicant Location: Gibbs Street, Merchant Street, Estelle Street
Date & Time of Function: July 16, 2022, 2pm – 10pm
Street to be closed: Gibbs Street/Tryon Avenue/Merchant Street and Estelle Street
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
3. Block Party
Applicant: Narragansett Terrace Realty Association
Applicant Location: 0 Riverside Drive 02915
Date & Time of Function: September 10, 2022, 4pm – 8pm
Street to be closed: Riverside Drive from Ocean Avenue to Sea View Avenue; Sea View Avenue to Bullocks Point Avenue
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
4. Block Party
Applicant: Brianna Venagro
Applicant Location: 31 Argyle Avenue
Date & Time of Function: July 23, 2022, 12pm – 11pm
Street to be closed: Argyle Avenue and Daisy Drive to President Avenue and Daisy Drive
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
5. Application for Holiday Sales - New
Applicant: Lisa Jurgilewicz
Business Name: Worldpac Inc dba Autopart International #9089
Business Address: 115 Amaral Street, 02915
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
6. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Brenda Britt
Business Name: Supa Dupa Food Truck
Business Address: Woonsocket, RI
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
7. Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit
Applicant: Joseph Valentine III
Business Name: Joey V’s Steak and Cheese LLC
Business Address: East Providence, RI 02915
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | | |
| Mourato | | |
| Rodericks | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Britto | | |
B. PUBLIC HEARING
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.
XI. APPOINTMENTS – None
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Support of House Bill H6614; makes it a felony for an individual to possess any semi-automatic firearm magazine which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Violation is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000– Councilman Cahoon – Discussion
- Councilman Cahoon spoke in support of house bill H6614
2. Possible referendum question 2022 November election, “Shall new cannabis-related licenses for business involved in the cultivation, manufacture, laboratory testing, and for the retail sale of adult recreational use cannabis be issued in the city (or town)?” – Councilwoman Sousa – Discussion
- Councilwoman Sousa requests this item be moved to the July 19, 2022 Council meeting
3. Seeking crosswalk for safe pedestrian and cyclist’s connection from First Street across Veterans Parkway to access the East Bay Bike Path – Councilwoman Sousa – Discussion
- Councilwoman Sousa requests this item be moved to the July 19, 2022 Council meeting to continue the conversation. Councilman Cahoon and Council Vice President Rodericks affirm this items discussion. Councilman Mourato requests an update on the Willett Pond crosswalk previously approved by the State.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second passage - For discussion and possible vote – None
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment not requiring Council confirmation
a. Eric O. Underhill to the East Providence Historic Commission, term 06/02/2022 to 06/01/2025
- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves reads appointment
2. Items for discussion
a. May finance/capital expenses – Finance Director Malcolm Moore
- Finance Director Malcolm Moore was unavailable and there were no questions from the Council.
b. The East Providence Economic Development Commission (EDC) has approved two new loans to support local small business development projects at its April and May meetings.
b1. A loan in the amount of $99,999 for the purpose of implementing building improvements for Union Bar, a bar located at 332 Bullocks Point Ave. and owned by Ruarri Miller, a Riverside resident.
b2. A $50,000 loan for the purpose of removing and old bridge to the East Providence Yacht Club, a locally-owned waterfront bar and grill owned by East Providence resident Mikel Perry – Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves
- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves reads the items.
c. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards update – Community Development Coordinator Dave Bachrach – see attached list
- Director of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves provides the information relating to the CDBG awards.
B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Report of the City Solicitor
a. Narragansett Electric Company dba National Grid E-183 115kV, Transmission Line Relocation Project – RI Supreme Court No. 2018-40-M.P. – Discussion update
- City Solicitor Michael Marcello provides update on the line relocation project.
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract amendment with FR Engineering Group, Inc. for construction oversight services related to the repair of the seawall located at Rose Larisa Park
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rodericks
- Motion to approve made by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion seconded by Councilman Cahoon. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
2. Resolution requesting Juneteenth be recognized as an official holiday in the State of Rhode Island
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion seconded by Councilman Mourato. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote
1. Amended and restated ordinance Chapter No. (Ch. 832, Book 23, pages 364-270, Adopted March 15, 2022)
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
Sponsor: Council President Britto, Councilman Cahoon
- Planning Director William Fazioli, Attorney Joshua Berlinsky, Betty Galligan and Richard Baccari speak about the project.
- Motion to approve made by Councilwoman Cahoon. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 4-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | Recused | |
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
- Motion to adjourn made by Council Vice President Rodericks. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sousa. Motion passes 5-0.
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Cahoon | X | |
| Mourato | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Britto | X | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.