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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
MINUTES-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024
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
Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
City Council:
Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large
Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1
Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2
Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3
Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4
City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty__X___ Lawson__X___ Rego__X___ Sousa __X___ Rodericks__X___
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,
pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2)
A. Claims
1. Barbara Baptista
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
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RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____
V. MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - none
VII. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote
C. NON-PUBLIC HEARING
1. Block Party-Read In
Applicant: James DeFayette
Applicant Address: 69 Harlem St
Date and Time: December 31, 2023 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Roads to be closed: Harlem between Miller and Hood
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Second, X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion, X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
VIII. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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.
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-Josh Berlinksy 1 Turkside Place, spoke on Metacomet Archaeological Survey
XI. APPOINTMENTS - none
XII. COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Handicap Park Space: Orchard Street – discussion – Councilwoman Sousa
Councilwoman Sousa expressed dismay at the length of time applications take.
2. Charter Commission update- discussion- Council President Rodericks and Council Vice President Rego
Council President Rodericks shared that the Charter Commission updates should be presented to the Council late January early February.
3. Update on Show-cause Hearing for Rumford Motel 100 Newport Ave. – discuss – Council President Rodericks and Council Vice President Rego
Show cause hearing is scheduled for January 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
1. An Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Amending Ordinance Chapter 911 And Reallocating And Reappropriating Up To $1,000,000 Toward The Kent Heights Recreational Facility Improvement Project And $1,000,000 Toward Improvements To The Infrastructure Of Sewers And Drains Citywide
Sponsor: Councilman Fogarty and Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Second, X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion,X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
2. An Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Amending Ordinance Chapter 894 Appropriating Up To $50,000 For A Citywide Utility Box Art Project
Sponsor: Councilwoman Sousa
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Second, X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion, X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
XIV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Discussion and overview of required changes to the East Providence Zoning code as required by recent amendments to state law.
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XV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS: Dir. of Proj. Mgt. and Communications Patricia Resende
Councilman Lawson made a motion to bundle, Councilwoman Sousa seconded and all were in favor.
Councilman Lawson made a motion to approve, Councilwoman Sousa seconded and all were in favor.
Appointment /Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation
1. Ernie Germani, Conservation Commission, Reappointment, Appointment #2, Term 01/02/24 -01/01/27
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
2. Wayne Barnes, Conservation Commission, Reappointment, Appointment #9 Planning Representative, Term 01/02/24 -01/01/27
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
3. Kelsey Queenan, Conservation Commission, Reappointment, Term 01/02/24 -01/01/27
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | | |
| Lawson | | |
| Rego | | |
| Sousa | | |
| Rodericks | | |
4. Recognizing Chief Glenn Quick’s 37 years of service with the East Providence Fire Dept. – Mayor Bob DaSilva
5. 2023 Year in Review – Mayor Bob DaSilva
6. Update on Crescent Park Carousel Project – Dir. Dan Borges
7. Small Business Administration Business Recovery Center Report – Dir. Patricia Resende
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Patricia Resendes announced that the program was extended to January 25, 2024.
8. Art Box Project – Dir. Patricia Resende
REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
1. Claims Committee Report
B. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON
C. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract for the Installation of Carpet Tiles and LVT Flooring Throughout East Providence City Hall
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks & Council Vice President Rego
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Second, X | |
| Lawson | X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion, X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Catalis Tax and CAMA, Inc. for the 2024-2025 Full Revaluation of all Real Property Within the City of East Providence
Sponsor: Council President Rodericks
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | Second, X | |
| Lawson | Motion, X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Replace the Debris Body on the Department of Public Works Highway Division JetVac Truck
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
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| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion, X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Seconded, X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Johnson Landscaping, Inc. for the Kent Heights Recreational Facility Improvements Project
Sponsor: Council Vice President Rego, Councilman Fogarty, Councilman Lawson
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Second, X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Motion, X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Proposal for the Purchase and Installation of Field Lighting at the Riverside Recreational Field
Sponsor: Councilman Lawson
| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion, X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Second, X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
D. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - none
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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| Member | Aye | Nay |
| Fogarty | X | |
| Lawson | Motion, X | |
| Rego | X | |
| Sousa | Second, X | |
| Rodericks | X | |
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
Approved by Council: February 6, 2024
Attest: ___________________________
City Clerk