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Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners

May 5, 2021

A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners is held Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 6:47 p.m., via videoconference on ZOOM during the COVID-19 pandemic, per Governor’s order 21-40.

Present – Chairperson Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

Absent – Councilors Rudd and Vasquez.

Chairperson Moran presides.

The reading of the records of April 21 and 24, 2021 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk, on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

*THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

*PETITION FOR LICENSES:

ENTERTAINMENT –

A. Petition of Associated Radio Amateurs of Southern New England for license to conduct an Annual Field Day Exercise, at Slater Park – Marconi Gardens, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. through Sunday, June 27, 2021, 4:00 p.m. LIC#14677

B. Petition of Tides Family Services for a license to conduct a Spring Fling Event at 242 Dexter Street on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., LIC#14674

HOLIDAY LICENSE Renewal –

Armando & Son’s Meat Market (Armando & Son’s Meat Market Inc.) 265 Pine St. LIC#4834

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS A & B) (Selling used automobiles and parts) Renewal -

**R Teto Motor Sales (R. Teto Motor Sales, Inc.) 31 Congress St. LIC#8793 #8792

AUTO REPAIR SHOP & SECOND HAND SHOP CLASS B (Parts Only) Renewals -

Auto Haven Sales and Service (Auto Haven Inc.) 135 Japonica St. LIC#14435® #14434®

Central Auto Service (Central Auto Service LLC) 262 Central Ave. LIC#13403 #13405

**Los Rosario Auto Repair (Los Rosario Auto Repair, Inc.) 36 Newport Ave. LIC#6032 #6031

Mitri Sunoco (Mitri Petroleum LLC) 1514 Newport Ave. LIC#10669 #10670

**Pedro’s Auto Repair (Lopes, Pedro C.) 145 Benefit St. LIC#2449 #2450

**Sterry Street Auto Repair (Sterry Street Auto Sales Inc.) 77 Sterry St. LIC#2451 #2452

AUTO REPAIR SHOP ONLY Renewals-

Al's Auto & Truck Repair (Thurber, Alvin L III) 68 Birch St. LIC#2177

Woodlawn Sunoco (Verduchi, Gary J.) 75 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#2349

SECOND HAND SHOP ONLY (Class B – Used Parts) Renewals -

Mely Tires Shop (Xiquin, Regino) 840 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC#7641

SECOND HAND SHOP (Class C – Used Miscellaneous Merchandise) Renewals -

**Central Avenue Antiques (Pacheco, III, Timothy) 1041 Central Ave. LIC#2828

Jonathan’s Mattresses (Agudelo, Jonathan A.) 372 Smithfield Ave. LIC#10716

McCarten Violins (McCarten Violins LLC) 1005 Main St. LIC#2632

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WERE POSTPONED AT THE MEETING HELD APRIL 21, 2021, AND ARE AGAIN TAKEN UP:

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class & HOLIDAY LICENSE New -

La Colmena Restaurant and Grocery (La Colmena, LLC) 341 Weeden Street, LIC#14588 #14589 (4 tables with 4 chairs each)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following licenses are APPROVED WITH NO OUTDOOR SEATING, on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class & HOLIDAY LICENSE New -

La Colmena Restaurant and Grocery (La Colmena, LLC) 341 Weeden Street, LIC#14588 #14589

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP (The public was allowed to participate electronically):

AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B - Selling Used Parts) –

Pascale Services (TruckPro, LLC) 51 Delta Drive, (Transfer from Pascale Service (Pascale Service Corporation)) LIC#14639 & 14640

Speaking is James Pascale, 11 Garwaine Drive, Lincoln, RI.

Mr. Pascale will manage the business.

There will be no changes of hours. It will be the same operation as before.

They will repair heavy-duty trucks.

The business will be part of a large company with about 100 stores.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR SCHUETTE.

Upon motion made by Councilor Schuette, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following licenses are APPROVED, on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP (Class B - Selling Used Parts) –

Pascale Services (TruckPro, LLC) 51 Delta Drive, (Transfer from Pascale Service (Pascale Service Corporation)) LIC#14639 & 14640

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP (The public was allowed to participate electronically):

EXPANSION OF PREMISE Outdoor Seating –

CLASS B (VICTUALER) -

Cantinho Restaurant (Maria Lima’s Restaurant Inc.) 82 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#14676

Speaking is Jack Galvao, 6 Winterberry Road, Lincoln, RI.

Mr. Galvao states that they plan to use their parking lot for outdoor seating.

They will be using the parking lot at 282 East Avenue for parking; they are in the process of purchasing the building.

They are requesting to use a tent, which is optional – not a must.

They will add 60 seats to the restaurant.

There is no problem with street parking.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR SCHUETTE.

Upon motion made by Councilor Schuette, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following Petition for Expansion of Premise is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

EXPANSION OF PREMISE Outdoor Seating –

CLASS B (VICTUALER) -

Cantinho Restaurant (Maria Lima’s Restaurant Inc.) 82 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#14676

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the agenda is amended to include the following claim, on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd., to the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, objecting to the transfer of Class B (Victualer) Liquor License of Di Nos Restaurant (Brava Restaurant & Bar Inc.) to Los Angeles Bar & Grill (NJ Los Angeles LLC) 908 Main Street, in the amount of $355.00 for Rhode Island Distributing.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following claim is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the agenda is amended in include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Michelle Hardy, Deputy City Clerk, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Police recommendations to amend stipulations – Los Angeles Bar & Grill)

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following claim is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

Communication from Michelle Hardy, Deputy City Clerk, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Police recommendations to amend stipulations – Los Angeles Bar & Grill)

A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, IS TAKEN UP (The public was allowed to participate electronically):

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) Transfer –

Los Angeles Bar & Grill (JN Los Angeles LLC) 908 Main St. LIC#14667

(transfer from Di Nos Restaurant (Brava Restaurant & Bar Inc.))

Previous Stipulations.

1. Two (2) Detail Officers are required on Sundays when any entertainment is scheduled.

2. Certified Crowd Control Person must be present at all times when occupancy reaches 50 people as required by NFPA 101 Life Code.

Speaking is Natalia Lopera, (through an interpreter) 32 Ibea Street, Pawtucket, RI, applicant.

Ms. Lopera states that she used to have a restaurant in Central Falls for 3 years, there were no problems.

She has two bartenders, four waiters, two managers, and other staff. They all will be TIPS Certified.

She will have private security.

She will have music that she will keep low; she wants to be a family restaurant.

The restaurant will be open until 1:00 a.m.

She will have outdoor seating on the patio.

She stated that the decision on the license should not be based on the past owner.

It will be more elegant, no loud music.

She is working with a company for security – will check on certification.

She will have two security people; one at each door.

She has no problem with one detail officer there.

She states that it will be frustrating if she can’t have the patio open. The patio will be enclosed, and customers will enter only through the restaurant, not from the lot.

She wants an entertainment license, but there will be no entertainment at first.

There are no other speakers.

The hearing is closed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following license is APPROVED with the following stipulations, on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer and Schuette.

NOES – Councilor Wildenhain.

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) Transfer –

Los Angeles Bar & Grill (JN Los Angeles LLC) 908 Main St. LIC#14667

(transfer from Di Nos Restaurant (Brava Restaurant & Bar Inc.))

Stipulations.

One (1) detail officer on Fridays and Saturdays.

2. Certified Crowd Control Person must be present at all times when occupancy reaches 50 people as required by NFPA 101 Life Code.

Outdoor seating ends at 10 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer and Schuette.

NOES – Councilor Wildenhain.

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^stClass Transfer –

Los Angeles Bar & Grill (JN Los Angeles LLC) 908 Main St. LIC#14666

(transfer from Di Nos Restaurant (Brava Restaurant & Bar Inc.))

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

POOL TABLE New –

Los Angeles Bar & Grill (JN Los Angeles LLC) 908 Main St. (1) LIC#14669

THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED AND THE APPLICATION WAS POSTPONED AT THE MEETINGS HELD APRIL 7 AND 21, 2021, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 19, 2021, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

CLASS B (VICTUALLER) Change of Name and Use –

Mangos Hookah Lounge (Princess Investments LLC) 17 Exchange Street, LIC#14600® (ent)

(change to Mangos Hookah Lounge - formerly Mangos)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the agenda is amended in include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:

Communication from Captain David Holden, Pawtucket Police Department, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Removal of Stipulation for City Line Pizza, 594 Pawtucket Avenue)

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

Communication from Captain David Holden, Pawtucket Police Department, to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Removal of Stipulation for City Line Pizza, 594 Pawtucket Avenue)

THE BOARD TAKES UP THE FOLLOWING:

Communication from City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Avenue, to the Honorable Members of the City Council. (Removal of Stipulation)

Stipulation.

1. Police Detail is required on Saturday evenings from 9:30 pm until 1:30 am and shall be required to stand outside the door.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the following Communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED and the above STIPULATION IS REMOVED, on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

Communication from City Line Pizza & Restaurant, 594 Pawtucket Avenue, to the Honorable Members of the City Council. (Removal of Stipulation)

Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq. City Solicitor, to Council President David Moran. (Appeal of Keren’s Restaurant LLC) is READ AND ORDERED FILED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, DaRosa, Mercer, Schuette and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Schuette, the meeting is adjourned at 7:52 p.m.