East Providence public meetings in 2020

East Providence City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the potential use of eminent domain for property at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The body will also consider a tax appeal settlement with ExxonMobil and several business license applications.

• Potential acquisition of Metacomet Golf Club (500 Veterans Memorial Parkway) via eminent domain
• Ratification of ExxonMobil Oil Corporation Tax Appeals settlement agreement
• Victualing license and holiday sales for East Providence Nutrition at 85 Taunton Avenue
• Victualing license transfer for Golden House/Lucky Gold House, Inc. at 569 Warren Avenue
• Victualing license and holiday sales for Baja’s Mexican Taquiera at 3348 Pawtucket Avenue

The City Council approved an executive order extending the local municipal state of emergency to January 6, 2021. The council also voted to seal its executive session minutes regarding property acquisition discussions and tax settlement agreements. Additionally, members granted multiple victualing and holiday sales licenses and tabled an item regarding legal services payments.

• Approved extending municipal state of emergency under Executive Order 2020-051 (3-0)
• Voted to seal executive session minutes (3-0)
• Approved Class 3 victualing license and holiday sales for East Providence Nutrition (3-0)
• Approved Class 3 victualing license transfer to Nengjun Lin for Lucky Gold House (3-0)
• Approved Class 2 victualing license and holiday sales for Baja's Mexican Taquiera (3-0)
• Tabled allocation of council legal services payments

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The East Providence Waterfront District Commission will meet to review financial audits and set its 2021 schedule. The meeting includes a year-end report and a briefing on the Watchemocket Square Study.

• Vote on FY20 Audited Financials with overview by Baxter Dansereau & Associates LLP
• Vote on 2021 annual meeting calendar
• Year-end report on East Providence Waterfront Commission
• Briefing by Chair on Watchemocket Square Study

The Commission approved its FY20 audited financial statements, which showed a surplus of $78k. The body also approved the meeting calendar for the 2021 calendar year.

• Approved November 19, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY20 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved Calendar Year 2021 meeting calendar (unanimous)

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The East Providence Personnel Hearing Board will meet to review eligibility and certification lists for several city positions. The meeting is being conducted virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Review of Central Communications Dispatcher eligibility and certification lists
• Review of Healthy Aging Nurse Coordinator eligibility and certification lists
• Review of Leadworker promotional and certification lists
• Review of Police Sergeant promotional and certification lists

The Board approved eligibility, certification, and promotional lists for several city positions, including dispatchers, nurses, leadworkers, and police sergeants. Members also discussed the upcoming Director of Public Works vacancy.

• Approved November 20, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Central Communications Dispatcher eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Central Communications Dispatcher certification list (unanimous)
• Approved Healthy Aging Nurse Coordinator eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Healthy Aging Nurse Coordinator certification list (unanimous)
• Approved Leadworker promotional and certification lists (unanimous)
• Approved Police Sergeant promotional and certification lists (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:44 PM (unanimous)

East Providence Conservation Commission

The East Providence Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding the Greater Seekonk Wildlife Refuge and tree projects. The body will also review the Newman crossing trailhead under old business.

• Greater Seekonk Wildlife Refuge
• Tree initiatives, projects and partnerships
• Newman crossing trailhead

The Commission approved the minutes from their previous meeting. Members also discussed ongoing environmental initiatives, including the proposed Greater Seekonk Wildlife Refuge, city tree inventory projects, and a potential trailhead at Newman Crossing.

• Approved November 17, 2020 meeting minutes

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was not held due to the Mayor's extended Executive Order and the board's inability to transition to a fully virtual system. As a result, all listed petitions were automatically continued to Wednesday, January 13, 2021, and no substantive decisions or votes took place.

• All petitions automatically continued to January 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for January 13, 2021.

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review did not meet on December 14, 2020, due to the Mayor's executive order and the board's inability to transition to a fully virtual format. Consequently, all scheduled zoning petitions were automatically continued to the board's next meeting on January 13, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to executive order
• All petitions continued to January 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for January 13, 2021.

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was not held due to the Mayor's extended Executive Order and the board's inability to transition to a full virtual system. Consequently, all listed petitions were automatically continued to Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

• Continued all petitions to January 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for January 13, 2021.

The meeting was not held because the board was unprepared to move to a full virtual system following the Mayor's extended Executive Order. All listed petitions were automatically continued to January 13, 2021.

• Petition No. 6826 (501 Warren Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6827 (31 Upland Road) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6828 (57, 59 and 61 White Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6829 (161 Terrace Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6830 & 6831 (3400 Pawtucket Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6832 & 6833 (200 Wampanoag Trail) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6789 (216 Narragansett Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for January 13, 2021.

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was not held due to the Mayor's extended Executive Order and the Board's inability to switch to a full virtual format. Consequently, all listed petitions were automatically continued to the next meeting on January 13, 2021. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made during this cancelled session.

• Meeting cancelled due to Mayor's Executive Order and lack of virtual setup
• All pending petitions automatically continued to January 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to hear one petition. The board will consider a request for dimensional variances regarding a single-family home.

• Petition No. 6829: Sandra Musial seeks permission for additions at 161 Terrace Avenue that would exceed maximum building coverage and violate minimum side-yard setback requirements

The meeting was not held because the board was unprepared to transition to a full virtual system following the Mayor's extended Executive Order. All listed petitions were automatically continued to January 13, 2021.

• Petition No. 6826 (501 Warren Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6827 (31 Upland Road) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6828 (57, 59 and 61 White Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6829 (161 Terrace Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6830 & 6831 (3400 Pawtucket Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6832 & 6833 (200 Wampanoag Trail) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6789 (216 Narragansett Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for January 13, 2021.

The meeting was not held because the board was unprepared to move to a full virtual system following the Mayor's extended Executive Order. All listed petitions were automatically continued to January 13, 2021.

• Petition No. 6826 (501 Warrena Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6827 (31 Upland Road) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6828 (57, 59 and 61 White Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6829 (161 Terrace Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6830 and 6831 (3400 Pawtucket Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6832 and 6833 (200 Wampanoag Trail) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6789 (216 Narragansett Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for January 13, 2021.

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was not held due to the Mayor's extended Executive Order and the board's inability to transition to a full virtual system. As a result, all listed petitions were automatically continued to Wednesday, January 13, 2021. No substantive decisions or votes were taken.

• All petitions automatically continued to January 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to hear one petition. The board will consider a request to allow a prohibited three-unit residential facility at a specific property.

• Petition No. 6789: Use variance for Randall Romanoff to retain a three-unit residential facility at 216 Narragansett Avenue

The meeting was not held because the board was unprepared to move to a full virtual system following the Mayor's extended Executive Order. All listed petitions were automatically continued to January 13, 2021.

• Petition No. 6826 (501 Warren Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6827 (31 Upland Road) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6828 (57, 59 and 61 White Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6829 (161 Terrace Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6830 and 6831 (3400 Pawtucket Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6832 and 6833 (200 Wampanoag Trail) continued to Jan 13, 2021
• Petition No. 6789 (216 Narragansett Avenue) continued to Jan 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to hear two petitions from Hattie Ide Chaffee Home. The board will consider requests for a use variance and dimensional variances for a property in a Residential 2 District.

• Petition No. 6832: Use variance to expand a nursing home operation at 200 Wampanoag Trail
• Petition No. 6833: Dimensional variance for off-street parking setbacks at 200 Wampanoag Trail

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was not held due to the Mayor's extended Executive Order and the Board's inability to switch to a full virtual format. Consequently, all listed petitions were automatically continued to the next meeting on January 13, 2021. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made during this session.

• Meeting cancelled due to Executive Order and technical limitations
• All pending petitions automatically continued to January 13, 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to hear one petition. The board will discuss a request for a dimensional variance regarding off-street parking.

• Petition No. 6828: Request by Margaret Farley, Joseph Beagen, and Tabatha Glavin to retain excessive off-street parking in the front-yard setback at 57, 59, and 61 White Avenue

The meeting scheduled for December 14, 2020, was not held because the board was unprepared to move to a full virtual format following the Mayor's extended Executive Order. All listed petitions were automatically continued to January 13, 2021.

East Providence Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet virtually to approve the 2021 meeting schedule and review staff reports. Discussions include proposed overlay districts for Main Street and design review guidelines.

• Approval of 2021 Planning Board meeting dates
• Staff report on Design Review Guidelines
• Staff report on Proposed Main Street Overlay Districts
• Watchemoket Square Report

The Planning Board approved the meeting dates for 2021 and the minutes from the November 9, 2020 meeting. Staff provided updates on draft design review guidelines, a proposed Main Street Overlay District, and the Watchemoket Square study.

• Approved November 9, 2020 minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Planning Board meeting dates (6-0)

East Providence Mayor's Community Advisory Board

The Mayor's Community Advisory Board will hear presentations on city demographics, hiring, and representation across departments. The meeting includes a discussion on recent community incidents and their impact.

• Presentation on City Demographics, Hiring and Representation Across Departments by Elmer Pina and Victor Santos
• Discussion regarding recent incidents and impact on the community
• Member feedback on break out groups

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including outside legal services and an eminent domain appraisal for the Marshall Property (formerly Metacomet Golf Club) at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing contracts for auditing services, an emergency response plan, and energy purchase, plus a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan 2020-2040. Several licenses for United Skates of America at 75 New Road are on the docket, along with an appointment and council communications.

• Vote on outside legal services for Marshall Property, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Vote on eminent domain appraisal for Marshall Property
• Resolution authorizing contract with BlumShapiro for auditing services
• Resolution authorizing contract with Constellation New Energy, Inc. for energy purchase
• Licenses for United Skates of America at 75 New Road (holiday, roller skating rink, video games, victualing, dance/entertainment)

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The East Providence Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and pandemic responses. The board is scheduled to discuss the bid status for the sprinkler system and provide updates on the HVAC system.

• Sprinkler system bid status
• HVAC system update
• Trustee reappointments and ratification of staggered terms
• Financial report

The Board of Trustees reviewed library operations, including the expansion of library takeout services and the status of facility maintenance. Trustees noted that all board terms were ratified by the City Council on November 10th. The board also discussed ongoing financial reports and the status of grant applications for facility upgrades.

• Approved November 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:20pm (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss litigation, including ExxonMobil tax appeals, and potential settlement votes. In open session, the council will consider appointments, several resolutions, and multiple items regarding the potential acquisition of Metacomet Golf Club, including eminent domain, appraisals, and property tax impacts.

• Discussion and possible vote on Metacomet Golf Club eminent domain and legal services
• Resolution authorizing red light and school zone speed enforcement service agreement
• Resolution to convey and lease property adjacent to Wolf School at 215 Ferris Avenue
• Resolution requesting Governor Raimondo release CARES Act relief funds to cities and towns
• Appointments to Juvenile Hearing Board and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Design Review Committee is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed development at 15 Ivy Street. The body will vote on whether to send an advisory opinion to the Waterfront Commission concerning the project.

• Vote on advisory opinion for Ivy Place: 13 multi-family ownership units (9 residential townhomes and 4 live/work townhomes) on a .46-acre lot at 15 Ivy Street
• Approval of October 29, 2020 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee issued a positive advisory opinion to the Waterfront Commission for the Ivy Place project at 15 Ivy Street. The proposed development consists of nine residential townhomes and four live/work townhomes on a .46-acre lot.

• Approved October 29, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Voted 4-0 to send positive advisory opinion to Waterfront Commission for Ivy Place development
• Conditioned Ivy Place approval on exploring design elements to break up architectural repetition on Ivy Street
• Conditioned Ivy Place approval on investigating Governor’s Commission on Disabilities requirements for unit 9 ADA accessibility
• Conditioned Ivy Place approval on applicant meeting with neighbors to discuss construction impacts

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission approved a $10,000 commercial loan for Chibi’s Choice with a five-year term. Members also discussed a self-assessment survey of commission duties and updates to the city's business website.

• Approved September 17, 2020 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 loan to Chibi’s Choice at prime plus one rate for 60 months (unanimous)
• Voted to seal Executive Session meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Waterfront District Commission Hearing Panel is meeting to consider a deviation for side-yard setbacks at 15 Ivy Street. The proposed development consists of 13 multi-family ownership units on a .46-acre lot.

• Vote on advisory opinion for side-yard setback deviations at Ivy Place (15 Ivy Street)
• Review of 13 multi-family units including nine residential townhomes and four live/work townhomes
• Approval of February 20, 2020 meeting minutes

The Hearing Panel voted to send a positive advisory opinion to the Waterfront Commission regarding two side-yard setback deviations for a 13-unit housing development at 15 Ivy Street. The panel found the requests to be minor deviations that would not impact the area's character or neighbor privacy.

• Approved February 20, 2020 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Voted 4-0 to send positive advisory opinion for Ivy Place side-yard setback deviation from 5 feet to 4.2 feet along Ivy Street
• Voted 4-0 to send positive advisory opinion for Ivy Place side-yard setback deviation from 5 feet to 4 feet along Taunton Avenue

East Providence Police and Fire Retirement System Pension Board

The Board approved transferring $1 million from Renaissance to cash for payroll and capital calls. Members also accepted the September 2020 Quarterly Performance Report and re-appointed John Wallace as the civilian representative.

• Approved transfer of $1 million from Renaissance to cash (7-0)
• Accepted September 2020 Quarterly Performance Report into record (7-0)
• Set 2021 quarterly meeting dates for Feb 8, May 10, Aug 30, and Nov 15 (7-0)
• Re-appointed John Wallace as civilian representative (7-0)
• Approved 21 items on the Consent Calendar, including invoices and capital calls (7-0)

East Providence Historic District Commission

The East Providence Historic District Commission is meeting virtually to discuss new business and receive subcommittee reports. The body will review the reuse of the Pump House and CLG Grants.

• Reuse of Pump House
• CLG Grants
• Reports on Sowams Heritage Area
• Reports on city-wide historic resources database
• Reports on Pomham light house and Green Jacket Shoal

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss the proposed sale of city-owned property to Wolf School, Inc. and a lease of adjacent land, as well as claims and sewer abatements. In open session, the council will consider routine consent items, licenses, appointments, and several resolutions, including one authorizing a contract for police mobile data units and others related to the Metacomet property. The agenda also includes public hearings on ordinances for final passage.

• Proposed sale of 9,272.6 sq ft city property at 215 Ferris Avenue to Wolf School, Inc. (Parcel A)
• Lease of ~8,703.5 sq ft adjacent to Wolf School (Map 512, Block 5, Parcel 53)
• Resolution authorizing contract for purchase of police mobile data units
• Resolution requesting RFI for partnerships to operate/maintain Metacomet property
• Ordinances for final passage: taxation waiver of interest, vehicles and traffic sections 18-269 and 18-307

East Providence Planning Board

The East Providence Planning Board will discuss comprehensive plan consistency for the Ivy Place project and a traffic impact peer-review request for 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The board will also review the status of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Comprehensive plan consistency for Ivy Place at Ivy Street and Taunton Avenue
• Traffic impact peer-review request for Metacomet Property LLC at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Status update on the Comprehensive Plan
• Master Plan approval letter for Igus, Inc.
• Development Plan Review approval letter for 22 Almeida Avenue

The East Providence Planning Board unanimously approved a positive recommendation for the Ivy Place development, finding it consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. The board also authorized staff to hire an outside professional to conduct a peer review of the traffic impact study for the Metacomet Property LLC master plan, with costs paid by the applicant. Additionally, the board received an update on the comprehensive plan timeline, which targets completion by October 2021.

• Approved minutes from Sept 14 and Oct 13, 2020 (6-0)
• Approved positive recommendation for Ivy Place development consistency with comprehensive plan (6-0)
• Authorized staff to hire outside professional for Metacomet traffic impact peer review (6-0)
• Received update on comprehensive plan timeline targeting October 2021

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Board granted multiple dimensional and use variances for residential additions, conversions, and a new home. It also approved a use and dimensional variance for a digital sign at St. Margaret Church. One petition was dismissed and another was continued.

• Approved 6-month extension for 10 Tripps Lane (Unanimous)
• Dismissed petition for 6 Park Square without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for cabana at 58 Merrick Street (4-1)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for digital sign at 1098 Pawtucket Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for garage conversion at 226 Pleasant Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for two-unit residence at 310 Greenwood Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for new home at 29 Sunnyside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for addition at 45 Ferncrest Drive (Unanimous)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will meet to discuss a single petition regarding property setbacks. The board is considering a request to build a new home that does not meet standard yard requirements.

• Petition No. 6823: Request by C. Julia Nugent and Jean Cavanaugh for dimensional variances for front and side-yard setbacks at 29 Sunnyside Avenue

The Board granted use and dimensional variances for a digital sign at St. Margaret Church and approved several residential property modifications. One petition for a shed variance was dismissed, and another for a three-unit facility was continued.

• Approved 6-month extension for 10 Tripps Lane (Unanimous)
• Dismissed petition for shed variance at 6 Park Square without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for cabana at 58 Merrick Street (4-1)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for digital sign at 1098 Pawtucket Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for garage conversion at 226 Pleasant Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for two-unit residence at 310 Greenwood Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for new home at 29 Sunnyside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 45 Ferncrest Drive and 22 Catlin Avenue (Unanimous)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review will meet to discuss one petition. The board is considering a request for a dimensional variance to allow a property conversion.

• Petition No. 6821: Request by Sue Shein Itkin to convert an accessory garage to principal living space at 226 Pleasant Street without complying with minimum side-yard setback requirements

The Board granted use and dimensional variances for a digital sign at St. Margaret Church and approved multiple residential variances for home additions and conversions. One petition for an accessory shed was dismissed, and another for a three-unit facility was continued.

• Approved 6-month extension for 10 Tripps Lane (Unanimous)
• Dismissed petition for accessory shed at 6 Park Square without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for cabana at 58 Merrick Street (4-1)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for digital sign at 1098 Pawtucket Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for garage conversion at 226 Pleasant Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for two-unit residence at 310 Greenwood Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for new home at 29 Sunnyside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 45 Ferncrest Drive and 22 Catlin Avenue (Unanimous)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances to allow construction at a residential property.

• Petition No. 6825: Request by Craig and Elizabeth O’Rourke for second-floor additions at 22 Catlin Avenue without complying with front and side-yard setback requirements

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review granted several dimensional and use variances for residential and church properties, dismissed one petition without prejudice, and continued another to December. The board also approved a six-month extension for 10 Tripps Lane and scheduled the next meeting for December 14, 2020.

• Granted 6-month extension for 10 Tripps Lane (Unanimous)
• Dismissed Petition No. 6792 (6 Park Square) without prejudice (Unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variances for 58 Merrick Street subject to conditions (4-1)
• Granted use variance and dimensional variances for 1098 Pawtucket Avenue subject to conditions (Unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for 226 Pleasant Street subject to conditions (Unanimous)
• Granted use variance for 310 Greenwood Avenue subject to conditions (Unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variances for 29 Sunnyside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variances for 45 Ferncrest Drive (Unanimous)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The board voted to open polling places for Election Day. Members subsequently tabulated write-in ballots over several dates in November.

• Approved opening of polling places (3-0)
• Decided Chairman Peter Barilla, Clerk Elizabeth Pegg, and Member Nicholas Oliver would tabulate write-in ballots

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority is meeting to discuss moving polling locations out of their districts due to COVID-19 and electrical issues.

• Proposed move of Rumford Towers Precinct 1004 (95 Newman Ave) to Orlo Avenue School (25 Orlo Avenue)
• Proposed move of East Providence High School Precinct 1006 (2000 Pawtucket Avenue) to East Providence Senior Center (610 Waterman Avenue)
• Proposed retention of two polling locations at Myron Francis School Precincts 1001 and 1005 (60 Bourne Avenue)

The Canvassing Authority approved moving two polling locations out of district due to Covid-19 and electrical issues. The board also decided to keep two polling locations at Myron Francis School.

• Approved moving Rumford Towers Precinct 1004 from Newman Ave. to Orlo Avenue School (3-0)
• Approved moving East Providence High School Precinct 1006 from 2000 Pawtucket Avenue to East Providence Senior Center (3-0)
• Approved keeping precincts 1001 and 1005 at Myron Francis School (3-0)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing regarding proposed modifications to previously approved plans for Kettle Point Condo Buildings 1-6. The committee will vote on whether to send an advisory opinion on these changes to the Waterfront Commission.

• Public hearing and vote on plan modifications for Kettle Point Condo Buildings 1-6 at Kettle Point Ave (Map 209, Block 3, Lot 1.5)
• Vote to approve Design Review Committee meeting minutes from April 9, 2020

The Design Review Committee voted to send a positive advisory opinion to the Waterfront Commission regarding plan modifications for Kettle Point Condo Buildings 1-6. The changes adjust the layout of the 12 units to include 'flat' style and duplex units based on market demand.

• Approved April 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted 6-0 to send positive advisory opinion to Waterfront Commission for Kettle Point Condo Buildings 1-6 modifications

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The Board approved the eligibility and certification lists for the Part-time Canvassing Clerk position. Members also recommended selecting the second candidate from the list.

• Approved September 24, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Part-time Canvassing Clerk eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Part-time Canvassing Clerk certification list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:42 PM (unanimous)

East Providence Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting virtually to review a tree ordinance and the Newman crossing trailhead. The agenda also includes a Planning Department update and the adoption of September 15, 2020 minutes.

• Tree ordinance
• Newman crossing trailhead

The Commission reviewed the city's existing tree ordinance and determined it appears sufficient, noting that a duplicate ordinance may not be necessary. Members also reached an agreement to pursue a trail project beginning at the Newman Avenue crossing and extending north toward the Seacunke Sanctuary.

• Determined existing tree ordinance is adequate
• Agreed to proceed with planning Newman Avenue trail

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss property transfers and claims, followed by an open session. Major actions include a vote on the $193,603,128 FY2021 budget appropriation, a public hearing on proposed budget line-item increases, and final passage of the property tax assessment ordinance. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing property conveyances, contracts for demolition and software, and several liquor and business license transfers.

• Vote on $193,603,128 FY2021 budget appropriation ordinance
• Public hearing on proposed budget increases including $125,000 for Willet Pond improvements and $100,000 for Finance technology software
• Resolution to convey city-owned property at 0 Pine Grove Street (Plat 401, Lot 3)
• Resolution authorizing demolition contract for former school buildings at 80 Burnside Avenue and 33 Hoppin Avenue
• License transfer for Riveria Inn Restaurant at 580 N. Broadway to Riveria Restaurant and Banquet

Special Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting and public hearing to discuss the FY2020-2021 budget, with possible votes on amendments and line-item increases. The agenda includes a public hearing on proposed increases to specific budget lines and capital projects, followed by votes on ordinances for first and final passage, and a general discussion with potential votes on department budgets. The meeting is conducted both in person and virtually due to COVID-19.

• Proposed line-item increases: City Clerk +$9,800 (new total $710,292); Pierce Stadium +$21,000 for security (new total $97,000); Library +$100,000 (new total $2,464,157); Police +$10,000 for professional development (new total $17,551,250)
• Capital projects proposed: $25,000 tree planting on Bullocks Point; $3,500 electrical project on Riverside Square; $125,000 Willet Pond improvement; $100,000 finance technology software; $12,000 fencing at Myron J. Francis Elementary; $5,000 fencing at Hunt's Mill Dog Park (capital budget would rise from $2,542,966 to $2,813,466)
• Ordinance for first passage: appropriating $193,603,128 for city government support for fiscal year ending October 31, 2020
• Ordinances for second/final passage: property tax assessment and collection; borrowing in anticipation of taxes, bonds, and revenue
• Public hearing on proposed budget increases, advertised October 15, 2020

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Board granted several variances for residential subdivisions and a multi-unit residential facility. It also approved a special use permit for industrial pipe storage and a use variance for a gas station expansion.

• Approved use and dimensional variances to subdivide 50 Fenmoor Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for open pipe storage at 22 Almeida Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances to subdivide 255 South Spruce Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for retail expansion at 732 Willett Avenue (4-1)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for 12-unit residential facility at 29 Burgess Avenue (4-1)
• Continued petition for accessory shed at 6 Park Square to Nov 4, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Continued petition for cabana and pool at 58 Merrick Street to Nov 4, 2020 (Unanimous)

East Providence Mayor's Community Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss the meeting format and board overview. Members will vote on September's meeting minutes and conduct nominations and elections for board officers.

• Vote on September meeting minutes
• Discussion of board overview and meeting format
• Officer nominations and elections

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider two petitions from 30 Veterans Memorial Parkway, LLC. The applicant is seeking permission to build a multi-unit residential facility in a Commercial 4 District.

• Petition No. 6817: Use variance for a multi-unit residential facility at 29 Burgess Avenue
• Petition No. 6818: Dimensional variances for setbacks, lot area, height, stories, coverage, and density at 29 Burgess Avenue

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved use and dimensional variances for subdividing a property at 50 Fenmoor Street, an open storage permit for 22 Almeida Avenue, subdivision variances for 25 South Spruce Street, expansion approvals for 732 Willett Avenue, and a 12-unit residential project at 29 Burgess Avenue. Several petitions, including those for 6 Park Square and 58 Merrick Street, were continued to the November 4, 2020 meeting.

• Approved use and dimensional variances for 50 Fenmoor Street to subdivide property and build a single-family home (5-0)
• Continued Petition No. 6792 for 6 Park Square to November 4, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Continued Petition No. 6791 for 58 Merrick Street to November 4, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for open storage of piping at 22 Almeida Avenue (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for property subdivision at 25 South Spruce Street (5-0)
• Approved use and dimensional variances to expand the fuel service and repair station at 732 Willett Avenue with conditions (4-1)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for a 12-unit residential facility at 29 Burgess Avenue (4-1)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss one petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances regarding lot depth requirements.

• Petition No. 6814: David A. Amaral Family Trust request to subdivide a parcel into two lots at 255 South Spruce Street

The Board granted several variances for residential subdivisions and commercial expansions. Key approvals include a 12-unit residential facility on Burgess Avenue and open piping storage on Almeida Avenue.

• Approved use and dimensional variances to subdivide 50 Fenmoor Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for open piping storage at 22 Almeida Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances to subdivide 255 South Spruce Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for retail expansion at 732 Willett Avenue (4-1)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for 12-unit residential facility at 29 Burgess Avenue (4-1)
• Continued petition for accessory shed at 6 Park Square to Nov 4, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Continued petition for cabana and pool at 58 Merrick Street to Nov 4, 2020 (Unanimous)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a continued petition for property improvements. The item is noted to be continued to November 4, 2020, for renoticing and readvertising.

• Petition No. 6791: Request by Armand F. Ferland for 58 Merrick Street to convert a shed to a cabana and add a pool and patio, seeking variances for rear-yard setback and impervious lot coverage

The Board granted several variances for residential subdivisions and a special use permit for industrial pipe storage. Approval was also given for a 12-unit residential facility and the expansion of a fuel service station's retail area.

• Approved use and dimensional variances to subdivide 50 Fenmoor Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for open pipe storage at 22 Almeida Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances to subdivide 255 South Spruce Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for retail expansion at 732 Willett Avenue (4-1)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for 12-unit housing at 29 Burgess Avenue (4-1)
• Continued petition for accessory shed at 6 Park Square to Nov 4, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Continued petition for cabana and pool at 58 Merrick Street to Nov 4, 2020 (Unanimous)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority is meeting to certify the local and state primary election results from September 8, 2020. The board will also discuss and recommend a hire for a part-time clerk position.

• Certification of local and state primary election held September 8, 2020
• Approval of final canvassing and correction of district list of voters
• Recommendation to hire a part-time clerk for the Board of Canvassers office

The East Providence Canvassing Authority voted 2-0 to certify the September 8, 2020 local and state primary election results, with member Nicholas Oliver voting no. The board also approved the final canvassing and correction of District List of Voters Number 5 by a 2-0 vote, with Oliver again dissenting. In addition, the authority voted unanimously to hire Jennifer Ruotolo as a part-time clerk and deferred approval of its July 30 minutes to November.

• Deferred July 30, 2020 meeting minutes to November (3-0)
• Certified the Sept. 8, 2020 local and state primary election (2-0, with 1 'no' vote)
• Approved final canvassing and correction of District List of Voters Number 5 (2-0, with 1 'no' vote)
• Hired Jennifer Ruotolo as part-time clerk (3-0)

East Providence Planning Board

The East Providence Planning Board is meeting to consider a Master Plan extension for an industrial building project. The board will also review a preliminary plan for a minor subdivision.

• Master Plan extension request for the lgus Industrial Building Land Development Project (file No. 2016-13-LDP-master)
• Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan Submission for 50 Fenmoor Street (Application # 2019-07-Minor)

The board approved a one-year extension for the Igus Industrial Building Land Development Project Master Plan. Additionally, the board granted conditional approval for a minor subdivision at 50 Fenmoor Street after the applicant withdrew a request for a sidewalk and curbing waiver.

• Approved 1-year extension of Master Plan Approval for Igus Industrial Building (6-0)
• Granted conditional approval of minor subdivision at 50 Fenmoor Street (6-0)
• Approved final plan approval by the administrative officer for 50 Fenmoor Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 23, July 21, and August 31, 2020 (6-0)

Special Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding a special budget session to discuss and possibly vote on ordinances for the fiscal year 2020-2021, including property tax assessment, a $193,603,128 appropriation, and borrowing authorizations. The agenda includes a general discussion of departmental budgets and a possible vote to set a final public hearing date for the budget.

• Ordinance ordering assessment and collection of property tax on real estate, tangible personal property, and motor vehicle excise tax
• Ordinance appropriating $193,603,128 for city government support for fiscal year ending October 31, 2020
• Ordinance authorizing Director of Finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes, bonds, and revenue
• Discussion of budgets for all city departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, and Water Utilities
• Discussion and possible vote on final public hearing date for the budget

Special Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting to review the Mayor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, which appropriates $193,603,128. The agenda includes a public hearing on five budget ordinances covering property tax assessment, appropriations, and borrowing authority. The Council will also discuss and possibly vote on setting a date for the final public hearing on the budget.

• Public hearing on ordinance appropriating $193,603,128 for FY ending October 31, 2020
• Public hearing on property tax, tangible personal property, and motor vehicle excise tax ordinance
• Ordinances authorizing Finance Director to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes, bonds, and revenue
• Discussion and possible vote on setting final public hearing date for 2020-2021 budget

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The East Providence Board of Library Trustees will review the FY2021 City Budget and the status of a State Grant in Aid application. The board is also scheduled to discuss plans for reopening the library in October and update the holiday calendar.

• FY2021 City Budget review
• State Grant in Aid application status
• October reopening plans
• Library Holiday Calendar update

The Board voted unanimously to add November 3, Election Day, to the library holiday schedule. Trustees discussed the library's financial status, noting reduced risk of needing a waiver for state funds and a spending freeze imposed by the Mayor. Staff reported that library hours will expand at two branches, while a new sprinkler system will be installed at a lower negotiated price.

• Approved adding November 3 (Election Day) to library holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting virtually on October 6, 2020, to handle routine business and several notable items. The council will vote on a resolution supporting the purchase of the Metacomet Golf Club as open space, consider a resolution to create a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Advisory Board, and introduce two ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes an executive session on claims, consent calendar items, and several licenses.

• Resolution supporting purchase of Metacomet Golf Club as open space
• Resolution proposing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Advisory Board
• Tax abatements totaling $3,243.27 for 2020
• One-day entertainment licenses for 65 Gerald Street and JDP Theatre, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue
• Ordinance amendments to Chapters 18 (Vehicles and Traffic) and 14 (Streets and Sidewalks)

CANCELLED - Oct. 6, 2020 - Special Meeting

This special City Council budget session for fiscal year 2020-2021 was cancelled. The agenda listed a review of all city department budgets, but no meeting took place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Budget session for FY 2020-2021 was scheduled
• Virtual Zoom meeting details were provided but unused

East Providence Mayor's Council on Veteran's Affairs

The Mayor's Council on Veterans Affairs will meet to discuss policy and services for veterans. The agenda includes discussions on tax credits, transportation, and a veteran town hall.

• Discussion on Veterans Tax Credit Policy
• Discussion on Veteran Transportation
• Discussion on Veteran Town Hall
• Approval of August 5, 2020 meeting minutes

The East Providence Mayor's Council on Veterans Affairs approved minutes from August 5, 2020, by a unanimous vote. The council also discussed potential veterans transportation resources, planning for a future town hall, outreach strategies, and a legal inquiry regarding fundraising authority.

• Approved August 5, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Municipal Integrity Committee f/k/a East Providence Affirmative Action

The East Providence Municipal Integrity Committee (formerly East Providence Affirmative Action) did not hold its September 22, 2020 meeting due to a lack of a quorum, as noted by Elmer Pina. No decisions, votes, or substantive discussions occurred.

• Meeting not held due to lack of a quorum

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for a dimensional variance regarding a residential property.

• Petition No. 6807: Gamaliel and Maria Ferreira seek a variance for a rear-yard deck at 232 Don Avenue

The Board unanimously approved dimensional variances for a 52-unit residential development on Wampanoag Trail. Several other petitions were granted, including a ballet school, an auto sales modification, and a residential conversion. Two petitions regarding property subdivision were continued to October 14.

• Approved 4-story, 52-unit residential development at 1279 Wampanoag Trail (5-0)
• Granted use variance to convert 17-19 Deer Street to a two-unit residence (5-0)
• Granted use variance for electronic signage at 30 Highland Avenue (5-0)
• Granted use variance for ballet school at 37 North Blossom Street (5-0)
• Granted use variance to merge parcels at 23 and 25 Harding Avenue (5-0)
• Granted use variance for auto sales at 450 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved rear-yard deck at 232 Don Avenue (5-0)
• Approved screened-in porch at 59 Jay Street (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to discuss two variance petitions from Cruz Holdings, LLC. The requests concern the installation of a free-standing electronic message center sign.

• Petition No. 6804: Use variance for a free-standing electronic message center sign at 30 Highland Avenue
• Petition No. 6805: Dimensional variance for setback and signage area for a sign at 30 Highland Avenue

The Board granted several use and dimensional variances for residential and commercial projects, including a 52-unit-per-building residential complex. Two petitions regarding property subdivision at 50 Fenmoor Street were continued to October 14, 2020.

• Approved use variance to convert 17-19 Deer Street to a two-unit residence (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for electronic message sign at 30 Highland Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for rear-yard deck at 232 Don Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for screened-in porch at 59 Jay Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance to merge parcels at 23 and 25 Harding Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for ballet school at 37 North Blossom Street (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for automotive sales at 450 Bullocks Point Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for multi-unit development at 1279 Wampanoag Trail (Unanimous)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to discuss a petition from VCR Enterprises, LLC. The applicant is seeking a minor modification to a previously approved use variance for a property located in a split-zoned Commercial 2 and Residential 4 district.

• Petition No. 6811: Request by VCR Enterprises, LLC to allow automotive sales as an accessory land use at 450 Bullocks Point Avenue

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved meeting minutes from September 2, 2020, and granted multiple use and dimensional variances for property conversions, signage, accessibility decks, residential additions, and a multi-unit residential development at 1279 Wampanoag Trail. Two petitions concerning 50 Fenmoor Street were continued to October 14, 2020, to allow the Planning Board to render a decision first. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2020 Zoning Board of Review Minutes (Unanimous)
• Granted use variance to convert 17-19 Deer Street mixed-use property to a two-unit residence (5-0)
• Granted use variance and dimensional variance conditions for a free-standing electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue (5-0)
• Continued petitions 6794 and 6795 for 50 Fenmoor Street to October 14, 2020 (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variance for a rear-yard deck at 232 Don Avenue (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variance for a rear-yard addition at 59 Jay Street (5-0)
• Granted use variance to merge 23 and 25 Harding Avenue into a singular parcel (5-0)
• Granted use variance for a ballet school at 37 North Blossom Street (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to discuss a use variance petition. The applicant seeks to operate a ballet school in a professional office building located in a residential district.

• Use Variance Petition No. 6810: JNS Associates, LLC and Ocean State Ballet request to introduce a ballet school at 37 North Blossom Street (Map 406, Block 9, Parcels 9 and 9.1)

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved meeting minutes from September 2, 2020, and granted multiple use and dimensional variances for properties across the city, including a multi-unit residential development at 1279 Wampanoag Trail, a ballet school on North Blossom Street, and an auto sales modification on Bullocks Point Avenue. Two petitions regarding 50 Fenmoor Street were continued to October 14, 2020, for Planning Board review.

• Approved September 2, 2020 Zoning Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street (5-0)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for electronic message center sign at 30 Highland Avenue with conditions (5-0)
• Continued petitions 6794 and 6795 for 50 Fenmoor Street to October 14, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for rear-yard deck at 232 Don Avenue (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for rear-yard addition at 59 Jay Street (5-0)
• Approved use variance to merge parcels at 23 and 25 Harding Avenue (5-0)
• Approved use variance for ballet school at 37 North Blossom Street (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved several petitions for use and dimensional variances, including a multi-unit residential development on Wampanoag Trail and a ballet school on North Blossom Street. Two petitions regarding property at 50 Fenmoor Street were tabled to allow for Planning Board review. All approved variances were granted subject to specific conditions regarding site plans, permits, and operational restrictions.

• Approved use variance for 17-19 Deer Street duplex conversion (5-0)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for 30 Highland Ave sign (5-0)
• Tabled 50 Fenmoor St petitions to 14 October 2020 (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 232 Don Ave deck (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 59 Jay St addition (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 23-25 Harding Ave lot merger (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 37 North Blossom St ballet school (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 450 Bullocks Point Ave auto sales (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to discuss a petition for a multi-unit residential development. The applicant is seeking dimensional variances for building height and the number of stories.

• Petition No. 6812: Dimensional variance request for 1279 Wampanoag Trail (Map 711, Block 3, Parcel 15) in a Commercial 1 District

The Zoning Board of Review approved multiple petitions for use and dimensional variances, including residential conversions, a ballet school, and a multi-unit development. Two petitions regarding property at 50 Fenmoor Street were continued to October 14, 2020, to allow for Planning Board review. All approved petitions were granted subject to specific conditions regarding site plans, permits, and operational restrictions.

• Approved use variance for 17-19 Deer Street (5-0)
• Approved use and dimensional variances for 30 Highland Avenue (5-0)
• Tabled 50 Fenmoor Street petitions to 10/14/2020 (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 232 Don Avenue (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 59 Jay Street (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 23 and 25 Harding Avenue (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 37 North Blossom Street (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 450 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The Personnel Hearing Board will review eligibility and certification lists for two superintendent positions. The board will also hold a nomination and vote for its Chair.

• Review of Assistant Highway Superintendent eligibility and certification lists
• Review of Assistant Parks Superintendent eligibility and certification lists
• Nomination and vote for Chair of the Personnel Hearing Board

The Personnel Hearing Board meeting scheduled for September 18, 2020, was cancelled. The cancellation was attributed to technical difficulties.

• Meeting cancelled due to technical difficulties

East Providence Economic Development

The East Providence Economic Development Commission unanimously denied the Chibi’s Choice commercial loan application due to insufficient equity and lack of collateral, though they encouraged resubmission as a microloan. The commission also unanimously approved previous meeting minutes and voted to defer discussions on the city’s business website update and a job training partnership with Roger Williams University to a future meeting.

• Approved June 4 and July 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss Chibi’s Choice loan (unanimous)
• Denied Chibi’s Choice commercial loan application (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion on city business website update
• Deferred discussion on Roger Williams University job training partnership
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 pm (unanimous)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Waterfront District Commission will hold a public comment period regarding proposed amendments to application and processing fees. The body will also vote on the FY20 4th Quarter Report and previous meeting minutes.

• Public comment on proposed amendments to 885-RICR—00-00-3 East Providence Waterfront Commission Application and Processing Fees
• Proposed addition of fees for zoning amendment requests by private developers to expand the Waterfront District
• Proposed addition of 'planning' as a professional review fee
• Vote on FY20 4th Quarter Report
• Vote on August 20, 2020 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the FY20 4th Quarter report, noting a $40,000 surplus. The board also held a public comment period regarding proposed amendments to application and processing fees, though no members of the public attended.

• Approved August 20, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved FY20 4th Quarter Report (9-0)

Special Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss litigation, claims, and sewer abatements. In open session, they will vote on a consent calendar, several licenses, and resolutions, including a $646,504.40 capital improvement appropriation. They will also consider multiple ordinance amendments on second passage and discuss topics like short-term rentals and budget hearing dates.

• Resolution appropriating $646,504.40 from FY2020 capital improvement budget
• Resolution authorizing license agreement with RIDOT for parking at Warren Avenue and Potter Street
• Victualing license for Four 2 Five Wellness, LLC at 176 Taunton Avenue
• Second dealers and junkyards license and holiday sales for Cullco Auto Sales at 815 Taunton Avenue
• Ordinance amendments to Chapters 18, 7, 6, and 40 (vehicles, health, garbage, buildings)

East Providence Planning Board

The East Providence Planning Board will meet virtually to discuss two preliminary plan submissions for minor subdivisions. The board will also review minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting.

• Minor subdivision preliminary plan for 255 S. Spruce Street (Application # 2019-12-Minor)
• Minor subdivision preliminary plan for 50 Fenmoor Street (Application # 2019-07-Minor)

The board approved a minor subdivision and curbing/sidewalk waivers for 255 S. Spruce Street. A separate subdivision application for 50 Fenmoor Street was continued for one month pending legal guidance.

• Accepted staff memorandum and exhibits for 255 S. Spruce Street into record (6-0)
• Approved waiver for granite curbing and sidewalks at 255 S. Spruce Street (6-0)
• Granted conditional approval for 255 S. Spruce Street subdivision, requiring dimensional relief from the zoning board (6-0)
• Approved delegation of final plan for 255 S. Spruce Street to the administrative officer (6-0)
• Voted to continue application for 50 Fenmoor Street for one month (6-0)

East Providence Assessment Board of Review

The Board of Assessment Review is meeting virtually to conduct an appeal hearing. The board will hear a continued case regarding a property at 10 Tripps Ln.

• Appeal hearing for 10 Tripps Holdings LLC at 10 Tripps Ln (Account# R-61-1242-77)

The Board of Assessment Review heard a continued case regarding a tax assessment appeal for 10 Tripps Holdings LLC. The board voted to approve the Tax Assessor's opinion that the property's market value is $3,385,200.

• Approved Tax Assessor's opinion to maintain $3,385,200 assessment for 10 Tripps Lane (unanimous)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority is meeting to conduct business related to the September 8, 2020 primary election. The agenda notes that polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.

• Conducting business for the September 8, 2020 primary election

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to discuss a single continued agenda item. The board is considering a petition for a dimensional variance regarding an accessory structure.

• Petition No. 6800: Request by Valentin A. Toma to retain an accessory shed at 169 Rounds Avenue without complying with side, rear-yard, and other structure setback requirements

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved past meeting minutes and voted to continue two petitions to October 14, 2020. The Board also denied dimensional variances for a shed at 169 Rounds Avenue, as well as dimensional and use variances for a proposed golf simulator and apartments at 310 Greenwood Avenue.

• Approved July 13, July 15, July 20, July 22, and August 12, 2020 Zoning Board Minutes (Unanimous)
• Continued Petition No. 6792 (6 Park Square) to October 14, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Denied dimensional variances for Petition No. 6800 at 169 Rounds Avenue (4-1)
• Continued Petition No. 6791 (58 Merrick Street) to October 14, 2020 with notice
• Denied dimensional variances for Petition No. 6771 at 310 Greenwood Avenue (4-1)
• Denied use variance for Petition No. 6772 at 310 Greenwood Avenue (4-1)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a hearing to consider two petitions from 310 GREENWOOD AVE., LLC. The applicant seeks to convert a property in a Residential 3 District into a combination of commercial and residential uses.

• Petition No. 6771: Request for dimensional variances regarding off-street parking, signage, and trash storage at 310 Greenwood Avenue
• Petition No. 6772: Request for a use variance to allow a first-floor virtual golf training studio and two second-floor one-bedroom apartments at 310 Greenwood Avenue

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved five sets of past meeting minutes and voted to continue two petitions to October 14, 2020. The board also denied a dimensional variance for a shed at 169 Rounds Avenue, as well as dimensional and use variances for a proposed golf simulator and apartments at 310 Greenwood Avenue.

• Approved July 13, 2020 Zoning Board Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2020 Zoning Board Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2020 Zoning Board Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2020 Zoning Board Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2020 Zoning Board Minutes (Unanimous)
• Continued Petition No. 6792 (6 Park Square) to October 14, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Denied dimensional variance for Petition No. 6800 (169 Rounds Avenue) (4-1)
• Continued Petition No. 6791 (58 Merrick Street) to October 14, 2020 (Unanimous)

East Providence Crescent Park Commission

The Carousel Park Commission will meet to discuss the 2020 Pumpkin Festival and a new building project. The commission may vote on the festival and review bids and lease holder suggestions for the new building.

• Possible vote on 2020 Pumpkin Festival
• Review of bids for new building
• Review of suggestions from current lease holder regarding new building

The Commission voted to cancel the 2020 Pumpkin Festival. Members also discussed bids for a new building and recommended exploring a phased project involving food trailers or a food truck.

• Approved August 5, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled 2020 Pumpkin Festival (unanimous)
• Approved meeting with City Engineer, Building Inspector, and Public Works Director regarding new building bids

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The East Providence Board of Library Trustees will review the proposed FY2021 City Budget and the status of the State Grant in Aid application. The board will also discuss staffing updates and plans to reopen in September.

• FY2021 City Budget as proposed by M. Carlozzi
• State Grant in Aid application status
• September reopening plans
• Staffing update

The Board approved a gradual reopening of the Children's Room and branch libraries starting September 8, 2020. Trustees also approved the Solicitation Policy and the Fuller Usage Policy. The Board voted to investigate pricing for a shed at the Weaver branch.

• Approved July meeting minutes
• Approved phased reopening of Children's Room and Weaver and Riverside branches (unanimous)
• Approved Solicitation Policy
• Approved Fuller Usage Policy
• Approved motion to investigate prices for a shed for Weaver

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including consent items, licensing, and appointments, but the most consequential item is a public hearing on ordinances that would amend the city's comprehensive plan and zoning for properties on Newport Avenue, New Road, Moore Street, and Pine Grove Street, requested by Schiavo Enterprises, LLC. The council will also discuss several topics raised by council members, such as a stop sign on James Street, the Runnins River maintenance, the Carpionato/Newport Avenue project, and the FY 2021 budget schedule. Several ordinances are scheduled for first passage, and multiple ordinances are listed for second and final passage, though some are noted to be withdrawn by the sponsor.

• Public hearing on zoning and comprehensive plan amendments for Newport Avenue, New Road, Moore Street, and Pine Grove Street (Schiavo Enterprises, LLC)
• First passage of ordinances amending Chapters 18 (Vehicles and Traffic), 7 (Health and Sanitation), 6 (Garbage and Refuse), and 4 (Buildings and Building Regulations)
• Second and final passage of ordinances including two-hour parking on J. Medeiros Way and amendments to Chapters 8, 2, 5, and others
• Mayoral appointment of Matthew Robinson and Andrew Cotton as alternate Zoning Board members
• Discussion items: three-way stop sign on James Street, Runnins River culvert replacement, Carpionato/Newport Avenue project update, FY 2021 budget schedule

East Providence Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a master and preliminary plan for a major subdivision. The board will also provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding the FY 2021 Capital Budget and the FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program.

• Major Subdivision Application # 2019-11-Major at Lynn Avenue and Vineland Avenue
• Recommendation for FY 2021 Capital Budget
• Recommendation for FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program

The board granted conditional approval for a major subdivision at Lynn and Vineland Avenue and issued a favorable recommendation to the City Council regarding the FY 2021 Capital Budget and FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2020 and June 8, 2020 (7-0)
• Accepted staff memorandum and documents for Application #2019-11-Major (6-0)
• Granted waivers for concrete sidewalks and granite curbing at Lynn and Vineland Ave (6-0)
• Granted conditional approval for Lynn and Vineland Avenue subdivision (6-0)
• Approved delegation of final plan approval to the administrative officer (6-0)
• Accepted planning board advisory memorandum and enclosures for Capital Budget (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve FY 2021 Capital Budget and FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve remaining FY 2020 Capital budget request (6-0)

East Providence Crescent Park Commission

The Commission will discuss the stabilization of the park and review engineered drawings and cost analysis from Geisser Engineering. Members will also consider a safety plan for reopening under COVID-19 regulations and discuss the 2021 City Budget.

• Review of engineered drawings and estimated cost analysis from Geisser Engineering for Stabilization Phase I
• Discussion of reopening safety plan under COVID-19 restrictions
• Proposed reallocation of Gift and Popcorn Stand financial responsibilities to the 501c3
• Proposed temporary decrease in hours of public operation
• Investigation request from Marc Menard of the New England Paranormal Society

The Commission approved the February 25, 2020 minutes and denied a request from the New England Paranormal Society to conduct an investigation. Members discussed a safety plan for reopening under COVID-19 restrictions and proposed reallocating gift and popcorn stand finances to the 501c3.

• Approved February 25, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied New England Paranormal Society investigation request (unanimous)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The board voted to accept the final Canvassing and Correction of the District list of voters. Members discussed potential polling place alternatives in Riverside and the hiring process for a part-time position in the Canvassing Office.

• Approved final Canvassing and Correction of the District list of voters (2-1)

East Providence Conservation Commission

The East Providence Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss a recommendation for a proposed rezone and comprehensive plan amendment for Metacomet Golf Club. The body will also address trail maintenance and land trust events.

• Proposed rezone/comprehensive plan amendment for Metacomet Golf Club
• Willett Pond trail maintenance
• RI Land Trust Days Events Changes
• Trail Steward Program
• Trail maintenance cleanups

East Providence Assessment Board of Review

The East Providence Board of Assessment Review virtual meeting on August 13, 2020, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No official business was conducted, and no decisions were made regarding the scheduled real estate appeal for 10 Tripps Holdings LLC.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission approved a $10,000 microloan for Taylor Health Associates. The loan has a three-year term with a fixed interest rate of prime plus one. A personal guarantee from Temperance Taylor is required, and the business must provide semi-annual reports to the Planning Department.

• Approved $10,000 microloan for Taylor Health Associates
• Set loan term at three years (36 months)
• Fixed interest rate at prime plus one
• Required personal guarantee from Temperance Taylor
• Mandated semi-annual operating reports to Planning Department
• Voted to seal Executive Session minutes

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider two petitions from Alberto and Maria DaSilva. The applicants are seeking permission to subdivide their property into two lots.

• Petition No. 6794: Use variance to subdivide 50 Fenmoor Street and retain a two-unit dwelling on an undersized parcel
• Petition No. 6795: Dimensional variances for 50 Fenmoor Street regarding lot depth, accessory side-yard setback, and lot area

The Board granted dimensional variances for home additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a new microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue. A request for a restaurant patio at 5–11 Catamore Boulevard was approved 4-1. Several other petitions regarding signage and land use were continued to September 21, 2020.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio at 5–11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use and dimensional variances for signage at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use and dimensional variances for 50 Fenmoor Street to Sept 21, 2020

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider two petitions from Cruz Holdings, LLC. The requests concern the installation of a free-standing electronic message center sign.

• Petition No. 6804: Use variance for a free-standing electronic message center sign at 30 Highland Avenue
• Petition No. 6805: Dimensional variance for setback and signage area at 30 Highland Avenue

The Board granted dimensional variances for home additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a new microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue. A request for a restaurant patio at 5–11 Catamore Boulevard was approved 4-1. Several other petitions regarding signage and property subdivision were continued to September 21, 2020.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio at 5–11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use and dimensional variances for signage at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use and dimensional variances for 50 Fenmoor Street to Sept 21, 2020

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single use variance petition. The board is considering a request to convert a mixed-use property into a two-unit residence.

• Petition No. 6803: Request by Leonel E. Medeiros to convert 17-19 Deer Street to a two-unit residence in a Residential 3 District

The Board granted dimensional variances for residential additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a restaurant patio at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard. A microbrewery project at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue was also approved. Several other petitions regarding use variances and signage were continued to September 21, 2020.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to 9/21/20
• Continued use variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to 9/21/20
• Continued dimensional variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to 9/21/20
• Continued subdivision petitions for 50 Fenmoor Street to 9/21/20

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single zoning petition. The board will consider whether to grant dimensional variances for a proposed microbrewery.

• Petition No. 6790: Request by FERNIE, LLC for a microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue to waive minimum off-street parking, off-street loading, trash storage, and front-yard setback requirements

The Board granted dimensional variances for home additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a new microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue. A request for a restaurant's outdoor patio expansion was approved 4-1. Several other petitions regarding signage and property subdivision were continued to future meetings.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio and seating at 5–11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use and dimensional variances for signage at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued subdivision petitions for 50 Fenmoor Street to Sept 21, 2020

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances for a commercial property.

• Petition No. 6806: Cheng Realty, LLC request to expand restaurant seating capacity without additional off-street parking and to exceed maximum impervious lot coverage at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard

The Board granted dimensional variances for residential additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a restaurant patio at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard. A microbrewery project at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue was also approved. Several other petitions regarding use and signage were continued to September 21, 2020.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio and parking relief at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use and dimensional variances for signage at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued subdivision and variance petitions for 50 Fenmoor Street to Sept 21, 2020

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single zoning petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances to allow home additions.

• Petition No. 6802: Request by Matthew and Christine DeMelo for front and rear-yard setback and building coverage variances at 43 Monmouth Drive

The Board granted dimensional variances for residential additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a restaurant patio at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard. A request for a microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue was also approved. Several other petitions regarding use variances and signage were continued to future meetings.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued dimensional variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued subdivision petitions for 50 Fenmoor Street to Sept 21, 2020

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to hear one petition. The board is considering a request to allow a prohibited land use in a Residential 3 District.

• Petition No. 6803: Request by Leonel E. Medeiros to convert a mixed-use property at 17-19 Deer Street to a two-unit residence

The Board granted dimensional variances for home additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue. A request for a restaurant patio at 5–11 Catamore Boulevard was approved 4-1. Several other petitions regarding signage and property subdivision were continued to future meetings.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio at 5–11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued dimensional variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued subdivision petitions for 50 Fenmoor Street to Sept 21, 2020

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved dimensional variances for home additions at 43 Monmouth Drive, a restaurant patio expansion at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard, and a microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue. Three other petitions regarding property use and signage were continued to the September 21, 2020, meeting.

• Granted dimensional variances for 43 Monmouth Drive (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 5-11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Granted dimensional variances for 65-67 Massasoit Avenue (5-0)
• Continued 17-19 Deer Street petition to Sept 21 (5-0)
• Continued 30 Highland Avenue sign petitions to Sept 21 (5-0)
• Continued 50 Fenmoor Street petitions to Sept 21 (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider two petitions from Cruz Holdings, LLC. The requests concern the installation of a free-standing electronic message center sign.

• Petition No. 6804: Use variance for a free-standing electronic message center sign at 30 Highland Avenue
• Petition No. 6805: Dimensional variance for setback and maximum signage area at 30 Highland Avenue

The Board granted dimensional variances for home additions at 43 Monmouth Drive and a new microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue. A request for a restaurant patio at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard was approved 4-1. Several other petitions regarding signage and property subdivision were continued to September 21, 2020.

• Approved dimensional variances for additions at 43 Monmouth Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variances for outdoor patio at 5-11 Catamore Boulevard (4-1)
• Approved dimensional variances for microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Continued use variance for two-unit residence at 17-19 Deer Street to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued use variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued dimensional variance for electronic sign at 30 Highland Avenue to Sept 21, 2020
• Continued subdivision petitions for 50 Fenmoor Street to Sept 21, 2020

East Providence Assessment Board of Review

The Board heard 2019 tax appeals for residential and commercial properties. One residential appeal was denied, one commercial appeal was withdrawn, and one was postponed.

• Denied tax assessment appeal for 9 Luther Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2020 meeting
• Continued appeal for 10 Tripps Lane to August 13, 2020
• Recorded withdrawal of appeal for 9 Dexter Rd and 230 Massasoit Ave

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent items, licenses, and appointments, but the most consequential items are public hearings on ordinances that would amend the city's comprehensive plan and zoning for properties owned by Schiavo Enterprises on Newport Avenue, New Road, Moore Street, and Pine Grove Street. The council will also consider resolutions to purchase police cruisers and contract for a comprehensive plan update, as well as discuss various policy topics.

• Public hearing on zoning and comprehensive plan amendments for Schiavo Enterprises, LLC (Newport Avenue, New Road, Moore Street, Pine Grove Street)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of four police cruisers
• Resolution authorizing contract with Horsley Witten Group for comprehensive plan
• Tax abatements totaling $10,539.07
• Licenses: tattoo shops (Studio 29, One With The Arts), victualing (Chong Qing House, Atmosphere), peddlers (Palagi's Ice Cream), amusement rides at Crescent Park

East Providence Economic Development

The East Providence Economic Development Commission convened virtually on July 30, 2020, entering an executive session to discuss a microloan application. In open session, the commission voted unanimously to seal the executive session minutes. The commission also voted to table the Taylor Health Associates microloan decision pending additional financial and applicant information.

• Entered into Executive Session to discuss the investment of public funds (unanimous)
• Re-convened in Open Session (unanimous)
• Voted to seal Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled the Taylor Health Associates microloan decision pending more information
• Adjourned the open session at 5:20 pm (unanimous)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The board approved a proposed Charter Amendment regarding the establishment of a City Charter Commission every eight years. The board also accepted minutes from a July 8 appeal and reviewed polling locations for the September 8 primary.

• Approved minutes from Brian Coogan appeal on July 8, 2020 (3-0)
• Approved Proposed Charter Amendment regarding City Charter Commission (2-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss one zoning petition. The board will consider a request for a dimensional variance regarding an accessory shed.

• Petition No. 6800: Request by Valentin A. Toma to retain an accessory shed at 169 Rounds Avenue without complying with side, rear-yard, and structure setback requirements

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved a dimensional variance for a laundromat addition at 390 Waterman Avenue and a special use permit for storage silos at 40 Catamore Boulevard. Several other petitions regarding property subdivisions and a microbrewery were continued to the August 12, 2020, meeting to allow for further planning or mediation.

• Granted dimensional variances for 390 Waterman Ave addition (4-1)
• Granted special use permit for 40 Catamore Blvd silos (5-0)
• Continued 169 Rounds Ave shed petition to Sept 2 (5-0)
• Continued 50 Fenmoor St subdivision petitions to Aug 12 (5-0)
• Continued 65-67 Massasoit Ave microbrewery petition to Aug 12 (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances to allow a microbrewery at a specific commercial location.

• Petition No. 6790: Request by FERNIE, LLC for a microbrewery at 65–67 Massasoit Avenue
• Proposed variances for minimum off-street parking, off-street loading, trash storage, and front-yard setback

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review granted dimensional variances for an addition to a laundromat at 390 Waterman Avenue and a special use permit for four storage silos and an equipment building at 40 Catamore Boulevard. Three other petitions involving dimensional variances, a microbrewery, and subdivision requests were continued to the August 12, 2020 meeting.

• Approved dimensional variances for 390 Waterman Avenue addition with conditions (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for silos and equipment building at 40 Catamore Boulevard with conditions (5-0)
• Continued Petition No. 6800 for 169 Rounds Avenue to September 2, 2020 (5-0)
• Continued Petitions No. 6794 and 6795 for 50 Fenmoor Street to August 12, 2020 (5-0)
• Continued Petition No. 6790 for 65-67 Massasoit Avenue to August 12, 2020 (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss two petitions from Alberto and Maria DaSilva. The applicants are seeking permission to subdivide their property into two lots.

• Petition No. 6794: Use variance to subdivide 50 Fenmoor Street and retain a two-unit dwelling on an undersized parcel
• Petition No. 6795: Dimensional variances for lot depth, accessory side-yard setback, and lot area at 50 Fenmoor Street

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved a dimensional variance for a laundromat addition at 390 Waterman Avenue and a special use permit for storage silos at 40 Catamore Boulevard. Several other petitions regarding property subdivision, microbrewery parking, and shed setbacks were continued to the August 12, 2020, meeting.

• Granted dimensional variances for laundromat addition at 390 Waterman Ave (4-1)
• Granted special use permit for storage silos at 40 Catamore Blvd (5-0)
• Tabled shed variance petition for 169 Rounds Ave to Sept 2 (5-0)
• Tabled two property subdivision petitions for 50 Fenmoor St to Aug 12 (5-0)
• Tabled microbrewery variance petition for 65-67 Massasoit Ave to Aug 12 (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved dimensional variances for an addition to a laundromat at 390 Waterman Avenue and a special use permit for storage silos at 40 Catamore Boulevard. Three other petitions involving property at 169 Rounds Avenue, 50 Fenmoor Street, and 65-67 Massasoit Avenue were continued to the board's August 12, 2020 meeting.

• Granted dimensional variances for laundromat addition at 390 Waterman Avenue (5-0)
• Granted special use permit for accessory silos at 40 Catamore Boulevard (5-0)
• Continued Valentin A. Toma petition for 169 Rounds Avenue to Sept 2, 2020 (5-0)
• Continued Alberto and Maria DaSilva petitions for 50 Fenmoor Street to Aug 12, 2020 (5-0)
• Continued Fernie, LLC petition for 65-67 Massasoit Avenue to Aug 12, 2020 (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single zoning petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances for a commercial property.

• Petition No. 6799: National Olympic Realty request for an addition to a laundromat at 390 Waterman Avenue, including variances for setbacks and off-street parking

The Zoning Board of Review unanimously granted dimensional variances for a laundromat addition at 390 Waterman Avenue and a special use permit for storage silos at Nordson EFD on Catamore Boulevard. The board unanimously continued petitions for a shed at 169 Rounds Avenue, a property subdivision at 50 Fenmoor Street, and a microbrewery at 65-67 Massasoit Avenue to allow for further review or modifications.

• Continued shed variance at 169 Rounds Avenue to Sept 2 (5-0)
• Approved petition modification for laundromat at 390 Waterman Ave (4-1)
• Granted dimensional variances for laundromat at 390 Waterman Ave (5-0)
• Continued subdivision use variance at 50 Fenmoor Street to Aug 12 (5-0)
• Continued subdivision dimensional variances at 50 Fenmoor Street to Aug 12 (5-0)
• Granted special use permit for silos at 40 Catamore Blvd (5-0)
• Continued microbrewery variances at 65-67 Massasoit Ave to Aug 12 (5-0)

East Providence Planning Board

The East Providence Planning Board is meeting to review two land development master plan submissions. The board will also consider a comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment for the Newport Avenue/New Road area.

• Master plan submission for Wampanoag Meadows (Project # 2020-07-LDP)
• Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment for Newport Avenue/New Road
• Zoning Map Amendment application for Newport Avenue/New Road
• Land Development Project master plan submission # 2020-05-LDP for Newport Avenue/New Road

The board granted conditional approval for two land development master plans. For the Newport Avenue project, the board also issued favorable advisory opinions to the city council for zoning and comprehensive plan amendments.

• Approved May 11, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted documents for Wampanoag Meadows master plan (6-0)
• Directed peer review of Wampanoag Meadows traffic and drainage reports at applicant's expense (6-0)
• Accepted documents and petitions for Newport Avenue/New Road project (6-0)
• Issued favorable advisory opinion to city council to amend comprehensive plan land use map to mixed use for Newport Avenue project (6-0)
• Issued favorable advisory opinion to city council to change zoning to mixed use for Newport Avenue project (6-0)
• Granted conditional approval of Newport Avenue land development master plan (6-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for a use variance to allow a residential facility in a district where it is currently prohibited.

• Petition No. 6785: S& D REALTY, LLC request to construct a three-unit townhouse facility at 0 Fisher Street (Map 207, Block 27, Parcel 9)

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved four petitions, including a townhouse development on Fisher Street and a mixed-use conversion at 273–279 Bullocks Point Avenue. The Board also granted dimensional variances for residential additions at 8 Madeline Drive and 178 Ferris Avenue. All approvals were subject to specific conditions, including permit requirements and site plan compliance.

• Approved dimensional variance for 8 Madeline Drive (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 178 Ferris Avenue (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 0 Fisher Street (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 273–279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 273–279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single agenda item. The board is considering a petition for a dimensional variance regarding a residential property.

• Petition No. 6797: Jean Mann seeks a variance from minimum side-yard setback requirements to build an addition at 8 Madeline Drive

The Zoning Board of Review unanimously approved several petitions, including a mixed-use conversion at Bullocks Point Avenue and a townhouse development on Fisher Street. Dimensional variances for home additions and pool fencing were also granted.

• Approved dimensional variance for addition at 8 Madeline Drive (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for pool and fencing at 178 Ferris Avenue (5-0)
• Granted use variance for 3-unit townhouse facility at 0 Fisher Street (5-0)
• Granted special use permit for mixed-use facility at 273-279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for parking at 273-279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved four petitions for residential and mixed-use development projects. The board granted dimensional variances for property improvements at 8 Madeline Drive and 178 Ferris Avenue, and issued a use variance and dimensional parking variance for a mixed-use project at 273–279 Bullocks Point Avenue. Additionally, the board approved a special use permit for a three-unit townhouse development at 0 Fisher Street.

• Approved dimensional variance for 8 Madeline Drive (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for 178 Ferris Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for 0 Fisher Street (5-0)
• Approved use variance for 273–279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved parking dimensional variance for 273–279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances regarding a residential property.

• Petition No. 6798: Request by Manda Main for 178 Ferris Avenue to retain an above-ground pool, construct an attached deck and security fencing without complying with minimum front-yard setbacks, and install fencing exceeding maximum height limits

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved dimensional variances for a single-family home addition at 8 Madeline Drive and a pool, deck, and fence at 178 Ferris Avenue. The board also approved a use variance for a 3-unit townhouse at 0 Fisher Street, and both a use variance and dimensional variance for a mixed-use commercial and residential conversion at 273-279 Bullocks Point Avenue.

• Approved dimensional variance for single-family addition at 8 Madeline Drive (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for pool, deck, and fencing at 178 Ferris Avenue (5-0)
• Approved use variance for a 3-unit townhouse at 0 Fisher Street with conditions (5-0)
• Approved use variance for mixed-use conversion at 273-279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for off-street parking for 273-279 Bullocks Point Avenue (5-0)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 16, 2020, has been cancelled. No other items were listed.

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for a dimensional variance regarding a property subdivision.

• Petition No. 6769: Request by Dennis R. Brederson to subdivide 122 Bishop Avenue into two lots without meeting the minimum lot depth for Proposed Lot 1

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved a use variance for a cannabis testing laboratory at 65 Tripps Lane. The Board also granted dimensional variances for properties at 48 Cole Street, 102 Walmer Avenue, and 162 Juniper Street, and continued two other petitions for further consideration.

• Continued Rumford Land Trust petition for six months (5-0)
• Continued Francis J. Sousa petition to Sept 2, 2020 (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 48 Cole Street (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 102 Walmer Avenue (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 162 Juniper Street (5-0)
• Granted use variance for cannabis testing lab at 65 Tripps Lane (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single zoning petition. The board is considering a request to alter a property boundary via an administrative subdivision.

• Petition No. 6793: Request by Steven Gianlorenzo for a dimensional variance to alter property boundaries at 102 Walmer Avenue (Map 408, Block 25, Parcels 6 and 7)

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review approved a use variance for a cannabis testing laboratory at 65 Tripps Lane and granted dimensional variances for properties on Cole Street, Walmer Avenue, Juniper Street, and Bishop Avenue. The board also continued two petitions, including a six-month extension for the Rumford Land Trust and a continuance for Francis J. Sousa's shed variance.

• Continued Petition Nos. 6736 and 6737 (Rumford Land Trust, LLC) for six months to the October 7, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Continued Petition No. 6792 (Francis J. Sousa, 6 Park Square) to September 2, 2020 (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for Petition No. 6768 (William Campos and Charikleia Xoulei, 48 Cole Street) with conditions (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for Petition No. 6793 (Steven Gianlorenzo, 102 Walmer Avenue) with conditions (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for Petition No. 6780 (Harvey W. and Eleanor Read, 162 Juniper Street) with conditions (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for Petition No. 6769 (Dennis R. Brederson, 122 Bishop Avenue) with conditions (5-0)
• Granted use variance for Petition No. 6773 (HMS Associates Ltd. Partnership, 65 Tripps Lane) to establish a cannabis testing laboratory with conditions (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Board granted a use variance for a cannabis testing laboratory and approved several dimensional variances for residential properties. One petition for a shed variance was continued to a later date. All approvals were subject to obtaining necessary permits.

• Approved use variance for cannabis testing lab at 65 Tripps Lane (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for porch and shed at 48 Cole Street (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for property boundary alteration at 102 Walmer Avenue (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variances to unmerge lots at 162 Juniper Street (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variances to subdivide property at 122 Bishop Avenue (4-0)
• Granted 6-month extension for Rumford Land Trust, LLC petitions 6736 and 6737 (5-0)
• Continued petition for shed variances at 6 Park Square to September 2, 2020 (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single use variance petition. The board is considering whether to allow a prohibited land use for a specific business entity.

• Petition No. 6773: Use variance request by HMS Associates Ltd. Partnership for a cannabis testing laboratory at 65 Tripps Lane

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review met on July 15, 2020, and unanimously approved a use variance for a cannabis testing laboratory at 65 Tripps Lane, along with dimensional variances for properties on Cole Street, Walmer Avenue, Juniper Street, and Bishop Avenue. A petition regarding 6 Park Square was continued to September 2, 2020, and a request from Rumford Land Trust was continued to October 7, 2020. The board also held a brief recess during the session.

• Continued Rumford Land Trust petitions (Nos. 6736 and 6737) for six months to October 7, 2020 (5-0)
• Continued Petition No. 6792 (6 Park Square) to September 2, 2020 (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 48 Cole Street (Petition No. 6768) subject to conditions (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 102 Walmer Avenue (Petition No. 6793) subject to conditions (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 162 Juniper Street (Petition No. 6780) subject to conditions (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 122 Bishop Avenue (Petition No. 6769) subject to conditions (5-0)
• Granted use variance for a cannabis testing lab at 65 Tripps Lane (Petition No. 6773) subject to conditions (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss one petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances regarding a property in a Residential 4 District.

• Petition No. 6792: Francis J. Sousa seeks permission to retain an accessory shed at 6 Park Square that exceeds maximum building coverage and fails to comply with side-yard and front-yard setback requirements

The Board granted a use variance for a cannabis testing laboratory and approved multiple dimensional variances for residential properties. One petition for a shed variance was continued to a later date.

• Approved use variance for cannabis testing laboratory at 65 Tripps Lane (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for porch and shed at 48 Cole Street (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for property boundary alteration at 102 Walmer Avenue (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variances to unmerge lots at 162 Juniper Street (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variances to subdivide property at 122 Bishop Avenue (4-0)
• Approved 6-month extension for Rumford Land Trust, LLC petitions 6736 and 6737 (5-0)
• Continued petition 6792 for shed variances at 6 Park Square to September 2, 2020 (5-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single zoning petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances regarding building coverage and setbacks.

• Petition No. 6768: Request by William Campos and Charikleia Xoulei for variances for a rear-yard enclosed porch and accessory shed at 48 Cole Street

The Board granted a use variance for a cannabis testing laboratory and approved several dimensional variances for residential properties. Two petitions were continued to future dates for further review.

• Approved use variance for cannabis testing lab at 65 Tripps Lane (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for porch and shed at 48 Cole Street (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for property boundary alteration at 102 Walmer Avenue (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variances to unmerge lots at 162 Juniper Street (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variances to subdivide property at 122 Bishop Avenue (4-0)
• Granted 6-month extension for Rumford Land Trust, LLC (5-0)
• Continued petition for accessory shed at 6 Park Square to Sept 2, 2020 (5-0)

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved an updated Patron Conduct Policy specifically regarding masks. Members discussed potential FY 2021 budget cuts, including personnel, utilities, and Sunday closures.

• Approved updated Patron Conduct Policy regarding masks (unanimous)

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 2, 2020 meeting. The Board also reviewed and signed the promotional and certification employment lists for the Controller position.

• Approved July 2, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Controller promotional list (unanimous)
• Approved Controller certification list (unanimous)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss a single petition. The board is considering a request for dimensional variances regarding a single-family residence.

• Petition No. 6770: Request by Ouadia Ahabchane for 1 Donnelly Street to retain an accessory shed and walk-out basement dormer that exceed setback and lot coverage limits

The Zoning Board of Review approved several petitions for home additions and studio spaces. All granted requests were subject to specific conditions, including maintaining single-family status and obtaining necessary permits.

• Granted special use permit and dimensional variances for additions at 117 Providence Ave (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for front-yard setback addition at 8 Lakeside Circle (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for side-yard setback addition at 181 Martin Street (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance to retain breezeway addition at 121 Turner Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variances for shed and basement dormer at 1 Donnelly Street (unanimous)
• Granted use variance for artist studio addition at 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)
• Granted dimensional variances for artist studio addition at 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss one petition. The board is considering a request for a dimensional variance to allow a home addition that does not meet minimum side-yard setback requirements.

• Petition No. 6778: Request by David and Sandra Costa for a dimensional variance at 181 Martin Street

The Zoning Board of Review approved several petitions for dimensional variances and special use permits to allow for home additions and studio space. All approved requests were subject to specific conditions, including maintaining single-family status and obtaining necessary permits.

• Granted special use permit and dimensional variances for additions at 117 Providence Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for front-yard setback at 8 Lakeside Circle (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for side-yard setback at 181 Martin Street (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for breezeway at 121 Turner Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variances for shed and basement dormer at 1 Donnelly Street (unanimous)
• Granted use variance for artist studio addition at 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)
• Granted dimensional variances for artist studio addition at 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider two petitions regarding a property at 117 Providence Avenue. The board will discuss requests for a special use permit and dimensional variances to allow for additions to two single-family residences on one parcel.

• Petition No. 6766: Special Use Permit to intensify pre-existing legal non-conforming land use at 117 Providence Avenue
• Petition No. 6767: Dimensional Variances for front, rear, and accessory side-yard setbacks and off-street parking at 117 Providence Avenue

The Zoning Board of Review approved several petitions for special use permits and dimensional variances for residential property improvements. All approvals were granted subject to specific conditions, including requirements for necessary permits and restrictions on property use. The board denied no petitions during this session.

• Granted special use permit for 117 Providence Ave (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 117 Providence Ave (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 8 Lakeside Circle (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 181 Martin Street (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 121 Turner Avenue (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 1 Donnelly Street (5-0)
• Granted use variance for 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)
• Granted dimensional variances for 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to discuss one petition. The board is considering a dimensional variance for a residential property.

• Petition No. 6779: Request by Clifford M. and Sandra M. Grant to retain a breezeway addition at 121 Turner Avenue that does not comply with minimum side-yard setback requirements

The Zoning Board of Review approved several petitions for home additions and accessory structures. Decisions included granting dimensional variances for four properties and a use variance for an artist studio.

• Granted special use permit and dimensional variances for additions at 117 Providence Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for front-yard setback addition at 8 Lakeside Circle (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for side-yard setback addition at 181 Martin Street (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance to retain a breezeway at 121 Turner Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variances for a shed and basement dormer at 1 Donnelly Street (unanimous)
• Granted use variance for a second-story artist studio at 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)
• Granted dimensional variances for height and setbacks at 87 Rounds Avenue (4-1)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider two variance petitions for a property at 87 Rounds Avenue. The applicants are seeking permission to build a second-story workshop and artist studio above a detached garage.

• Petition No. 6781: Use variance for a workshop/artist studio at 87 Rounds Avenue
• Petition No. 6782: Dimensional variances for setbacks and maximum height at 87 Rounds Avenue

The Zoning Board of Review approved several petitions for home additions and land use variances. Decisions included granting permits for residential expansions and an artist studio, all subject to specific conditions and permit requirements.

• Granted special use permit and dimensional variances for additions at 117 Providence Ave (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for front-yard setback addition at 8 Lakeside Circle (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for side-yard setback addition at 181 Martin St (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variance for breezeway addition at 121 Turner Ave (unanimous)
• Granted dimensional variances for shed and basement dormer at 1 Donnelly St (unanimous)
• Granted use variance for second-story artist studio at 87 Rounds Ave (4-1)
• Granted dimensional variances for height and setbacks at 87 Rounds Ave (4-1)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority will meet to decide on a candidacy appeal for Representative District 64. The body will also move to certify the June 2, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election.

• Appeal hearing for Brian Coogan regarding Declaration of Candidacy for Representative District 64
• Certification of the June 2, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election

The Board denied an appeal by Brian Coogan regarding his candidacy for Representative District 64 because his voter registration address did not match his declaration. The Board also certified the June 2, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election.

• Denied appeal for Brian Coogan's candidacy declaration (3-0)
• Accepted residency affidavit from Anna Sousa as evidence (3-0)
• Accepted letter of appeal from Brian Coogan as evidence (3-0)
• Accepted voter registration card as evidence (3-0)
• Rejected photo of City Hall closure sign as evidence
• Certified June 2, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election (3-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss claims and a proposed firefighter overtime agreement. In open session, they will vote on the firefighter agreement, consider several resolutions, and set public hearing dates for the Metacomet Country Club redevelopment. The agenda also includes multiple ordinance amendments for first and second passage.

• Vote on proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Fire Fighters Local 850 regarding overtime in Private's rank
• Resolution to join Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
• Resolution authorizing contract with Calson Construction for Kent Heights emergency generator
• Resolution accepting 2.9 acres and 600-foot fishing pier at Kettle Point (Map 109, Block 1, Parcel 1)
• Ordinances for first passage: amendments to Chapters 2, 5, 6, 7, 18, 4; second passage: Greenwood Avenue parking

East Providence Mayor's Council on Veteran's Affairs

The Council discussed revising the city’s veteran tax exemption policy, with consensus that it should be a percentage rather than a fixed amount. Chair DosReis agreed to draft a proposal for the City Council to send to the General Assembly. The Council also requested ideas for a safe, possibly outdoor, veterans town hall to be held in the fall.

• Approved minutes from February 24, 2020 (unanimous voice vote)
• Consensus reached that veteran tax exemption should be a percentage
• Chair DosReis tasked with drafting tax exemption proposal for City Council
• Veterans Transportation and Town Hall items tabled for next meeting

East Providence Assessment Board of Review

The Board of Assessment Review is meeting virtually to hear real estate appeals from five applicants. Each applicant is allotted 15 minutes to present their case.

• Real estate appeal: 10 Tripps Holdings LLC (10 Tripps Ln)
• Real estate appeal: Davidson LLC (135-153 Waterman Ave)
• Real estate appeal: PewerfestRealtyCe (SDexterRd)
• Real estate appeal: ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (1001 Wampanoag Tr)

The Board of Assessment Review heard four commercial real estate tax appeals for 2019. Two appeals were denied, one was continued for further review, and one was rescheduled at the applicant's request.

• Appeal for 10 Tripps Holdings LLC (10 Tripps Lane) continued for revaluation company review (unanimous)
• Appeal for Davidson LLC (135-153 Waterman Ave) denied (unanimous)
• Appeal for ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (1001 Wampanoag Trail) denied (unanimous)
• Request to reschedule for Power Test Realty (9 Dexter Rd and 230 Massasoit Ave) granted (unanimous)

East Providence Historic District Commission

The Commission announced the receipt of two grants to fund an RFP for an interpretative sign template and the hiring of a consultant to nominate school buildings on Hoppin and Burnside to the National Register. The Historical Society Marker committee reported a new marker at 1527 Pawtucket Ave.

• Planned RFP for interpretative sign template design
• Planned hiring of consultant for National Register nominations of Hoppin and Burnside school buildings
• Confirmed installation of marker at 1527 Pawtucket Ave

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The East Providence Waterfront District Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve its FY21 budget and vote on a proposed fee amendment for application and processing fees. The commission will also discuss a design workshop for a project at 15 Ivy Street and 164 Taunton Avenue.

• Vote on FY21 Budget for final approval
• Public hearing and vote on proposed Fee Amendment 885-RICR-00-00-3 Part 3 regarding application and processing fees
• Discussion of Ivy Place Design Workshop at 15 Ivy Street and 164 Taunton Avenue

The Commission approved the FY21 budget and amended the application and processing fee regulations. Members also discussed the Ivy Place design workshop, though no formal action was taken on the project.

• Approved May 21, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved FY21 budget (9-0)
• Approved amendments to 885-RICR-00-00-3 Part 3 application and processing fees (10-0)

East Providence Conservation Commission

The East Providence Conservation Commission is meeting virtually to review planning updates and correspondence. The body will discuss the status of an NBC Grant and trail maintenance cleanups.

• Status of NBC Grant
• Trail maintenance cleanups

The East Providence Conservation Commission held an online meeting where members reviewed planning updates on local developments, discussed grant funding for the Hunt's Mill loop trail, and scheduled a future trail maintenance day at Willet Pond. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed planning department updates regarding Kettle Point land donation, Butler property, Leonardo Farm, and Metacom Country Club
• Discussed NBC grant timeline and plans for completing the final boardwalk section at Hunt's Mill
• Scheduled a trail maintenance cleanup at Willet Pond for July 21 at 5:30 pm in lieu of a regular meeting

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council will meet virtually to consider overriding the mayor's veto of a budget ordinance timeline related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to discuss a proposed one-year renewable energy agreement with Green Development. The agenda also includes several routine items such as tax abatements, licenses, and public hearings on traffic and animal ordinances.

• Mayor's veto of budget ordinance timeline (COVID-19) - possible override vote
• Resolution authorizing one-year agreement with Green Energy Development, LLC for renewable energy savings
• Public hearings on traffic ordinances: Westwood Avenue/Hope Street, Rice Avenue one-way, Vincent Avenue/Brown Street
• Ordinance regarding dog parks (Chapter 3, Section 3-42)
• Land transfer of 2.9-acre parcel and fishing pier at Map 109, Block 1, Parcel 1 (Kettle Point, LLC)

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The East Providence Personnel Hearing Board reviewed and approved various promotional, eligibility, and certification lists for city positions. These lists cover roles in the fire department, police department, planning, procurement, and public works departments.

• Approved Battalion Chief promotional and certification lists (unanimous)
• Approved Lateral Police Officer eligibility and certification lists (unanimous)
• Approved Planner II and IV promotional and certification lists (unanimous)
• Approved Procurement Specialist eligibility and certification lists (unanimous)
• Approved Rescue Lieutenant promotional and certification lists (unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent of Highway eligibility and certification lists (passed, 1 abstention)
• Approved Superintendent of Parks eligibility and certification lists (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Police and Fire Retirement System Pension Board

The Board of Trustees reviewed the April 2020 performance report for the Police and Fire Retirement System, which showed a fund value of $125.5 million. Following a presentation from EnTrust Global, the Board voted to invest $4 million into the firm's Special Recovery Fund, reallocating the capital from existing fixed income holdings.

• Accepted April 2020 performance report (5-0)
• Accepted EnTrust Global presentation handout (5-0)
• Approved $4M investment in EnTrust Global Recovery fund (5-0)

East Providence Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a master plan extension for Narragansett Park Plaza and a land transfer recommendation for a 2.9 acre parcel. Staff will also provide updates on the Comprehensive Plan RFQ and Capital Improvement program timetables.

• Master plan extension request for Narragansett Park Plaza at 0 and 52 Narragansett Park Drive
• Recommendation to City Council for land transfer of a 2.9 acre parcel and 600 foot fishing pier from Kettle Point LLC
• Status update on Comprehensive Plan RFQ selection process
• FY 2020 and FY 2021 Capital Improvement program timetable

The Planning Board recommended that the City Council accept a 2.9-acre parcel and fishing pier from Kettle Point LLC subject to eight conditions. The board also granted a one-year master plan extension for Narragansett Park Plaza.

• Recommended City Council accept land transfer of 2.9 acre parcel and pier from Kettle Point LLC subject to 8 conditions (6-0)
• Approved 1-year master plan extension for Narragansett Park Plaza to July 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Entered Waterfront Planner’s Report, Improvement Plan, RIDEM letter, and Land Use Restriction into the record (6-0)

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

All Zoning Board of Review hearings are continued indefinitely until further notice. The board states that hearings will be advertised and noticed once scheduling resumes.

The East Providence Zoning Board of Review meeting did not take place due to Covid-19. No decisions were made.

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved revisions to the meeting room policy and adopted a new Patron Conduct Policy that includes COVID-19 requirements such as face coverings. A vote on the Computer Usage Policy was delayed until the July meeting.

• Approved March 4, 2020 minutes
• Approved May 6, 2020 minutes
• Approved meeting room policy with suggested changes
• Approved new Patron Conduct Policy including COVID-19 requirements
• Tabled Computer Usage Policy vote until July

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority met to open the polling place at Martin Middle School at 7:00am and close it at 8:00pm. The board scheduled a meeting for June 8, 2020, to certify the primary election results.

• Approved opening the polling place (3-0)
• Approved closing the polling place (3-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting virtually on June 2, 2020, to consider a zone change petition for properties on New Road and Pine Grove Street in Rumford, along with several resolutions and ordinances. The council will also discuss a settlement proposal in a tax appeal case and receive communications about grant funding and the fire academy. The agenda includes multiple public hearings on traffic and administrative ordinances.

• Zone change petition by Schiavo Enterprises for 138 New Road, 0 New Road, 0 and 11 Pine Grove Street from R-3/C-3 to Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)
• Resolution to extend refuse/recycling collection contract with MTG Disposal, LLC
• Resolution to extend emergency water main replacement contract with W Walsh Company
• Resolution supporting permanent property tax exemption for Heritage Harbor Foundation
• Emergency ordinance for temporary curbside pick-up sign on Greenwood Avenue, Rumford

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will meet to consider a use variance request for a property in an Industrial 1 District. The applicants seek to convert a former call center into a comprehensive health center for older adults.

• Use Variance Petition No. 6786: 10 Tripps Lane (Map 509, Block 1, Parcel 4) to convert a call center to a health center

The Zoning Board of Review unanimously granted a use variance to convert a former call center into a comprehensive health center for older adults. The approval is subject to several conditions regarding storage and residency.

• Approved use variance for PACE health center at 10 Tripps Lane (5-0)
• Approved January 15, 2020 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2020 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2020 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2020 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2020 minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually to review loan applications for the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. These reviews are scheduled to take place during an executive session.

• Loan application review for Cape Verdean Progressive Center
• Loan application review for Trinity Brotherhood

The East Providence Economic Development Commission met virtually to review business assistance loans. The Commission unanimously voted to enter and then exit an executive session to discuss these loans, sealing the closed-session minutes. For the Cape Verdean Progressive Center, the Commission advised the applicant to seek a personal guarantee and other funding sources for their heating system. The Trinity Brotherhood loan request was deferred pending submission of additional financial documents.

• Voted unanimously to enter Executive Session to discuss loan investments
• Voted unanimously to seal Executive Session minutes
• Advised Cape Verdean Progressive Center to seek personal guarantee and other funding
• Directed Trinity Brotherhood to provide tax return, financial statement, and credit report
• Voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving a bid for an emergency water interconnection project, ratifying an extension of the municipal emergency, and discussing a proposed hiring and spending freeze. The agenda also includes several ordinances and resolutions, but most items are routine or procedural.

• Bid award for 'City of East Providence and Pawtucket Water Supply Board Emergency Interconnection Project' to Biszko Contracting Corp.
• Ratification of Executive Order 2020-028 extending the State of Municipal Emergency from May 20 to July 8, 2020.
• Resolution declaring March as Asian-Pacific Islander Month.
• Ordinance creating a no parking zone at the corner of Orchard St and Purchase St.
• Ordinance amending Chapter 12 (Police) - details not specified.

East Providence Planning Board

The East Providence Planning Board will meet virtually to discuss the adoption of architectural design guidelines for large-scale developments. The board will also review minutes from February and March 2020.

• Discussion of adopting architectural design guidelines for large-scale developments
• Approval of February 3, 2020 minutes
• Approval of March 9, 2020 minutes

The board reviewed two options for adopting architectural design standards for developments exceeding 75 units. Members expressed a preference for a flexible peer-review process over zoning amendments. Staff will further define the preferred option to present to the council.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2020 and March 9, 2020 (4-0)

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission is meeting virtually to review loan applications for the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. These discussions are scheduled for an executive session to protect the public interest regarding the investment of public funds.

• Loan review and decision for Trinity Brotherhood
• Loan review for Z&S Express

The Commission met to review Covid-19 Business Assistance loan applications in executive session. They approved a $5,000 loan for Z&S Express and tabled a decision on the Trinity Brotherhood application pending further information.

• Voted to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Voted to seal executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled loan application for Trinity Brotherhood
• Approved $5,000 loan for Z&S Express (unanimous)
• Accepted executive session report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The East Providence Public Library Board of Trustees met on May 6, 2020, to discuss city finances and library updates. Staff reported that the Library Takeout program has served at least 600 interactions, and various staff members highlighted ongoing virtual programs, Zoom tutorials, and social media outreach. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed financial report and strategies for upcoming fiscal year uncertainty
• Received update on Library Takeout program reaching at least 600 patron interactions
• Received staff reports on virtual programming, Zoom tutorials, and outreach efforts

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting virtually to consider several significant items, including a zone change for the Metacomet Golf Club property, three proposed charter amendments that would shift power from the mayor to the council, and multiple ordinances. The council will also hold public hearings on a $150,000 appropriation for a security system and other ordinance changes. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and claims.

• Petition for zone change at 500 Veteran Memorial Parkway (Metacomet Golf Club) from O-1 Open Space to Waterfront District – New Metacomet Sub-District
• Three charter amendments: City Solicitor appointment by Council only, removal of Mayor's veto over ordinances, and changes to board/commission appointments
• Ordinance appropriating $150,000 for security system for City Clerk and Treasury
• Ratification of Executive Order 2020-022 extending municipal emergency to May 19, 2020
• Show cause dispositions for Town Wine and Spirits, Davenport's Restaurant, Riverside Liquors, and Gregg's Restaurant

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss the investment of public funds. The body will review loan applications for the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program.

• Loan review and decision for Z&S Express
• Old business review for American Trophy

The Economic Development Commission met via Zoom to review Covid-19 Business Assistance loans. One loan request was approved, while another was tabled pending more information.

• Approved $5,000 loan for American Trophy and Supply Co. for 36 months (unanimous)
• Tabled loan request for Z&S Express pending 2019 performance and tax records
• Voted to seal Executive Session meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually to review loan applications for the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. These reviews are scheduled to take place during an executive session.

• Loan application review for American Trophy
• Loan application review for Fella’s Gym

The Commission reviewed Covid-19 Business Assistance loan applications during an executive session. One loan was approved, one was tabled for more information, and the minutes of the executive session were sealed.

• Approved $3,000 loan to Fella’ Fitness for 24 months (unanimous)
• Tabled loan request for American Trophy and Supply Co. pending additional information
• Approved April 17, 2020 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Voted to seal Executive Session meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council meeting includes a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for the South Broadway 72-inch diameter steel culvert replacement project. The agenda also features a report from the Director of Public Works regarding handicap parking at 5 Apollo Road.

• Resolution authorizing a contract for the South Broadway 72-inch diameter steel culvert replacement
• Award to bid for South Broadway culvert project to D'Ambra Construction Company
• Public Works report on handicap parking assignment for 5 Apollo Road
• Update regarding the Women and Minority Business Enterprise High School Oversight Committee

East Providence Economic Development

The Commission approved six Covid-19 business assistance loans for local companies during their April 17, 2020, meeting. Members also voted to seal the minutes from the executive session where these loan applications were deliberated.

• Approved $5,000 loan for Quiet Brook Holdings dba Precision Garage Door
• Approved $3,000 loan for JRC Landscaping
• Approved $5,000 loan for John B Rogers & Company
• Approved $5,000 loan for Pooch Pawstitve
• Approved $3,000 loan for KJane & Company LLC
• Approved $2,500 loan for JDP Theatre Co.
• Voted to seal executive session minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Waterfront District Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a proposal by Kettle Point Apartments, LLC. The body will vote on an advisory opinion to amend plans for Buildings 6 and 7 to increase the total number of townhomes from eight to twelve.

• Vote on increasing units from four to six per building for Buildings 6 and 7 at 38 Capt. John Jacobs Road
• Approval of February 20, 2020 and April 7, 2020 meeting minutes

The Waterfront Commission approved an amendment to increase the number of townhomes in Buildings 6 and 7 from eight to twelve units. The approval is subject to staff review and approval of the landscape plan.

• Approved amendment to increase townhomes in Buildings 6 and 7 from four to six units per building (10-0)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2020 and April 7, 2020 (unanimous voice vote)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Design Review Committee is meeting virtually to conduct a public hearing regarding a housing project. The committee will consider an advisory opinion on amending plans to increase the number of townhomes in two buildings.

• Vote on proposal by Kettle Point Apartments, LLC to increase units in Buildings 6 and 7 from four to six per building (12 total townhomes) at 38 Capt. John Jacobs Road
• Vote to approve February 20, 2020 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee voted to send a positive advisory opinion to the Waterfront Commission regarding a request by Kettle Point Apartments, LLC to increase the number of townhomes in Buildings 6 and 7 from eight to twelve. The approval is subject to conditions regarding landscape plans and architectural amendments to the front elevations.

• Approved February 20, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved positive advisory opinion for Kettle Point Apartments, LLC to increase townhome units from 8 to 12 (5-0)

East Providence Crescent Park Commission

The Carousel Park Commission is meeting to review financial and manager reports. The body will discuss several 2020 fundraising initiatives and community events.

• 2020 Fundraising
• Pasta Dinner
• Coyote 5k
• Movies in the Park
• 125th Celebration

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding a regular meeting on April 7, 2020, starting at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a vote on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the police union regarding detectives' work schedules, a resolution for an easement at Hunt's Mill Dam, and several ordinance amendments including zoning, vehicles and traffic, and administration. The council will also consider appropriating $75,000 for Townie Freedom Park. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a 30-minute total cap.

• Vote on proposed MOU between City and International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 569 regarding detectives' work schedule
• Resolution authorizing easement for temporary pool and weir system downstream of Hunt's Mill Dam fish ladder
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment (Chapter 19)
• Second passage and public hearing on two vehicles and traffic ordinance amendments (Chapter 18)
• Second passage and public hearing on administration ordinance amendment (Chapter 2)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The East Providence Waterfront District Commission is meeting virtually to discuss remote meeting technology. The commission will also vote on a membership appointment for the Design Review Committee.

• Vote to confirm Daniel O’Connell as member of the Design Review Committee
• Discussion regarding remote and virtual meeting technology for COVID-19 social distancing

The Waterfront District Commission met virtually to confirm a new member for the Design Review Committee. The meeting also included introductions of new legal counsel and a discussion regarding remote meeting accessibility.

• Confirmed Daniel O’Connell as member of the Design Review Committee (7-0)

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission is meeting virtually to review and decide on loan applications for the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program.

• Loan application review for Cypress Design
• Loan application review for East Side Construction
• Loan application review for Trident Management
• Loan application review for Metro Salon
• Loan application reviews for Sound FX, Renaissance Gymnastics, and JDP Theatre Company

The Commission approved loan requests for five businesses and tabled two others. The decisions were made following an executive session regarding the investment of public funds.

• Approved $5,000 loan for Cypress Design Co. (18-month term)
• Approved $5,000 loan for East Side Construction Co. (18-month term)
• Tabled Trident Management Co. request for 30 days
• Approved $2,000 loan for Metro Salon (18-24 month term)
• Approved $5,000 loan for MMD Enterprises dba Sound FX (24-month term)
• Approved $5,000 loan for Renaissance Gymnastics Academy (36-month term)
• Tabled JDP Theatre Co. loan pending additional information
• Voted unanimously to seal Executive Session minutes

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The public meeting scheduled for March 19, 2020, was cancelled. No other business items were listed.

The meeting of the East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission scheduled for March 19, 2020, was cancelled on March 2, 2020. No substantive business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled (3/2/2020)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is meeting on March 17, 2020, with a 6:00 p.m. start and open session at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss litigation, collective bargaining (a proposed MOU with the police union), new claims, and a sewer charge abatement. In open session, the council will consider consent calendar items, license approvals, show cause hearings, mayoral appointments, and several resolutions and ordinances, including a $6,000 appropriation for Hunts Mill Dog Park and an amendment to Chapter 8 (Licenses and Business Regulations).

• Proposed MOU with International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 569 on detectives work schedule
• Resolution granting easement for electric distribution system for new East Providence High School
• Resolution authorizing contract amendment for wastewater operating contract strategic assessment
• Ordinance appropriating $6,000 for Hunts Mill Dog Park
• Tax cancellations/abatements totaling $44,767.87

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The Personnel Hearing Board will meet to review employment lists for specific city roles. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 12, 2020 meeting.

• Review of Fire Lieutenant promotional and certification lists
• Review of Minimum Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector eligibility and certification lists

The Board reviewed and signed promotional, certification, and eligibility lists for Fire Lieutenant and Minimum Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector positions. The February 12, 2020 meeting minutes were also accepted.

• Approved Fire Lieutenant promotional list (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Lieutenant certification list (unanimous)
• Approved Minimum Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Minimum Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector certification list (unanimous)
• Accepted February 12, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding zoning amendments for short-term rentals. The board will also discuss design review guidelines.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance to require temporary use permits for short-term rentals
• Discussion of design review guidelines

The East Providence Planning Board voted to provide a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend Chapter 19 of the City's Zoning Ordinance requiring a temporary use permit for short-term rentals. The Board also voted to enter the Planning Department's memorandum and enclosures into the record. Additionally, staff reported on upcoming design guidelines for large-scale development projects.

• Entered Planning Department memorandum and enclosures dated March 5, 2020 into the record (5-0)
• Provided a positive recommendation to the City Council to adopt the draft ordinance requiring a temporary use permit for short-term rentals (5-0)

Special Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance authorizing general obligation refunding bonds. This is the second and final passage of the ordinance. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond this vote and adjournment.

• Public hearing and second/final passage of ordinance authorizing general obligation refunding bonds

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hear applications for special use permits and variances. The board is considering requests for residential additions, property subdivisions, and changes to land use for commercial properties.

• Use variance for a cannabis testing laboratory at 65 Tripps Lane
• Use variance for retail and two apartments at 310 Greenwood Avenue
• Dimensional variance for a property subdivision at 122 Bishop Avenue
• Special use permit and dimensional variances for additions at 117 Providence Avenue
• Dimensional variance for a residence addition at 76 Grassmere Avenue

The meeting scheduled for March 4, 2020, was not held because a quorum was not present. All listed petitions were automatically continued to April 1, 2020.

• Petition No. 6768 continued to April 1, 2020
• Petition No. 6769 continued to April 1, 2020
• Petition No. 6770 continued to April 1, 2020
• Petition No. 6771 continued to April 1, 2020
• Petition No. 6772 continued to April 1, 2020
• Petition No. 6773 continued to April 1, 2020
• Petition No. 6774 continued to April 1, 2020
• Petitions No. 6775 and 6776 continued to April 1, 2020

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the February minutes and reviewed financial reports including repairs to the elevator and lighting. Staff reported that the library is now in ADA compliance following a second hearing loop installation. The Board discussed the potential adoption of the Kanopy video streaming service.

• Approved February minutes

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss updates to the city's website and technology. The body will also review PowerPoint presentations and current economic development outreach efforts.

• East Providence website and technology update discussion
• Economic development outreach efforts and PowerPoint presentations

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 21, 2020 meeting. Members discussed potential website updates for economic development promotion and reviewed a presentation on population projections and economic growth.

• Approved January 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review management reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes financial reports for paid bills from December 2019 and January 2020.

• Paid Bill Report for December 2019: $127,238.73
• Paid Bill Report for January 2020: $239,341.98
• Public Housing Vacancy Report
• HCV Report
• PH/HCV FSS Report

The Board of Commissioners approved minutes from four 2019 meetings and accepted several operational reports. The board also received updates regarding community room renovations and elevator upgrades at Harborview.

• Approved July 2019 special meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved August 14, 2019 special meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved September 24, 2019 regular meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved December 10, 2019 regular meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Accepted Public Housing Vacancy Report (All Ayes)
• Accepted Section 8 Report (All Ayes)
• Accepted Family Self Sufficiency Report (All Ayes)
• Accepted December 2019 and January 2020 Paid Bill Reports (All Ayes)

East Providence Assessment Board of Review

The Board of Assessment Review is meeting to hear real estate assessment cases. Each applicant is allotted 10 minutes to explain their case.

• Real estate appeal: 75 Pershing St (Henry V. Johnson, Jr.)
• Real estate appeal: 66 Commercial Way (Commercial Way, LLC)
• Real estate appeal: 37 Tripps Ln (Properties Three E, LLC)
• Real estate appeal: 1001 Wampanoag Tr (ExxonMobil Oil Corporation)
• Real estate appeal: 649 Waterfront Dr (Providence and Worcester Railway)

The Board of Assessment Review heard several residential and commercial tax appeals. The board granted a senior exemption and one property value reduction while denying multiple other appeals.

• Voted Ronald Warr Chairman, Maria Stoddard Vice Chairwoman, and Darlene Andrade Secretary (unanimous)
• Denied tax appeal for 20 Waterview Ave. (unanimous)
• Granted $3,000.00 reduction in assessed value for 291 Brown St.
• Approved senior exemption appeal for 75 Pershing St. (unanimous)
• Denied back tax appeal for former Walmer Ave. properties (unanimous)
• Denied tax assessment appeal for Providence & Worcester Railroad (unanimous)
• Denied assessment appeal for 66 Commercial Way due to non-appearance (unanimous)
• Denied assessment appeal for 37 Tripp’s Lane due to non-appearance (unanimous)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Waterfront District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed solar array system. The body will vote on advisory opinions for a conditional use permit for the project.

• Public hearing for a 2,807 kilowatt direct current solar array system at 0, 7, and 105 Dexter Road
• Review of conditional use for 'public utility not otherwise mentioned' for Kearsarge Solar LLC
• Approval of January 16, 2020 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee (DRC) voted to send a positive advisory opinion to the Waterfront Commission for a 2,807 kilowatt solar array system. The project is proposed for a 9.3-acre site undergoing environmental remediation. Approval is recommended subject to specific landscaping, fencing, and signage conditions.

• Approved July 18, 2019 DRC minutes (unanimous)
• Voted 5-0 to send positive advisory opinion to Waterfront Commission for Kearsarge Solar Facility
• Conditioned solar approval on final landscape plan approval by Bradford Associates
• Conditioned solar approval on replacing chain link fence with an emergency vehicle gate
• Conditioned solar approval on a one-year guarantee for planted specimens
• Conditioned solar approval on installation of educational signage regarding environmental benefits

East Providence Police and Fire Retirement System Pension Board

The East Providence Police and Fire Retirement Pension Fund Board will review quarterly investment performance and the overall funding level of the pension fund. The board is discussing the impact of a Rhode Island Supreme Court case on cancer law and drafting an ordinance to codify disability pension calculations for cancer diagnoses.

• Review of 4th Qtr. Performance Report by Wainwright Investments LLC
• Discussion on whether the pension fund is in critical status
• Proposed ordinance for converting regular pensions to disability pensions for cancer diagnoses
• Review of ordinances 11-235, 11-242, and 11-252
• Capital calls for Clarion Partners, EnTrustPermal, HarbourVest, and Lexington Capital Partners

The Board of Trustees approved a request for proposals (RFP) to hire a firm to write formal pension plan documents. Trustees also accepted the December 2019 quarterly performance report, which valued the pension fund at $139 million, and approved a consent calendar containing various invoices and capital calls. Additionally, the Board tabled a discussion regarding the clarification of several pension-related ordinances for further legal review.

• Approved RFP for pension plan documentation (7-0)
• Accepted December 2019 quarterly performance report (7-0)
• Accepted EnTrust Global portfolio update handout (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including invoices and capital calls (7-0)
• Tabled ordinance clarification discussion (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council's Feb. 18, 2020 regular meeting includes an executive session vote on a proposed memorandum of understanding with the police union regarding patrol division work hours, plus a show-cause hearing and license transfer for Clift's Liquors. The council will also consider first passage of a general obligation refunding bond ordinance and final passage of several ordinance amendments, including one to allow extended business hours with council approval.

• Vote on proposed MOU between city and International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 569 regarding patrol division platoon system work hours
• Show cause hearing for Clift's Liquors, 191 Willett Avenue, Riverside, alleged violation of Ordinance 9-1.1
• Request to transfer Class A liquor license from Clift Liquors, LLC to Lintlop, LLC dba Clift Liquors
• First passage of ordinance authorizing issuance of general obligation refunding bonds
• Final passage of ordinance amendment to Section 8-5 allowing businesses extended hours from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. with council approval

East Providence Historic District Commission

The East Providence Historic District Commission will meet to discuss CLG grants. The body will also receive reports from various subcommittees regarding local historic sites and resources.

• CLG Grants
• Sowams Heritage Area report
• City-wide historic resources database report
• Pomham light house report
• Green Jacket Shoal and social media report

The East Providence Historic District Commission met to hear updates on grants, subcommittees, and upcoming events. The minutes record no substantive votes, approvals, or formal decisions.

• Heard report that GLC grant application results are still pending
• Received subcommittee updates for Sowams Heritage, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, and Social Media
• Agreed to participate in Historic Cemetery Restoration and Awareness Day at Newman Cemetery on April 11

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hear applications for special use permits and variances. The board is considering requests for residential construction, property modifications, and a restaurant remodel.

• S & D Realty: Use and dimensional variances for a 12-unit residential facility at 0 Fisher Street
• Christopher L. Smith: Special use permit for a deck at 228 Taunton Avenue
• David Roderick: Dimensional variances for a shed and garage conversion at 44 Fairfield Avenue
• Rianna Realty LLC: Dimensional variances for a KFC restaurant remodel at 797 Taunton Avenue

The Zoning Board of Review approved dimensional variances for a KFC restaurant remodel at 797 Taunton Avenue and a residential garage conversion at 44 Fairfield Avenue. A special use permit for a deck at 228 Taunton Avenue was also granted with conditions. Two petitions for a multi-unit development at 0 Fisher Street were withdrawn by the applicant without prejudice.

• Approved six-month extension for 501 Warren Avenue
• Withdrew 0 Fisher Street petitions (6761, 6762) without prejudice
• Granted special use permit for 228 Taunton Avenue (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 44 Fairfield Avenue (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variances for 797 Taunton Avenue (5-0)
• Tabled new 'Motion Form' approval to March 4, 2020

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The East Providence Personnel Hearing Board is meeting to review employment lists for specific city positions. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 16, 2020 meeting.

• Review of Building Official promotional and certification lists
• Review of part-time Custodian eligibility and certification lists

The Board reviewed and signed eligibility and certification lists for two positions. The minutes from the January 16, 2020 meeting were also accepted.

• Approved Building Official eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Building Official certification list (unanimous)
• Approved Part-time Custodian eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Part-time Custodian certification list (unanimous)
• Accepted January 16, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved a stipend for J. May to serve as Director during M. Carlozzi's leave after the Mayor rejected a payroll proposal. The Board also approved a partial closure on March 16 for staff emergency response training.

• Approved minutes of January 8, 2020 meeting
• Approved partial closure on March 16 from 9am-12pm for staff CPR/AED/Narcan training
• Approved stipend for J. May to be paid as Director for ten weeks ($1,150)

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on authorizing the mayor to sign two fire department equipment contracts totaling $873,615.96, and will consider several ordinance amendments, including one to allow businesses to stay open until 6 a.m. with council approval. The agenda also includes routine items like tax abatements, liquor license transfers, and appointments to the Carousel Commission.

• Authorize $421,319.90 contract with Stryker Emergency Care for heart monitors/defibrillators and AEDs
• Authorize $452,296.06 contract with Motorola Inc. for portable and mobile radios
• First passage of ordinance amendment to allow extended business hours from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. with council approval
• First passage of ordinance amendments creating no-parking zones on Pawtucket Avenue and Brunswick Street/North County Street
• Tax abatements totaling $32,690.26 for years 2013-2019

East Providence Mayor's Council on Veteran's Affairs

The provided document is a 2020 meeting calendar for the Mayor's Council on Veteran's Affairs. It lists dates and times for scheduled meetings throughout the year.

East Providence Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a solar facility proposal for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The board will also continue discussions regarding a minor subdivision application.

• Dexter Road Solar Facility review (Kearsarge Solar, LLC) at Map 204, block 1, parcels 17, 17.1 and 18
• Minor Subdivision # 2019-07-Minor at 122 Bishop Avenue

The board granted conditional approval to subdivide a parcel at 122 Bishop Avenue into two single-family lots. Additionally, the board recommended a solar facility on Dexter Road to the Waterfront Commission.

• Approved January 13, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Dexter Road Solar Facility to Waterfront Commission as consistent with Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Granted conditional approval for Minor Subdivision #2019-07-Minor at 122 Bishop Avenue (7-0)
• Delegated final plan approval for 122 Bishop Avenue to the Administrative Officer (7-0)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority stated it will not submit an annual schedule of meetings for 2020. Meetings will be scheduled as needed and announced according to the city charter, RI general laws, and the OMA.

East Providence Crescent Park Commission

The East Providence Crescent Park Commission is meeting to review reports and plan upcoming 2020 activities. The agenda includes discussions on fundraising and several community events.

• 2020 Nominating Committee
• 2020 Fundraising
• Pasta Dinner
• Coyote 5k
• 125th Celebration

The Commission approved the treasurer's report showing a fund balance of $115,990.12. The manager reported that Geisser Engineering was obtained for Phase 1 of the Stabilization Project and a donated ice rink was received. The board also approved a donation to a Riverside Middle School fundraiser.

• Approved minutes from November 12, 2019 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report with fund balance of $115,990.12 (unanimous)
• Approved Manager's Report regarding stabilization, new building specs, and ice rink (unanimous)
• Approved donation to Riverside Middle School fundraiser (unanimous)
• Appointed Izilda Fernandes, Lisa George, and Joan Hanrahan-Miller to 2020 Nominating Committee

East Providence Mayor's Council on Veteran's Affairs

The Mayor's Council on Veterans Affairs established a regular meeting schedule for the last Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. The council unanimously elected Mr. Dos Reis as Chair and Mr. Caparco as Vice Chair. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved monthly meetings on the last Monday at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Mr. Dos Reis as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Mr. Caparco as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved the December 5, 2019 minutes, the 2020 meeting schedule, and new commission officers. Michelle Martins Botelho was elected Chairwoman and Domenic Leonardo was elected Vice Chairman. The commission also discussed loan application revisions and potential improvements to the city's business website.

• Approved December 5, 2019 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Elected Michelle Martins Botelho as Chairwoman (unanimous)
• Elected Domenic Leonardo as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved James Moran as recording Secretary (unanimous)

East Providence Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to conduct the election of officers. The body will also discuss trail maintenance cleanups and receive an update from the Planning Department.

• Election of Officers
• Trail maintenance cleanups
• Planning Department Update

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 21, 2020, with several votes and discussions. Key items include a request to approve $480,722 from the FY 19-20 Capital Account for new heart monitors and radios for the Fire Department, resolutions regarding traffic speed cameras, and continued discussions on the Hunt's Mills Dog Park and Jones' Pond/Townie Freedom Park. The council will also consider a second passage of a mobile food truck ordinance and an introduction of a budget ordinance amendment.

• Request for $480,722 from FY 19-20 Capital Account for Fire Department equipment (heart monitors, radios)
• Resolution regarding traffic control and speed cameras (sponsored by Council President Britto)
• Resolution supporting legislation for expansion of automated traffic control signals/speeding (sponsored by Councilwoman Sousa)
• Second passage and public hearing: ordinance amending Chapter 8 for mobile food trucks
• Discussion and vote on Hunt's Mills Dog Park and Jones' Pond/Townie Freedom Park

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The Personnel Hearing Board approved eligibility and certification lists for both firefighter and police officer positions. The board also approved the minutes from the December 4, 2019, meeting.

• Approved December 4, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved firefighter eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved firefighter certification list (unanimous)
• Approved police officer eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved police officer certification list (unanimous)

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The provided document is a meeting schedule for the 2020 calendar year. It contains no specific agenda items for decision or discussion.

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The East Providence Waterfront District Commission is meeting to consider a funding extension for an affordable housing project. The body will also vote on the 2020 annual report and the second quarter financial report for the fiscal year.

• Vote on 60-day extension of $743,500 affordable housing in-lieu funds for Ivy Place (15 Ivy Street and 164 Taunton Avenue)
• Vote to approve 2020 annual report
• Vote on FY20 Q2 financial report

The commission approved a 60-day extension for $743,500 in affordable housing in-lieu funds for the Ivy Place project, conditional on state funding and a future design review. The board also approved the 2020 Annual Report and the FY20 Q2 financial report.

• Approved 60-day extension of $743,500 affordable housing in-lieu funds for Ivy Place (Unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2019 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Annual Report
• Approved FY20, Q2 financial report

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review approved dimensional variances for properties at 342 Fort Street and 54 Fenner Avenue, subject to specific conditions. The board also continued two petitions for S & D Realty regarding 0 Fisher Street to February 12, 2020, and allowed a withdrawal without prejudice for a petition at 736 North Broadway.

• Approved dimensional variances for 342 Fort Street (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for 54 Fenner Avenue (5-0)
• Continued 0 Fisher Street petitions to February 12, 2020 (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of 736 North Broadway petition (5-0)
• Approved 2020 annual meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved November 6, 2019, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 12, 2020, meeting date (5-0)

East Providence Planning Board

The East Providence Planning Board will consider a minor subdivision application for a property at 122 Bishop Avenue. The board will also vote on the official meeting schedule for 2020.

• Minor subdivision application # 2019-07-Minor for 122 Bishop Avenue
• Adoption of 2020 Planning Board meeting dates

The Planning Board voted to continue a minor subdivision application for 122 Bishop Avenue to the next meeting after a motion for conditional approval failed. The board also adopted the 2020 meeting schedule.

• Adopted November 12 and December 9, 2019 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted staff memorandum items into record for 122 Bishop Avenue application (6-0)
• Denied conditional approval of 122 Bishop Avenue subdivision (3-3)
• Continued 122 Bishop Avenue subdivision application to next meeting (6-0)
• Adopted 2020 Planning Board meeting schedule (6-0)

East Providence Assessment Board of Review

The East Providence Board of Assessment Review heard various residential and commercial property tax appeals on January 9, 2020. The Board denied five appeals, approved one homestead exemption, and continued three cases pending further inspection or information. One request to reschedule a hearing was also noted.

• Denied Robert Gomes hardship exemption appeal (unanimous)
• Approved Jane Crevier homestead exemption (unanimous)
• Continued Thomas and Felicia Martin assessment appeal for inspection (unanimous)
• Denied Augusta M. Martone assessment appeal (unanimous)
• Denied Rhonda Marzetta assessment appeal (unanimous)
• Continued Kenneth and Claudette Goucher assessment appeal for inspection (unanimous)
• Denied Scott and Karen Cordischi assessment appeal (unanimous)
• Denied Sanford Holdings assessment appeal due to pending court case (unanimous)

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The East Providence Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss a law enforcement policy and approve the 2020 holiday schedule. The board will also review a grant application for the RI Foundation Census.

• RI Foundation Census grant application
• 2020 Holiday Schedule approval
• Law enforcement policy

The Board approved the transfer of funds from library donation accounts to the East Providence Library Foundation. The Board also accepted the 2020 holiday schedule and noted the receipt of an $8,000 Census outreach grant.

• Approved transfer of funds from library donation accounts to East Providence Library Foundation
• Approved 2020 Holiday Schedule
• Approved December 4, 2019 meeting minutes

Regular Meeting

The East Providence City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 7, 2020, with a mix of routine and substantive items. They will vote on tax abatements totaling $38,786.70, approve a mayoral appointment to the Economic Development Commission, and consider first passage of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration). The council will also discuss several topics, including short-term rental zoning, capital improvement projects, and a traffic study at Watchemoket Square.

• Tax abatements totaling $38,786.70 for years 2017-2019
• Appointment of Dean Amromare to Economic Development Commission (term 01/08/2020-01/08/2025)
• First passage vote on ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration)
• Resolution requesting traffic pattern study at Watchemoket Square
• Discussion of short-term rental ordinance amendment for zoning