East Providence public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider a tax assessment settlement with 10 Tripps Holdings, LLC and review several new business license applications. The agenda also includes discussions regarding traffic light cameras and the sale of an ExxonMobil lot.
- Proposed tax assessment settlement for 10 Tripps Holdings, LLC
- New auto body repair shop application for Showcase Auto and Truck Collision
- New holiday sales and victualling license applications for Grab and Go Mini Mart
- Resolution for lighting installation at George S. Lima, Sr. Memorial Park
- Resolution for Pawtucket Avenue Pump Station transfer agreement
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss claims and settlements, including the National Prescription Opiate Litigation and a case involving 10 Tripps Holdings. In open session, the council will consider consent items, license transfers for two KFC locations, a road race permit, a tow list approval, and several public hearings. The council will also vote on ordinances appropriating $100,157 for lights at George S. Lima, Sr. Memorial Park and $25,000 for repairs at Kevin Robinson Memorial Skate Park, plus a resolution authorizing a license plate detection technology purchase for the Police Department.
- Ordinance appropriating $100,157 for lights at George S. Lima, Sr. Memorial Park at Hull Street Playground
- Ordinance appropriating $25,000 for improvements at Kevin Robinson Memorial Skate Park at Onna Moniz-John Park
- Resolution authorizing agreement for automatic license plate detection technology for Police Department
- Public hearing on abandonment of 1,748 sq. ft. portion of Sabin Street
- Transfer of victualing licenses for KFC at 45 Newport Ave. and 797 Taunton Ave. to D.E Foods LLC
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a first-passage vote on a zoning ordinance to allow digital menu boards at drive-through businesses, second-passage votes on traffic and personnel ordinances, and a public hearing on park improvements. The council will also consider licenses, a carousel stabilization contract, and grant applications.
- Ordinance to allow digital menu boards at drive-throughs (first passage)
- Resolution authorizing contract with New England Foundation & Stabilization Company for carousel stabilization
- Resolution to apply for RIDEM grant for Kent Heights Recreational Facility improvements
- Resolution to apply for RIDEM grant for a splash pad at Providence Avenue Park
- Public hearing on improvements to Kent Heights Park and Providence Avenue Park
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session on claims, a sewer charge abatement, and personnel matters. In open session, they will consider licenses, a $20,000 appropriation for a senior center security system, several ordinance amendments, and resolutions on tax exemptions and contracts.
- Ordinance appropriating $20,000 for senior center security system (first and final passage)
- Licenses: road race (Brandon Presern), holiday sales (The Local, 478 Waterman Ave), second-hand auto dealer (Showcase Auto Sales, 2258 Pawtucket Ave), victualing and BV/dance licenses for Rosa's Tavern (182 Anthony St)
- Resolution authorizing contract amendment with FR Engineering Group for seawall repair at Rose Larisa Park
- Resolution supporting permanent tax exemption for American Legion Post 10 and Holy Rosary Band Society
- Ordinance amendments: stop sign at Arnold St/Sprague Ave, personnel director certification, personnel board changes, and discipline vote changes
Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several business license transfers and new applications. The agenda also includes a first and final passage ordinance to appropriate funds for lighting installation at Kimberly Ann Rock Field.
- $129,000 appropriation for Kimberly Ann Rock Field light installation
- Resolution for AM Electric, LLC contract for field lighting
- Transfer of BV License from The Huddle to The Local (478 Waterman Ave.)
- New BV License application for Minas Café II (315 Waterman Ave.)
- Ordinance to move no parking signs on Sunset Avenue
Regular Meeting
The City Council is considering several ordinances, including the annual city government budget and property tax assessments. The agenda also includes resolutions for fire department software, vehicle purchases, and lighting installations at local little league fields.
- Ordinance appropriating $202,263,889 for City government support for FY ending Oct 31, 2022
- Resolution authorizing CAD software license agreement with Symposium Technologies, Inc.
- Ordinance appropriating $7,000 for the purchase of temporary, removable speed bumps
- Resolution for lighting installation at Kimberly Ann Rock Little League Field via AM Electric, LLC
- Resolution for lighting installation at Pierce Field Little League Field via AM Electric, LLC
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget session focused on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 proposed budget. The agenda lists a workshop with discussion only, covering various city departments and operations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of City Government departments: City Council, Mayor's Office, City Clerk, Law
- Discussion of City Operations: Human Resources, EEOC/Affirmative Action, Information Technology, Miscellaneous
- Discussion of Community Development: Planning & Economic Development
- Discussion of Community Services: Recreation, Pierce Stadium, Carousel, Library, Senior Center
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget session focused on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 proposed budget. The agenda indicates this is a workshop and discussion only, covering various departments and funds. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion.
- Public Works department budget (pg. 78-97)
- Capital budget (pg. 53)
- Enterprise Fund: Wastewater Pollution Control (pg. 114) and Water Utilities (pg. 116)
- City Council budget (pg. 16) and City Clerk budget (pg. 22)
- Position list (pg. 119)
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss claims, an Open Meetings Act complaint, and a possible settlement in the Mallinckrodt bankruptcy. In open session, the council will consider overriding the mayor's veto of a traffic ordinance, vote on resolutions to convey the former Union Primary School property and contract for police station audio/video storage, and review the FY2022 budget for several departments.
- Vote to override/sustain mayor's veto of traffic ordinance (Sec. 18-12 and 18-76)
- Resolution to convey property at 1320 Pawtucket Avenue (Union Primary School)
- Resolution authorizing contract for police station audio/video and data storage
- Ordinance first passage: change 2-way stop to 4-way stop at Dover and Howland
- Tax abatements totaling $9,003.58
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget session focused on Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The agenda lists a workshop marked as 'Discussion Only,' indicating no formal votes are scheduled. The meeting is primarily a discussion session on the budget.
- Budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Discussion only, no formal action listed
- Meeting held at 145 Taunton Avenue City Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
The City Council will review the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget and discuss various legal matters in executive session. The agenda also includes a vote to rescind a towing license application and resolutions for new police vehicles.
- Resolution authorizing the purchase of one motorcycle and five police vehicles
- Proposed settlement regarding property acquisition related to city streetlights
- Vote on request to rescind Scorpio Towing wrecking/towing license application
- Tax abatement approvals totaling $776.32
- First passage of an ordinance to move a stop sign location
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a major rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, allowing mixed-use development including residential, commercial, and hotel uses. The council will also consider ordinances on short-term rentals, police applicant requirements, and a $40,000 appropriation for tree truck repairs, along with several licenses and resolutions.
- Public hearing on rezoning 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway (Map 107, Block 15, Parcel 1) from Open Space to Waterfront Special Development District 'Metacomet'
- First and final passage: Ordinance appropriating $40,000 for repair of city tree truck
- First and final passage: Ordinance amending zoning for temporary use permits and short-term rentals
- Second and final passage: Ordinance eliminating 60-hour college credit requirement for police applicants
- Resolution authorizing contract amendment with FR Engineering for Rose Larisa Park seawall repair
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss and potentially ratify the United Steelworkers Local 15509 collective bargaining agreement, and to consider claims. In open session, the council will vote on several items, including extending the municipal emergency order, approving licenses, and discussing new business such as making outdoor dining permits permanent. The agenda also includes first and second passage of ordinances on topics like traffic, animals, and police education requirements.
- Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with United Steelworkers Local 15509, effective 11/01/2020 to 10/31/2023
- Discussion on making outdoor dining permits permanent (Supplemental Declaration Municipal Emergency)
- Ordinance for first passage amending Chapter 18 (Vehicles and Traffic) Sections 18-12 and 18-76
- Ordinance for first passage amending Chapter 3 (Animals) Section 3-1 regarding coyotes
- Ordinance for first passage amending Chapter 12 (Police) Section 12-18-6 on minimum education requirements for police officers
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, starting with an executive session on a sewer charge abatement for 945 Warren Avenue. In open session, they will consider several licenses, including a transfer of a liquor license for Pazi's Place, and discuss topics like police recruitment and housing aid. They will also vote on ordinances for building code fines and traffic changes, and resolutions on a cell tower lease and affordable housing fees.
- Ordinance to amend building code violation fines (Section 2-283)
- Ordinance for traffic changes at Catlin Avenue/Lewis Street and Standish Avenue/Merrill Street
- Resolution authorizing third amendment to cell tower lease with TV US Development Sites I, LLC at Pierce Field
- Resolution seeking amendment to R.I.G.L. § 45-24-46.1 for developer fee in lieu of affordable housing
- Transfer of Class BV liquor license for Pazi's Place to 380 Diner, LLC
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2021, starting with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining, followed by an open session. Key actions include voting on ratification of the East Providence Teachers' and School Department Administrative Assistants' contracts, discussing a zone change petition for 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, and considering an extension of the municipal emergency declaration. The council will also vote on several licenses, appointments, and ordinances.
- Ratification of East Providence Teachers' contract and School Department Administrative Assistants' contract
- Discussion and vote on zone change petition for 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway (Map 107, Block 15, Parcel 001) by Metacomet Property, LLC
- Vote on extension of Municipal Emergency Executive Order 2021-012 until June 15, 2021
- One Day Entertainment License for HeARTspot Gallery (May 27, 2021, 6-8 p.m.)
- Mobile Food Establishment License for Moving Dough Pizza Company, LLC at 1 Industrial Court
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council held a special meeting on May 6, 2021, to workshop and discuss a Short Term Rental Ordinance. The agenda included a public comment period specifically for this ordinance. No other substantive items were listed, and no executive session was scheduled.
- Workshop and discussion on the Short Term Rental Ordinance
- Public comment period regarding the Short Term Rental Ordinance
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on potential litigation and sewer charges. The open session includes public hearings on licenses, new business discussions, and votes on several resolutions and ordinances, including contracts for solid waste services, property revaluation, and wastewater system services.
- Resolution authorizing solid waste and recycling agreement with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
- Resolution authorizing contract with Northeast Revaluation Group LLC for statistical revaluation
- Resolution authorizing revised lease agreement with Blount Seafood Corporation d/b/a Blount Claim Shack
- Resolution authorizing amended agreement with SUEZ Environmental Services Inc. for wastewater system project
- Ordinance for second passage to rezone 697-699 Willett Avenue from R-3 to C-2 (rescheduled to July 6, 2021)
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on whether to pursue or terminate eminent domain proceedings for the property at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, formerly the Metacomet Golf Club. The council will first meet in executive session to discuss the potential taking and related litigation, then reconvene in open session for a vote. Public comment will be accepted on this agenda item.
- Executive session to discuss potential taking of 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway (Metacomet Golf Club) by eminent domain
- Open session vote on pursuing or terminating eminent domain for the property
- Discussion follows formal appraisal and redevelopment plan presented by Marshall Development on April 20, 2021
- Special Legal Counsel Harris Weiner involved in the proceedings
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to hear a presentation-only proposal for a development at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, the former Metacomet Golf Club, with no votes taken. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a lease with Live Nation Worldwide, and consider ordinances on zoning, traffic, and water rates.
- Presentation of Marshall Development, LLC design for 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway (former Metacomet Golf Club)
- Resolution authorizing lease agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.
- Ordinance to rezone 697-699 Willett Avenue from R-3 to C-2 (Bianco Realty Associates, LLC)
- Ordinance designating Mountain Avenue as 'Do Not Enter-Local Traffic Only'
- Ordinance for water rate changes (Sec. 17-36)
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss litigation, sewer charge abatements, and eminent domain analysis for the former Metacomet Golf Club. In open session, the council will vote on appointments, a license, and several ordinances, including a zoning map change for 697-699 Willett Avenue. The agenda also includes discussion items on pandemic updates, traffic, sidewalks, and short-term rentals.
- Zoning map change from R-3 to C-2 for 697-699 Willett Avenue (Bianco Realty Associates, LLC)
- Executive session on eminent domain for former Metacomet Golf Club, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
- Ordinance amendments to Chapters 8 (Licenses) and 2 (Administration)
- Resolution denouncing anti-Asian hate
- Appointments: Heather Penden, Angie Lovegrove, Dereck Mendoza
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will meet to discuss various municipal updates, including pandemic reports and sidewalk repairs. The agenda includes votes on several resolutions for vehicle purchases and traffic calming measures, as well as first and final passage of city ordinances.
- Public hearing for Cafe Zara (Cafe Praca LLC) at 130 Taunton Avenue
- Resolution authorizing the purchase of a stake body truck
- Resolution for traffic calming at Broadway, Freeborn Avenue, and I-195 West off-ramp
- Ordinance amendment regarding water rates (Section 17-36)
- Resolution authorizing police station locker purchases
Regular Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss litigation settlements, approve tax abatements, and review various appointments. The agenda also includes a final vote on an ordinance to fund the Looff Carousel and facilities.
- Ordinance for final passage appropriating $150,000 for Crescent Park Looff Carousel and facilities
- Review of tax abatements totaling $7,369.89 for years 2017-2019
- Discussion of a proposed settlement agreement regarding litigation with 176 Narragansett Associates, LLC
- Reappointment of Ernie Germani and Keith Gonsalves to the Conservation Commission
- Transfer of City Bubbles Laundromat at 288 Warren Avenue from Richard Coelho to Mark Poirier
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a work session to discuss the city's water supply system, including a presentation on current infrastructure and future needs, a proposal to connect to Pawtucket Water Supply as a backup, and a water rate study. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and information.
- Presentation by CDM Smith and Pure Technologies on East Providence Water Supply infrastructure and future needs
- Discussion of Bristol County Water Authority plan to connect Pawtucket Water Supply as secondary/emergency backup (Phase 2)
- Presentation by Raftelis of FY 2021 Water Rate Study and recommendations on future water rates
Regular Meeting
The City Council is considering an ordinance to appropriate $150,000 for the support of the Crescent Park Looff Carousel and facilities. The agenda also includes discussions regarding eminent domain updates for the former Metacomet Golf Club and various municipal appointments.
- $150,000 appropriation for Crescent Park Looff Carousel and facilities
- Eminent domain update for former Metacomet Golf Club at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
- Resolution to authorize a contract with Zobrio for accounting software
- Transfer of Victualing License for 185 Willett Ave (Willetts Farms)
- Petition for abandonment of surplus land at Assessor's Map 305, Block 6, Parcel 5.1
CANCELLED - Feb. 11, 2021 - City Council Work Session
This City Council work session scheduled for February 11, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda had included presentations on the water supply system and a water rate study, but no business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
- Water supply presentation by CDM Smith and Pure Technologies was scheduled
- Water rate study presentation by Raftelis was scheduled
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving licenses, making an appointment, and voting on a postal address for The Meadows Apartments. They will also discuss several topics, including a small business survey, COVID-19 vaccination preparedness, truck limits on Veterans Memorial Parkway, and capital project updates. The agenda includes an executive session for new claims and a proposed zoning amendment for medical marijuana compassion centers.
- Vote on postal address for The Meadows Apartments: 1560-80 Wampanoag Trail and 15 Argyle A
- Victualing licenses for MB Mart, Inc. (665 North Broadway), C and C Holding, Inc. DBA Riverside Food Mart (548 Willett Avenue), and Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant (181 Willett Avenue)
- Holiday sales applications for the same three businesses
- Appointment of Anthony Thibeault to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
- Introduction of zoning amendment for medical marijuana compassion centers
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss litigation strategy and potential eminent domain proceedings for the former Metacomet Golf Club at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The open session includes consent calendar items for tax abatements totaling $2,459.31, several license applications, appointments, and new business discussions. The council will also consider resolutions and ordinances, including one requesting adjusted business closing times and two ordinance amendments.
- Executive session: litigation update and potential eminent domain for former Metacomet Golf Club, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
- Consent calendar: tax abatements totaling $2,459.31 for years 2014-2020
- Public hearings: transfer of victualing license to Joseph F. Pereira Jr. for Red Bridge Tavern, 22 Waterman Avenue; BV license for Berta's Red Bridge Tavern
- Resolution requesting Governor and General Assembly to adjust business closing times for economic relief
- Ordinances for first passage: amendments to Chapter 18 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Chapter 7 (Health and Sanitation)
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a special meeting with an executive session to consider ratifying a settlement agreement with ExxonMobil in tax appeal cases and a sewer abatement for Gordon Horton. In open session, they will vote on several business licenses, including new victualing licenses, holiday sales permits, a tattoo shop license, and a license transfer for Red Bridge Tavern. The agenda also includes a communication about the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Road Race and a discussion on the Platt Waters property.
- Ratification of ExxonMobil tax settlement (multiple tax appeal cases)
- Sewer abatement for Gordon Horton
- Victualing license for American Dream Mini Mart, 411 North Broadway
- Tattoo shop license for We Stand Social Club, 174 Taunton Avenue
- License transfer for Red Bridge Tavern, 22 Waterman Avenue