East Providence public meetings in 2020
25 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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