June 8, 1992 - Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M.

A Regular Meeting of the Central Falls City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:16 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Councilman Matthews

Councilman Ferri

Councilman Paquette

Councilwoman Moreau

Councilman Canavan

Quorum present.

Council President Robert Canavan presided.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council President Canavan led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES

Workshop May 6, 1992, Regular Meeting May 11, 1992, Workshop May 12, 1992, Special Meeting May 18, 1992, Special Meeting May 26, 1992, Special Meeting May 27, 1992, Special Meeting June 2, 1992.

Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

There were no comments at this time.

CITY OFFICER'S REPORTS

Police Department

Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

ORDINANCE (FINAL PASSAGE)

Zoning Ordinance

William Siemers, Director of Planning reviewed minutes of last two meetings he noted 4 proposed changes that are not acceptable to the Zoning or Planning Plans of the City.

Councilman Matthews commented.

William Siemers commented that page 16 is a printing error.

Council President Canavan commented.

Councilwoman Moreau remarked on the M-2 zone for Liberty Street and stipulated that she wanted this area zoned M-2. She also commented on a letter she received from the Community Counseling Center.

Councilman Matthews stated that he wanted the end of Walnut St. to be zoned M-2.

Council President Canavan opened the meeting to the public.

Maurice Dauray commented on his property on Walnut St. and stated that he wanted this to be zoned M-2.

City Clerk Issa read a correspondence from City Solicitor George Muksian regarding the siting of the Resource Recovery Facility in the City of Central Falls.

William Siemers responded to the zone change requests.

Motion was made by Councilman Matthews to withdraw and act on sections 601-601.11 from Ordinance to later in the meeting. This section is related to Historic District Zoning. Motion seconded by Councilman Ferri and Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Motion to amend Zoning Table page 19 number 28 entitled cemetery place N in every zone was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 3 yes 2 no 0 absent.

Motion to amend Zoning table number 66.1 page 23 entitled Incinerator and Waste Facility place N in every zone was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 4 yes 1 no 0 absent.

Motion to amend section 514.2 page 39 entitled Home Occupation was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau to read as follows:

A) It is conducted entirely within a dwelling;

B) Such use is situated in the same dwelling as the primary residence of the occupant;

C) The residential character of such dwelling is not changed;

D) There shall be not more than one worker in addition to the dwelling unit occupant;

E) No more than 50% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit or 800 sq. ft. whichever is less, shall be used for the home occupation;

F) There shall be no storage or sale of good or merchandise on the premises.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Motion to amend zoning map was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau to read as follows:

Property known to Councilman Matthews as owned by Mr. LaScola located on the top of Liberty St. In Central Falls to be zoned M-2.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Councilman Matthews commented on Historic District Zoning.

Council President Canavan commented on Historic District Zoning as printed, with Council reviewing it after one year. He stated that the Council could pass it at this meeting and if problems arise the residents affected could contact the Council members or Housing Director.

Motion to amend Historic District Zoning to read subject to Council Review after one year was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Paquette.

Roll Call:

Councilman Matthews                                      yes

Councilman Ferri                                              yes

Councilman Paquette                                        yes

Councilwoman Moreau                                     yes

Councilman Canavan                                        yes

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Motion to approve Zoning Ordinance as Amended was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL PASSAGE

An Ordinance Amending Artile I, Section 14-1 Schedule of Licenses and Permits "Plumbing Permit Fees."

No public comments.

City Clerk Daniel Issa read Ordinance.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PETITION TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL

Enrique E. Batista d/b/a Rincon Dominicano

682 Dexter St.

Re: Revocation of class A Restaurant License on May 11, 1992.

Petition deferred to later in the meeting.

EXTEND BUSINESS HOURS

Little Alain Ltd.

d/b/a Phil's Restaurant

593 Dexter St. C.F.

Hours: Mon- Sat. 2:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.

Sunday 5:00 a.m. (deferred 5/11/92)

Mr. Robert Moreau related that they were not asking to increase the number of hours but rather to maintain the actual hours of work.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

* amended 7/13/92

Council approved opening at 5:00 a.m.

Councilman Paquette advised the City Clerk to have businesses who are open without permission of the City Council to make applications or they will be closed.

CLASS A (RESTAURANT) (NEW)

Hugo Sepulveda & Dora L. Velasquez

d/b/a Chicken Palace

605 Hunt St. C.F. (application withdrawn)

CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME

Carlos Martinez 523 Dexter St.

Change name from World Travel to;

Cristal Travel Agency & drop partnership with Mr. German Cadavid Council

Members questioned applicant.

Applicant explained reason for change and drop in partnership.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CLASS C LICENSE (NEW)

Frank & Jose Fabian

d/b/a Fabian Grocery Store

718 Dexter St.

Mon.- Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE (NEW)

200 CROSS STREET ENTERPRISES

d/b/a Joe's Cafe

200 Cross St. C.F.

2 amusement games (video)

Motion to table was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Matthews.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

POOL TABLE

200 CROSS STREET ENTERPRISES

d/b/a Joe's Cafe

200 Cross St. C.F.

Motion to table was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilman Matthews.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PEDDLER LICENSE (NEW)

Carlos Rodrique

440 Grotto Ave. Pawt.

Ice Cream Truck

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Matthews and seconded by councilman Paquette.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PRIVATE DETECTIVE LICENSE (RENEWAL)

William Benson, Jr.

d/b/a Central Security Agency

80 Pacific St., Central Falls, R.I.

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

WEEK CLUB RAFFLE

St. Matthew Church

1030 Dexter St.

Twenty-Five Week Club

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PARADE

Colombian American Assoc.

Parade for Colombian American Independence Day

July 19, 1992 Noon

Parade Route (Dexter St., From Congress to Crossman, Crossman to Higginson Ave. Sports Complex.

Council discussion.

Councilman Ferri asked that this be coordinated with the Police Department.

Motion to approve subject to consent of the Chief of Police, copies to be sent to the respective Council Members, was made by Councilwoman Moreau and

seconded by Councilman Paquette.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

FESTIVAL

St. Joseph Parish Annual Parish Festival Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dance License & Raffles

Motion to approve was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Helping Agency Vitamin & Gift Shop

Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Councilman Matthews requested that the old license be turned in.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Stephen Motyka d/b/a Motyka Art & Frame Co. Chestnut St.

Mr. Motyka related to the Council that he does little walk in orders and that his business is primarily mail order.

Councilman Matthews questioned the City Solicitor George Muksian on the need for this business to have a general merchandise license.

City Clerk Issa commented to the Council and City Solicitor.

Council President Canavan commented to the applicant.

City Solicitor Muksian stated that for the type of business the applicant is doing he feels that there is no need for this license.

The City Council decided that this applicant did not need this license.

ABATEMENTS

Robert W. Moreau, City Assessor

Abatements as per list and reasons specified.

Mr. Moreau commented on this abatement list.

Motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Paquette.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CLAIM

Mary Foran of 1095 Lonsdale Ave. for damages to her vehicle while parked on Darling St. by Police Vehicle on May 22, 1992 damages in the amount of $233.13.

Motion to refer to Claims Committee was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CORRESPONDENCES

Financial Report St. Basil the Great Church on 20/25 week club raffle.

Daniel Issa, City Clerk to William Siemers & George Muksian; re: Request to attend June 8, 1992 City Council Meeting.

Mayor Lazieh Motion to accept collectively and place on file was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PETITION

Enrique Baptista d/b/a Rincon Dominicano

Mr. Batista addressed the City Council through an interpreter regarding the revocation of his restaurant license.

Council President Canavan questioned Mr. Batista. He asked if Mr. Baptista sold the business to another person.

Mr. Batista responded that he did not sell the business.

Council President Canavan asked Mr. Baptista how often he was at the business.

Mr. Baptista responded that he was at the business from 8:00 a.m to 11:00 p.m. daily.

Council President Canavan related previous testimony shows that Mr. Baptista was on the premises of the business for a period of 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a week.

Councilman Paquette questioned Mr. Baptista relative to a conversation with Police Chief Sasso.

Councilwoman Moreau asked Mr. Baptista if he knows why the license was revoked.

Mr. Baptista stated that he did know.

City Council Members questioned Mr. Baptista further.

Councilman Ferri commented that the license no longer exists and that Mr. Baptista should seek legal advise. He stated that in his opinion the case has been disposed of and that Mr. Baptista can apply for a new license.

Council discussion ensued.

For the record the interpreter for Mr. Baptista was Arno Penete of 48 Fairview Ave., Pawt. R.I.

REPORT OF COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEES

Councilwoman Moreau reported on a meeting with the Hispanic Community and the problems with interpreter for the Police Department is being worked out.

Council President Canvan commented.

OLD BUSINESS

Councilman Ferri stated to the Council that an Introduction of an Ordinance related to House Numbers was done at the last meeting and that it should be before the Council for first passage at this meeting. He then read his draft of this Ordinance and asked for first passage.

Motion was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau to approve for first passage.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

NEW BUSINESS

Councilman Ferri commented that a Crime Card Ordinance was introduced at the last meeting and that he may have the Ordinance ready for first passage at the next meeting.

Councilman Matthews asked the City Clerk how long it would be before the Zoning Ordinance is presented to the Mayor for his signature.

Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk related the present work status and conference schedules of the Office for the coming week and stated that it may be a week before the Ordinance reaches the Mayor's desk.

ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Paquette. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 9:25 P.M.

Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk