March 9, 1992 - Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1992

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 7:25 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Councilman Matthews

Councilman Ferri

Councilman Canavan

Councilman Paquette

Councilwoman Moreau

Quorum Present.

City Council President Robert Canavan presided.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

MINUTES

Regular City Council Feb. 10 & 12, 1992

Workshop Feb. 19, Special Council Meeting

Feb. 19, 1992, Council Workshop Feb. 25, 1992,

Council Workshop Feb. 27, 1992, Special

Council Meeting Feb. 27, 1992.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Council President Canavan explained the use of this section of the Agenda to the Assembly.

Mr. Belisle of Hunt St. C.F. related to the City Council the potential for a serious problem on the corner of Dexter and Crossman St. relative to the parking of Kings Tow Truck on the sidewalk on Crossman St. He related that the street was congested with traffic and that this was creating a traffic flow problem.

ORDINANCE (INTRODUCTION)

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Sec. 3-4 entitled Alcoholic Beverages Maximum Number.

An Ordinance Amending Section 14.1 "Schedule of Licenses and Permits.

Introduced by Council President Canavan.

ORDINANCE FIRST PASSAGE

An Ordinance Amending Section 16-3-4 Authorization of Emergency Vehicles.

Read by City Clerk Issa.

Motion for the purpose of discussion was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Discussion:

Councilman Ferri asked if these vehicles are marked.

Council President Canavan replied.

Councilwoman Moreau commented on Ordinance and referred to State Law. She stated that she had several questions related to Public Safety. She asked what constitutes an Emergency and what types of vehicles are considered Emergency Vehicles. She further stated that she feared that this Ordinance may open the City to all kinds of Liability.

Council President Canavan commented and instructed the City Clerk to invite the Mayor to attend the next meeting to answer questions relative to this Ordinance.

Motion withdrawn by Councilman Ferri. Councilwoman Moreau withdraws second.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Councilman Matthews questioned the introduction on Alcoholic Beverage Licenses.

Councilman Paquette explained that this is to eliminate Class C and Class D Ltd. Licenses which have never been issued.

CITY OFFICER'S REPORTS

Police Report, Municipal Court Motion to accept and place on file was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

MILK LICENSE RENEWALS (1992)

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE LICENSE (NEW)

Herman Cadavid & Carlos Martinez

d/b/a World Wide Travel Service 523 Dexter St. C. F.

M-Sunday 9:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M..

Travel Agency

Carlos Martinez & Herman Cadavid

d/b/a World Telecom Service

521 Dexter St.

Telephone communication service.

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

Roll Call

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE LICENSE (NEW)

Joseph P. Crowe

d/b/a Crowe's Craft Corner

858 Broad St.

Craft Shop 6 days 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

2 evening to 8:00 P.M.

Mr. Crowe explained business to Council and asked to change name to Crowe's Crafts and Gifts.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PRIVATE DETECTIVE LICENSE RENEWALS

James F. Meunier

J.M. Investigations

603 Lonsdale Ave.

William Haslam 773 Lonsdale Ave.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CONSTABLE LICENSES NEW CITY APPOINTEES

Anthony Goes, Sealer of Weights and Measures

Everett C. Brown, Plumbing Inspector

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

PETITION TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL

Richard Muggle C.A.L.L.

To request permission to film housing court for Cable T.V.

Raymond Ducharme, representing C.A.L.L., read from a prepared statement regarding the Cable coverage of the Housing Court.

Councilwoman Moreau commented on request and stated that this would start in the fall.

Council President Canavan requested that a legal opinion from the City Solicitor be given as to wether the Council has jurisdiction to grant this request. He stated that this was perhaps the decision of the Judge.

Councilman Matthews commented on the taping of the Court.

CLASS A RESTAURANT EXTENDED HOURS

PUBLIC HEARING:

Jose L. Morales d/b/a Publito Viejo Rest. Inc.

1256 Broad St. 1:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Charles Moreau d/b/a Magees

777 Dexter St. Friday 12:00 Midnight to

Saturday Noon.

Central Falls Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts

542 Broad St. 24 hours 7 days a week.

Council President Canavan opened the meeting for public comment at 8:35 P.M.

Raymond Azar of 228 Washington St. stated that he felt that the Board has the authority to act on this now.

Council President Canavan requested that the City Solicitor be informed that the Agenda is the Council's Agenda and the Chair's no one else has the authority to alter or change the Council's Agenda. Council President Canavan further stated that the Chair would no longer tolerate a change without notification.

Councilman Matthews added that the Chair's statement should include anyone wishing to change the agenda.

Council President Canavan addressed the issue of making applicants wait another month relative to their request. He stated that he thought this was unfair.

Discussion continued.

Mr. Raymond Azar spoke for the issuance of the license request of Magee's Restaurant. He stated that no one has spoken against the license and it should be granted.

Chester Arcisz addressed the Council and stated that he had no objection to a twenty-two operation of any business.

Louis Azar of Washington St. commented on Charles Moreau's request, owner of Magee, and stated that the only day he wished to remain open was from Friday midnight to Saturday noon.

City Clerk Issa commented and read the State Law.

Council President Canavan asked the Council to meet soon on this issue.

James Briden commented.

Councilman Ferri suggested that the Council meet on Monday, March 16, 1992 relative to this matter.

City Council President Canavan instructed the City Clerk to notify the applicants that the City Council will consider their applications on Monday, March 16, 1992 at 6:00 P.M.

CORRESPONDENCES

Rene R. Coutu, Chief Central Falls Fire Department; regarding Ordinance designating Hazardous Materials Permit Fees.

Town of Portsmouth re: Resolution Against any further reduction in State Aid to Cities & Towns.

City Clerk Daniel Issa, re: Letter to Jose L. Morales (license extending hours of operation).

City Clerk Daniel Issa, re: Letter to former Plumbing Inspector Noel Guindon thanking him for his years of service to the City.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

City Clerk Issa read letter from Chief Coutu regarding fees from Hazardous Materials Permit to create special fund for training.

Council President Canavan questioned Chief Coutu and asked if he checked with the Public Safety Director.

Chief Coutu responded.

Council President Canavan commented that the Council would look into the matter.

MAYOR'S BOARD APPOINTMENTS

See Correspondence

The Council had several questions relative to these appointments, Council President Canavan asked the City Clerk to send a letter to the Mayor asking for clarification on these appointments and forward to the Council for March 16th for action.

ZONING ORDINANCE

Motion was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Ferri to table until Monday, March 16, 1992 at 7:00 P.M.

Roll Call:

Motion carries 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

REPORTS OF COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEES

There were no sub committee reports.

OLD BUSINESS

Councilwoman Moreau complimented Mr. Muggle on the taping of the Council Meetings.

Council President Canavan commented.

NEW BUSINESS

Correspondence from Robert Wonders, Chairman of the Planning Commission re: joint meeting with City Council.

Councilman Ferri responded to letter stating that this could take place on Monday at the same time as the Zoning Workshop.

ADDENDUM AGENDA

ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

An Ordinance Amending Section 14.1 "Schedule of Licenses and Permits."

Introduced at beginning of meeting.

MILK LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Evansto Medina d/b/a Amtillas Market #2 156 Washington St.

Nature's Best Dairy 11 Dearborn St. Prov, 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.

CLASS C LICENSE (NEW)

Thomas & Nancy Seton, Sr. d/b/a Lonsdale Fruit & Variety

884 Lonsdale Ave. C.F. 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Mon.-Sat.

7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sundays.

Councilwoman Moreau asked questions relative to the operation of this business and stated her concerns regarding the traffic flow. Motion to approve was made by councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Ferri.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE LICENSE

Egardo Arroio d/b/a Caribe Autio Alarms II

545 Dexter St. C.F. 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 6 days a week.

Councilman Matthews questioned the applicants on where the alarms would be installed and questioned the Fire Chief regarding the safety of this type of operations.

Applicants responded.

Chief Coutu responded.

Motion to approve, subject to the following stipulations was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Paquette.

Stipulations:

1. Fire proof garage where work is to be done and fire proof underpass.

2. Sound proof garage.

Councilman Matthews asked Chief Sasso if it is illegal to back out onto Dexter St. which is a State Highway.

Chief Sasso responded yes.

3. Councilman Matthews added that the applicant's customers be instructed not to back out onto Dexter.

ROLL CALL:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Motion to remove from the table application of World Wide Travel Service and World Telecom Service was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. Tabled earlier in the meeting because applicants had not been present at that time.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Councilman Matthews questions regarding the dividing of the business storefront.

Charles Pytel explained the housing rule regarding existing buildings.

Motion to approve both applications was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Matthews.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CORRESPONDENCES

Pueblito Viejo Restaurant Inc. re: withdraw application for extended hours.

Daniel J. Issa City Clerk; re: extended hours.

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.

Motion to recess to 6:00 P.M. on Monday, March 16, 1992 was made by Councilman Paquette and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk

CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS

RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1992

The City Council reconvened its Regular Meeting on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:10 P.M.

Roll Call Present:

Councilman Matthews

Councilman Ferri

Councilman Canavan

Councilman Paquette

Councilwoman Moreau

Quorum present.

Council President Robert Canavan presided.

ORDINANCE (FIRST PASSAGE)

An Ordinance Amending Section 16-3-4 Authorization of Emergency Vehicles.

City Solicitor George Muksian explained that the current Ordinance relative to this matter is vague and needed clarification.

Council President Canavan questioned the proposed amendment and asked that Public Safety vehicles be defined.

Councilwoman Moreau questioned the City Solicitor on the State Laws relative to Police, Fire and Ambulances.

City Solicitor Muksian elaborated on emergency vehicles.

Councilman Matthews asked if this would include highway vehicles.

City Solicitor Muksian responded no.

Councilman Matthews asked the Mayor for his comments.

Mayor Lazieh responded to the Council's questions and stated that the present Ordinance is not intelligible and that is why the present Ordinance is being submitted.

Councilman Matthews asked the Mayor if this would include Highway Vehicles.

Mayor Lazieh responded only those covered by State Law.

Mayor Lazieh commented on Highway emergencies such as snow removal etc.

Council President Canavan questioned Chief Sasso on the proposed change in the Ordinance.

Chief Sasso responded and stated his concerns for liability.

Councilman Matthews questioned George Muksian, Chief Sasso regarding the state law.

Councilman Matthews questioned Chief Sasso and George Muksian regarding State Law.

George Muksian responded that the State Law controls City Ordinances.

Further discussion ensued.

Councilwoman Moreau commented on the State Law.

Councilman Matthews asked if the City could adopt the State Law in its ordinance.

George Muksian stated that the current ordinance is not clear and is in need of clarification.

Councilwoman Moreau questioned Mayor Lazieh on his definition of Public Safety Department.

Mayor Lazieh responded.

George Muksian commented that Minimum Housing should not be covered by this Ordinance.

Councilman Matthews quoted R.I.G.L. 31-12-8.

Council President Canavan asked City Solicitor Muksian to redraft the Ordinance spelling out what vehicles are covered.

Councilman Matthews asked if the Ordinance will be amended prior to final passage.

George Muksian responded yes.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

CLASS A RESTAURANT EXTENDED HOURS

PUBLIC HEARING:

Council President Canavan opened the meeting to a public hearing at 6:25 P.M.

Charles Moreau, owner of Magees, asked for clarification on the State Law governing the hours of operation.

Council President Canavan stated the difference between the State Law and City Ordinance.

Mr. Moreau questioned other restaurants that are open after 1:00 A.M.

City Clerk Issa explained the reason that this is before the Council. He that a complaint was registered in the City Clerk's Office by another type of business that wanted to have a twenty four hour operation.

Mr. Moreau commented that he wasn't seeking a twenty four hour operation for his business just to continue the current hours he is operating.

Thomas Tinkham, President of the Central Falls Police Union commented that his union has had verbal conversations with the two applicants and found that there would be no objection by the F.O.P. on the extension of these hours for these applicants.

Councilwoman Moreau asked Officer Tinkham about other businesses Who may wish to apply for this extension.

Officer Tinkham responded that the F.O.P. has no desire to hurt business in the City. He stated that the Council could take action against those who violate any provisions of the licensing rules.

Ann Bruen, owner of City Limits, spoke in favor of granting the extension stating that a business that serves food after the cafes closes allows customers to eat and have coffee. She also stated that she has not seen any problems with the two applicants business operation.

Chief Sasso stated that this problem was addressed in 1975 when the City had numerous all night restaurants. He commented on the type of element that would be attracted to the City that this Community doesn't want or need. He reminded the Council of an incident that took place at the former Izzy's restaurant when a clerk was shot in the face. He further stated that most communities don't allow even one evening for extended hours. Chief Sasso stated that he is totally against anyone being open for extended hours and he stated that there will be many problems.

Council President Canavan asked what will change if these applicants hours were changed since the establishments have already been open with no incidents.

Chief Sasso stated that he wasn't aware that Magees has been operating these hours for the past five years, also, although there were no problems now there could be problems in the future once the word gets around that these places are open.

Charles Moreau commented that drugs are being sold across the street from him and yet, the City is trying to prohibit his business which is legitimate. He asked whether the business didn't pay enough in taxes for the police to do their jobs. He also commented that Chief Sasso and Mayor Lazieh were both in his business after 2:00 a.m. so they were aware of his operation.

John Costa owner of Dunkin Donuts commented that he has operated his establishment for 24 hours for the past year with no problems.

Councilman Matthews asked Mr. Costa if he was applying for 24hrs for his drive thru only or both inside and outside.

Mr. Costa stated that he would be happy with just the drive thru if possible. He also stated that he needed this to make any profit.

Mayor Lazieh addressed the City Council as Public Safety Director and stated his concerns. He remarked that although there are no present problems there were some in the past. He related the history of not allowing extended hours which was implemented by Mayor Bessette. He related to the Council that whatever was taken at this meeting would set a precedent for future applications. He stated that before the Council takes action on the requests they should first correct the Ordinances on the licenses and establish rules and restrictions on them.

Councilman Matthews asked the Mayor what he recommended.

Mayor Lazieh commented that if the Council approves any 24 hour extended hours that they do so on a probationary basis. He also stated that he didn't want to place any further burdens on the Police Department.

Councilman Matthews continued to question the Mayor.

Mayor Lazieh responded.

Council President Canavan commented that good establishments should not be punished for those in the wrong.

Mayor Lazieh agreed that the good shouldn't suffer for the bad however there should be restrictions in place for all establishments. He also stated that he had no problems with the current applicants.

City Solicitor Muksian explained the current Ordinance and stated that there is currently no license for extended hours and that this would be a sub class of the Class A License. He stated that it was not prudent for the Council to issue a license at this time without an Ordinance and standards for this type of license. He stressed to the Council that an Ordinance is needed to create and then define the license is necessary. He also stated that there is a question as to whether the City has the authority to issue the license. He stated that the State Law only established an act so that this type of license could be created in City and Towns by ordinance.

Councilman Matthews questioned the City Solicitor on the Statute.

City Solicitor Muksian responded. He stated that there is no guidance in the law for this type of license.

Discussion continued between Councilman Matthews and City Solicitor Muksian.

George Muksian commented that the Council had to create a vehicle to accept the license.

Councilman Matthews commented on the hours of Magee's.

Council President Canavan commented on the standards.

City Solicitor Muksian responded that the Council could exceed its own authority and that standards must be set uniformly.

Council President Canavan stated that these questions should have been answered before a hearing was set for these applicants.

George Muksian explained that it wasn't until he read the state statute 3-5-92 that he realized the merits of the original question.

Council President Canavan commented further.

Councilman Matthews asked if the other establishments operating between the hours of 2:00 a.m.- 6:00 a.m. was in violation of the State Law.

George Muksian answered yes.

Councilman Matthews asked Charles Moreau to clarify his hours of operation.

Charles Moreau responded as follows:

Monday thru Friday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Friday Midnight to Saturday Noon and Sunday 5:00 a.m. to 1:00.

Councilman Paquette asked Mr. Moreau if he would agree to stipulations.

Mr. Moreau responded no.

Councilman Paquette questioned Mr. Moreau relative to a phone in his establishment and how he would make an emergency call.

Mr. Moreau explained that he had keys to the business next door and could use the phone in that establishment.

Councilman Matthews asked Mr. Moreau if he intended to keep the same hours.

Mr. Moreau responded yes.

Council President Canavan questioned Mr. Moreau.

Councilman Matthews questioned Mr. Moreau.

Mr. Moreau informed the Council that he had a signed petition from his patrons in favor of his hours.

Councilman Paquette questioned Mr. Moreau regarding stipulations and probationary period.

Mr. Moreau responded.

Discussion ensued.

Mr. Moreau stated that he didn't want a phone he also stated that he needed these hours to remain in business.

George Muksian explained the fees charged for extended hours in other communities.

Public Hearing closed at 7:20 P.M.

Council President Canavan commented on a probationary period if license extended hours was granted and stated that at present the current fee would be sufficient. He also commented that the Council would address the revision of Ordinances regarding licenses at a later date.

Councilman Matthews asked what is the current fees for Class A License.

City Clerk Issa responded $75.00 per year closing before 11:00 P.M. and $100.00 per year closing after 11:00 P.M.

Mayor Lazieh commented that there was a sufficient question about license extended hours being granted without a license being present. He recommended to the Council that an Ordinance dealing with this problem be implemented before an extension is granted.

Council President Canavan stated that he would entertain a motion.

Charles Moreau d/b/a Magees at 777 Dexter St. C.F.

Friday Midnight to Saturday Noon.

Councilman Matthews motioned to approve the license extension of Magee's as follows:

Sunday 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Saturday 12:01 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a seven month probation with no additional license fee charges, also a request for some type of telephone on the premises.

Councilman Paquette questioned if it should be stipulated that applicant be responsible for patrons in and out of building.

Motion seconded by Councilman Paquette.

Councilman Matthews asked City Solicitor Muksian if guidelines were standard enough.

George Muksian asked if time restrictions were exclusive.

Councilman Matthews responded no.

City Solicitor Muksian informed Councilman Matthews that the Council could extend the hours between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Council President Canavan asked if the Council could restrict the number of days he's opened.

City Solicitor Muksian stated that the license has to expressly state the hours according to 5-24-2 and that the terms and durations must specify hours that the business may stay open.

Councilman Matthews withdraws motion.

Councilman Paquette withdraws second.

Councilman Matthews motioned to grant extended hours Saturday mornings from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Councilman Matthews asked how he could remain open Saturday mornings only.

City Solicitor Muksian restated the question.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion ensued between Councilman Matthews and City Solicitor Muksian.

Councilman Matthews withdraws his motion.

Council President Canavan turns the chair to President Pro Tem. Moreau for the purpose of making a motion.

Motion was made by Councilman Canavan to approve the request of Magee's for extended hours on Saturday Morning between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. for a trial period of 7 months with no additional fees.

Motion seconded by Councilman Matthews.

Councilman Canavan commented.

Councilman Matthews commented.

City Solicitor Muksian commented.

Councilman Matthews asked how Magee's would be open at 5:00 a.m. on other mornings if not granted at this time.

City Solicitor Muksian responded that they would not be able to open at this time.

Councilman Canavan withdraws motion.

Councilman Matthews withdraws second.

Mayor Lazieh requested that before a grant or change is made a new license to allow this extension should be established.

Councilman Matthews asked if we did that would the two applicants have to be closed until process is complete.

Councilman Canavan commented that the applicants have waited long enough through no fall of their own.

Mayor Lazieh commented he just wanted all businesses to be treated equally.

Councilman Canavan commented.

Mayor Lazieh commented.

Councilwoman Moreau commented.

Motion to approve the application of Magee's that an extension of hours be granted between 2:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays and from 5:00 a.m. the remaining six days was made by Councilman Canavan and seconded by Councilman Matthews.

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

President Pro Tem. returned chair to City Council President Canavan.

Central Falls Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts at 542 Broad St. C.F.

24 hours 7 days a week.

Councilman Canavan suggested that the Council consider 24 hours for the drive thru only.

Councilman Matthews questioned George Muksian.

George Muksian responded.

John Costa, owner of Dunkin Donuts explained that he had four working shifts and that each shift is responsible for cleaning. He stated that he doesn't have to close down in order to clean. He also commented that Dunkin Donuts Inspectors inspect the premises four times a year.

Mayor Lazieh commented that remarks are the same as previously stated.

Councilman Matthews commented that 24hrs, 7 days a week may be a problem.

Councilwoman Moreau asked Mr. Costa if there was a problem being closed 2 hours per day.

Mr. Costa stated that it wouldn't be too bad between the hours of 2:00 a. m. and 4:00 a.m. inside, however most of his business is between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. both inside and at the drive through.

Mayor Lazieh commented.

Councilman Matthews commented.

Council President Canavan commented and turned the Chair to President Pro Tem Moreau for the purposes of making a motion.

Motion was made by Councilman Canavan to extended hours of Dunkin Donuts inside from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and Drive thru Window will be open between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. 7 days per week. Councilman Paquette seconded the motion.

Roll Call:

C

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

President Pro Tem. Moreau returned the Chair to President Canavan.

Meeting recessed at 8:20 P.M.

Meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M.

CORRESPONDENCE

MAYOR LAZIEH; BOARD APPOINTMENTS

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

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

Discussion ensued.

Roll Call on motion to table:

Motion carried 3 yes 2 no 0 absent.

Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk; Letter to Dunkin Donuts & Magee's Restaurant; re: Public Hearing on Hour Extension.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

RESOLUTION

In Support of the Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns Legislative Package before the 1992 General Assembly.

City Clerk Issa read the Resolution.

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

Discussion:

Councilman Paquette asked what bills is the Council supporting.

Councilman Matthews agreed with Councilman Paquette and requested that Mayor Lazieh send copies of bills that this Resolution refers to.

Roll Call:

Motion defeated 0 yes 5 no 0 absent.

Council President Canavan asked the City Clerk to get copies of the League's agenda.

City Clerk Issa responded that he would.

Councilman Ferri requested that a letter be sent to the Public Works Director requesting that he attend a Council Workshop on Monday, March 23, 1992 at 6:00 P.M. he also requested that the Tax Assessor meet with them for 6:45 P.M.

Councilwoman Moreau requested that a letter be sent to the Director of Minimum Housing, Charles Pytel to attend a Council Workshop on Wednesday, April 1, 1992 at 6:00 P.M.

Council President Canavan requested that the Finance Director bring the Audit Report to the next Regular City Council Meeting on April 13, 1992.

Councilwoman Moreau requested that a list of delinquent real estate and business taxes for 1990-91 be furnished to the Council.

Council President Canavan requested that the Finance Sub-Committee get a preliminary report of budget information.

Councilman Matthews, Chairman of the Committee stated that he would speak with the Finance Director.

Council President Canavan asked Mayor Lazieh for a status report on the budget.

Mayor Lazieh reported that a preliminary budget must be presented to the Central Falls Review Commission within a month and that the audit must be submitted and reviewed. He stated that the April meeting is the proposed time for this review.

PROCESSION

Holy Trinity Parish Palm Sunday Apr. 12, 1992 at

11:00 A.M. Procession from

Holy Trinity Church to Notre Dame Church

Route: Cowden St. To Fletcher St. to Fales St. to broad St.

Holy Trinity Parish Good Friday Apr. 17, 1992 at 3:00 P.M.

Procession from Holy Trinity Parish to St. Matthews Parish.

Route: Hedley Ave. to Valley St. across Dexter St. to Church.

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

Roll Call:

Motion carried 5 yes 0 no 0 absent.

ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Ferri and seconded by Councilwoman Moreau. All Agreed. So Voted. Time 9:10 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AT 7:00 P.M.

ZONING ORDINANCE

Zoning Workshop commenced at 9:25 P.M.

Page 37 relative to home occupation was discussed.

Councilman Canavan commented further on home occupations.

William Siemers stated the Planning Department's position relative to home occupations and stated that there has to be some guidelines relative to this subject.

Discussion ensued.

Council President Canavan commented on wording relative to "immediate family."

Councilman Matthews asked what the number limit would be he further stated that he wanted the word one omitted and the word "special permit" omitted.

William Siemers commented that if special permit were omitted then there would be no residential neighborhoods.

Councilwoman Moreau commented.

Councilman Paquette commented.

William Benson of Pacific St. stated that he is presently operating two home businesses from his resident one is a Private Detective Agency and the other a Security Agency.

William Siemers commented that one person could hold two licenses two being the maximum. He also commented on Street Traffic.

Councilman Ferri asked for Charles Pytel, Minimum Housing Director for his opinions relative to the matter.

Charles Pytel responded that he would react to complaints. He also stated that he needed to have the ability to enforce the guidelines.

Councilman Ferri commented on special permits and stated that they were important.

Charles Pytel commented.

Rep. Faria commented on home occupations.

Charles Pytel commented that landlords should have the right to restrict use to residential only. He stated that the landlord should also authorize the non-residential use of their property in writing.

Council President Canavan stated that this was a good point.

William Siemers agreed.

Councilwoman Moreau asked if the landlord doesn't sign then the occupant could forget about operating a business in their apartment.

William Siemers responded yes, or the person could find another place to operative the business.

Council President Canavan stated he would not want to see bulk storage of goods in the home business.

Councilman Matthews made the following suggestions:

delete the #1 and delete special permit. Limit workers to 0 in lesser use of apartment. Keep E.

Council President Canavan commented.

Councilwoman Moreau commented.

Councilman Paquette commented.

William Siemers stated that he would send these suggestions to the consultants.

Councilman Matthews asked how this would be enforced.

Councilman Canavan commented.

The Council set the next workshop session for Monday, March 23, 1992 at 8:00 P.M.

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Moreau and seconded by Councilman Paquette. Time 10:30 P.M.

Daniel J. Issa, City Clerk