City of Central Falls

Special City Council Meeting

Monday April 22, 2024

Second Floor Council Chambers

580 Broad Street,

Central Falls, RI 02863

6:00 p.m.

 

Minutes

 

Council President Ferri opened the meeting at 6 pm

 

I.       Roll Call

City Clerk Alberto de Burgo conducted the roll call, which included Councilperson Tatiana Baena, Councilperson Kevin Kazarian, Councilperson Rafael Peguero, Council President Pro Temp Franklin Solano, and Council President Robert Ferri. Councilperson Meaghan Levasseur, and Councilperson Laurilim Rosado-Martinez were absent from the meeting. The meeting achieved the necessary quorum.

 

II.     Pledge of Allegiance

Council President Ferri led the City Council in the pledge of allegiance.

 

III.    Public Comment

none

 

IV.    Approval of Records

a.      Meeting minutes from April 8, 2024, Council Meeting

Councilperson Baena proposed a motion for approval, which Councilperson Solano seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.

 

V.      Executive Communications

a.      A Mayoral Proclamation Commemorating the Groundbreaking of the New Central Falls High School

The Council President announced the receipt of the Mayoral Proclamation to the City Council.

 

VI.    New Business

a.      Citation in Recognition of Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week honoring Elizabeth Berry, Project Goal (presented by Councilperson Baena)

Councilperson Baena emphasized Ms. Berry's substantial impact on Central Falls students in the After-School Program, particularly through her involvement with Project Goal.

 

b.      Citation in Recognition of Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week honoring Alexis Kutenplon-Rayess, Segue Institute for Learning (presented by Councilperson Baena)

Councilperson Baena commended Ms. Kutenplo-Reyes from Segue Institute for Learning for her ongoing dedication to students in the after-school program. She emphasized the significance of this work and its positive impact on the students of Central Falls.

 

c.      Citation in Recognition of Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week honoring Debra Lough, Central Falls School District (presented by Councilperson Baena)

Councilperson Baena acknowledged Ms. Lough from the Central Falls School District for her unwavering commitment to the students of Central Falls and her contributions to the city's after-school programs.

 

d.     Citation in Recognition of Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week honoring Sorangel Peguero, City of Central Falls (presented by Councilperson Baena)

Councilperson Baena commended Ms. Peguero, the After-School Coordinator for the City of Central Falls, for her dedication and significant contributions to the students of Central Falls through various after-school programs.

 

VII.   Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or consideration

e.      Amendment to the Central Falls Zoning Ordinance creating the New OSRAM Mixed Use Special Overlay District-Introduction (Ferri by Request)

The Council President formally introduced the ordinance proposing Amendment to the Central Falls Zoning Ordinance, which establishes the New OSRAM Mixed-Use Special Overlay District, to the Council.

 

VIII. Adjournment

 

Councilmember Baena motioned to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Councilmember Solano. The meeting concluded at 6:10 pm.

 

Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one or more of the purposes listed in Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-5(1)-(10)

 

To view an electronic version of the agenda with supporting documentation, click on link: https://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=centralfalls-ri

 

City of Central Falls is an equal opportunity employer ADA/EOE. TDD/TTY 401-727-7450. This notice is posted in City Hall, Police Department, Department of Public Works, on www.centralfallsri.us and with the Office of the Secretary of State pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws. To review Notice of Citizen’s Rights, visit the Attorney General’s webpage at www.riag.ri.gov

 

Approved by Council May 13, 2024

Alberto de Burgo

City Clerk