(The following is not a verbatim transcript of comments or discussion that occurred during the meeting, but rather a summarization intended for general informational purposes. All motions and votes are the official records).

 

 

REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL

 

-AUGUST 22, 2022-

 

            Regular meeting of the City Council was called held on Monday, August 22, 2022 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 869 Park Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island.

 

            The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Council President.

                

            Roll call showed the following members present:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly (appeared at 7:08 p.m.), Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas  -9.

 

            Also Present:  Anthony Moretti, Chief of Staff; John Verdecchia, Assistant City Solicitor; Daniel Parrillo, Director of Personnel; Stephen Angell, City Council Legal Counsel; David Dimaio, City Council Budget Analyst.

 

 

            On motion by Councilwoman Vargas, seconded by Councilwoman Marino, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last meeting and they stand approved as recorded.  Motion passed on a vote of 8-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:   Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -8.

 

I.          PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND COMMENDATIONS

                                               

TROOP 66 GARDEN CITY, ACHIEVING THE RANK OF NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

 

            Council President Paplauskas presented Citations to members of the Troop 66.

 

CWLL/CLCF GIRLS 10U SOFTBALL RI STATE CHAMPIONS

   

Councilwoman Marino presented Citations to members of CWLL/CLCF Girls 10U Softball team.

 

 

II.        PUBLIC HEARINGS & PUBLIC COMMENT 

 

            Armand Naquette, 19 Hillside Ave., President of Local 1363 Firefighters Union, appeared to speak in favor of proposed Ordinance 7-22-02 and stated that he thinks the contract is fiscally responsible and it is a fair contract for the firefighters and also brings us into the 21^st Century when it comes to health and safety and he asked the City Council to support this contract.

 

            Chief James Warren, 136 Longview Dr., appeared to speak and stated that he is present to support the Firefighters contract.  He also stated that he believes this is a very fair and equitable contract to the City, the Fire Union and the residents.  The Union made some major concessions to help pay for some of the reorganization in the modernization of the Fire Department.  This change for the restructuring is very important for the Department.  It is definitely going to help the Department and also going to help the safety of the Firefighters.  There are going to be two Battalion Chiefs in the City.  There will always be two Chiefs at every incident.  It has been a very busy year for the Department.  He is very happy that the Union made the concessions for Management Rights.  We are going to add a new Assistant Chief who is going to be in charge of the Administrative duties and Grant writing.  This will free him up to do more long-term planning for the Fire Department.  He asked that the City Council support this contract.

 

III.       RESOLUTIONS

             

            None.  

  

         

IV.       REPORT OF COMMITTEES       

 

 SAFETY SERVICES & LICENSES COMMITTEE

(Councilwoman Nicole Renzulli, Chair)

 

RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO COLLABORATE WITH NONADJACENT RHODE ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS THROUGH A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT

 

            Councilwomen Renzulli, Marino, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas asked to be added as co-sponsors.

 

            On motion by Councilwoman Marino, seconded by Councilman Donegan, the above Resolution was adopted on a vote of 9-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

           

FINANCE COMMITTEE

(Council Vice-President Robert J. Ferri, Chair)

 

7-22-01            ORDINANCE RATIFYING SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 2044 (JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2024)  [CBA]

 

            On motion by Councilwoman Germain, seconded by Councilwoman Marino, the above Ordinance was adopted on a vote of 9-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

 

7-22-02            ORDINANCE RATIFYING THE IAFF (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS) CONTRACT, LOCAL 1363 (JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2025) [CBA]

 

On motion by Councilwoman Marino, seconded by Councilman Donegan, it was voted to adopt the above Ordinance.

 

Under Discussion:

            Director Moretti stated that it was lengthy negotiations with the Union.  He cannot state how grateful the Administration is of how professional they were.

 

Roll call was taken on motion to adopt the above Ordinance and motion passed on a vote of 9-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

                       

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAL ESTATE TAX ABATEMENTS

  

On motion by Councilwoman Germain, seconded by Councilman Reilly, the above Resolution was adopted on a vote of 9-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TANGIBLE TAX ABATEMENTS

 

On motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Council Vice-President Ferri, the above Resolution was adopted on a vote of 9-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

 

TAX INTEREST WAIVER APPROVALS 

On motion by Councilwoman Marino, seconded by Councilman Reilly, it was voted to approve the list of Tax Interest Waiver Approvals.  Motion passed on a vote of 8-1.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -8.  The following being recorded as voting “nay”:  Councilwoman Renzulli -1.

 

CLAIMS COMMITTEE

(Councilman John P Donegan, Chair)

 

REPORT OF SETTLED CLAIMS (Informational purposes):  Lucy Ragosta $50.00 Property Damage; Miguel Nunez $185.00 Property Damage; Elenore Ignacio $121.91 Vehicle Damage; Michael Soscia $215.00 Property Damage; Heather McKaig $300.00 Vehicle Damage; Lori Nota $140.00 Property Damage; Michelle Vitale $104.00 Vehicle Damage; Raymond Brigidi $91.37            Vehicle Damage.

 

No action needed.

 

 

V.        PUBLIC COMMENT FOR UN-DOCKETED ITEMS

 

            Sheila Resseger, 50 Malvern Ave., appeared to speak and stated that he home is a few blocks from Hall Manor in Edgewood.  She sent the City Council written comments on Friday and she intended to include a photo of Hall Manor, but the contact form would not accept it.  She will provide the photo if the Council would like to contact her via e-mail.  She stated that as everyone knows, Hall Manor is a public subsidized housing unit for Cranstonians age 62 and over and or those handicapped or disabled.  The photo shows wireless transmission facilities on the roof, which are called WTF’s and these WTF’s emit radio frequency radiation, which is harmful to everyone, but especially to the elderly and people with health issues.  These WTF’s not only jeopardize the health of the people, but also present a fire hazard.  She questioned who decided to put these WTF’s on the roof of Hall Manor and in what way was it intended to benefit the residents and is anyone monitoring for health effects?  The general public is oblivious to the harms of this radiation.  It is up to conscientious public officials such as yourselves to act to protect the vulnerable.  This is your responsibility under the US and Rhode Island Constitution.

 

            Rachel Ware, 15 Connecticut St., appeared to speak and stated that she was present last month asking for some help from the Council and she has not heard from anyone from the e-mail that she followed up from her speech.  Last time she appeared before the Council she explained how her fiancé’s parental rights were trampled and taken away illegally back in 2019.  Something that they have been asking to have addressed so other families and children are not affected from what she has seen happen to her own step-daughter.  She is present this evening because they put in a claim to the City and it has now been four weeks since they filed it on July 25^th at approximately 1:38 in the afternoon and also hand-delivered one to the Mayor’s Office.  She is trying to find out how long it takes for the Council or the Claims Committee to at least reach out and say ‘hey we’ve received it, we hear you’.  Actually, ‘I hear you’ is something that would be great to actually be recognized as a citizen and a resident in Cranston that someone is actually hearing the story and hearing the issues that they are having because all they are trying to do is address it to prevent it from happening to others and hold those accountable for breaking the Constitution and the rights that happened to herself, to her fiancé and most importantly, the child involved in this.  She is tired of being stonewalled and tired of her elected officials blocking their eyes and not even trying to address it.  She is here in the public forum asking for some type of resolution by having a conversation.  She does not think it is unfair of her to ask of her elected officials, especially it being an election year, she would think that people would want to address Parental Rights, Constitutional Rights and a family that has been affected since 2019 here in Cranston.  She, herself, has a No Trespass Order on her in the Briggs Building and her step-daughter’s school all because she was present trying to bring sexually explicit videos filmed in the school and a suicide note written in the school.  These are serious matters that need to be addressed and she is angry and she is upset.  People need to be aware of what is going on.  All they are asking is for someone to actually listen and not shut them down.  Prove her wrong.  She has documents.  She is asking everyone present to respond to her.  What are her next steps?  How long does she wait to hear from the City?  What does she do?

 

            Josh Mello, 15 Connecticut St., appeared to speak and stated that he is present to continue to demand accountability and investigation, proper open investigation into the occurrences of 2019 at George Peters Elementary.  He read from a Police report and stated that he had a horrible nightmare situation that came upon him in Family Court and bunch of bs that included ‘No Trespass Orders’ at his daughter’s school.  Once again, for an illegal arrest for illegal activity placed on him at his daughter’s school for trying to pick her up legally and justified.  His attorney at the time wrote to the School’s Attorney because of this horrendous mess and he read the letter his attorney wrote on his behalf.  He stated that it is very important that this body understands that he was restricted and Constitutional Rights and Parental Rights have not only been severely trampled, but they have been violated.  He has gone through every channel legally, including this one and he still has no resolution or no word.  He asked to please investigate Cranston.

 

            Douglas Doe, 178 Lippitt Ave., appeared to speak regarding the response to the City Solicitor’s comments to the Finance Committee earlier and stated that there is nothing in the November 2020 Net Metering Contract that requires the use of the Natick Project.  Appendix “A” of the Contract identifies Natick as one of the ‘potential renewable energy facilities’.  Another is Main St. Solar in Hopkington and ‘and/or any one or more other renewal energy facilities that they may have’.  Revity’s RFP response lists four potential projects including Natick Ave.  The 2022 Smithfield Net Metering Consultants lists four Revity projects including two in West Greenwich totaling 59.2 megawatts.  So, where is our alternative site?  Why are we stuck with Natick?  Revity’s spokesman mentioned to the Council that the City officials wanted the project to be in the City, but that does to make any sense.  The RFP was issued after the City Council members and the Mayor sponsored the Ordinance that banned these projects in residential neighborhoods.  He questioned who advocated a proposal in direct violation of City policy.  They should come forward and explain themselves, but he suspects he is busy running for Congress.  He questioned why Natick.  The key point is that lenders require solar developers a credit worthy entity for net metering agreements, that is Cranston.  Natick Solar needs Cranston, but Cranston does not need Natick Solar.  Since Revity’s proposal, there are four other possible projects.  Under Revity’s RFP proposal, Cranston would pay Revity approximately $25 million over 25 years.  The actual contract is approximately double that.  The contract lists the maximum output at 15.75 million kilowatt hours.  Just the first year payment to Revity would be approximately $1.7 million.  That should more than cover the $100,000 donation they like to talk about.  Everyone is gazing at the savings with little or no understanding of the underlying financial arrangements.  That has to end.

 

            Dorothy McDonough, 23 Edge St., appeared to speak and stated that at the last meeting, she voiced some serious concerns about traffic impact for the new proposed Legion Pub project.  With the help of the Planning Department, she was able to locate the traffic impact study.  There were two blaring concerns that she had in regards to it.  1) When they talk about the project area, Dutemple School is not even mentioned.  Dutemple School is in the project area.  Cranston East was mentioned, but not Dutemple School.  That is a problem.  2) In terms of the traffic data that was utilized, it was 2018 data from the RIDOT.  The reason that was used is because there could be no accurate data because the bridge was closed when the study was completed.  Her question to the Council is, knowing this whether you knew it before, you know it now, would you now require, which is certainly possible, the developer to do a new study with current data that is accurate?

 

            Paul Ryan, Jr., 51 Selma St., Providence, appeared to speak and stated that when he was walking in this door, he saw a sign that is disgusting.  It said ‘masks optional if vaccinated’.  The new CDC guidance specifically states vaccinated and unvaccinated are now equal.  There should be no discrimination against one group of people meaning the discrimination that is going against the unvaccinated.  That should be looked at and that sign should be taken down.

 

            Shannon Whitt-Horridge, 285 Legion Way, appeared to speak via zoom and stated that her family is experiencing some negative effects of reoccurring violations on either side of her, at 279 Legion Way and 289 Legion Way.  Police have been notified on many occasions over the years and an Officer finally advised her to come before the Council.  It is clear that these people will not comply on their own and the Police are doing their best.  She has reported many noise violations from both of these homes.  The most recent, on August 19^th into August 20^th, they had to call the Police on both individuals.  The person owning 279 Legion Way has many after hours parties where she has had to install a fence to protect her cars, they have cameras and recently on July 30^th, at 2:47 a.m. friends attending his house, tried to get into her house and she is thankful her husband was there.  The residents at 289 Legion Way repeatedly have loud parties in the streets, they do not keep their property up, they have had the Fire Department there more than once because they are not supposed to burn and they would light it back up right after the Firemen left.  There was a party last year where she happened to be the one reporting the noise disturbance, but her neighbors two houses down on Caporal experienced them screaming that they were going to burn down the house of whoever called the cops and her neighbor stated that his wife reported that to the Police.  She is present this evening to ask for enforcement of the City Ordinances of protection that the City is supposed to give all citizens.  She is hoping that we can stop it now before it gets worse.  More importantly, when she is away, she has an adult son with Asperge’s and they do fear for him should either one of these parties decide to act out especially with the upcoming holidays.  She would appreciate the Council’s assistance in putting this on the Safety record for the next meeting and she will do everything in her power to attend.  She thanked everyone for their time and she is praying for the Council’s assistance.

 

            Pauline DeRosa, 97 Cypress Dr., appeared to speak via Zoom and stated that as the City is aware, there is a potential for a Costco to be developed in the area behind the Shaw’s Market in Chapel View or in the former Citizens Bank building at 100 Sockanosset Crossroads.  This is overdevelopment at its worse considering that TopGolf will be completed sometime in 2023.  Everyone knows what traffic impact this will have on the Garden City neighborhood and surrounding communities.  She implored all Committees and Council members to give this potential development serious consideration and deliberation.

 

VI.       ELECTION AND/OR APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICIALS

 

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD:

• RE-APPOINTMENT OF JUDITH ABATE FOR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2025

 

On motion by Councilwoman Renzulli, seconded by Councilman Reilly, it was voted to re-

appoint Judith Abate as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board.    Motion passed on a vote of 9-0. 

The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

 

 

ARTS COMMISSION:

• RE-APPOINTMENT OF LINDA PETERSON FOR TERM ENDING AUGUST 22, 2025

 

 On motion by Councilwoman Germain, seconded by Council Vice-President Ferri, it was voted

to re-appoint Linda Peterson as a member of the Arts Commission.  Motion passed on a vote of 9-0. 

The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

 

 

VII.     REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS

 

            None.  

 

VIII.    EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

 

LEGAL FEES REPORT FROM 7/1/2022 – 8/22/022

 

            No discussion was held.  

 

REQUEST TO BE CONTINUED IN SERVICE FOR ONE YEAR ASSISTANT CHIEF DANIEL MARCINKO, CRANSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

            Director Moretti appeared to speak.

 

            On motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Vargas, it was voted to approve the above request.  Motion passed on a vote of 9-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”:  Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

 

 

IX.       COUNCIL PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS 

 

            Council President Paplauskas stated that the Knightsville Gazebo Revitalization has begun.  The old gazebo has come down and plans are in the works for a new ADA compliant gazebo.  He is really looking forward to what the future holds for that park.  It has been a long time coming.  He certainly thanks the Administration for helping with it and his colleagues on the Council.  It goes back three or four years through a bi-partisan effort.  We passed Zoning to rezone the space behind it as Open Space and also passed a Resolution to start the idea of going after the Grant money into the building of that park.  We usually do a neighborhood Christmas Tree Lighting there and he will figure out an alternative spot, but we will certainly do something and bring Santa into the neighborhood for everyone at the time.

 

X.        COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

  

COUNCILWOMAN VARGAS:

• OAKLAND (BROAD ST.) CEMETERY.  (Cont. from 7/25/2022).

 

Councilwoman Vargas stated that the reason this is on the agenda is for a follow-up on the Cemetery and Court hearings that were possibly taking place.

 

            Solicitor stated that he spoke to Solicitor Millea this afternoon in regards to this.  The Attorney representing the Cemetery was supposed to go to Superior Court to have a new Trustee appointed but came down with COVID.  Bank of America is the Trustee and has not done anything.  The key here is to get the Trustee replaced.  There is a pending Motion before the Court to have that done.  The only reason why, to his understanding, that it has not been done is because of the sickness of the Attorney for the Cemetery.  He believes that the Court is going to grant that and a new Trustee is going to be appointed.  There is considerable money in the Trust to maintain the Cemetery.  Why Bank of America has not done it, nobody knows, but we are very confident that once a new Trustee is appointed, that you are going to see a lot of action taking place.  He would venture a guess at this point that a month from now the Trustee will probably have been appointed and will be able to take charge and get things done. 

 

            Councilwoman Vargas asked if there is a way to actually know what the dollar amount is on the liens that the City will be receiving once that Trustee has been established.  Solicitor stated that we can get that information.

 

            Councilwoman Vargas questioned status is on the Municipal Court case.  Solicitor stated to Councilwoman Vargas that he would have to get back to her on that.  He does not know what the next date is on the Municipal Court matter.  When he was there on an unrelated matter, approximately three weeks ago, it had been scheduled to a new date.  Given the fact that the Attorney came down with COVID, it is probably reasonable to assume that the Municipal Court date was probably given another date.  The Superior Court proceedings is the one that really matters.  He will find out when it was rescheduled to. 

 

Councilwoman Vargas asked that this item be left on the Docket for net month for another update.

 

COUNCILWOMAN MARINO:

·         DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE OF PARK PLACE THEATRE AND AFFILIATES’ AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO USE THE CITY PARKING LOT AND RELEVANT INSURANCE POLICIES

 

Councilwoman Marino stated that the concern is with respect to potential liability exposure to the City with the use of the parking lot that goes beyond just the Park Place Theatre but also includes the other business entities that are there.

 

Solicitor stated that he recalls when Park Cinema came in and obtained their licenses and it is a little bit of an unusual situation in that where the City is allowing them to use the parking lot.  They are not tenants per se, but the concern of the City’s potential risk is well taken and clearly needs to be addressed.  We have taken steps to address it, however, what he is not sure at this point is the intimate details because there is a little bit of confusion as to whether or not there are subsidiary businesses that perhaps fall under the umbrella of the Park Cinema.  If that is the case, the legal concerns would be different, but Councilwoman Marino’s point is well taken.  What he will do is he is going to take this under his wings sort of speak.  He spoke to Solicitor Rawson today about this.  They spoke about such things as indemnification and having the City named insured for the City’s total protection.  He just needs to work out the details of that between now and the next the next Safety Services meeting and his suggestion after speaking to Council President Paplauskas and the City Clerk, depending how that plays out, it may require an Executive Session, but it may be something that does not.  He just does not know at this point.  By next time we meet, he should have those answers.

 

Council President Paplauskas asked Solicitor to keep Councilwoman Renzulli in the loop on that also as the Chair of Safety Services.

 

            Councilwoman Renzulli stated that as far as she understands, the real estate is owned by Park Theatre LLC and all the businesses within are actually one business operated by Historic Park Theatre LLC and they all should fall under the insurance which the City Clerk does have.  She is a little confused as to why this keeps coming up.  It is all one business with different small names.

 

            Councilwoman Marino stated that the reason why it keeps coming up is because all we need is a simple answer from Legal to the issue that the City is properly indemnified because all of the businesses however it happens to be structured are listing us.  We have yet to have that legal discussion with those facts.  If we did, then this would not be coming up.

 

Solicitor stated that this should not take him long to do.  he will give this a priority and he will contact Mr. Quinlan at the Park Theatre.  It seems like it is something that he can clear up without much drama, but we do want to be sure.  It is a little confusing.  He noticed on the license that there are four other entities that are operating as part and parcel of the Park.  He just wants to clarify that.  We are protecting the City so he definitely wants to err on side of caution.

 

COUNCILWOMAN GERMAIN: 

·         UPDATE ON AQUEDUCT AND INTERVALE CROSSWALK ENUMERATED AND THE TIMELINE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ORDINANCE

 

Councilwoman Germain stated that she would like an update on when the work is going to be started, per a request from a resident, on Aqueduct and Intervale.  The Ordinance was passed and she asked if there is a timeline.

 

Director Moretti stated that on this issue, the new Public Works Director has it on his desk.  This is the busiest time of year, they are significantly short staffed and going through transition.  The Public Works Director knows he needs to address it.  He does not have an exact timeline.  He does caution and also speaking with Mr. Igoe, that the Council is careful about any further traffic safety devices that are going to cost money to the City because remaining and approval is approximately $150,000 for such things and this is a project for $40,000, so he was thinking it might even be a good idea to see whatever Ordinances this Council may want to be passing in the next year or so, otherwise, frankly they will be using up those funds and then we would not have any funds remaining for those authorities.  

 

·          UPDATE ON EDEN PARK AND AQUEDUCT RD. – ONE WAY DURING SCHOOL HOURS

 

Councilwoman Germain stated that there are no signs at this intersection to let people know it is a one way.  Residents are questioning this because the Ordinance was passed a few months ago.  She asked why the sign is not up yet and if there is a timeline to have it installed. 

 

Director Moretti stated that he was told that there is a sign that has been up in accordance to Ordinance, but he will have this verified.  He will make sure that the Public Works Department is adhering to this Ordinance and verify, if not, he will make sure the sign is put up.

 

·          DISCUSSION ON THE FEASIBILITY OF A ‘DO NOT BLOCK SIGNAGE’ AT THE INTERSECTION OF RESERVOIR AVE. AND NORFOLK ST.

 

Councilwoman Germain stated that this is at the request of residents on Norfolk St.  Everyone knows Norfolk became a two-way street.  The problem is when you are at the intersection there is no signage for people to know you can turn because it is a two way.  She asked if she needs to propose an Ordinance or if it is feasible to have that done without an Ordinance. 

 

Director Moretti stated that he can ask the City traffic people, but Reservoir Ave. is a State road.  He will have to check with Legal about placing a ‘do not block’ road sign without an Ordinance, but as to the State road, we can inquire.

 

·         REPORT ON THE COST OF THE TRAFFIC ACTUATED SIGNAL THAT WAS INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF GRACE ST. AND PARK AVE.

 

Councilwoman Germain asked how much it cost to install the traffic device at Grace and Park.

 

Director Moretti stated that he will have to report back on this.  Mr. Igoe tried to obtain the information, but has a little more research to do.  It is ascertainable but was not readily available to have for this evening.

 

XI.       COUNCIL BUSINESS MATTERS CARRIED OVER

 

            None.

 

XII.     INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATTERS BEFORE THE COUNCIL*

 

8-22-01            ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 46 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED ‘CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA IN PUBLIC PLACES, ETC.’  SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN REILLY AND COUNCILWOMAN RENZULLI.  REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE 9/15/2022.

 

8-22-02            Ordinance in amendment of Title 10, Chapter 32, Section 590 of the Code of the City of Cranston, 2005, entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” (Tabor St. 2 Hr. Parking).  Sponsored by Council President Paplauskas.  Referred to Ordinance Committee 9/15/2022. 

 

 8-22-03           Ordinance in amendment of Title 10, Chapter 32, Section 090 of the Code of the city of Cranston, 2005, entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” (Tabor St. No Parking).  Sponsored by Council President Paplauskas.  Referred to Ordinance Committee 9/15/2022. 

 

Resolution Supporting the City’s Participation in the Climate Resilience Building Program.  Sponsored by Council President Paplauskas.  Referred to Finance Committee 9/12/2022.  

 

Advice and Consent of Mayor’s appointment of Richard Mancini as Assistant Fire Chief.  Referred to Finance Committee September 12, 2022.

 

CLAIMS REFERRED TO CLAIMS COMMITTEE – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022.

• Property Damage Claim:
• Ann Trouve from an alleged incident on June 17, 2022
• Glenna Pansey from alleged incident on June 20, 2022
• Katelyn Desjariais from alleged incident on July 1, 2022
• Miguel Us Mendez from alleged incident on July 9, 2022
• Nicholas Muschiano from alleged incident on July 10, 2022

  

             On motion by Council Vice-President Ferri, seconded by Councilman Reilly, it was voted to refer the above new business to the respective Committees.  Motion passed on a vote of 9-0.  The following being recorded as voting “aye”: Councilwomen Marino, Renzulli, Vargas, Germain, Councilmen Donegan, Campopiano, Reilly, Council Vice-President Ferri and Council President Paplauskas -9.

 

 

XIII.    MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS ON CLERK’S DESK

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.

 

                       

 Rosalba Zanni

 Acting City Clerk

 

 

 

(See Stenographic Notes of Ron Ronzio, Stenotypist)