CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 17, 2001
The City Council meets in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 and is called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Assistant Mayor Peter F. Midgley.
Present: Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. )
Rolland R. Grant )
Peter F. Midgley ) Council Members
Norman J. Miranda )
Paul E. Lemont ) City Manager
William J. Conley, Jr. ) City Solicitor
Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Absent: Patrick A. Rogers ) Council Member
The Invocation is led by Mr. Miranda. The Salute to the Flag is led by Mr. Grant.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Regular Meeting - June 19, 2001
Special Meeting - July 2, 2001
2. Coastal Resources Management Council - NOTICE File No. 01-6-53
Application for a residential boating facility consisting of a 66' long timber pier, ramp, and a 15' x 10' float located at 145 Terrace Avenue (Christopher P. Gasbarro)
3. Cancellations/Abatements - City Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes as follows:
Year Amount
2001 $62,383.01
2000 254.51
1999 418.49
1998 4,145.78
Total $67,201.79
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, the Consent Calendar is approved on a 3-0 vote. It is noted for the record that Mayor Larisa is absent for the vote.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to change the order of business.
1. Sunday/Holiday Sales
Terry Hollis, dba New York Gear - 324 Waterman Ave.
The applicant, residing at 337 Ferris Avenue, Rumford, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, the license is approved, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police and Building Inspector, on a 3-0 vote. It is noted for the record that Mayor Larisa is absent for the vote.
Mayor Larisa is now present and assumes the Chair.
Tharwat Jenblat, dba Rex Dry Cleaners - 2838 Pawtucket Avenue
The applicant, residing at 590 Admiral Street, Providence, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police and Building Inspector.
3. Victualing/Not over 25
Syed Khalid Zia dba Crescent Market Place Inc., 745 Bullocks Point Avenue
Mr. Conley recuses himself from anything other than swearing the applicant in because he represents the client in a private matter.
The applicant, residing at 630 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island is present and sworn.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, the license is unanimously approved, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police and Building Inspector.
4. Sunday/Holiday Sales
Syed Khalid Zia dba Crescent Market Place Inc., 745 Bullocks Point Avenue
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, the license is unanimously approved, subject to approvals from the Chief of Police and Building Inspector.
5. Private Detective
Steven Joseph Ladeira - 33 Russell Avenue
The applicant is present and sworn.
The Council discusses the requirements for a Private Detective license. Mr. Conley clarifies the matter for the Council. He states that Question #11 on the application asks if the applicant has 5 years experience or a degree in Criminal Justice or has been employed as a Private Detective for at least five years. The applicant states that he does not have those qualifications at this time. Mr. Conley goes on to explain that the Chief of Police has written that he will not approve the application at this time.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to defer until and unless approval is given by the Chief of Police.
6. Victualing - Class 2 51-75 persons - Transfer
From: Panayiotis Mihalos, dba Riverside Kitchen
To: Lester Farnsworth, dba Farnsworth's Café - 467 Willett Avenue
Subject to approvals from Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
7. Video - Transfer
From: Panayiotis Mihalos, dba Riverside Kitchen
To: Lester Farnsworth, dba Farnsworth's Café - 467 Willett Avenue
Subject to approvals from Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
8. Video (Sunday) - Transfer
From: Panayiotis Mihalos, dba Riverside Kitchen
To: Lester Farnsworth, dba Farnsworth's Café - 467 Willett Avenue
Subject to approvals from Chief of Police, Building Inspector, Health Inspector
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to defer the license transfers for Riverside Kitchen to the next meeting.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS RESUME SITTING AS CITY COUNCIL
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Midgley, it is unanimously voted to return to the regular order of business.
1. Requesting the Warren Avenue School Property be declared surplus property
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve the Planning Board recommendation.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations for the sale of the property.
2. Tax Stabilization requested by Marshall Properties for 950 Warren Avenue Office Building
Mr. Lemont and Jeanne Boyle, Planning Director, address the Council on the merits of the tax stabilization for the developer. Ms. Boyle states that the Economic Development Commission has recommended approval of stabilization for 10 years.
Mayor Larisa speaks on the issue, and states that he favors the same plan that was used in the past, that being a 20 year plan, or as an alternative, authorize the City Manager to enter into a ten year plan, and gradually reduce it from 100% to 90%, 80%, etc. over a period of ten years.
Mr. Grant speaks on the issue and suggests using the same formula that was used in the other Marshall project.
After further discussion, Mayor Larisa proposes a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a twenty year offer or a 10 year offer from which will go from 100% to 0% over the ten years.
Mr. Lemont states that what is done with this property will set the tone on the next building project. He states that 10% increments will fail because the developer does not want it.
After further discussion, Mr. Midgley makes a motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the developer for a twenty year deal or ten years as proposed by the Mayor.
There is no second and the motion dies.
Mr. Grant makes a motion, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the developer for a ten year deal, which will begin at 100% and decrease in 10% increments over the 10 years to 0. Roll call vote is taken on the motion:
Mr. Grant Aye
Mr. Midgley Nay
Mr. Miranda Aye
Mayor Larisa Aye
The motion passes 3-1.
3. Award of Contract for "Inspection and Cleaning of Sewer Interceptors"
Mr. Lemont announces that Steve Coutu has been named Director of Public Works as of yesterday.
Mr. Coutu reviews the bids with the Council. Discussion is held on the difference in price of the bids, which ranged from $56,000 to $272,000. Mr. Coutu expresses his confidence that the low bidder can do the job.
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to award the bid to New England Pipe Cleaning in the amount of $56,000.
4. Requesting Pre-qualification approval for Dexter Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Midgley, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to approve.
5. Referral to Planning Board on disposition of various City owned parcels
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to refer the list of city-owned parcels to the Planning Board for recommended disposition.
6. Request for Executive Session re: Negotiations for various contracts
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to defer to the end of the meeting.
(By William J. Conley, Jr., City Solicitor)
Claims and Litigation Committee Report
On motion of Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Grant, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to accept as presented.
(If given first passage, can be referred to the next regular Council meeting to be held on August 14, 2001 for a public hearing and consideration of final passage)
1. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.", which amends Article X entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking." Subsection 18-315 entitled "Reserved parking designated--Handicapped parking." by adding thereto the following: SMITH STREET, (west side) in front of house number 77, from a point 20 feet south of the Burnside Avenue intersection southerly for a distance of 20 feet. (Requested by Director of Public Works)
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve for First Passage.
2. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 1998, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", which amends Sec. 18-269 entitled "Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required." by adding thereto the following: MASON STREET (eastbound traffic) at Fleming Street.
(Requested by Director of Public Works)
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve for First Passage.
(By Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.)
Carousel Beach Design Review Commission
Gail C. Durfee 6 Regent Drive (02915)
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve.
Gilbert Medeiros 984 Bullocks Pt. Ave. (02915)
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Grant, it is unanimously voted to approve.
(By Councilman Patrick A. Rogers)
Carousel Beach Design Review Commission
Nancy Stevens 37 Beaumont Street (02916)
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to approve the request of Gregory S. Dias, 57 Tryon Avenue, for a block party to be held July 28, 2001.
Chester Mott, 28 Grant Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island is given permission to speak. He addresses the Council about the RIPTA boat speeding through the Sabin Point dock area, which is causing problems for the people using the dock. He says that he spoke to the person operating the boat and the person told him he did not have to slow down near the Sabin dock.
On motion of Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Miranda, it is unanimously voted to have the Solicitor register a complaint with RIPTA and request a slow down zone.
On motion of Mr. Midgley, seconded by Mr. Miranda, and on a roll call vote, it is unanimously voted to go into Executive Session in accordance with Section 42-46-5 of the "Exceptions" of Chapter 46 of the General Laws, pursuant to Section 42-46-5-(a)(2)[Collective Bargaining, to discuss negotiations.
The meeting recesses into Executive Session at 9:15 p.m.
The meeting reconvenes at 9:45 p.m. and is adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk Approved: August 28, 2001