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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND
JOURNAL OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 19, 2016
Council Chambers, City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
7:00 P.M. Executive Session, Room 101
7:30 P.M. Open Session
· Note Councilwoman Capobianco is absent
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council of the City of East Providence will meet in Executive Session pursuant to RI General Laws § 42-46-5 (a)(2).
A. New Claims
1. David A. Amaral
2. William T. Brosnan
3. Louis Giraitis
4. Deborah A. Gormly
5. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Ins David Stern)
6. Maria Machado
7. Linda Pimentel
B. Claims for Reconsideration
1. Paul Santos
2. Krystal Lynn Waters
C. Sewer Charge Abatements
1. Great LLC
2. Francisco M. Raposo
D. Disposition of City Owned Property
1. 33 Hoppin Avenue, Map 411, Block 17, Parcel1 80 Burnside Avenue, Map 411, Block 17, Parcel 5
II. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rose calls the meeting to order at 7:41PM
III. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
IV. TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Letters
1. Notice of New Property Number, 39 Vineyard Avenue (02914), Map 308, Block 6, Parcel 032.00, Zoning R4.
2. CRMC July 2016 Calendar
B. Cancellations/Abatements
| Year | Amount |
| 2013 | $38.14 |
| 2014 | $18.13 |
| 2015 | $713.02 |
| 2016 | $52,952.79 |
| Total | $53,722.08 |
C. Alcoholic Beverage Class F
1. East Providence Elks Lodge #2337, 60 Berkley Street (02914), Corn Hole Tournament/Cookout, July 9, 2016, Marlene Mello, 700 Veterans Memorial Parkway (02914)
2. East Providence Elks Lodge #2337, 60 Berkley Street (02914), Corn Hole Tournament/Cookout, August 13, 2016, Marlene Mello, 700 Veterans Memorial Parkway (02914)
D. Council Journals
1. Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2016
A motion to approve the Consent Calendar is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
A. Candy Seel – Tax Stabilization For All
B. Dean Ross – Taxes and Spending
C. Dan Landry – Noice Ordinance Change
Councilman Britto addressed Mr. Landry re: the fact that the Zoning Official has been dealing with the issue and he notes that he, Councilman Britto, went there himself and spoke with the general manager who stated he just started the job 2 months ago and the concerns were relayed to him regarding the deliveries from Cisco. The general manager stated the new policy includes having the truck time stamp in and going only after 8am in the morning. Councilman Britto noted that he is not against making an ordinance change but wants to look into those the changes and discuss them with the Zoning Officer as he wants to make sure that throughout the entire City there is no negative effect from the changes. The Zoning Officer was able to get the company to sign a contract that they will not have deliveries prior to a certain time in the morning. He continued that it is also worthy to note just because an ordinance amendment occurs doesn't mean a driver won't try to come at the wrong time.
D. Tom Grablick – Tax Stabilization
E. Steve Clemens – Tax Increase of 38%
F. Tom Riley – Strong Mayor Government
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Zoning Board of Review - Reappointment (by Councilman Conley)
Eugene Saveory, 41 Scott Drive (02915)
A motion to approve the Appointment is made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
B. Beautification Commission (by Councilwoman Capobianco)
Kevin Lewis, 196 Centre Street (02916)
A motion to approve the Appointment is made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
C. Planning Board (by Assistant Mayor Cunha)
Octavio Cunha, 154 Walnut Street (02914)
A motion to approve the Appointment is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Councilman Conley and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Ron Amado and Corsino Delgado from the Cape Verdean Museum, 1003 Waterman Avenue (02914) requesting to address the Council regarding a letter of interest to Council in regards to Pump House at Hunts Mill.
This item was deferred at the applicant’s request.
VIII. LICENSES REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
A. Second Hand Auto and Trucks
Highland Cars & Credit, LLC DBA East Providence Mitsubishi, 30 Highland Avenue (02914), Brian J. Sadler, 3 Water Way, Barrington (02806)
A motion to approve the License is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
IX. LICENSES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING
A. Laundry/Dry Cleaner
Joaquin T. Barrenechea DBA Corners Cleaners & Tailoring, 283 Taunton Avenue (02914), Joaquin T. Barrenechea, 20 Greenville Avenue, Johnston (02919)
A motion to approve the License is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
B. Second Hand Auto & Trucks – Transfer
Transfer from DaRocha Auto Repair, Inc. DBA Real Motor Sales to Omensah Fleet Services, LLC DBA Omensah Fleet Services & Auto Sales, 100 Waterman Avenue (02914), Kingsley Omensah, 7 Hiawatha Road, Boston, MA 02126
A motion to approve the License is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Manager’s Report (by City Manager, Richard Kirby)
1. Purchase Approval Front End Loader Department of Public Works
Director Steve Coutu is called to the podium he explains this was approved in the capital budget and the City looked at a number of vehicles and set the cap at $145,000 and this company is approved in the MPA contract.
Councilman Conley asked if the cap was within the Capital Budget and Director Coutu stated yes it was.
A motion to approve the purchase is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Councilman Conley and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
2. Capital Budget Capital Plan 2017-2021
The City Manager stated the proposed and draft capital improvement budget is being given to the Council well in advance of the annual budget. They do not have to take action as it is for informational purposes only. They can feel free to contact his office with any questions. They will start the budget process in August. This plan has been approved by the Planning Board and has been done with Wayne Barnes who did an excellent job with Department Heads, School and City buildings.
3. Information Regarding Water and Sewer Billing Averaging
There have been questions as to the averaging of the water and sewer bills. Over the last 6 month there have been spikes during the warm weather months when the increase of the water consumption goes up. Absent having a deduct meter, if a resident is utilizing water and does not have a deduct meter then $10 dollars per hundred cubic feet is charged. It is higher for the sewer than the water due to the rates to pay for the new sewer treatment plant. Mr. Riley made a suggestion as to the averaging but it would need to change year to year as it would be running behind and wouldn't decrease. He added that he is asking the Finance Director how it can be done and how long it would take to implement something like that.
Councilman Conley stated that every quarter this comes up and they are asked about the averaging of the sewer bills. It doesn't have any material impact on the bills as you can't un-borrow the money for the sewer plant. Why the sewer plant was not sold to the Narragansett Bay Commission he doesn't know but the City can’t solve that now. People have the expectations that averaging the sewer will lower their water bill and it won't.
Assistant Mayor Cunha stated that the City’s bond situation is called a commodity bond and to break off is very difficult, a relief bond is needed. He noted that if he goes to the State House that is the first thing he is going to work on as it has been done before.
4. Discussion on Homestead Exemption (by Councilman Conley)
Councilman Conley states he put this on as an open discussion for members of the Council to consider bringing back the homestead exemption to the level it was prior to the Budget Commission. The Budget Commission was here because the City couldn’t meet payroll and now the School has a $6 million dollar surplus. He feels this is something the City should ask Mr. Luba about. If the City is not going to touch the 15% homestead it is only reasonable that people have questions. The City previously had a ban on middle school sports, an underfunded pension and it couldn't make payroll. We have made a lot of strides addressing these.
Councilman Conley calls Mr. Luba to the podium. Mr. Luba states that it is important but it also kind of clouds things. You want people to own homes and have an incentive it clouds what your real tax rate is. It is much easier just to lower the taxes and that has to be done in the next budget cycle because they are set for this budget cycle. The Homestead Exemption is not as high as it was but it is high compared to other cities and towns. If you raise the exemption you have to do something with the overall rate. You need to have a certain amount of money to run the City you can adjust it anyway you want but the money has to come from somewhere.
5. Discussion regarding Vision Appraisal contract
The City Manager stated that the City Assessor Steve Hazard was unable to be here tonight and asked that this item be continued to next month.
B. Council Members
1. Summit Street Sign Update (by Assistant Mayor Cunha)
Assistant Mayor Cunha asked if the City is putting up the larger signs. Director of Public Works, Steve Coutu stated yes things got behind but as soon as he saw the item on the docket he made a note to get it moving. They are going to get the sign and it should be complete by the end of summer.
2. Discussion regarding Vision Appraisal and if the City will be using them in the future (by Councilwoman Capobianco and Councilman Conley)
Councilman Conley states that Councilwoman Capobianco is not here tonight but thought that he would mention this. Vision Appraisal has no credibility with the residents of the City. We both talked about this and there are well published issues with other cities. They were the low bidder but thinks as a mandate of this Council they should go with one of the other companies. They need to look hard at other options. They need to do competitor analysis of some of the properties Vision Appraisal has done. There are concerns of the validity and methodology of their selected assessments done in select areas. It is unheard of.
Mayor Rose suggests putting this on the next docket for a vote.
Councilman Conley agrees.
3. Discussion of potential reinstatement of the Homestead Exemption to 15% (by Councilwoman Capobianco and Councilman Conley)
Councilman Conley states they have talked about this earlier in the meeting, the multi-million dollar surplus and whether or not it is still necessary. While it was challenging at the time, it no longer is as the City is not in that same position and he questions the further need for it.
4. Robert Leaver Report on Human Resources Department (by Councilman Conley)
Councilman Conley stated this is a report which was commissioned subject to litigation and the Council has not seen it. He is asking the City Manager to make it available to the City Council. They will certainly be part of any discovery and he has a desire to see its content.
Mayor Rose stated he too would like to see it.
City Manager Kirby stated he will pass it on after approved by legal counsel.
Mayor Rose questioned what credentials the man had.
The City Manager replied he is a management consultant who worked with the previous city manager.
Mayor Rose stated he understands he is Mr. Lemont’s personal friend which he used for many years.
City Manager Kirby stated he works with many communities.
Mayor Rose stated he is a motivational speaker and asked if he believed he was qualified.
The City Manager stated he was more than qualified as a management consultant with knowledge of the City Hall and running meetings.
Mayor Rose stated he was a motivational speaker.
The City Manager stated he was basing this on someone’s previous assessment and that he is satisfied.
Mayor Rose questioned the cost of his services.
The City Manager stated he was happy to provide a copy.
Councilman Conley stated the reasoning for asking is it is an analysis of a city department involving potential litigation and he would like to increase his knowledge.
Mayor Rose asked the Solicitor about the cost and the actual report and if it effects the litigation.
The Solicitor stated he will make the appropriate decision and get back to the Council.
C. Reports of Other City Officials
1. Claims Committee Report (by City Solicitor Timothy Chapman)
Pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5(a)(2), a motion is made by Councilman Britto and seconded by Councilman Cunha to convene in closed session for the purposes of discussing claims & litigation. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rose – Aye, Councilman Britto – Aye, Councilwoman Capobianco – Absent, Councilman Conley – Aye, Councilman Cunha - Aye, the motion is approved 4-0.
EAST PROVIDENCE CLAIMS COMMITTEE
CLAIMS & LITIGATION REPORT
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016; 7:00 P.M.; ROOM 101
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NEW CLAIMS
DAVID A. AMARAL $1,500.00
RM No. 16-059, Claim No. 16-025
Claim for property damage to a fence sustained as a result of snow plowing operations. See recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Cunha
Motion: Deny the claim.
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WILLIAM T. BROSNAN $270.00
RM No. 16-073, Claim No. 16-031
Claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred for plumbing issues sustained as a result of work performed by the City’s contractor W. Walsh. See recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Conley
Motion: Refer the claim to W. Walsh Company.
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LOUIS GIRAITIS $2,400.00
RM No. 14-116, Claim No. 16-032
Claim for the City’s overlooking of the 10th amendment.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Conley
Motion: Deny the claim.
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DEBORAH A. GORMLY $67.96
RM No. 16-065, Claim No. 16-029
Claim for medical expenses incurred as a result of smoke from a neighbor’s fire pit.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Conley
Motion: Deny the claim.
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY $557.37
(INS: DAVID STERN)
RM No. 16-039, Claim No. 16-033
Claim for damages to insured’s vehicle sustained as a result of striking a pothole on Narragansett Park Drive. The claim of David Stern was heard on May 17 and June 7, 2016 and the Claims Committee offered approval in the amount of $359.44 which was rejected by Mr. Stern.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Cunha
Motion: Approve the claim in the amount of $557.37.
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MARIA MACHADO $100,000.00
RM No. 16-063, Claim No. 16-030
Claim for personal injuries sustained as a result of a trip and fall on a sidewalk on South Broadway. Recommend referral to the insurance carrier.
Motion by: Councilman Cunha Seconded by: Councilman Britto
Motion: Refer the claim to the insurance carrier.
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LINDA PIMENTEL $580.00
RM No. 15-122, Claim No. 16-034
Claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of a sewer backup caused by roots from a City tree. See recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
Motion by: Councilman Cunha Seconded by: Councilman Britto
Motion: Approve the claim in the amount of $580.00.
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CLAIMS FOR RECONSIDERATION
PAUL SANTOS $1,045.72
RM No. 16-055, Claim No. 16-023
Claim for property damage to vehicle sustained as a result of vandalism while the vehicle was parked in the Weaver House parking lot while claimant was attending a School Committee meeting. The Claims Committee voted at its meeting held on June 7, 2016 to deny the claim. Claimant is asking for reconsideration of the claim.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Mayor Rose
Motion: Deny the claim.
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KRYSTAL LYNN WATERS $1,395.95
RM No. 16-050, Claim No. 16-021
Claim for property damage to vehicle sustained as a result of striking a pothole on Narragansett Park Drive. The Claims Committee voted at its meeting held on June 7, 2016 to deny the claim. Claimant is asking for reconsideration of the claim.
Motion by: Councilman Britto Seconded by: Councilman Conley
Motion: Deny the claim.
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SEWER CHARGE ABATEMENTS
GREAT LLC $239.93
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 135-153 Waterman Avenue in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Cunha Seconded by: Councilman Britto
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $239.93.
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FRANCISCO M. RAPOSO $844.38
Request for a sewer charge abatement for the property located at 141 Second Street in accordance with City Ordinance Sec. 17-183(g).
Motion by: Councilman Cunha Seconded by: Councilman Britto
Motion: Approve the sewer charge abatement in the amount of $844.38.
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A motion to approve the Claims Committee Report is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
2. Handicap Parking (by Director of Public Works, Steve Coutu)
3609 Pawtucket Avenue
A motion to approve is made by Councilman Britto, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
D. Report of School Committee Liaison
School Committee Liaison Tony Ferreira stated the schools as far as their opinion have not looked as good in many, many years. He thanked the Council and the tax payers for the money which is being invested back in the schools. On the City side they are working great with them and on the school side they are watching the tax payer’s money. The second batch of defected doors are here and are a good example that if something is not done right they go back and redo it for zero cost to the tax payer. He thanked the Council for the extra money and assured all it is being spent extremely wisely to get many years out of it. It is a tough battle and they have to keep the kids in the forefront for the future.
E. Resolution
1. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CITY IMPOSED INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL CAP
A motion to dispense with the reading of the Resolution is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Conley and on a roll call vote it is unanimous.
WHEREAS, 2015 was a full revaluation year for properties in the City which resulted in some residential real estate property valuations to increase over fifty percent (50%); and
WHEREAS, waterfront properties in the City increased by twenty-five percent (25%) on average despite assessment decreases in four (4) other neighborhoods in the City; and
WHEREAS, the resulting inequality in assessments has forced those property owners with inflated valuations to carry the burden of the City’s real estate taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to stabilize the amount by which each individual residential real estate property valuation may increase upon assessment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to impose a 15% cap to which each residential real estate property valuation may increase upon each assessment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the East Providence City Council requests permission from the Rhode Island General Assembly to permit the City by statute to impose a limiting amount to which each residential real estate property valuation may increase upon assessment beginning with the 2018 state mandated update.
Requested by: Councilman Conley
A motion to approve the Resolution is made by
Councilman Conley stated that this was an attempt to ask the State to help us with this so that it is amenable to making it retroactive.
A motion to amend the ordinance to make it retroactive is made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous4-0.
A motion to pass the Resolution with the amendment making it retroactive is made by Councilman Conley, seconded by Assistant Mayor Cunha and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING $416,800 OF CITY FUNDS FOR THE ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF TWO CULVERTS UNDER THE WARREN AVENUE BRIDGE TO HELP RELIEVE FLOODING OF THE RUNNINS RIVER
A motion to dispense with the reading of the Resolution is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
WHEREAS, the City received a $500,000 CDBG Disaster grant to address the flooding issues in the State Street neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, J.H. Lynch & Sons/Woodard & Curran was awarded a contract for $586,700 to install two culverts under Warren Avenue; and
WHEREAS, existing field conditions have increased the costs for engineering and construction to a total of up to $916,800; and
WHEREAS, a total of up to $416,800 of City funds were approved during the June 7, 2016 City Council meeting for the increased costs of the Warren Avenue culverts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of East Providence has committed $416,800 of City funds to be used with up to $500,000 of CDBG Disaster grant funds to support the installation of two culverts under Warren Avenue to help relieve the flooding of the Runnins River.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
Requested by: Assistant Mayor Cunha
A motion to approve the Resolution is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
F. Introduction of Ordinances
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”
A motion to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
SECTION I. Subsection (b) of Sec. 18-269 entitled “Stop and yield intersections designated; when stops required” is amended by adding thereto the following:
Deer Street (northbound and southbound traffic) at Leahy Street
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect upon second passage and all ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Requested by: Councilman Britto & Councilwoman Capobianco
A motion to approve the Ordinance for first passage is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote is unanimous 4-0.
3. 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”
A motion to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Conley and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
SECTION I. Section 18-307 entitled “Parking prohibited at all times.” of Article X entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking” of Chapter 18 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, 1998, as amended, entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” is amended by adding thereto the following:
Massasoit Avenue (south side) from Austin Avenue to a point 80 feet west
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect upon its second passage and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Requested by: Councilman Britto
A motion to approve the Ordinance for first passage is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote is unanimous 4-0.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to Adjourn at 8:49PM is made by Assistant Mayor Cunha, seconded by Councilman Britto and on a roll call vote it is unanimous 4-0.
Approved By Council: August 16, 2016
Attest: _______________
City Clerk