February 7, 1990 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, February 7, 1990.

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, February 7, 1990, at eight twenty-one o’clock p.m. All the members are present except Councilman Calista and President Houle presides.

The reading of the records of January 24, 1990, is dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.

Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder the *Consent Agenda is approved on a unanimous voice vote.

President Raymond W. Houle, Jr., submits the following entitled petition:

126 Petition of Registered Voters requesting a Public Hearing on the Slater Park Master Plan.

THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 1990 AT 8:00 PM.

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

327 A. Communication from David M. Golebiewski, P. E., Chief Engineer of Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Proposed Abandonment of an Unnamed Street - Previously referred to as Elias Street)

171 B. Communication from Roger F. Giraud, Secretary of Pawtucket City Planning Commission, to Honorable City Council. (Proposed Abandonment of a Portion off Olive Street)

327 C. Communication from Roger F. Giraud, Secretary of Pawtucket City Planning Commission, to Honorable City Council. (Petition to Abandon an Unnamed Street off Ashton Street - Previously referred to as Elais Street)

145 D. Communication from Roger F. Giraud, Secretary of Pawtucket City Planning Commission, to Honorable City Council. (Offer of State of Rhode Island to Sell Surplus Property Located at the Corner of Lonsdale Avenue and Quincy Avenue)

354 E. Communication from Roger F. Giraud, Secretary of Pawtucket City Planning Commission, to Honorable City Council. (Offer from the State of Rhode Island to City of Pawtucket to Purchase Surplus Land Located at the Corner of Pierce Street and Abram Street)

198 F. Communication from Roger F. Giraud, Secretary of Pawtucket City Planning Commission, to Honorable City Council. Purchase of State of Rhode Island Property Located on Cottage Street)

123 G. Communication from Roger F. Giraud, Secretary of Pawtucket City Planning Commission, to Honorable City Council. (Offer to Purchase Surplus Highway Property off Fountain Street - State Plat #1173, Area B, Parcels #19, #20, #21, and #26)

028 H. Communication from Mary T. Levcowich, CMC, Council Clerk, Town of Westerly, to City Council. (Resolution - Proposed Legislation to Abolish Sunday Sales Fees)

028 I. Communication from Senator Claiborne Pell, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Thanking for Resolution regarding the federal commitment to funding for the education of individuals with disabilities)

592 J. Communication form Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, to Thomas W. Pearlman, Pearlman, Vogel, Violet. (Central Avenue Property Acquisition)

028 K. Communication from Councilman William J. Lynch, to Mayor Brian J. Sarault. (Travel Expenses Paid by the City of Pawtucket)

028 L. Communication from Councilman William J. Lynch, to Christine N. Tague, Finance Director. (Travel Expenses Paid for by City of Pawtucket)

028 M. Communication from Councilman William J. Lynch, to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., President of Pawtucket City Council. (Regarding the Ordinance Establishing Guidelines for Donations and Contributions on behalf of the People of the City of Pawtucket)

126 N. Communication from Councilman William J. Lynch, to Raymond W. Houle, Jr., President of Pawtucket City Council. (Slater Park: Proposed Master Plan)

028 O. Communication from Roberta Hitchen, Town Clerk, Cumberland, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Copy of Resolution - Supporting Legislation to Declare the Blackstone Valley District Commission on Public Utility Subject to all P.U.C. Regulations)

126 **P. Memo from Councilman Rabbitt to City Council. (Slater Park)

028 Q. Notice from Coastal Resources Management Council, to City Council. (New Athletic Complex, at 51 School Street)

126 R. Communication from James E. Kulczycki Jr., Director of Parks, to Councilman Kevin Rabbitt. (Lighting at Ballfields)

290 S. Communication from Mayor Brian J. Sarault, to Richard J. Goldstein, Clerk of the Council. (Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council Management Study)

611 T. Communication from Christine N. Tague, Finance Director, to Councilman William J. Lynch. (Cost for Inaugurational Ceremony and Festivities.

611 U. Communication from Christine N. Tague, Finance Director, to Councilman William J. Lynch. (City Travel and other financial matters)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Barry introduces the following communication:

590 Copy of Communication from Mayor Brian J. Sarault, to President Raymond W. Houle, Jr. (Naming Peter Granieri, Jr., as City Engineer)

Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

Copy of Communication from Mayor Brian J. Sarault, to President Raymond W. Houle, Jr. (Naming Peter Granieri, Jr., as City Engineer)

Communication from Mayor Brian J. Sarault, submitting the following appointment to the Public Buildings Authority:

589 Reverend Paul F. Mouawad to fill unexpired term of Reverend Raymond C. Theroux (Term expires first Monday in January 1993 is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Brian J. Sarault, for confirmation, is confirmed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

PUBLIC BUILDINGS AUTHORITY

Paul F. Mouawad to fill unexpired term of Reverend Raymond C. Theroux. Term expires first Monday in January 1993.

Petition for Second Hand Shop License of Maria Lomax d/b/a Home Plate, 726 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat #47, Lot #515, for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used baseball cards, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote. LIC #105

Petition for Second Hand Shop License of Fred Lomax Jr. d/b/a Suzie’s Baseball Cards, 530 Broadway, Tax Assessor’s Plat #7, Lot #426, for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically Used Baseball Cards, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote. LIC #106

Petition for Second Hand Shop License of Ryder Truck Rental Inc., 215 Armistice Boulevard, Tax Assessor’s Plat #25, Lot #316, for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used trucks, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC #108

Speaking in favor is Michael Bradley, 30 Fairfield Park, Mansfield, Mass.

Mr. Bradley states that there is storage on the Armistice Boulevard lot for 1 or 2 trucks in addition to the rentals. All repair work will be done at the Licensed Repair Shop at 265 Armistice Boulevard.

There are no other speakers.

Public Hearing is closed.

Upon Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition for Second Hand Shop License of Alfred Dorego Jr. d/b/a Al and Mic’s Collectables, 654 Central Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat #11, Lot #24, for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used coins and collectables, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up and no person or persons appearing to object thereto, is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote. LIC #107

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

588 Resolution Honoring John T. McAloon on his Retirement from the Pawtucket Housing Authority. Submitted by: Councilman Kevin J. Rabbitt.

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

023 Resolution on Slater Park.

Submitted by: Councilman William Lynch District One.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Rabbitt introduces the following entitled Resolution:

126 Resolution on Slater Park.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilman District Three.

John Q. Calista, Councilman at Large.

Upon Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilmen Robert Lynch and Kinder, the following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Resolution on Slater Park.

Submitted by: Kevin J. Rabbitt, Councilman District Three.

John Q. Calista, Councilman at Large.

The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

588 Resolution Urging the General Assembly to Defeat 90-S-1843 and 90-H-8175 both bills entitled "An Act Relating to Waters and Navigation -- Blackstone Valley Sewer District."

Submitted by: President Raymond W. Houle, Jr.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the Pawtucket Delegation to the General Assembly, to ask that they inform the Council on hearing dates for bills 90-S-1843 and 90-H-8175, both bills entitled "An Act Relating to Waters and Navigation -- Blackstone Valley Sewer District" which would repeal Section 46--21--53 of the General Laws of Rhode Island.

The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

330 CH 2125 Ordinance to Promote and Improve Fiscal Responsibility within the Municipal Government of the City of Pawtucket.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Ordinance to Promote Residential Housing and Preservation of Historic Buildings in the City of Pawtucket.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT PENDING FURTHER INFORMATION ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

023 Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2079 Entitled "An Ordinance to Preserve the Aesthetic Qualities of Buildings and other Improvements in the City of Pawtucket."

023 Ordinance to Promote Affordable Residential Housing in the City of Pawtucket.

023 Ordinance to Amend Chapter 1797 Entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Pawtucket Establishing the Licensing of Mechanical Amusement Devices and Repealing Chapter 1704 in its Entirety."

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2008 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Regulating Automobile Repair Shops within the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter 2070 in its Entirety. (Conditions to licensing)

Submitted by: President Raymond W. Houle, Jr.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

Ordinance to Promote Affordable Residential Housing in the City of Pawtucket.

* THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

ENTERTAINMENT

Groden Center Inc., for license to conduct Bicycle Race/Festival Downtown Area in Roosevelt Ave/Hodgson Park, Slater Mill Parking Lot/Municipal Parking Lot on Roosevelt Avenue, Sunday, July 22 1990. LIC #673M

POOL TABLE (RENEWAL)

Berta P. Amaral d/b/a Indian Lounge (Narragansett Cafe) 435 York Avenue and 190 Columbus Avenue, (1) Weekdays and Sundays LIC #3

SECOND HAND SHOP (RENEWAL)

Impulse Auto Sales Inc., 64 Woodlawn Avenue, LIC #112

PUBLIC LAUNDRY (NEW)

Purity Laundry Inc., 11 Gill Avenue, LIC #255

RESTRICTION - NO DRY CLEANING

VICTUALLING HOUSE (Second Class) NEW

Calico Club Inc d/b/a Calico Club Delicatessen & Catering, 574 Smithfield Avenue, LIC #235

ELECTION OF THE CITY OFFICERS. (2 year term)

Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Kinder, to elect Albertino Lourenco, City Sergeant is passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

ALBERTINO LOURENCO IS ELECTED CITY SERGEANT.

Motion made by Councilman Robert Lynch, seconded by Councilman Barry, to elect Michael Devane, Judge of Probate, is passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

MICHAEL DEVANE IS ELECTED JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT.

Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Barry to elect Kenneth E. O’Neil Sr., Sealer of Weights and Measures is passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

KENNETH E. O’NEIL, SR., IS ELECTED SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Motion made by Councilman Robert Lynch, seconded by Councilman Kinder, to elect Alvin L. Hallquist, Environmental Action Supervisor is passed on the following roll call vote:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

ALVIN L. HALLQUIST IS ELECTED ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION SUPERVISOR.

THE FOLLOWING CITY OFFICERS ARE ELECTED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

WEIGHERS OF MERCHANDISE (RENEWALS)

Priscilla A. Agin

Robert Aubin

Ronald Aubin

Charles Beausejour

Stephen Dobyna

Charles E. Duclos, Jr.

Timothy A. Hays

Robert D. Leddy

Thomas Massey

Thomas J. McHale

Seymour L. Silverstein

Samuel S. Sinel

William A. Smith

William G. Toole

Thomas Ross

THE FOLLOWING CITY OFFICERS ARE ELECTED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

WEIGHERS OF MERCHANDISE (NEW)

David R. Brice

Stephen H. Castro

Raymond P. Maher

Joseph M. Piraino

Richard P. Smith

* CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:

Michelle N. Dutra - Amount unknown

Miguel Gago - $1,428.87

Alcinda Santos Loureiro - Amount unknown

Antonio Loureiro - $755.90 & Personal Injury

Stewart S. Pollock - $200.00

Debra Ricci & Melissa Ricci - $50,000.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0

Claim of Charles W. Korkuc in the amount of $591.80

Claim of Steven K. Rouleau in the amount of $60.00

Claim of Rhode Island Transit Authority in the amount of $35.43

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

Sadie Danho by Attorney Ronald Resmini in the amount of $200,000

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS DENIED - CLAIMANT TO CONTACT BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY:

George W. Dawson in the amount of $130.00

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT:

Claim of Roger E Airall, by Attorney Gerard H. Donley in the amount of $550,000

Claim of Louis E. Azar, Esq. beneficiaries of the late Helen Cokash in no amount specified.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE DENIED:

Maurice Barras, by his insured, American International Recovery Inc. in no amount specified.

Gregorio DaLuz and Suzette DaLuz by Attorney Martin Harris in no amount specified.

Rocco Forte in the amount of $1500.00/$1432.97

Cristina Lopes in the amount of $40.00

George Sirois in the amount of $30.00

Travelers Insurance Co as subrogee of Herbert M. Fried in the amount of $730.21

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Robert Lynch, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Eugene J. Jeffers, P.E., Director of Public Works, requesting that the Public Work Center on Armistice Boulevard be upgraded on the outside. Suggestions for improvements include slots in the fence in the back, landscaping the area and painting and shingling the front.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN ROBERT LYNCH.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Robert Lynch, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Eugene J. Jeffers, P.E., Director of Public Works, asking him when the Public Works Department is going to fix the driveway at his home, which was damaged by said department.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Brian J. Sarault, requesting his suggestions and/or the suggestions of the Planning Department on forming a Pawtucket Park Commission as was passed by Resolution of the City Council.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN BARRY.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Barry, seconded by Councilman Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Representative Joseph DeAngelis, Speaker of the House; John Bevilacqua, Chairman of Judiciary Committee; and David R. Carlin, Jr., Senate Majority Leader; informing them of the strong opposition by the Pawtucket City Council of the cuts in bus service at night from Providence to Pawtucket. This cutback would adversely affect many Pawtucket residents who work in Providence and use that service.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Vieira, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John W. Tomlinson, Chief of Police; Peter Granieri, City Engineer; Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer; regarding a concern of George LaPorte, Principal of Nathaniel Greene Elementary School, about heavy congestion around the School early in the morning. The congestion is caused by buses dropping off students and parents dropping off students in their cars. Councilman Kinder would like to solve this problem by calling a meeting with all off them and Mr. LaPorte.

Upon Motion made by Councilman Kinder seconded by Councilman Vieira, the meeting is adjourned at nine eighteen o’clock p.m.