City Council, October 10, 1990.
A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, October 10, 1990, at seven eleven o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Houle presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
Total Parking Ban During Snow Storms.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS AT 7:38 O’CLOCK PM.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT EIGHT TWENTY-EIGHT O’CLOCK P.M.
The reading of the records of September 19, 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.
THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
**TAKEN OF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, upon the request of Councilman Doyle, Anthony DeLuca, Attorney, 111 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI, representing Richard Wasserman regarding Armistice Boulevard Shopping Plaza addresses the City Council:
Mr. Deluca states that the lot sweeper will not sweep after 11:00 pm., also that letters were sent by the applicant to all tenants advising that there will be no deliveries between 11 pm - 7 am. Dumpster companies are also advised not to pick up between 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZE COUNCILMAN DOYLE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Doyle, seconded by Councilmen Barry and Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, requesting information about the new attorney for Zoning and Code Enforcement matters. Specifically, how he was chosen, by whom was he chosen, what are his special qualifications, what are his exact duties, how much money will he be paid for his efforts.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council upon Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt seconded by Councilman Doyle the Veto of Mayor Sarault regarding Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 991 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "The Traffic Ordinance" (4-Way Stop Signs - Geneva Street, Unity Street, Progress Street & Blodgett Avenue) is OVERRIDDEN on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council upon Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt seconded by Councilman Doyle the Veto of Mayor Sarault regarding Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 991 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "The Traffic Ordinance" (4-Way Stop Signs - Burgess Avenue & Balch Street) is OVERRIDDEN on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN WILLIAM LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman William Lynch introduces the following Communication.
Upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Barry, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed:
Communication from Penelope W. Register, Tillinghast Collins & Graham, to Janice M. LaPorte, Deputy Clerk. (Bonded Indebtedness)
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop of Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service Inc., (previously Antonio Albuquerque & Doreen Delgado d/b/a Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service) at 441 Prospect Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 36, Lot 216, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling used automobiles and repairing same, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC #131 & 4
Speaking in favor is Antonio Albequerque, 42 Mavis Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Albequerque states that the purpose of the transfer is just to incorporate.
There are no more speakers.
The 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 Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop of Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service Inc., (previously Antonio Albuquerque & Doreen Delgado d/b/a Dorman’s Auto Sales & Service) at 441 Prospect Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 36, Lot 216. LIC #131 & 4
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop of Moe’s Auto Sales and Service Inc., at 19–21 Benefit Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 5, Lot 487, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling used automobiles and repairing same, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC#130 & 79
Speaking in favor is Ken Kando, 36 Underwood Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Kando states that the purpose of the transfer is just! to incorporate.
There are no more speakers.
The hearing is closed.
Upon Motion made by Councilman William Lynch, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following petition is GRANTED on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair Shop and Second Hand Shop of Moe’s Auto Sales and Service Inc., at 19–21 Benefit Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 5, Lot 487. LIC#130 & 79
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted by: Council President Raymond W. Houle, Jr. District Five
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstain - Councilman William Lynch.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Abstain - Councilman William Lynch.
The following resolution is read and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Submitted at the request of Mayor Brian J. Sarault.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS LAID ON A TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Resolution regarding Community Counseling Center - Pledge of Security.
THE CLERK IS INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 7, 1990, AT 8:00 PM.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Rabbitt, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Fred E. Joslyn, Jr., City Solicitor, requesting a legal opinion regarding the Community Counseling Center Resolution, specificaly is the resolution sufficient to do what is requested or is an ordinance necessary.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, SUBMITTED BY COUNCILMAN WILLIAM VIEIRA, ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
COUNCILMEN RABBITT, ROBERT LYNCH AND BARRY LEAVE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 9:20 PM.
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the second time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder and Vieira.
Noes - Councilman William Lynch.
Ordinance Authorizing the City of Pawtucket to Issue Bonds and Notes in the Sum of One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars Providing for Major Capital Improvements to the Transmission and Distribution System of the Pawtucket Water Supply Board in the City of Pawtucket.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
The following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, to amend a motion of December 21, 1988, to accept Rowland Street as a city street subject to conditions set forth by the City Planning Commission, City Engineer and City Council. A Cul de sac at the end of Rowland Street will not be necessary if a permanent easement is executed which allows the City to use the petitioner’s property at 8 Rowland Street on Plat 47 and Lot 720 as an emergency vehicle turnaround. Said easement must be approve by the City Solicitor, Public Works Director, Planning Director, and the Public Safety Director. All other conditions are still in effect, is passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder, William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Motion of December 21, 1988, to accept Rowland Street as a city street subject to conditions set forth by the City Planning Commission, City Engineer and City Council. A Cul de sac at the end of Rowland Street will not be necessary if a permanent easement is executed which allows the City to use the petitioner’s property at 8 Rowland Street on Plat 47 and Lot 720 as an emergency vehicle turnaround. Said easement must be approve by the City Solicitor, Public Works Director, Planning Director, and the Public Safety Director. All other conditions are still in effect.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Calista, Doyle, Kinder William Lynch and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 28, "Streets and Sidewalks" Section 28–6, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket 1966. (Rowland Street)
COUNCILMAN RABBITT RETURNS TO THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 9:28 PM.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance to Prohibit the Open Exhibition of Certain Video Cassette Recordings in Establishments Engaged in the Business of video Cassette Recordings.
COUNCILMEN BARRY AND ROBERT LYNCH RETURNS AT 9:33 PM.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Kinder, Robert Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - Councilmen Doyle and William Lynch.
Ordinance Establishing a Pay Plan for the City of Pawtucket and Repealing Chapter 2144.
The following Ordinance is read for the first time and passed on a roll call vote, as follows:
Ayes - President Houle, Councilmembers Barry, Calista, Doyle, Kinder, Robert Lynch, William Lynch, Rabbitt and Vieira.
Noes - 0
Ordinance Establishing an Historic District Commission and Repealing Chapter 2023 its Entirety.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Director of Finance to Execute and Deliver to the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency a Deed of Land for Property on Branch Street, Also Designated as Lot 61 on Plat 6 of the Tax Assessor of the City of Pawtucket
*THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE LAID ON THE TABLE ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2145 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Fixing the Salaries of Heads of Department and Other Officers of the City of Pawtucket. (Animal Control Officers Assistant Planner)
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 991 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "The Traffic Ordinance." (4-Way Stop Signs - Gooding Street and Park Street)
Ordinance Regarding Prompt Payment by City.
Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2055 (As Amended) Entitled "Ordinance Establishing the P.A.R.E. Program"
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 1401 as Amended of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, Entitled "Establishment of Police Court" (Section 11 - Fine, Penalty, Imprisonment)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN RABBITT.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Rabbitt introduces the following entitled ordinance:
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 991 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "The Traffic Ordinance." (4-Way Stop Signs - Oregon and Byron Avenue, Bloomfield and Liberty Streets, Manton Street and Whirlway Place)
Submitted by: Councilman Kevin Rabbit, District Three
Upon Motion made by Councilman Rabbitt, seconded by Councilman Calista, the following ordinance is Laid on the Table on a unanimous voice vote:
Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 991 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket Entitled "The Traffic Ordinance." (4-Way Stop Signs - Oregon and Byron Avenue, Bloomfield and Liberty Streets, Manton Street and Whirlway Place)
Submitted by: Councilman Kevin Rabbit, District Three
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSE WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 19, 1990, AND IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP:
Luis Luna d/b/a Garcia’s Auto Repair, 72 Exchange St LIC #129
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE GRANTED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
YEARLY BINGO - NEW
St. Basil the Great Church to conduct yearly Bingo Games in 92 East Avenue, on Thursday evenings for the year ending 8/31/91, from 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM LIC#755
SUNDAY SALES (Second Class) RENEWAL
Monet Division of Crystal Brands Inc., 125 Newell Ave LIC #169
New England Computer Corp. d/b/a Computerland, 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC #143
SUNDAY SALES (Fifth Class) NEW
Leonard E. Rounds, Res: 71 Lincoln Avenue, Central Falls, RI. LIC #168 (has peddler’s license to sell hot dogs, chips, soda, etc.)
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class) NEW
Maria Elean Velasques d/b/a La Tranquera, at 337 Weeden Street, LIC #232
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilman Vieira introduces the following License:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class)
Jerry Sandstrom d/b/a Depot Grill at 204-206 Broad Street, LIC #234
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Barry, the following license is granted on a unanimous voice vote:
VICTUALLING HOUSE (First Class)
Jerry Sandstrom d/b/a Depot Grill at 204–206 Broad Street, LIC #234
*CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Cheryl A. Balshaw - No amount specified
Josie Byrnes - $200.00
Marie Pettis - $183.70
Frederick Polseno - $379.00
Charles H. Schirza - $2,116.47
Emile Turenne - $225.00
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilmen Barry and Calista is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Roger F. Giraud, Director of Planning and Development, requesting to know the plans for the clam shell that was removed from the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Exchange Street and requests that the clam shell be displayed prominently somewhere in the City.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN KINDER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Kinder, seconded by Councilman Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Brian J. Sarault, suggesting that if the other uses of the vacant Peerless building fall through, that he consider working towards having the Children’s Museum relocate there.
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 Richard DeLyon Commander of Pawtucket Police Department, requesting the Police Department strictly enforce no thru trucking regulations in the Bishop’s Bend area and also no trucking on Division Street.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN VIEIRA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Barry, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Louis Simon, Acting Director of Public Works, requesting him to add containers at the incinerator on Saturday so that people who bring their trash to dump would not have to be turned away.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN ROBERT LYNCH.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Robert Lynch, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Louis Simon, Acting Director of Public Works, requesting that he do a study to determine the feasibility for two City clean-ups each year; one in the Spring and the other in the Fall.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Fred E. Joslyn, Jr., City Solicitor, requesting the status report on legislation that he was asked to prepare to put the safeguards of the Pawtucket Public Buildings Authority into the State Legislation.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Jeffrey Newman, requesting that he prepare for the Council a short synopsis of all the Charter changes which are on the ballot on November 6, 1990. It is further requested that this synopsis be prepared as soon as possible so that the Council will have a chance to look it over before the meeting on October 24, 1990.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILMAN CALISTA.
With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilman Calista, seconded by Councilman Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Phil Kukielski, Regional Manager, Providence Journal, and to Randy Szyba, Managing Editor, Evening Times, to ask that as a public service to the People of Pawtucket, their newspapers publish an article or series of articles regarding the local refenda questions on the November 6, 1990, ballot. These questions include both bond issues and charter review referenda.
Upon Motion made by Councilman Vieira, seconded by Councilman Kinder, the meeting is adjourned at nine fifty o’clock p.m.