January 22, 1992 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, January 22, 1992.

A regular session of the City Council is held Wednesday, January 22, 1992, at eight six o’clock p.m. All the members are present and President Barry presides.

The reading of the records of January 2, 6, 8, 14, 1992, are dispensed with and the records are approved as prepared by the Clerk.

THE COUNCIL RECESS AT EIGHT SEVEN O’CLOCK PM TO CONVENE AS THE PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS, AND TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON:

Coastal Auto Sales & Collision, Inc.

Sterry Street Towing Co.

East Coast Auto Body & Towing Co.

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT NINE FIFTY O’CLOCK PM.

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

THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

028      A.        Communication from Robert E. Potter, Town Clerk, Town of Burrillville, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Resolution "Lab Testing for Drugs and Alcohol Violations")

623      **B.     Communication from Martin E. Joyce, Human Resource Manager, to Police Applicants. (Reviewing written exam)

028      D.        Communication from Lucie M. Coughlin, to Frederick R. Love, Chairman of the Historic District Commission. (Resignation from the Historic District Commission)

028      E.         Communication from Mary M. Beck, CMC, Council Clerk, Town of Narragansett, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Resolution "Lab Testing for Drugs and Alcohol Violations)

592      F.         Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to Gloria Ann Grzebien. (Public Hearing - Historic Core Project)

1          **H.    Communication from Richard E. DeLyon, Commander of Police, to Chief, Director, City Clerk, Councilman Vieira. (Community Policing Unit (CPU)

028      I.          Copy of Resolution from Patricia R. Valliere, Town of Richmond, to Pawtucket City Council. (State Aid)

614      J.          Communication from Peter P. Granieri, Jr., P.E., Acting Director of Public Works, to Councilor John Calista. (Hurricane "Bob")

614      K.        Communication from Peter P. Granieri, Jr., P.E., Acting Director of Public Works, to Pawtucket City Council. (Save the Park, January 7, 1992 FEMA Monies Hurricane "Bob")

7          M.        Communication from Eugene J. Jeffers, P.E., Chief Engineer, Pawtucket Water Supply Board, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Conditions on Weeden Street)

7          N.        Communication from Eugene J. Jeffers, P.E., Chief Engineer, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Abbott Run Associates, Inc.)

613      **P.     Communication from Gerald J. Pouliot, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Request of Councilman Vieira Pension of Brian J. Sarault)

061      Q.        Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Members of the City Council. (Fiscal period from July 1, 1991 through October 31, 1991)

502      **R.     Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to Pawtucket City Council and to President John J. Barry, III. (Slater Park Historic Core Carousel Area Project)

126      **S.     Communication from John L. DiPanni, Chairman of the Pawtucket Parks Commission, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Rhode Island Watershed Watch)

613      **T.     Communication from Gerald J. Pouliot, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Absentee Landlord Ordinance)

590      **V.    Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Testing of the Slater Park Pond)

590      **W.   Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Resumes for Boards and Commissions)

590      X.        Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Agreements for reimbursements due to criminal activities)

590      Y.        Communication from Mayor Robert E. Metivier, to Council President John J. Barry, III. (Towing Services)

611      **Z.     Communication from Jack Rahill, Finance Director, to Councilman Doyle. (Zero Based Budget)

126      **Bb.   Communication from James Kulczycki, Jr., Director of Parks, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Latin American Association - McCoy)

126      Cc.       Communication from James Kulczycki, Jr., Director of Parks, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Save the park letters)

**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

592      C.        Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to City Council and President John J. Barry, III. (City of Pawtucket’s Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, asking that the Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation be added to the list of those groups who are informed about changes with or progress of CHAS.

126      G.        Communication from James E. Kulczycki, Director of Parks, to City Council. (Slater Park Maintenance Plan) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Rabbitt, seconded by Councilors Clement and Kinder, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John DiPanni, Chairman of Pawtucket Parks Commission, referring the letter "Slater Park Maintenance Plan" to the Commission and to Mike Cassidy for their comments.

592      L.         Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to City Council and President John J. Barry, III. (The Stearns House) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Calista is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructing to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, asking that a summary of proposals for the Stearns House be made available to the Council in time for the meeting of February 5, 1992.

613      O.        Communication from Gerald J. Pouliot, City Solicitor, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Legal Opinion on Orego[illegible] Law) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VIEIRA.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Patrick J. Quinlan, Esq., Assistant City Solicitor, requesting that he determine who the proper source is for requesting a legal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office. This request is in regards to the Oregon Law on the seizure of property.

588      U.        Communication from Davie E. Leven, President of Major Electric Supply, Inc., to Pawtucket City Council. (City’s parking lot) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CALISTA.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Moran, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Councilor Kevin J. Rabbitt, Chairman of the Properties Committee, requesting the Committee meet on the request from Major Electric Supply, Inc., and report back to the Council its recommendation as soon as possible.

592      Aa.       Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to Pawtucket City Council and President John J. Barry, III. (Contract activities) is Read and Ordered Filed.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RABBITT.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Joseph Roque, Purchasing Agent, to ask for all information regarding the contracts with the City of Rockwell Amusements, including such items as the beginning date of the contracts, the money paid to them, the total value of the contracts, and all other pertinent information.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Clement introduces the following communication:

028      Communication from Cheryl A. Britland, to Pawtucket City Council. (World War II Veterans Memorial)

Upon Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Calista, the following communication is Read and Ordered Filed.

Communication from Cheryl A. Britland, to Pawtucket City Council. (World War II Veterans Memorial)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

With majority consent of the Council, the following Motion made by Councilor Clement, seconded by Councilor Calista, is passed on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Cheryl A. Britland, regarding the World War II Veterans Memorial. The Council wishes to inform her that no action will be taken on the 1989 Resolution regarding the citing of the monument until such time as a report has been received from the Citing Committee. If the Council at that time decides to relocate the Monument elsewhere, then at that time the Council will vote to rescind that first Resolution.

609      Petition from Pamela K. Greenwood, C.S. Manager - Right of Way, New England Telephone Company, to Richard J. Goldstein, City Clerk. (Rowland Street) is approved PENDING APPROVAL FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CLEMENT.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael D. Cassidy, Director of Planning and Development, to ask why the contracts for the wetlands application for the historic core project were not put out to bid.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Daniel P. Fanning, Executive Director of Rhode Island Department of Transportation, requesting an update on the "delay signals" at the corner of Newport Avenue and Cottage Street. This area, which is already heavily congested, will become even more so very shortly, due to the opening of the new Plaza just over the border in Attleboro.

Therefore, the Council is asking for a quick response on what actions the Department plans to take to alleviate this problem.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Gerald J. Pouliot, Acting City Solicitor, to ask if an amendment to the Charter is needed to officially change the name of Members of this Council from "Councilmen" to "Councilors".

If such a change is needed, what costs would there be to bring this change about.

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP of Luis Cardenas d/b/a New/Tech, 49 Middle Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 573, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing same, which was advertising for a hearing at this time, is taken up: LIC #126 & #65

Speaking in favor is Louis Cardenas, 68 Middle Street.

Mr. Cardenas states that Paul Brian Realty owns the property on which the establishment is located.

Mr. Cardenas states that he has been open for two months. Council President Barry notes that he has been open without a license.

Mr. Cardenas states that the trash around the building was there when he opened and the autobody parts which are next to the sign in the front are picked up weekly. He states that there is no painting at the establishment. He states that he originally had a partner who left, and then he came to the Council to get the license.

Council President Barry states that the establishment has been a mess for a long time and that the neighbors are opposed to this type of operation at this location.

There are no other speakers.

The Hearing is closed.

Upon Motion made by Councilor Calista, seconded by Councilor Rabbitt the following petition is DENIED on a unanimous voice vote:

Petition for AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP of Luis Cardenas d/b/a New/Tech, 49 Middle Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 573, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and repairing same. LIC #126 & #65

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

Ayes - President Barry, Councilors Calista, Clement, Doyle, Kinder, Moran, Rabbitt and Vieira.

Noes - 0