June 20, 2001 - Regular City Council Session

City Council, June 20, 2001

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at eight o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Present – President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

Absent – Councilors Carr, Clemente, and Moran.

President Barry presides.

The reading of the records of June 6, 2001, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Grebien, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

061 A. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Statement of Estimated Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the Fiscal Period July 1, 2000, through May 31, 2001)

335 B. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Sale of City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $11,780,000.00)

1 C. Communication from Commander Stephen P. Ormerod, to Councilor David Moran. (Youths Loitering – Revere and Archer Streets)

622 D. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Council President John Barry, III & Council Members. (Vacant/Abandon Housing Report)

590 E. Communication from His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Cancer Screening for City Employees)

623 Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Director of Personnel, to the Honorable Members of the City Council. (Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Fire Fighters Independent Union – July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2004) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

Ratification of Contract between the City of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Fire Fighters Independent Union for the period beginning July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2004, is READ AND ORDERED FILED, and is REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR GREBIEN.

With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Grebien, on behalf of Councilor Clemente, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:

The Clerk is instructed to prepare the following ordinance and refer it to the Ordinance Committee:

ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 388 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.” (4-Way Stop Signs – Columbia Avenue And Francis Avenue)

Communication from Mayor James E. Doyle, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Juvenile Hearing Board, FOR CONFIRMATION:

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

589 Rigas C. Papagolos, 127 West Lawn Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003, is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor James E. Doyle for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

JUVENILE HEARING BOARD

Rigas C. Papagolos, 127 West Lawn Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in December, 2003.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS DENIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

592 Communication from Michael D. Cassidy, Director, Planning and Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Disposition of City Owned Property on Mineral Spring Avenue)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

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

Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the City Council, submitting bids received at the bid opening held at First Southwest Company, on June 20, 2001, for the sale of $11,780,000 City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bonds and concurring with City’s Fiscal Agent, First Southwest Company, that the award be made to the lowest bidder, Fidelity Capital Markets, as follows:

BIDDER AMOUNT RATE PREMIUM

Fidelity Capital Markets $11,780,000 4.59333% $2,476.80

Boston, MA 02210

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

335 Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the City Council, submitting bids received at the bid opening held at First Southwest Company, on June 20, 2001, for the sale of $11,780,000 City of Pawtucket General Obligation Bonds and concurring with City’s Fiscal Agent, First Southwest Company, that the award be made to the lowest bidder, Fidelity Capital Markets, as follows:

BIDDER AMOUNT RATE PREMIUM

Fidelity Capital Markets $11,780,000 4.59333% $2,476.80

Boston, MA 02210

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

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

335 RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $11,780,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FIDELITY CAPITAL MARKETS.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

635 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND THE PAWTUCKET ARTS COUNCIL FOR A PORTION OF THE PREMISES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY BURNS BUILDING.

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

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

330 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 347-1 (A) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, “STORAGE OF GARBAGE ON PREMISES.”

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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS.

THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE, WHICH WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 6, 2001, IS AGAIN TAKEN UP AND IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^stClass NEW –

*U S A Deli, Inc., 1100 Newport Avenue, LIC# 00599

STIPULATIONS:

1. Dumpster be moved to parking space #6 and be properly enclosed without blocking visibility of traffic coming on Hughes Avenue.

2. Proper building permits be obtained including Health Department and Fire Marshall offices.

3. Move the vent and window to the rear of the building to face toward Newport Avenue or toward North Attleboro.

4. Paint the building to improve its appearance.

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 Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 351-14 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, “OBSTRUCTING SIDEWALKS WITH SIGNS AND MERCHANDISE; SANDWICH BOARDS; PENALTY PROVISIONS,” (Sidewalk Sales and Outdoor Displays)

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

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 116-37 (A), OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN BREEDS OF DOGS. (Pit Bull & Rotweiller Breeds)

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

AYES - President Barry, Councilors Bray, Grebien, Hodge, Hoyas, and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAWTUCKET CONVERGENCE FUND.

UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 59-24 OF THE PAWTUCKET CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1996, “FIREFIGHTER’S AND POLICE PENSION FUND – TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY.” (Presumption of Disability)

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

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES AND TRANSFERS OR RENEWALS OF LICENSES.

The following license is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^st Class –

Brava Restaurant and Bar, Inc. d/b/a Restaurant Di Nos (Transfer from Restaurant Praia Ltd. d/b/a Restaurant Praia) 908 Main Street, LIC# 00600

*The following licenses are APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:

AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND SECOND HAND SHOP (Class A & B – Selling used automobiles and parts) RENEWAL –

*Dominic Mazza d/b/a Dominic Mazza Auto Repair and Sales, 284 Kenyon Avenue, LIC# 30210 & 40208

1. No Painting

2. There will be timer lights on at night.

PEDDLER - ONE DAY SPECIAL EVENT PEDDLER LICENSE FOR 4^th OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION, ON JULY 3, 2001, FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL -

K & S Novelty, Inc., 29 Lauriston Street, Providence, LIC# 15

TO PEDDLE: Balloons & Novelties

DRIVERS: Kevin Skelly, 29 Lauriston Street, Providence

Allan D. Berstein, 59 Fifth Street, Providence

Theresa Manera, 156 Yeoman Avenue, Cranston

LOCATION: McCoy Stadium Area

PRIVATE DETECTIVE New –

Daniel A. Silveira, 29 Dunnell Lane, LIC# 90176

PRIVATE DETECTIVE Renewals –

Mark H. Brouwer d/b/a M. Brouwer, 255 Main Street, LIC# 90165

Gordon Duquenoy d/b/a Bucket Investigations, 433 Benefit Street, LIC# 90172

Thomas J. Feeley, 46 Vineyard Street, LIC# 90131

David MacLean, 393 Armistice Boulevard, LIC# 90164

Lincoln D. Roy d/b/a LR & Associates, 45 Broad Street, LIC# 90173

PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewals –

Rufus and Selinah Ajayi d/b/a The Washing Well Laundromat, 906 Main St. LIC#A0058

Angelica Textile Services Inc., 482 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A00062

Belisle's Coin Laundry Inc., 660 Broadway LIC#A0063

Helene A. Bergeron d/b/a Helene’s Laundramat, 280 Dexter St. LIC#A0064

Budz Suds Incorporated d/b/a Budz Suds Laundromat, 611 Smithfield Ave. LIC#A0051

Chaudhary, LLC d/b/a Swan Cleaners, 371 Benefit St. LIC#A0066

Lawrence P. & Lynda J. Coleman d/b/a Mrs. C's, 333 Armistice Blvd. LIC#A0006

Carmel Izzo d/b/a Lonsdale Super Wash, 457 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#A0050

George & Libie Leonard d/b/a Stanley Systems Cleaners & Mr. USA, 224 East Ave. LIC#A0017

Management Consultant and Investment Company d/b/a Clover Laundry, 609 Main St. LIC#A0068

Management Consultant & Investment Corp., d/b/a Caribbean Cleaners, 720 Cottage St. LIC#A0067

New England Linen Supply Inc., 20 Rhode Island Ave. LIC#A0021

Linda M. Roselli d/b/a Coin-Op, 504 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0053

Royal Cleaners Inc. d/b/a Royal Cleaners, 639 Cottage St. LIC#A0045

Oladipo Solola d/b/a Langley's Laundry, 265 Pawtucket Ave. LIC#A0043

George Souza d/b/a G & M Laundromat, 530 Broadway LIC#A0028

Sunshine Laundromat Inc., 192 Division St. LIC#A0040

Robert A. Tice d/b/a Star Cleaners & Coin Laundry, 614 Central Ave. LIC#A0049

Woodlawn Laundry & Cleansers Inc., 197 Glenwood Ave. LIC#A0031

SUNDAY SALES 1^st Class –

Khalil M. Elmasri d/b/a Hanna’s Market (Transfer from Raquel Sabet d/b/a Sabet’s Food Mart) 232 Columbus Avenue, LIC# 20402

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^st Class –

Khalil M. Elmasri d/b/a Hanna’s Market (Transfer from Raquel Sabet d/b/a Sabet’s Food Mart) 232 Columbus Avenue, LIC# 00601

VICTUALLING HOUSE 1^st Class RENEWAL –

Lespar, Inc. d/b/a The Whole Scoop, 604 Smithfield Avenue, LIC# 00527

*THE FOLLOWING BONDS ARE APPROVED, SURETIES NAMED ARE ACCEPTED:

PRIVATE DETECTIVE –

Mark Brouwer, Surety – Western Surety Company

Gordon Duquenoy, Surety – Western Surety Company

Thomas J. Feeley, Surety – Western Surety Company

David MacLean, Surety – Western Surety Company

Lincoln D. Roy, Surety – Western Surety Company

Daniel A. Silveira, Surety – Western Surety Company

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

Rigoberto Dominicci - $496.00

Narragansett Electric - $2,730.71

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Bray introduces the following claims for damages against the city: