Pawtucket City Council
June 19, 2013
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 7:16 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2958 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (1101 Newport Avenue, AP12 L738)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:05 P.M.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2958 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (1101 Newport Avenue, AP12 L738)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge submits the following amendment to the above-titled ordinance:
Add the following:
Section 2. The area is restricted in its uses. The following uses as listed in Section 410-12, Table of Use Regulations, City of Pawtucket Zoning Ordinance are prohibited:
8. Personal Services
D. Funeral services.
S. Pet Care Services
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following amendment to the above-titled ordinance is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Add the following:
Section 2. The area is restricted in its uses. The following uses as listed in Section 410-12, Table of Use Regulations, City of Pawtucket Zoning Ordinance are prohibited:
8. Personal Services
D. Funeral services.
S. Pet Care Services
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION, IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2958 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (1101 Newport Avenue, AP12 L738) AS AMENDED.
THE COUNCILOR RECESS AT 8:07 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (1101 Newport Avenue AP12 L738)
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:15 P.M.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (1101 Newport Avenue AP12 L738)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Wildenhain submits the following amendment:
Add the following:
Section 3. This amendment includes the following stipulations:
1. Illuminated lighting will be allowed outside, but must be turned off ½ hour after the close of business.
2. Hours of operation will be restricted from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. – seven days per week.
Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following amendment is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
Add the following:
Section 3. This amendment includes the following stipulations:
1. Illuminated lighting will be allowed outside, but must be turned off ½ hour after the close of business.
2. Hours of operation will be restricted from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. – seven days per week.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION, IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED, AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (1101 Newport Avenue AP12 L738) AS AMENDED.
The reading of the records of June 5, 2013 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
| | A. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for June 2-8, 2013 and June 9-15, 2013) |
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| | B. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | C. Communication from Karin Clancey, Middletown Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Resolution Supporting the Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund) |
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| ** | E. Communication from Susan Mara, Senior Planner, to Councilor Mark Wildenhain and Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Proposed Zone Change 1101 Newport Avenue) |
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| | F. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY13) |
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| | G. Communication from His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Confirmation of John J. Barry, III, Ann McCarthy, and Miriam Plitt to the Riverfront Commission) |
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| | H. Communication from Susan L. Reed, Library Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket History Research Center Lease Termination) IS REFERRED TO THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE |
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| | I. Communication from Elizabeth J. Cook-Martin Hopkinton Town Clerk, to RI City and Town Clerks. (Resolution Opposing SB0322 Legislation Relating to Taxation – Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes) |
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| | J. Communication from David Clemente, Purchasing Agent, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Response – City/School Department Purchases) |
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| | L. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Thatcher J. Berry - $300.00/$450.00 Adam Blakey – $70.00 Dwain Desrosiers - $2,978.59 Elizabeth Mersereau - $744.13 Giuliana Seale - $225.19 Bevian Swepson - $238.70 |
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| ** | TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY. NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN. |
| | D. Communication from David A. Coughlin, Pawtucket School Committee, to Council President Moran. (Emergency Repair Procurements) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Barry and Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, requesting a legal opinion regarding the language that is used in the City Charter regarding purchasing. There are a number of references to the statement “with the approval of the City Council” such as referenced in Section 4-1004(C) regarding emergency purchases. The Council is questioning if the wording of this statement should be interpreted to require council approval of purchases, rather than if it said “as approved by the City Council” which would indicate that it is the purchasing rules that the Council needed to approve. The Council is requesting that Mr. Milos research the origin and the original intent of this language that is used.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael Burns, Traffic Engineer, regarding the possibility of installing a stop sign on Dora Street at Vivian Avenue. The Council is requesting that he provide a report on the number of accidents on Dora Street and the number of speeding tickets that have been issued in this vicinity.
| | K. Communication from Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Transfer Station Communication Response) is READ AND ORDERED FILED. |
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance Hill, Director of Public Works, requesting that Councilor Rudd’s June 5, 2013 request for the daily reports on the transfer station, which Councilor Rudd states he has not received for awhile, be addressed immediately.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:
Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to Council President David P. Moran (Police and Fire Investment Portfolio Change Regarding Tradewinds)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Tetreault, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Director of Finance, to Council President David P. Moran (Police and Fire Investment Portfolio Change Regarding Tradewinds)
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, on behalf of Council President David P. Moran, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk in instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. President Moran stated that he was very upset regarding the mayor’s recent quote that used a very broad and general statement in the Pawtucket Times and the Valley Breeze, “I'll stick to solving the problems created by our past politicians, because that is the right thing to do for our great city.” The City Council would like specific clarification regarding which specific past politicians he was referring to as well as the specific problems that he was referencing. The Council is concerned with the loose way the term “past politicians” was used.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Rudd, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk in instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien, requesting an explanation regarding the recent hire of Dylan Zelazo as Director of Constituent Services and Communications. The Council is requesting an explanation on the status of Douglas Hadden who has held the position. Is he still in this position, has he retired or been reassigned? The Council is also requesting what the salary is for Mr. Zelazo.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilors Barros and Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Lance Hill, Director of Public Works, requesting that he provide the Council with a status and listing of streets that are to be repaved between now and the late fall. Council President Moran is asking where Cottage Street is on the list.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Zoning, Engineering, or the appropriate department, requesting that a map of the parking spaces in the lot between Tolman High School and the Armory be provided to the Council, showing which parking spaces belong to the City and which belong to the Armory.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the meeting is adjourned at 8:50 p.m.