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City Council, March 25, 2015

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 7:52 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Present – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

Absent – 0

President Moran presides.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” - Text and Official Maps (Historic District – 22 Bedford Road, 175 West Avenue, & 11 Walnut Street)

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” - Text and Official Maps (Historic District – 15 Laurel Avenue)

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:02 P.M.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:03 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” TEXT AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS (60 Dexter Street, 140 Dexter Street and 65 Goff Avenue – Assessor Plat 44, Lots 595, 340, 568)

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:08 P.M.

The reading of the records of March 11, 2015 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.

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

061	A. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015)

611	B. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY15)

625	C. Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration and Public Safety, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (SAFER Grant update)

028	D. Communication from Cheryl A. Fernstrom, CMC, Jamestown Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Resolution opposing H-5044, H-5137, and S-0559 regarding the exemption of properties from taxation)

028	E. Communication from Cheryl A. Fernstrom, CMC, Jamestown Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Resolution opposing H-5257 regarding Harbors and Harbor Lines)

028	F. Communication from Sue Murray, North Kingstown Deputy Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Resolution opposing H-5473 regarding Fire Fighter Arbitration)

028	G. Communication from Joanne M. Mower, Portsmouth Town Clerk, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Resolution in Support of H-5000, H-5054, H-5101, and H-5107)

** 614	H. Communication from Lance Hill, PE, Director of Public Works, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Speed Bump Policy)

	J. Communication from Shaun W. Strobel, Tax Collector, to Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Proposed Legislation regarding Municipal Lien Certificates for Mobile or Manufactures Homes) TO BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

**	K. AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE GENDER EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE ACT IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET – IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.

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

590	I. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Electric Speed Signs and Other Costs) is READ AND ORDERED FILED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN.

Upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Bray, the agenda is amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:

591 Communication from Councilor Mark J. Wildenhain, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Traffic Signage near City Schools)

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

Communication from Councilor Mark J. Wildenhain, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Traffic Signage near City Schools)

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

Diane Agostini - $153.94

Jill Bazar-Khoury - $226.09

Diane Brown – $432.81

Sherman Bun - $66.74

Louis Cabral - $175.00/$265.47

Angela Campbell - $187.36

Derek Correia - $489.94

Donna DaCosta - $116.38

Caroline Dade, by John E. Sylvia, Esq. – No Amount Specified.

Shayna DeBrito - $210.00

Rebecca K. Dobson – Pending Estimates

Debra Duarte - $214.55

Jay Douglas - $5,988.16

Jose J. Elias - $803.01/$904.12

Armond Facha - $1,011.95/$2,581.35

Ernesto Florez - $361.79

Paul Genereux - $40.00

Robert D. Harris - $213.85

Carissa Howard - $257.44

Tricia Kelly - $244.19

Michael Lavoie, Jr. - $149.65

Mark J. Majkut - $277.73

Benjamin Mer - $79.77

Elizabeth Mersereau - $114.07

Jeff Millette Auto Center Inc. - $507.99

Mario Munoz Gazzon - $538.00

Patricia Murray – Pending Estimates

Julia Norris - $479.37/$851.86

Kyle Ogni, by Dina A. Brosco, Esq. - $100,000

Nanisia Oliveira - $232.50

Maria E. Resto – Pending Estimates

Riverside Cemetery - $1,983.01

Jose Rodrigues - $420.00

Peter Santos - $64.00/$122.00

Kurt Sebastian - $873.56

Ryan Tooley - $91.64

Trisha Traynor - $71.08

Nary S. Vann - $8,862.57

Artie Veliu - $216.80/$217.00

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the agenda is amended to include the following claims to be referred to the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, on a unanimous voice vote:

Amanda Gaboriault - $212.52

Emanuel Jesus - $580.00

Joanne Whitney - $292.67

Veronica Jaramillo – Pending Estimates

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Mercer, the following claims for damages against the City are REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, on a unanimous voice vote:

Amanda Gaboriault - $212.52

Emanuel Jesus - $580.00

Joanne Whitney - $292.67

Veronica Jaramillo – Pending Estimates

THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP:

SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES (2 -Year Term)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BRAY.

Upon motion made by Councilor Bray, seconded by Councilor Barry, the name of Jeremy Batista is placed in nomination to serve as the Sealer of Weights and Measures.

With no other nominations offered, Jeremy Batista IS ELECTED SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES (Two Year Term) on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES – 0.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to John Pita, former Sealer of Weights & Measures, thanking him for his service to the city as Sealer of Weights and Measures.

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment to the Board of Canvassers for confirmation:

BOARD OF CANVASSERS

589 Edward Catone, 78 Margaret Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in March 2021, is READ AND ORDERED FILED

The following nomination submitted by His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

BOARD OF CANVASSERS

Edward Catone, 78 Margaret Street, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the 1^st Monday in March 2021.

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

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H-5800 ENTITLED “AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY – BREED-SPECIFIC REGULATION”

COUNCILOR BRAY LEAVES THE CHAMBERS AT 8:30 P.M.

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

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF H-5044 AND S-559 AND H-5173 RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

COUNCILOR BRAY RETURNS TO THE CHAMBERS AT 8:31 P.M.

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

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

330 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “TAXATION.” (TAX STABILIZATION FOR EXPANSION OR RENOVATION OF ANY EXISTING FACILITY, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FACILITY, THE ADDITION OF TANGIBLE BUSINESS PROPERTY OR LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS) AS AMENDED.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the agenda is amended to include the following resolution on a unanimous voice vote:

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE SPECIAL RESPONSE UNIT WITHIN THE PAWTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following resolution is LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE MAYOR AND TO THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, on a unanimous voice vote:

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE SPECIAL RESPONSE UNIT WITHIN THE PAWTUCKET POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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

AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

330 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL POLICIES.” (AUTOMOBILE USAGE REPORTS TO INCLUDE MILEAGE)

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 Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE RETURNED BY THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE IS TAKEN UP AND POSTPONED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” - Text and Official Maps (Historic District – 15 Laurel Avenue)

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 Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Cano, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, Tetreault and Wildenhain.

NOES - 0.

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the Entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 8:44 p.m., in memory of Raymond E. Wynne.