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City Council, June 22, 2016

A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 7:22 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

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

Absent – Councilors Cano and Wildenhain.

President Moran presides.

THE COUNCIL RECESSES IMMEDIATELY TO RECONVENE A PUBLIC HEARING, WHICH WAS RECESSED AT THE MEETING HELD JUNE 8, 2016, ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2958 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. (Amendment from Residential Multifamily (RM) to Commercial General (CG) for 361-367 Fountain Street/373 Fountain Street and 7-9 Gooding Street (Assessor’s Plat 7 Lots 1 and 452)

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Amendment from Residential Multifamily (RM) to Commercial General (CG) for 361-367 Fountain Street/373 Fountain Street and 7-9 Gooding Street (Assessor’s Plat 7 Lots 1 and 452)

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 8:44 P.M.

UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS POSTPONED AT THE JUNE 8, 2016, MEETING, IS READ AND DEFEATED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:

AYES – 0.

NOES – President Moran, Councilors Barry, Bray, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, and Tetreault.

UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS POSTPONED AT THE JUNE 8, 2016, MEETING, IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

A motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilors Barry and Hodge, to DENY the following ordinance is PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

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

NOES - 0.

023 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Amendment from Residential Multifamily (RM) to Commercial General (CG) for 361-367 Fountain Street/373 Fountain Street and 7-9 Gooding Street (Assessor’s Plat 7 Lots 1 and 452)

THE COUNCIL RECESSES AT 8:51 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2958 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, AMENDING TO THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Amendment from Manufacturing/Industrial Open (MO) to Commercial Downtown (CD) Zoning District: 280 Pine Street, Assessors Plat 44 Lot 559)

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Amendment from Manufacturing/Industrial Open (MO) to Commercial Downtown (CD) Zoning District: 280 Pine Street, Assessors Plat 44 Lot 559)

THE COUNCIL RECONVENES AT 9:01 P.M.

The reading of the records of June 8, 2016 is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Barry and Rudd, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.

*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:

061		Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Statement of Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the Fiscal Period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016)

611		Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY16)

588		Resolution from the Town of Richmond in Opposition to Tolling Gantries.

625		Communication from Antonio J. Pires, Director of Administration/Public Safety, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Update – Investigation Complete Regarding Mayor)

590		Communication from Dylan Zelazo, Chief of Staff, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk. (Response – Memorial Plaques)

** 028		Communication from Robert Roy, Recycling and Sustainability Administrator, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Response – Business Recycling)

		Communication from Melissa DaRosa, Knowledge is Power, to the Substance Abuse Dare Fund Committee. (8^th Annual Nonviolence Awareness Block Party) IS REFERRED TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE/D.A.R.E. FUND COMMITTEE.

		THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Alyssa Picano, by Financial Claims, Inc. - $2,358.22
**	TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.

Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the agenda is amended to include the following communication:

1 Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Antonio J. Pires, Director of Public Safety. (Increased Manpower to Enforce Illegal Fireworks Compliance)

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

Communication from Paul King, Chief of Police, to Antonio J. Pires, Director of Public Safety. (Increased Manpower to Enforce Illegal Fireworks Compliance)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the agenda is amended to include the following communications:

028 Communication from the Honorable Representative Raymond Johnston, Jr. to Kristen A. Capaldi, Project Manager, RI Department of Transportation. (Repairs – Newport Avenue)

028 Communication from Peter Alviti, Jr., PE, Director, RI Department of Transportation, to the Honorable Representative Raymond H. Johnston, Jr. (Repairs – Newport Avenue)

028 Communication from the Honorable Representative Raymond H. Johnston, Jr. to Peter Alviti, Jr., Director, RI Department of Transportation. (Repairs – Newport Avenue)

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, on behalf of Council President Moran, seconded by Councilor Rudd, the following communications are READ AND ORDERED FILED:

Communication from the Honorable Representative Raymond Johnston, Jr. to Kristen A. Capaldi, Project Manager, RI Department of Transportation. (Repairs – Newport Avenue)

Communication from Peter Alviti, Jr., PE, Director, RI Department of Transportation, to the Honorable Representative Raymond H. Johnston, Jr. (Repairs – Newport Avenue)

Communication from the Honorable Representative Raymond H. Johnston, Jr. to Peter Alviti, Jr., Director, RI Department of Transportation. (Repairs – Newport Avenue)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, requesting that the city look into making temporary repairs to Newport Avenue, between Mill Street and Cottage Street, and then seek reimbursement from RIDOT.

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

RIVERFRONT COMMISSION

589 Pamela Hughes, 10 Exchange Court, Unit 301, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2019, 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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, and Tetreault.

NOES - 0.

RIVERFRONT COMMISSION

Pamela Hughes, 10 Exchange Court, Unit 301, Pawtucket, RI.

Term expires the first Monday in June, 2019.

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

RIVERFRONT COMMISSION

589 Nathan Watson, 17 Blaisdell Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. Term expires the first Monday in June, 2019, 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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, and Tetreault.

NOES - 0.

RIVERFRONT COMMISSION

Nathan Watson, 17 Blaisdell Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.

Term expires the first Monday in June, 2019.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

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

The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mr. Watson thanking him for his service to the City and his great work as Chair of the Riverfront Commission.

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

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PURCHASE STREETLIGHTS FROM NATIONAL GRID IN THE AMOUNT OF $289,000. (LED LIGHTING)

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

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

NOES - 0.

335 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET APPROVING THE FINANCING OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING, AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS IN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND LED OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ENGINEERING COSTS AND APPROVING THE FINANCING THEREOF THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND/OR NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,100,000

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

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

NOES - 0.

588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO USE $100,000 OF THE FY2016 SURPLUS TO PAY THE FY2017 PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ST. LEO’S SCHOOL.

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

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

NOES - 0.

330 AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2583 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, ADJUSTING THE SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, WHICH ARE ALREADY PAID, BY 50% OF THE AVERAGE OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE BEGINNING JANUARY, 2017 AND EVERY TWO YEARS THEREAFTER.

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

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

592 Communication from Susan Mara, Acting Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (280 Pine Street)

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

Communication from Susan Mara, Acting Director, Planning & Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (280 Pine Street)

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE TAKEN UP:

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR RUDD.

Upon motion made by Councilor Rudd, seconded by Councilor Hodge, the following ordinances are POSTPONED UNTIL THE PUBLIC HEARING IS RECONVENED, on a unanimous voice vote:

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, Hodge, Mercer, Rudd, and Tetreault.

NOES - 0.

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS” (Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture Membership)

THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.

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

590 Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Efforts on Vacant and Abandoned Properties)

Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Mercer and Bray, the following communication is READ AND ORDERED FILED:

Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Efforts on Vacant and Abandoned Properties)

Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barry, the meeting is adjourned at 9:26 p.m.