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City Council, April 24, 2019
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 7:27 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Rudd.
President Moran presides.
The reading of the records of the April 10, 2019 City Council meeting, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting and Finance Committee meeting is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
028 A. Resolution from the Town of Foster in Support of Additional State Funding for Education
028 B. Resolution from the Town of Westerly in Support of an Amendment to RIGL §23-17-26 Entitled “Comprehensive Discharge Planning”
028 C. Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of Legislation to Establish an Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund
028 D. Resolution from the Town of Barrington in Support of Small Business Week May 5 through May 11, 2019
7 E. Various Forms and Statements from RI Infrastructure Bank.
061 F. Communication from Joanna L’Heureux, 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, 2018 through March 31, 2019)
611 G. Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien. (Uniform Overtime FY19)
611 I. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, Jr. (Response – Slater Middle School)
1 J. Communication from Tina Goncalves, Chief of Police and Acting Public Safety Director, to Councilor Timothy P. Rudd, Jr. (Response – Neighborhood Response Unit)
L. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Amendment to §351-13 of the Code of Ordinances – “Sidewalk Obstructions Prohibited”) IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
M. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Mayi N. Justino - $5,396.65
Melanie Mendes - $140.00
Waldo Saul Mijangos - $7,491.00/$8,550.00
Gerald R. Roy - $105.65
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
H. Communication from Jeanne Boyle, Commerce Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Conant Thread TOD Zoning Ordinance) IS REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MERCER.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Mercer, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to schedule a joint meeting of the Ordinance Committee and Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Development and Neighborhood Improvement at 6:45 p.m., on May 1, 2019, to discuss the Conant Thread District ordinances, followed by a workshop at 7:15 p.m. on the inclusionary housing issue in the district.
K. Communication from Diane Dufresne, Director Pawtucket Prevention Coalition, to Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk and Councilor Vitali. (Presentation of the CODE Grant and Health Equity Zone) IS REFERRED TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DARE FUND COMMITTEE
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR VITALI.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Vitali, seconded by Councilor Vasquez, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to schedule a Substance Abuse/Dare Fund Committee meeting on May 1, 2019.
UPON UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING MATTER IS TAKEN UP AT THIS TIME:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A NET METERING FINANCING ARRANGEMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN SKY RENEWABLE ENERGY RI-ALTON RD-HOPKINTON, LLC REGARDING SOLAR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION FACILITY
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 Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO ENTER INTO A NET METERING FINANCING ARRANGEMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN SKY RENEWABLE ENERGY RI-ALTON RD-HOPKINTON, LLC REGARDING SOLAR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION FACILITY
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment to the Public Library Board of Trustees, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
589 Alan Chuman, 52 Roberta Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022, 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 Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alan Chuman, 52 Roberta Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in January 2022.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING KELLY KERWIN FOR BEING HONORED AS FIRST EVER RECIPIENT OF THE RHODE ISLAND STEAM EDUCATION LEADER AWARD
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
033 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES FOR AUTOMOBILE, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2018 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $93,188.06
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
335 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR WILDENHAIN:
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Barry, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves, requesting to know what can be done to strictly enforce the restriction against cars parking too close to the corner at the intersection of Central Avenue and Downes Avenue, right in front of and along the side of the Central Avenue Bakery.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SEEK A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FY19 EQUIPMENT LEASE LIST” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
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UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SEEK A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FY19 EQUIPMENT LEASE LIST, AS AMENDED
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS, FUNDING OF THE FY2019 LEASE PURCHASE EQUIPMENT LIST PLUS RELATED EXPENSES” IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Section 4. Lessee reasonably expects to reimburse the following original expenditure(s) with the proceeds of a tax-exempt financing:
AMOUNT DESCRIPTION PAYEE
$3,224,000 $2,600,000 Various Equipment Various Vendors
The project to which the original expenditure(s) relates can be generally described as general equipment. The original expenditure(s) will be made from Lessee’s general operating account. The maximum principal amount of the obligations expected to be issued for the project is $3,073,239 $2,600,000 plus related fees and expenses. This resolution is being entered into on or before, or not later than 60 days after, the date on which the original expenditure(s) to be reimbursed will or have been paid. This resolution is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS, FUNDING OF THE FY2019 LEASE PURCHASE EQUIPMENT LIST PLUS RELATED EXPENSES, AS AMENDED
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IS READ AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVING/ADJUSTING OF 50% IN PENALTY/ INTEREST PAYMENTS OF 2017 TANGIBLE TAXES MADE BY TUNSTALL AMAC
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING 2019 H 5033 AND 2019 S 112, “AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION – FINANCIAL LITERACY”
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 Moran, Councilors Araujo, Barry, Kallman, Mercer, Vasquez, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 363 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “TAXATION” (Tax Exemption for Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency)
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 8:03 p.m., memory of Matilda “Tillie” DaSilveira.