The City Of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Business
FOR
November 7, 2005
@ 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK , RI 02886
Donald Torres, President Presiding
Roll Call Time: 7:10 p.m.
SUE STENHOUSE, DONALD TORRES, TIMOTHY LEE, JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, JOHN DELGIUDICE, DONNA M. TRAVIS, CHARLES J. DONOVAN, JR., RAYMOND E. GALLUCCI, STEVE MEROLLA
Salute To The Flag: Ward: Travis
Executive Communications
Travis - Move to Recess: 7:11 - 8:01
Stenhouse - Seconded
9 VV - Vote
1. General Communications – Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:
October 11, 2005 October 17, 2005
Moved by: Gallucci Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Travis, Stenhouse Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 9 VV Vote: 9VV
Torres - Charter Review Commission - Tuesday, 11/15/05 @ 7 p.m.
Solomon - Condolences to family of Joseph Conneally, Zoning Board Member,
Moment of Silence.
2. Consent calendar:
A. PCR-168A-05 - Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Adopted - R-05-134
PCR-181A-05 - Bid # 2001-334
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote:
Merolla - Hold One Week
Seconded by: Donovan, Travis
Vote: 9 VV
Hold One Week - 11/14/05
PCR-182A-05 - Bid #2005-293
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 7 yes, 1 no (Solomon), 1 abstain (Merolla)
Adopted - R-05-136
PCR-183A-05 - Bid #2006-157
Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote:
Hold One Week: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Gallucci
Vote: 9 VV
Hold till 11/14/05
B. PCR-169A-05 - Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Lee
Adopted
C. PCR-170A-05 - Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Lee, Stenhouse
Adopted - R-05-135
D. PCR-171A-05 - Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Lee
Adopted - R-05-137
E. PCR -172A-05 - Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Adopted - R-05-138
F. PCR-173A-05- Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences.
(Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Community Affairs) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved By: Merolla
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-139
3. Announcement Of Appointments - None
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation -
Library Board of Trustees
Jean S. Martin - Ward 7
261 Capron Farm Drive
Warwick, RI 02886 Term to expire: 12/31/08
(Re-appt)
A. Committee Report (Appts) Hold One Week
Hold till 11/14/05
Unfinished Business
FOR RECONSIDERATION:
1. PCR-120-05 - A Resolution Relative to City Owned Property, AP 262, Lot 104.
(Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Public Properties) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
2. PCO-36-05 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Warwick , Woodfield Farms, LLC, c/o Michael Bolvin, Petitioner.
(Councilman Gallucci)
Second Passage, as amended
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold One Month @ request of applicant
Hold till 12/12/05
Unfinished Business Continued
3. PCO-45-05 - An Ordinance relative to charging a fee for appeals before the Housing Board of Review. (Councilwoman Stenhouse, Council man Lee)
Second Passage
Description: The fee shall be $25.00 whenever an appeal is taken from a compliance order raised as a result of hearing before the director.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Lee
Vote: 6 yes, 3 no (Donovan, Solomon, Travis)
Second Passage - 0-05-32
4. PCO-46-05 - An Ordinance relative to the Zoning Board of Review Fee Schedule
(Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
Second Passage
Description: New fee schedule
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Lee
Vote: 6 yes, 3 no (Donovan, Solomon, Travis)
Second Passage - 0-05-33
5. PCO-48-05 - An Ordinance relative to No Parking on Kilvert Street.
(Councilman Lee)
Second Passage
Description: No Parking on South Side of Kilvert Street from Jefferson Blvd to NECO pole # 17. Also, North Side of Kilvert Street from Jefferson Blvd to NECO pole #15.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Second Passage - 0-05-34
Unfinished Business Continued
6. PCO-51-05 - An Ordinance relative to the posting of temporary signs for
businesses. (Councilman Lee, Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Second Passage, as amended
Description: No person shall post or affix bills, posters, signs, or notices to structures.
Each violation sign shall be considered a separate offense punishable by a fine of $50.00.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Second Passage, as amended - 0-05-35
7. PCO-15-05 - An Ordinance Relative to Vendor Licensing. (Councilman
Solomon
First Passage
Description: License Fee: Stationary Vendor 90 day period - $100.00 ea. Location.
Stationary Vendor 60 day period - $ 75.00 ea. Location.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
8. PCO-31-05 - An Ordinance amending the Nuisance Ordinance regarding
loud or unruly gatherings, Party Houses.
(Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: Gatherings of five or more persons on any private property which consti- tutes a substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property in a significant segment of a neighborhood shall constitute a
violation of the law.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold One Week
Hold till 11/14/05
9. PCR-181-05 - A Resolution relative to Registrations - Marina Docks.
(F/K/A PCO-39-05) (Council Pres. Torres)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
10. PCO-44-05 - An Ordinance relative to Enabling Legislation Amendment -
Mandatory Connection at the time of sale of property.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: Connection required on transfer of ownership of property.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 2 nd meeting in January
Hold till 1/18/05
11. PCO-47-05 - An Ordinance relative to the Building Department fees.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: New Fee Schedule
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold one month
Hold till 12/12/05
12. PCO-49-05 - An Ordinance relative to the removal of a Moratorium on Overnight Parking and enforce the laws on books. (Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold two months
Hold till 1/9/06
13. PCO-50-05 - An Ordinance relative to Minimum Housing and Code Enforcement
(Councilwoman Travis, Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: Raise fines to appropriate levels and rigidly fine people and set as a deterrent.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
14. PCO-52-05 - An Ordinance relative to No Parking on the North side of Killey Street. (Councilman DelGiudice)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold one month
Hold till 12/12/05
15. PCO-53-05 - An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warwick, regarding Commercial Vehicles. (See PCR-180-05)
(Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
Description: Change from 6,500 pounds to 9,900 pounds.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
16. PCR-182-05 -A Resolution relative to the opposition of Eminent Domain.
(F/K/A PCO-56-05) (Councilman Torres)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
Unfinished Business Continued
17. PCR-108-05 - A Resolution relative to changing a stop sign on Narragansett Bay Avenue to a yield sign. (Councilman DelGiudice)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold one Week
Hold till 11/14/05
18. PCR-151-05 - A Resolution relative to Parks and Recreation Land Improvements Bond. (Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Description: 2006 Voter Ballot
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
19. PCR-154-05 - A Resolution relative to supporting the US Conference of Mayor’s Climate Protection agreement. (Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
Description: The US Conference of Mayors will work in conjunction with ICLEI Local Governments to track progress and implementation of the Climate Protection Agreement.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Lee
Vote:
Move to amend: Merolla
Seconded by: Solomon
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Lee
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-05-140
20. PCR-155-05 - A Resolution relative to Dock Registration and Identification Pro gram. (Councilwoman Travis, Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee, Council Pres. Torres )
Description: Requiring all docks located in waters of the city to be branded with ownership information. This will allow for identification of ownership if cut free or abandoned.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
Unfinished Business Continued
21. PCR-156-05 - A Resolution relative to Re-Assessing the Finance Committee Meeting Times. (Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 1 st meeting in December
Hold till 12/12/05
22. PCR-159-05 - A Resolution relative to the Tree Trust Program.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
Description: An inventory of city land would be conducted and a decision will be made as to what type of trees should be planted.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold one month
Hold till 12/12/05
23. PCR-160-05 - A Resolution relative to establishing a Collision Review Board.
(Councilman Lee, Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Description: Board will be comprised of: Chief of Police/Designee, Director of Personnel, Mayor/Designee.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
Hold Till 12/12/05
24. PCR-161-05 - A Resolution regarding the purchase and installation of photo graphic police radar. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
25. PCR-162-05 - A Resolution relative to City Owned Property on Assessors Plat 361, Lots 567 & 568. (Councilwoman Travis)
Description: An offer was received from Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moulton.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
26. PCR-163-05 - A Resolution relative to City Owned Property on Assessors Plat
291, Lot 82. (Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Description: An offer was received from Advanced Chemical Company.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
New Business
1. PCR-174-05 - A Resolution relative to City Owned property.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: AP 365, Lots 69, 71 & 72 - John Papa
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
New Business Continued
2. PCO-57-05 - An Ordinance relative to Fire Protection and Prevention Retirement
Benefits. (Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: Amend Sec. 20-201: Retirement Benefits
A. Committee Report (Finance) To Floor for Discussion
B. Action Unfavorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 8 yes, 1 no
Denied
3. PCO-58A-05 - An Ordinance relative to snow removal from sidewalks in school zones. (Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: $100 fine per day for failure to clear snow from sidewalks within school zones.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) To Floor for Discussion
B. Action
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
4 Hours commercial, 12 hours residential
Move to amend: Lee
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage, as amended
3. PCR-175-05 - A resolution relative to the elimination of State fuel tax for
municipalities. (Councilman Lee)
Description: Cities and towns should be exempt from fuel tax placed on taxpayers.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
New Business Continued
4. PCR-176-05 - A Resolution relative to Yield and Stop Signs.
(Wells, Wilbur, Model & Lakeshore) (Councilman Lee)
Description: Yield Sign North and South at Wells & Wilbur.
Yield Signs North & South at Wells and Model.
Stop Sign on Wells at Lakeshore.
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-141
5. PCR-177-05 - A Resolution relative to Stop Signs. (Access Plan Way)
(Councilman Lee)
Description: Stop Sign to be placed on Access Road to allow for a steady flow of traffic for Plan Way.
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-142
6. PCR-178-05 - A Resolution relative to Energy Star Change a Light, Change the World Day. (Councilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee)
Description: Supporting legislation regarding Change the World.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Week
Hold till 11/14/05
7. PCR-179-05 - A Resolution relative to traffic control signal at Jefferson
Boulevard at Kenney Manufacturing. (Councilman Lee)
Description: The new signal would control traffic from the new office development onto Jefferson Boulevard.
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-143
New Business Continued
8. PCO-59-05 - An Ordinance relative to One Hour Parking on Kilvert Street.
(Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: The posting of one hour parking signs would eliminate the use of the roadway for long term parking.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage
9. PCO-60-05 - An Ordinance relative to Mandatory Spay and Neutering for all owned cats. (Councilwoman Travis, Councilman Merolla &
Councilman Donovan)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
10. PCR-180-05 - A Resolution relative to an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
regarding commercial vehicles. (See PCO-53-05).
(Councilman Gallucci)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Land Use) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Lee, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adotped - R-05-144
11. PCR-164-05 - A Resolution requesting the Mayor to hire airport litigators and
experts with the $150,000.00 Budgeted in the fiscal year 2005-06 budget. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: Hire Airport Litigators with $150,000.000 Budgeted in 2005/2006.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One week
Hold till 11/14/05
New Business Continued
12. PCR-167-05 - Resolution authorizing the issue of $2,500,000 bonds of the city for school purposes in the city of Warwick, authorizing the City to apply for federal and state advances for that purpose; authorizing the issue of $2,500,000 temporary notes for that purpose; and
authorizing advances from the general treasury for that purposes.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Lee
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-145
13. PCO-61-05 - An Ordinance relative to contract costs.
(Councilman Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
14. PCR-168-05 - A Resolution requesting the General Assembly to mandate that all RI Health Insurance Companies with a prescription plan, provide an option for subscribers to get a 90 day supply of all
maintenance drugs. (Councilman DelGiudice)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
15. PCR-169-05 - A Resolution requesting the General Assembly to allow family court to suspend someone’s right to apply for a license for up to one year if found guilty of defacing public property.
(Councilman DelGiudice & Lee)
Description: To request that the General Assembly enact legislation that allows the family court to suspend an operators privilege to operate a motor vehicle for up to one year if no license has been previously granted.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
New Business Continued
16. PCR-170-05 - A Resolution granting John Greene School $12,000 to complete playground. (Councilman DelGiudice)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
$10,000
Move to amend: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Solomon, Travis, Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Solomon, Lee, Stenhouse, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-05-146
17. PCR-171-05 - Resolution relative for a Bond Referendum for a new fire safety in Potowomut. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
Hold till 12/12/05
Unanimous Consent
For
November 7, 2005
None
Motion to Adjourn: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9vv
Time: 9:24 p.m.
Attest:
City Clerk