The City Of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Business/Public Hearing Meeting
FOR
December 12, 2005
@ 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Donald Torres, President Presiding
Roll Call Time:7:32 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 9
Executive Communications
Council President:
Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5 (a)(2), that this public body convene in executive session to discuss litigation:
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Donovan, Stenhouse, DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Move to close: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Move to seal minutes: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Time: 7:35 - 8:23 p.m.
1. General Communications – Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:
November 7, 2005 November 14, 2005
Moved by: Stenhouse Moved by: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Travis Seconded by: Travis, Gallucci
Vote: 9 VV Vote: 9 VV
2. Consent calendar:
A. PCR-187-05 - Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Adopted - R-05-153
B. PCR-188-05 - Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Lee
Adopted
C. PCR-189-05 - Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) None
D. PCR-190-05 - Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Lee
Adopted -R-05-154
E. PCR-191-05 - Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Adopted - R-05-155
F. PCR-192-05- 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-05-156
3. Announcement Of Appointments - None
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation - None
Unfinished Business
1. 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
Move to suspend rules to allow public to speak: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Lee
Vote: 6 opposed
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Unfavorable
B. Action Unfavorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Merolla, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Denied
Motion to move PCR-161-05 to top of docket & public to speak: Merolla
Seconded by: Solomon
Vote: 6 yes, 3 no
(11). PCR-161-05 - A Resolution regarding the purchase and installation of photo graphic police radar. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) To floor for discussion
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 2 yes, 6 no, 1 abstain
Denied
Move PCO-60-05 to top of docket: Torres
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 VV
24. 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) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Travis
Vote:
PCO-60-05 - continued
Suspend Rules to allow public to speak: Stenhouse
Seconded by: Travis, Lee
Vote: 9 vv
Speaking: Ann Corbin
Bob Cushman
Leslie Doonan
Strike See #2
Delete Aids Testing and Spay & Neuter @ 6 months “and” subsection #4
Move to amend: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Merolla
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Travis
Seconded by: Donovan, Merolla, Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage, as amended
Move to recess: Travis
Seconded by: Gallucci
Vote: 9VV
9:56 - 10:04 p.m.
2. PCO-58A-05 - An Ordinance relative to snow removal from sidewalks in school zones. (Councilman Lee)
Second Passage, as amended
Description: $100 fine per day for failure to clear snow from sidewalks within school zones.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: DelGiudice
Vote: 8 yes
Second Passage - 0-05-38
3. PCO-59-05 - An Ordinance relative to One Hour Parking on Kilvert Street.
(Councilman Lee)
Second 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: DelGiudice, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Second Passage - 0-05-38
4. PCO-61-05 - An Ordinance relative to contract costs.
(Councilman Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Week
5. PCR-120-05 - A Resolution Relative to City Owned Property, AP 262, Lot 104.
(Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Public Properties) Hold One Month
6. 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
7. 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
8. PCR-156-05 - A Resolution relative to Re-Assessing the Finance Committee Meeting Times. (Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold One Month
9. 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
10. 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 Week
12. 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
13. 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
Unfinished Business Continued
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 Week
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.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Lee, Stenhouse, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-157
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-158
19. 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
20. 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 Two Months
21. 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 Two Months
22. 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 Two Months
23. 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
25. 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.) To Floor for Discussion
B. Action Hold One Week
Moved by: Torres
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9VV
New Petition For Referral and Advertising
1. PCO-53-05 - An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of War wick regarding Storage of Commercial Vehicles.
P.H. 1/18/06
2. PCO-54-05 - An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of War wick, Russell Yates, Jr. , Petitioner.
P.H. 1/18/06
3. PCO-55-05 - An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of War wick, Scott Oakley, Petitioner.
P.H. 1/18/06
New Business
1. PCO-67-05 - An Ordinance relative to establishing municipal inspectors duties.
(Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: Empower DPW Supervisors to investigate and summons certain violations in the course of their duties.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold One Month
2. PCO-65-05 - An Ordinance relative to Vehicle Auctions.
(Councilman Lee)
First Passage
Description: In accordance with Section 6-11 of the City Charter, agents of City Government charged with purchasing vehicles may attend public auctions and participate in the bid process when authorized by the City Council.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
3. PCR-194-05 - A Resolution relative to reimbursement to taxpayers.
(Councilman Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold One Month
4. PCR-195-05 - A Resolution requesting the Fire Chief to come before the City Council to speak about their overtime budget.
(Councilwoman Travis)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Merolla
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-159
5. PCR-196-05 - A Resolution relative to signage at the Greenwood School.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold One Month
6. PCR-197-05 - A Resolution relative to signage in Greenwood at Alvin and Pot ters. (Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold One Month
7. PCO-66-05 - An Ordinance amending the Alarm Review Panel Legislation.
(Councilwoman Stenhouse & Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold One Week
8. PCR-198-05 - A Resolution relative to Funds in lieu of open space, $5000.00 to Pilgrim High Football Booster Club. (Council Pres. Torres, Coun- cilwoman Stenhouse, Councilman Lee, Councilman Solomon )
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Solomon
Seconded by: Stenhouse, Lee, Torres
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-160
9. PCR-199-05 - A Resolution inviting the Warwick Police Dept. to give an update regarding the NITE program. (Council Pres. Torres)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Lee
Seconded by: Stenhouse
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-05-161
Unanimous Consent
1. Appointment Requiring Confirmation:
Kent County Water District
Joseph E. Gallucci
87 Rutherford Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
(Re-appt) Term to expire: August 15, 2015
Moved by: Stenhouse - objects
2. PCR-200-05 - A Resolution Adopting the City Council Meeting Calendar for 2006. (Councilman Merolla and Councilwoman Stenhouse)
Moved by: Solomon - objects
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Travis SECONDED BY: Gallucci
VOTE: 9 V TIME: 10:25 p.m.
Attest:
City Clerk