The City Of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Business Meeting
FOR
March 12, 2007
@ 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Joseph J. Solomon, President Presiding
Roll Call 9/0 Time: 7:50 PM
ROBERT A. CUSHMAN, BRUCE S. PLACE, HELEN S. TAYLOR, JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, JOHN DELGIUDICE, DONNA M. TRAVIS, CHARLES J. DONOVAN, JR., RAYMOND E. GALLUCCI, STEVE MEROLLA
Salute To The Flag: John Webber - Eagle Scout
Move to recess 7:52 PM – 8:08 PM
Executive Communications
1. General Communications – The Executive Director, Frank Sylvia, Sgt William Russo and Tom Stone will appear before the City Council to discuss the problems at the Warwick Sewer Authority and the steps being taken to alleviate those problems.
ALL PRESENT
PACE MOVES TO SUSPEND RULES TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK
SECONDED BY TRAVIS 9VV
DONALD TORRES
MOVE TO RECESS 9:37 – 9:54
ED VIENT
AL GEMMA
CARLO PISATURO
Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:
February 12, 2007 February 21, 2007
Moved by: DELGIUDICE Moved by: CUSHMAN
Seconded by:: CUSHMAN/TAYLOR Seconded by: TRAVIS / GALLUCCI
Vote: 9VV Vote: 9VV
2. Consent calendar:
A. PCR-50-07 - Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) FAVORABLE DONOVAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: DONOVAN
Seconded by: PLACE
Adopted - R-07-38
Consent Calendar Continued
B. PCR-51 -07 - Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) FAVORABLE TAYLOR
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: TAYLOR
Seconded by: DELGIUDICE
Adopted
C. PCR-52-07 - Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) FAVORABLE TAYLOR
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: TAYLOR
Seconded by: DELGIUDICE
Adopted - R-07-40
D. PCR-53-07 - Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) FAVORABLE TAYLOR
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: TAYLOR
Seconded by: DELGIUDICE / CUSHMAN
Adopted - R-07-41
E. PCR-54-07 - Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) FAVORABLE DONOVAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: DONOVAN
Seconded by: MEROLLA
Adopted - R-07-42
F. PCR-55-07 Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences.
(Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Com. Affairs) FAVORABL/ MEROLLA
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved By: MEROLLA
Seconded by: CUSHMAN
Vote: 9/0
Adopted - R-07-43
G. PCR - 75 – 07 (BID 2007-224)
A. Committee Report (Finance) FAVORABLE DONOVAN
B. Action: TO FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION
Moved By: DONOVAN
Seconded by: CUSHMAN / DELGIUDICE
Move to amend: SOLOMON
Seconded by: Donovan, Cushman, Place, DelGiudice, Taylor
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place, Taylor, DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-39
H. PCR – 76A – 07 (BID 2007-252) $5495.00
A. Committee Report (Finance) FAVORABLE DONOVAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved By: DONOVAN
Seconded by: Cushman, DelGiudice, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-44
I. PCR – 76B – 07 (BID 2007-252) $4100.00 - Wiring
A. Committee Report (Finance) HOLD ONE MONTH DONOVAN
B. Action: HOLD till 4/9/07
3. Announcement Of Appointments -
Pawtuxet River Authority
Thomas M. Madden - Ward 9
237 Highland Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(Vice: Scott Horton ) Term to expire: 6/1/08
Building Code Board of Appeals
Richard R. Hunt
26 Old Raccoon Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(Re-appt) Term to expire: 1/1/12
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation -
Tourism Advisory Board
Andrea L. Delligatti
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
36 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886
(Vice: Karen DePasquale) Term to expire: 9/1/09
A. Committee Report: (Appointments) FAVORABLE PLACE
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: PLACE
Seconded by: Cushman, Taylor, DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Accepted
Unfinished Business
1. PCO-51-06 - An Ordinance relative to the installation of a No Parking This Side
on Corona Street. (Councilman Gallucci)
Second Passage
Description: A No Parking This Side sign is needed on Corona Street.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) FAVORABLE MEROLLA
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: GALLUCCI
Seconded by: Donovan, DelGiudice
Vote: 9 yes
Second Passage - 0-07-1
2. PCO-6-99 - An ordinance regarding a schedule of impact fees based on the
report of the Planning Department. (Councilman Merolla)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee report (Finance) Hold till 3/19/07
3. PCO-1-07 - An Ordinance relative to nuisances affecting public health.
(Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 3/19/07
Unfinished Business Continued
4. PCR-206-06 - A Resolution relative to the funding for the installation of a
playground at Lippit School. (Councilman Donovan / TAYLOR)
Description: $10,000 dollars is needed for a playground at Lippit School.
A. Committee Report (Finance) FAVORABLE DONOVAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Taylor, Travis, DelGiudice, Place
Move to amend: Favorable /Donovan
Seconded by: Taylor, Travis, DelGiudice, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Favorable/Donovan
Seconded by: Taylor, DelGiudice, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-47
5. PCR-9-07 - A Resolution to the Federal Delegation requesting additional
resources seeking more affordable housing for the elderly.
(Councilman Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) FAVORABLE CUSHMAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Taylor, Place
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-48
6. PCR-11-07 - A Resolution relative to RIAC Regarding the air quality monitoring station to be built January 1st. (Councilman Merolla &
Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Holt till 3/19/07
Unfinished Business Continued
7. PCR-13-07 - A Resolution accepting a land donation on Plat 362, Lot 300 from the Estate of Madeline Diaz located on Early Avenue.
(Councilman Merolla & Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (L.U.) FAVORABLE MEROLLA
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Donovan, Merolla
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-49
8. PCR-14-07 - A Resolution relative to tax sale property located on Plat 203, Lot 125, Overlook Drive. (Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (P.P.) FAVORABLE MEROLLA
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: MEROLLA
Seconded by: Donovan, Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-50
9. PCR-16-07 - A Resolution relative to tax sale property located on Plat 332, Lot
319, Ardway Avenue. (Councilman Solomon)
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 4/9/07
10. PCR-32-07 - A Resolution relative to Citywide Healthcare Services Resolution.
(Councilman Cushman)
CUSHMAN MOVES TO TOP OF THE AGENDA AFTER THE SEWER AUTHORITY IS DONE.
Description: The City of Warwick will explore ways to better manage the cost of healthcare while ensuring comparable coverage for all employees and retirees.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) TO FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION CUSHMAN
B. Action: TO FLOOR FOR DISCUSSION
Moved by: CUSHMAN
Seconded by: DONOVAN / MEROLLA
Vote: 9VV
CUSHMAN MOVES TO SUSPEND RULES TO ALLOW CORNERSTONE CONSULTING TO SPEAK
SECONDED BY DELGIUDICE / GALLUCCI / MEROLLA
9VV
PCR-32-07 - continued
SPEAKING: JOE CARDILLO AND ROB CALISE
CUSHMAN MOVES TO CONTINUE ONE WEEK.
DONOVAN SECONDS
9VV
Hold till 3/19/07
Unfinished Business Continued
11. PCR-33-07 - A Resolution requesting the creation of a new Charter Commission.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) FAVORABLE CUSHMAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Merolla
Move to amend: Favorable/Taylor
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 7 yes, 2 no (Gallucci, Travis)
Move as amended: Favorable/Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-52
12. PCR-38-07 - A Resolution relative to an update on State Airport Guide Plan.
(Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) FAVORABLE TAYLOR
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Cushman
Move to amend: Favorable/Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Favorable / Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-52
Unfinished Business Continued
13. PCR-41-07 - A Resolution relative to a land donation from the Millcove
Conservancy to the Land Trust for Open Space. (Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (L.U.) Hold till 4/9/07
14. PCR-210-06 - A Resolution relative to the Warwick Sewer Authority Audit.
(Councilman Gallucci, Councilwoman Travis)
Description: A Fiscal and performance audit is requested by the City Council of the Warwick Sewer Authority.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 4/9/07
New Petition For Referral And Advertising
1. PCO-2-07 - An Order Amending the Code Of Ordinance Relative to
an Abandonment of a portion of Humes Street, Warwick
Housing Authority, Petitioner. (Council Pres. Solomon)
P.H. 5/21/07
New Business
1. PCR-56-07 - A Resolution relative to the installation of two stop signs on Tyler Street. (Councilman Cushman)
Description: Traffic Study Recommendation
A. Committee Report (P.S.) FAVORABLE TAYLOR
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: CUSHMAN
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: DelGiudice
Adopted - R-07-53
2. PCO-3-07 - An Ordinance amending Ordinance number PCO-52-06.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) FAVORABLE MEROLLA
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: TAYLOR
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage
3. PCR-57-07 - A Resolution relative to DOT regarding a left turn.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 4/9/07
4. PCR-58-07 - A Resolution relative to traffic control on City Property.
(Councilman Gallucci)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 3/19/07
5. PCR-59-07 - Resolution relative to the Establishment of a Recreation Bond Committee. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/9/07
6. PCR-60-07 - Resolution requesting that Nestor Traffic System give a presenta- tion to the City Council regarding red-light cameras and speeding
cameras technology. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) FAVORABLE TAYLOR
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: MEROLLA
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-54
7. PCR-61-07 - A Resolution requesting that Security camera’s be installed in the Thayer/Warburton Ice Arena to prevent thefts.
(Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 3/19/07
8. PCR-62-07 - Resolution relative to amendments to the RIDEM Freshwater Wet- lands Rules and Regulations. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 3/19/07
9. PCO-4-07 - An amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding the creation of a seven-member Diversity Commission.
(Council President Solomon)
First Passage
Description: The Commission shall be charged with assisting all municipal departments and divisions to ensure that they are fully integrating all residents into the work they do for the community, and that they are accessible to all residents.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 4/9/07
New Business Continued
10. PCO-5-07 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinance relative to the
elimination of Section 6-31, Established; membership; duties;
organization. (Council President Solomon)
First Passage
Description: Currently this commission is outdated, as the functions outlined in the ordinance are performed by the City’s Personnel Department and any established diversity group would need to expand the focus beyond simply ensuring fair employment opportunities.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 4/9/07
11. PCR-63-07 - A Resolution relative to Refinancing Bonds.
(Council President Solomon)
Description: The issuance of the Refinancing Bonds will result in a financial benefit to the City of Warwick.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 3/19/07
12. PCO-6-07 - An Ordinance relative to the Re-authorization of Tax Classifications and Exemptions. (Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 3/19/07
13. PCR-64-07 - A Resolution relative to Gaspee Point Overlook View Corridor.
(Councilman Cushman)
Description: Resolution requesting the RI DEM to authorize the City of Warwick to apply to the RI CRMC to perform limited clearing and tree trimming in order to create a view corridor to the Gaspee Point and the adjoining cove.
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 3/19/07
14. PCR-65-07 - A Resolution relative to obtaining an RFP regarding School
Crossing Guard Services. (Councilman Cushman)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 3/19/07
15. PCR-66-07 - A Resolution relative to requesting that the General Assembly in crease the pilot payments to the City of Warwick for airport land.
(Councilwoman Taylor )
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) FAVORABLE DONOVAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: TAYLOR
Seconded by: Donovan, DelGiudice, Place, Cushman
Move to amend: Favorable/Taylor
Seconded by: DelGiudice, Place, w1
Vote: 9 yes
Move as amended: Taylor
Seconded by: Place
Vote: 9yes
Adopted, as amended - R-07-55
New Business Continued
16. PCO-7-07 - An Ordinance relative to the installation of a Nor Parking sign to be placed on the West side of Camp Street from Brinton Avenue to Pole #1 on Camp Street. (Councilman DelGiudice)
First Passage
Description: Traffic Study Results
A. Committee Report: (Ordinance) FAVORABLE MEROLLA
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: DELGIUDICE
Seconded by: Cushman, Taylor
Vote: 9 yes
First Passage
17. PCR-67-07 - Resolution relative to the installation of stop signs to replace yield signs on Ridge Road and Brinton Avenue. (Councilman
DelGiudice)
Description: Recommendation is two yield signs on Ridge Rd at the intersection with Brinton Ave be changed to stop signs.
A. Committee Report: (P.S.) FAVORABLE TAYLOR
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: DELGIUDICE
Seconded by: Cushman, Taylor, Travis
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-56
18. PCR-68-07 - A Resolution relative to Affordable Housing Bond , $5,000,000,
November 2008. (Councilwoman Travis)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/9/07
19. PCR-69-07 - A Resolution relative to requesting all department directors to submit budget proposals at least 5% below last years figures.
(Councilman Donovan / Cushman / Place)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) FAVORABLE DONOVAN
B. Action: FAVORABLE
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-57
New Business Continued
20. PCR-70-07 - A Resolution relative to a request for proposal regarding potential cost saving associated with privatizing Warwick Sewer Authority operations. (Councilman Merolla & Councilman Cushman)
Description: Request proposal regarding potential cost savings associated with privatizing Warwick Sewer Authority operations.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/9/07
21. PCR-71-07 - A Resolution relative to requesting an audit of employee health benefits. (Council Pres. Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 3/19/07
22. PCO-8-07 - An Ordinance relative to purchasing Hybrid vehicles.
(Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: To require that all bids for vehicles also seek prices for alternative fuel
vehicles, hybrid vehicles, diesel vehicles.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 3/19/07
23. PCO-9-07 - An Ordinance relative to Recycling and trash, specifically, White Goods. (Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: Amend White goods Ordinance to read - 2 Free pickups per residence per year, additional pickups to cost $15.00 per item.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 4/9/07
24. PCR-72-07 - A Resolution relative to amending the Zoning Code to Encourage
Green Roofing. (Council Pres. Solomon)
Description: Add green roofing provisions (the planting of roof gardens) into the zoning code for new construction.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 4/9/07
25. PCR-73-07 - A Resolution relative to Amending the Planning Process to
Encourage Green Roofing. (Council Pres. Solomon)
Description: Add green roofing provisions (the planting of roof gardens) into the process for Planning Department and Planning Board approval.
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 4/9/07
26. PCO-10-07 - An Ordinance amending the Building Code to Encourage Green Roofing. (Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: Add green roofing provisions (the planting of roof gardens) into the building code for new construction.
A. Committee Report (L.U.) Hold till 4/9/07
27. PCR-74-07 - A Resolution relative to amending the Zoning Code regarding the Zoning Board. (Council Pres. Solomon)
Description: The amendment allows for the combination of a special use permit/dimensional variance only if a community amends its zoning ordinance accordingly.
A. Committee Report (L.U.) Hold till 4/9/07
28. PCO-11-07 - An Ordinance relative to Junk and Abandoned Property.
(Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 4/9/07
Unanimous Consent
PCR-49-07 - Resolution relative to an RFP for Nursing Services To Replace Kent County Outreach Program For City of Warwick.
(Councilman DelGiudice, Travis/Gallucci/Place)
Moved by: Favorable/DelGiudice
Seconded by: Travis, Place, Taylor, Cushman, Gallucci, Donovan, Merolla,
Solomon
Vote: 9 yes
Adopted - R-07-58
Solomon - to docket for next week - suspend Sewer Authority Bond Issuance.
Motion to adjourn: Merolla Seconded by: Gallucci, Donovan
Vote: 9 VV Time: 11:50 p.m
Attest: Marie T. Bennett
City Clerk