The City Of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Business Meeting
FOR
April 9, 2007
@ 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Joseph J. Solomon, President Presiding
Roll Call Time: 7:00 PM.
ROBERT A. CUSHMAN, BRUCE S. PLACE, HELEN S. TAYLOR (ABSENT), JOSEPH J. SOLOMON, JOHN DELGIUDICE, DONNA M. TRAVIS, CHARLES J. DONOVAN, JR., RAYMOND E. GALLUCCI, STEVE MEROLLA
Salute To The Flag: Ward 5
Moment of Silence - Leo “Sid” Decesare - WSA Employee, Tiffany DeSisto, Marissa Salabert - two Pilgrim High School Graduates killed in auto accident.
Vet’s Parade - 5/28/07 - 9:30 pm from Bishop Hendricken High School.
Ocean State National Karate - Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Crowne Plaza & CCRI Field House.
Executive Communications
1. General Communications –
The Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc will make a presentation to the City Council relative to updated technologies of automated red light cameras and photographic radar.
Bill Tente - 7:50 - 8:55 p.m.
The Building Department will come before the City Council to explain the system and process the department utilizes when a building permit is applied for, the reasons for the time involved in obtaining a permit, including the courtesy of employees of the department and to explain the procedures of the Minimum Housing Department.
Continuation date to be announced at the April 23, 2007 City Council Meeting.
The Planning Department will come before the City Council to provide a status report and time table for completion of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Mark Caruolo - 7:05 - 7:50 p.m.
Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:
March 12, 2007 March 19, 2007
Moved by: Gallucci Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Donovan Seconded by: Donovan
Vote: 8 VV Vote: 8 VV
Move to recess: Merolla, Seconded by: Gallucci, DelGiudice, Vote: 8 VV - 8:55 - 9:05 p.m.
2. Consent calendar:
A. PCR-82-07 - Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Adopted - R-07-69
PCR-93-07 - 2007-294
Committee Rept - Favorable
Action Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 7 yes, 1 abstain
Adopted - R-07-70
B. PCR-83-07 - Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, DelGiudice
Adopted
C. PCR-84-07 - Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) None
D. PCR-85-07 - Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Approved - Rodriguez - $1555.00
Adopted - R-07-71
E. PCR-86-07 - Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Adopted - R-07-72
F. PCR-87-07 Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences.
(Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Community Affairs) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved By: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, Donovan
Vote: 8 yes
Adopted - R-07-73
3. Announcement Of Appointments -
Pawtuxet River Authority
Wilfredo G. Lemus - Ward 7
252 Greeley Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(Vice: Steven Insana) Term to expire: 6/1/08
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation -
Place - To suspend rules to vote on those not present @ committee meeting.
Merolla - Seconded
8VV - Vote
Warwick Land Trust
Derek Andersen - Ward 8
2 Gilbert Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(Vice: Rebecca Loignon) Term to expire: 3/1/12
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Donovan, Merolla, Travis
Vote: 8 yes
Accepted
Michael John Cote - Ward 4
20 Stokes Street
Warwick, RI 02889
(Vice Diane McLaughlin) Term to expire: 3/1/12
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Merolla, Place
Vote: 8 yes
Accepted
Historic Cemeteries Commission
Maryann Delgiudice - Ward 5
111 Verndale Street
Warwick, RI 02889
(Vice: John Halpin) Term to expire: 2/1/08
A. Committee Report (Appointments) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Solomon, Travis, Donovan, Gallucci, Merolla, Place, Cushman
Vote: 8 yes
Accepted
Unfinished Business
1. PCO-3-07 - An Ordinance amending Ordinance number PCO-52-06.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Second Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: DelGiudice
Vote: 8 yes
Second Passage - 0-07-1
2. 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)
Second Passage
Description: Traffic Study Results
A. Committee Report: (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: DelGiudice
Seconded by: Place
Vote: 8 yes
Second Passage - 0-07-2
3. 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) to withdrawn
B. Action: to withdrawn
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Travis, Donovan, DelGiudice
Vote: 8 yes
Withdrawn
4. PCO-3-06 - An Ordinance relative to the Greenwich Bay Watershed.
(Councilman Merolla)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Donovan
Vote:
Move to amend: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman, DelGiudice
Vote: 8 yes
Move as amended: Merolla
Seconded by: Gallucci, Donovan
Vote: 8 yes
First Passage, as amended
5 PCO-21-06 - An Ordinance relative to pension reform - Creditable Service Clari- fication. (Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 6/11/07
6. PCO-1-07 - An Ordinance relative to nuisances affecting public health.
(Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Travis, Donovan, Merolla
Vote:
Move to amend: Gallucci
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 8 yes
Move as amended: Favorable
Seconded by: Travis, Merolla, Donovan
Vote: 8 yes
First Passage, as amended
7. 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 5/14/07
8. 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 5/14/07
9. 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 5/14/07
10. 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 6/11/07
11. PCO-11-07 - An Ordinance relative to Junk and Abandoned Property.
(Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/14/07
12. PCR-208-06 - A Resolution relative to property located on Assessor’s Plat 274, Lot 248. (Councilman Gallucci)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/14/07
13. 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 6/11/07
14. 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.) Favorable
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 8 yes
Adopted - R-07-74
15. 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 4/23/07
16. PCR-35-07 - A Resolution requesting RIDOT to change the traffic light at the corner of West Shore Road and Sandy Lane to a flashing light.
(Councilman DelGiudice)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 5/14/07
17. PCR-36-07 - A Resolution relative to the Dorothy Mayor Park in Apponaug.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.P.) Hold till 5/14/07
18. 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 5/14/07
19. PCR-57-07 - A Resolution relative to DOT regarding a left turn.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 4/23/07
20. PCR-59-07 - Resolution relative to the Establishment of a Recreation Bond Committee. (Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Donovan, Place
Vote: 7 yes, 1 no (Travis)
Adopted - R-07-75
21. 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.) to withdraw
B. Action: To Withdraw
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote 8 yes
Withdrawn
22. PCR-63-07 - A Resolution relative to Refunding Bonds.
(Council President Solomon)
Description: The issuance of the Refunding Bonds will result in a financial benefit to the City of Warwick.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/23/07
23. 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 5/14/07
24. 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 5/14
25. 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 6/11/07
26. 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 6/11/07
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 5/14/07
28. PCR-76B-07 - A Resolution relative to bid # 2007-252.
(Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/23/07
29. PCR-82-07 - Resolution relative to Bid # 2006-243.
(Councilman Donovan)
A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote:
Extend thru 4-30-07 - $2350.00
Move to amend: Donovan
Seconded by: Travis
Vote: 8 yes
Move as amended: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote: 8 yes
30. PCR-88-07 - A Resolution relative to City Owned Property, Specifically, Plat 368,
Lot 112 located on Helen Avenue. (Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Land Use) Hold till 5/14/07
New Business
1. PCR-89- 07 - A Resolution relative to Replacing a broken slide at the Play ground at Scott School. (Councilman Gallucci)
Description: The cost of replacing slide at Scott School is $2,000.
A. Committee Report (Finance) To Withdraw
B. Action To Withdraw
Moved by: Gallucci
Seconded by: Donovan
Vote: 8 yes
Withdrawn
2. PCO-18-07 - A Resolution relative to the installation of a Two Hour Parking Sign at the corner of Rt. 117 and Gilbane Street.
(Councilman Merolla)
First Passage
Description: Two Hour Parking from corner of Rt. 117 and Gilbane Street East Side until utility pole.
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Donovan
Vote: 8 yes
First Passge
3. PCO-13-07 - An Ordinance relative to mandatory helmets for skateboarders.
(Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/14/07
4. PCR-91-07 - A Resolution relative to stop signs.
(Council President Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 4/23/07
New Business Continued
5. PCO-14-07 - An Ordinance Amending the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit.
(Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: Change the circuit breaker tax credit range from $400 - $800 to new range of $600 - $1,000.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/23/07
6. PCO-15-07 - An Ordinance amending the Retirement Ordinance.
(Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/23/07
7. PCO-16-07 - An Ordinance amending the Retirement Ordinance.
(Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till l4/23/07
8. PCR-92-07 - A Resolution relative to a sign location lease agreement with The Lamar Companies. (Council Pres. Solomon)
Description: The Sewer Authority has the ability to use the proceeds of the sign location lease agreement and any extension thereof, for Warwick Sewer Authority purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing the costs of the Mandatory Connection Program.
A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 4/23/07
9. PCO-17-07 - An Ordinance to the Sewer Authority - Mandatory Connections Program. (Council Pres. Solomon)
First Passage
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/14/07
Unanimous Consent
For
April 9, 2007
None
Motion to Adjourn: Merolla Seconded by: Donovan
Vote: 8 VV Time: 9:37 P.M.
Attest: Marie T. Bennett
City Clerk