The City Of Warwick Docket of the City Council
Regular Business Meeting
FOR
April 7, 2008
@ 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886

Joseph J. Solomon, President Presiding

Roll Call Time :7:33 p.m.

Robert A. Cushman, Bruce S. Place, Helen S. Taylor, Joseph J. Solomon, John Delgiudice (Absent), Donna M. Travis, Charles J. Donovan, Jr., Raymond E. Gallucci, Steve Merolla

Salute To The Flag: Ward: Place

Executive Communications

1. General Communications –

Donovan – Finance Committee Budget Hearings – 4/9 & 4/10, 4/23 & 4/24 Schools.

Cushman – Congratulations Richard Cushman Chemistry Teacher of the Year.

Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:

March 10, 2008 - Moved by: Gallucci Seconded by: Merolla Vote: 8VV
March 17, 2008 - Moved by: Gallucci Seconded by: Merolla, Taylor, Travis
Vote: 8VV

2. Consent calendar:

A. PCR-56-08 -Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Donovan)

A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place

Adopted – R-08-45

PCR-70-08 – 2008-1

A. Committee Report (Fin) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote: 7 yes, 1abstain (Solomon)

Adopted – R-08-46

PCR-71-08 – 2008-261

A. Committee Report (Fin) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Place
Vote: 8yes

Adopted – R-08-47

Consent Calendar Continued

PCR-72-08 – 2008-274

A. Committee Report (Fin) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 6 yes, 2 no (Solomon, Merolla)

Adopted – R-08-48

B. PCR-57-08- Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Taylor)

A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable – Taylor
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Cushman

Adopted

C. PCR-58-08 -Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Taylor)

A. Committee Report (Public Safety) None

D. PCR-59-08- Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Taylor)

A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable – Taylor

B. Action: Favorable

Moved by: Taylor

Seconded by: Cushman

Adopted – R-08-50

PCR-73-08 – Claim – Dorothy St. Onge

A. Committee Report (Public Safety) Favorable – Taylor
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 6 yes, 2 no (Donovan, Travis)

Adopted – R-08-49

E. PCR-60-08- Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Donovan)

A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable – Donovan

B. Action: Favorable

Moved by: Donovan

Seconded by: Cushman, Place

Adopted – R-08-51

Consent Calendar Continued

F. PCR-61-08 - Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences.
(Councilman Merolla)

A. Committee Report (Community Affairs) Favorable - Merolla
B. Action: Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Gallucci
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted – R-08-52

3. Announcement Of Appointments - None
4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation - None

Unfinished Business

1. PCO-23-07 - An Ordinance prohibiting changes to any city pension plans that will increase the unfunded liability of the plan, unless the plan is funded at least ninety (90%) percent of its current liability prior to the proposed change and funding mechanism has been approved that will contribute the future dollars necessary to fund the
proposed change at one hundred percent of the new liability being created. (Councilman Cushman)
Second Passage

A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/12/08

2. PCO-8-08 - An Ordinance relative to the unfunded liability of the retirement
system – Police Pension. (Councilman Cushman)

Second Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report : (Finance) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Merolla, Place, Taylor
Vote: 8 yes

Second Passage – 0-08-11

3. PCO-9-08 - An Ordinance relative to unfunded liability of the retirement
Fire system pension. (Councilman Cushman)

Second Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Cushman
Seconded by: Taylor, Merolla
Vote: 8 yes

Unfinished Business

4. PCO-50-07 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances regarding Vicious Dogs Enforcement and penalties. (Councilwoman Travis &
Councilwoman Taylor
First Passage

Description: Enforcement and penalties: Section 4-13. 1-7 – Animals
Section 4-13 . 1-11 – Human Beings

1. Display a sign on premises warning “Vicious Dog on Premises”.
2. Enclosure for vicious dog on property large area for larger dogs.
3. A Tattoo shall be placed on the upper inner left rear thigh of vicious dog.
4. Liability Insurance.

Note: Pawtucket and East Providence have a stronger penalty under GL 4-13-1.

A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 6/9/08

5. PCO-22-07 - An Ordinance prohibiting lifetime health care or supplemental health coverage to any current or future city or school employee upon their retirement. (Councilman Cushman)
First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/12/08

6. PCO-2-08 - An Ordinance relative to the Station Redevelopment Agency.
(Council Pres. Solomon on behalf of the Mayor)

First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/12/08

7. PCO-5-08 – An Ordinance relative to requesting the Police to impose fines for “No Smoking” in the schools or in Public Buildings by underage youths. (Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Favorable – Merolla
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 8 yes

First Passage

8. PCO-6-08 - An Ordinance to imposing a fine to address stronger Minimum
Housing and abusive heavy pickups.
(Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/12/08

9. PCO-10-08 – A Resolution relative to the installation of a No Parking sign on
Matteson Avenue. (Councilman Donovan)

First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance) Hold till 5/12/08

Unfinished Business

10. PCR-169-07 - A Resolution relative to the installation of a stop sign.
(Councilman Donovan)
Description: None

A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 5/12/08

11. PCR-171-07 - A Resolution relative to the sale of City Owned Property on
Assessor’s Plat 361, Lot 564.
(Councilwoman Travis)

Description: Plat 361, Lot 564, interested party: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moulton

A. Committee Report (PP) Hold till 5/12/08

12. PCR-182-07 - A Resolution relative to wastewater treatment facilities.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/12/08

13. PCR-184-07 - A Resolution relative to obsolete and used city surplus equipment.
(Councilman Donovan )
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/12/08

14. PCR-14-08 - A Resolution relative to a Performance Audit.
(Council Pres. Solomon, Councilman Merolla and
Councilman Cushman)
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance) Hold till 5/12/08

15. PCR-29-08 - A Resolution requesting the Planning Department, the Fire
Department and the Highway Department to provide their
recommendations on closing Pavilion Avenue.
(Councilwoman Taylor)

Description: It has been requested to close Pavilion Avenue at the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and make it a dead end per the recommendation of the Police Traffic Division.

A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 5/12/08

16. PCR-46-08 - A Resolution to the Governor, DEM, EPA and the RIAC regarding the RIPDES Permits. (Councilwoman Taylor)

Description: Requesting that we stick with the original proposal by the DEM which they have worked on for the last 10 years.

A. Committee Report (P.S.) Hold till 5/12/08

17. PCR-47-08 - A Resolution relative to an RFP for Legal Counsel for the City Council. (Councilwoman Travis and Councilman Place)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance) to withdraw – Place
B. Action to withdraw
Moved by: Travis
Seconded by: Place
Vote: 8 yes

Withdrawn
Unfinished Business

18. PCR-48-08 - A Resolution relative to Records Preservation.
(Council President Solomon)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (I.G.) Hold till 5/12/08

19. PCR-49-08 - A Resolution relative to supporting the Coalition of Communities Improving Rhode Island. (Council Pres. on behalf of the Mayor)

Description:
Request the General Assembly not approve the reduction in state aid to cities and towns.

Request the General Assembly enact legislation to make any and all binding arbitration awards and school contracts subject to the provisions of State and local property tax cap legislation.

Request State legislation to enable cities and towns to decide at a local level whether or not to comply with any unfunded State mandates.

Request State legislation to require any and all local fire districts to comply with the provisions of State and local property tax cap legislation.

A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable – Cushman
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Gallucci, Taylor
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted – R-08-54

20. PCR-50-08 - A Resolution relative to Bid # 2008-164.
(Councilman Donovan)

Description: Purvis System Software Maintenance.

A. Committee Report (Finance) Favorable – Donovan
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Donovan
Seconded by: Cushman, Taylor, Place, Travis
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted – R-08-54
New Business

1. PCR-62-08 - A Resolution to the General Assembly to pass a State law to
mimick Federal Law 104-305 to combat crimes of violence.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None

A. Committee Report (IG) Favorable – Cushman
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Taylor
Seconded by: Merolla, Travis
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted – R-08-55

New Business Continued

2. PCR-63-08 - A Resolution relative to a lease agreement with the City of
Warwick. (Councilwoman Taylor)

Description: Mr. Raymond Brooks, Owner of P & Pub requests permission from the City Council to enter into a lease agreement to park cars on Savings Street, an unimproved paper street, located in the City of Warwick.

A. Committee Report (L.U.) Hold till 5/12/08

3. PCR-64-08 - A Resolution relative to requesting Leonard Flood and Steve O’Hare to appear before the City Council .
(Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None

A. Committee Report (IG) Hold till 5/12/08

4. PCR-65-08 - Resolution to General Assembly to have seat belts on all buses for Warwick Students. (Councilwoman Travis, Councilwoman Taylor)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (IG) Favorable – Cushman

B. Action Favorable

Moved by: Travis

Seconded by: Donovan, Gallucci, Merolla, Taylor

Vote:

Sent to All School Committies Cities and Towns

Move to amend: Travis
Seconded by: Merolla
Vote: 8 yes

Move as amended: Favorable – Travis
Seconded by: Taylor
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted, as amended – R-08-56

5. PCR-66-08 - A Resolution relative to commit in support of reducing diesel
pollution. (Council Pres. Solomon on behalf of Mayor)

Description: The City of Warwick would commit to promote reduction of diesel emissions operating in and around the City.

A. Committee Report (I.G.) Favorable – Cushman
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Gallucci
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted – R-08-57

New Business Continued

6. PCR-67-08 - A Resolution accepting a Land Donation, Plat 334, Lot 377.
(Council Pres. Solomon)

Description: Plat 334, Lot 377

A. Committee Report (PP) Favorable – Merolla
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Taylor, Place, Travis, Gallucci
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted – R-08-58

7. PCR-68-08 - A Resolution relative to Global Warming Pollution Reduction.
(Council Pres. Solomon on behalf of the Mayor)

Description: City of Warwick calls on the State of RI to adopt a comprehensive plan to reduce the State’s global warming pollution 20% by 2050 by passing the Global Warming Solutions Act.

A. Committee Report (PS) Favorable – Taylor
B. Action Favorable
Moved by: Merolla
Seconded by: Travis, Donovan, Gallucci
Vote: 8 yes

Adopted – R-08-59

8. PCR-69-08 - A Resolution to the General Assembly to continue forward with the Brushneck Cove Project. (Councilwoman Travis)
Description: None

A. Committee Report (PP) Hold till 5/12/08

Unanimous Consent
For
April 7, 2008

None

Motion to adjourn: Merolla
Seconded by: Cushman
Vote: 8 VV
Time: 8:07 p.m.

Attest: Marie T. Ahlert

City Clerk