The City Of Warwick
Docket of the City Council
Regular Business Meeting
FOR
August 16, 2010
@ 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886

Bruce S. Place, President Presiding

Roll Call Time:
Salute To The Flag: Ward

Executive Communications

1. Pursuant to R.I. General Laws § 42-46-5 (a)(2), this public body will convene in Executive Session regarding pending/potential litigation.

Move to convene by:
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Move to close:
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Move to seal minutes:
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2. General Communications –

Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:

June 1, 2010
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June 2 , 2010
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June 7, 2010
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June 8, 2010
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June 10, 2010
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June 14, 2010
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June 21, 2010
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June 22, 2010
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July 12, 2010
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Unfinished Business/ Public Hearing

1. PCO-10-10 An Ordinance creating PDRL Zoning to allow multifamily Zoning with dimensional relief
(Councilman Merolla)
First Passage
Public Hearing

A. Committee Report: (Land Use)
B. Action:
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Speaking For:

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Motion to Close P.H.
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Referred Business

1. PCO-16-10 An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of War wick, Rhode Island Airport Corporation, Petitioner.
(Councilwoman Taylor)
First Passage
Public Hearing

A. Committee Report: (Land Use)
B. Action:
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Speaking For:

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Motion to Close P.H.
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2. PCO-17-10 An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of War wick, Shalom Housing, Inc., Petitioner. (Councilman Gallucci)
First Passage
Public Hearing

A. Committee Report: (Land Use)
B. Action:
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Motion to Close P.H.
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2. Consent calendar:

A. PCR-127-10 Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance)
B. Action:
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B. PCR-128-10 Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety)
B. Action:
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C. PCR-129-10 Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety)
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D. PCR-130-10 Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Travis)
A. Committee Report (Public Safety)
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E. PCR-131-10 Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance)
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F. PCR-132 -10 Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences. (Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Community Affairs)
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3. Announcement Of Appointments -

Retirement Board

Frank Frenze - Ward 7
276 Gertrude Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886

(VICE – Donald Carter) Term to Expire: 6/2012

Warwick Harbor Management Commission

George Arnold - Ward 9
11 Overlook Drive
Warwick, RI 02818 Term to Expire: 8/2015

Sarah Elizabeth Caddell - Ward 3
107 Endicott Drive
Warwick, RI 02886 Term to Expire: 8/2015

4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation -

Zoning Board of Review

1. Richard Corley
550 Algonquin Drive
Warwick, RI 02888 - Ward 1 Term to Expire: 1/2013
(Re-appt)

A. Committee Report (Appointments)
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Unfinished Business

1. PCO-12-10 An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Warwick, House of Hope Community Development Corporation, Petitioner. (Councilman Colantuono)
Second Passage
A. Committee Report (Land Use)
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2. PCO-19-10 An Ordinance in regards to a non compete clause going against PTA’s, PTO’s, student groups, school functions and school fund- raising when dealing with various programs. (Councilwoman Travis)
Second Passage
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3. PCO-36-08 - An Ordinance relative to procedures regarding the location of wind towers and farms within city limits. (Councilman Solomon)
First Passage
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4. PCO-16-09 - An Ordinance relative to mandatory attendance at all City Council Meetings by Administration Department Heads or Authorized and knowledgeable representatives of said departments. (Councilman Solomon)
First Passage
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5. PCO-22-09 - An Ordinance relative to videotaping of all City Council Meetings for viewing and informational purposes to the General Public not able to attend. (Councilman Solomon)
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6. PCO-14-10 An Ordinance Relative to Towers and Antennas (Councilman Solomon)
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7. PCO-20-10 An Ordinance regarding co-pays for Health Insurance (Councilman Merolla, Councilman Solomon & Councilman Place)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Ordinance)
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8. PCR-14-09 – A Resolution relative to daily record keeping. (Councilman Solomon)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Intergovernmental)
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9. PCR-132-09 - A Resolution requesting that a plan be devised to keep track of monies being given to the School Department. (Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Intergovernmental)
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10. PCR -161-09 – A Resolution to the General Assembly and DEM regarding an amendment to the Fresh Water Act & the DEM Freshwater Wetlands Rules. (Councilman Place & Councilman Merolla)
Description: None
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11. PCR-208-09 – A Resolution regarding a Land Donation relative to a parcel of land located on Commerce Way. (Councilwoman Taylor)
Description: None
A. Committee Report (Public Properties)
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12. PCR-77-10 Resolution relative to State Mandates (Councilman Colantuono)
A. Committee Report (Intergovernmental)
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13. PCR-89-10 A Resolution regarding a Land Donation relative to a parcel of land located on Buttonwoods Avenue. (Councilwoman Travis)
Description: Plat 374 Lot 17
A. Committee Report (Land Use)
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14. PCR-113-10 - Bid # 2011-10 Dental Insurance (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance)
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15. PCR-116-10 A Resolution relative to Health Care Co-Pays By City Employees (Councilman Solomon and Councilman Merolla)
A. Committee Report (Finance)
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16. PCR-126-10 Bid # 2011-6 Chemical Cooling Tower Corrosion Inhibitor & Micro- biological Control (Councilman Gallucci)
A. Committee Report (Finance)
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New Business

1. PCO-21-10 An ordinance in regard to abolishing the existing No Right Turn sign at the intersection of Airport Road and Evergreen Avenue
(Councilwoman Taylor)
First Passage
A. Committee Report (Public Safety)
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2. PCO-22-10 An Ordinance in regard to No Boat Ramp Parking on the North and South sides of Wells Avenue
First Passage.
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3. PCO-23-10 An Ordinance requesting that the No Parking signs be taken down from the north side of Stevens Avenue. (Councilman Donovan)
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4. PCR-133-10 A Resolution relative to a street name change to Sholes Way (Councilman Colantuono, Councilman Place on behalf of
Mayor Avedisian )
A. Committee Report (Public Properties)
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5. PCR-134-10 A Resolution for a Public Hearing for the Warwick Sewer Authority to answer questions posted by the City Council and the public regarding the latest WSA rate study, mandatory sewer connect- tions, sewer projects and other topics. (Councilwoman Taylor)
A. Committee Report (Intergovernmental)
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Unanimous Consent
For
August 16, 2010

1. PCR-135-10 Memorandum of Understanding by and between the University of Rhode Island Energy Center and the municipalities of Warwick, East Greenwich, North Providence, and South Kingstown, RI re- garding implementation of the U.S.E.P.A. Climate Showcase com- munities Grant Program

Committee Report: (Unanimous Consent)
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PCR-136-10
PCO-24-10

Motion to Adjourn:
Time:

The City Council will meet in a Regular Public Hearing Session on August 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road Warwick, R.I. 02886

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