CITY OF PROVIDENCE: DOCKET FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Feb. 2
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
DOCKET OF THE Regular Meeting OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ON February 2, 2017
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT LUIS A. APONTE PRESIDING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
1. The Invocation will be given by Councilman Michael J. Correia.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Journal of Proceedings No. 2 of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held January 19, 2017.
APPOINTMENTS BY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
4. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 23, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980 and Sec. 2-354 of the Providence Code of Ordinances, he is this day appointing Kate Blacklock of 56 Montague Street, Providence, RI 02906, as a member of the Art in City Life Commission for a term to end April 12, 2017. (Ms. Blacklock will replace Yesica Guerra who has resigned.)
5. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 24, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Sections 302(b) and 1107 of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, and the bylaws of the Providence Housing Authority, he is this day re-appointing Gilberta "JT" Taylor of 7 Wheelan Road, Providence, RI 02909 as a member of the Providence Housing Authority Board of Directors for a term to expire January 31, 2022.
6. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Muraina Akinfolarin, MD of 270 Prairie Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02905, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
7. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Khaled Almilaji, MD of 167 Lloyd Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
8. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Gale Aronson of 530 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
9. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Dr. Zubeda Jalalzai of 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02908, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
10. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Heidi Elizabeth Lane of 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
11. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Dr. Ehsun Mirza of 40 Westfield Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
12. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Monsurat Ottun of 52 Pine Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
13. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Anne Walsh of 33 Rounds Avenue, Providence, RI 02907, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
14. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated January 26, 2017, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, and Executive Order 2017-1, he is this day appointing Marykae Wright of 165 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809, to the Muslim-American Advisory Board, for a term to expire on January 11, 2019.
ELECTION
15.
Election of Seven (7) Members to the Juvenile Hearing Board.
ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
The Following Ordinances were in City Council January 19, 2017, Read and Passed the First Time and are Severally Returned for Passage the Second Time:
16. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Providence, Entitled: "The City of Providence Zoning Ordinance", Approved November 24, 2014, As Amended, to change the Zoning District on the Official Zoning Map for 10 Swift Street (Assessor’s Plat 77, Lot 301) from R-2 to C-3.
17. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, “Licenses,” to add Article XVI, Entitled, “Management and Operations.” (Sponsored by Councilwoman Ryan)
PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
18. Council President Aponte, (By Request):
An Ordinance Establishing a Tax Stabilization Agreement for Fountainview Owner, LLC located at 78 Fountain Street.
19. An Ordinance Establishing a Tax Stabilization Agreement for Weybosset, LLC located at 259 Weybosset Street.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
20. Council President Aponte, (By Request):
Resolution Designating the City of Providence as a PACE Municipality and approving the C-PACE Agreement.
21. Council President Aponte
Resolution Authorizing the Engagement of a firm to conduct Legislative Advocacy During the 2017 Legislative Session
22. Councilman Correia
Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Works to cause the Clean and Lien of the vacant lot located on Amherst Street and Erastus Street.
23. Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Works to cause the Clean and Lien of the vacant lot located on Manton Avenue and Salmon Street.
24. Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Works to cause the Clean and Lien of the vacant lot located on Atwells Avenue and Lynch Street.
25. Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Works to cause the Clean and Lien of the vacant lot located on Carleton Street and Armington Avenue.
26. Resolution Requesting the Director of Operations, Committee on City Property and Committee on Public Works to meet regarding the condition of the Department of Public Works Facility and its various buildings.
27. Councilman Narducci
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Lease for 485 Charles Street to the Southside Community Land Trust.
28. COUNCILWOMAN RYAN
Resolution Requesting a report on the Regulatory Structure of Providence Water and Urging the General Assembly to Enact Legislation Restricting the resale of Publicly Provided Potable Water by Municipalities.
29. Councilman Salvatore
Resolution Endorsing and Urging Passage by the General Assembly of House Bill 2017 H-5155, An Act Relating to Criminal Offenses - Weapons.
30. Resolution Endorsing and Urging Passage by the General Assembly of House Bill 2017 H-5177, An Act Relating to Education.
31. Resolution Endorsing and Urging Passage by the General Assembly of House Bill 2017 H-5212, An Act Relating to Motor and other Vehicles - Passing, Use of Lanes, and Rules of the Road.
32. Resolution Endorsing and Urging Passage by the General Assembly of Senate Bill 2017 S-0022, An Act Relating to Education - Health and Safety of Pupils.
33. Resolution Urging the General Assembly to Reinstate the No Fare Bus Program.
34. Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Works to cause the installation of a Garbage Receptacle and a "No Littering" Sign at the Corner of Eaton Street and Enfield Avenue.
35. Councilman Zurier
Resolution Concerning the Purchase and Resale of Providence Water by Municipal Water Supplies.
REPORT(S) FROM COMMITTEE(S)
COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES
COUNCILMAN TERRENCE M. HASSETT, Chairman
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Adopted, As Amended:
36. An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances to Add Section
11-1.1, Entitled: "Harbor Moorings and Anchorages." (Sponsored by Councilman Yurdin and Councilwoman Ryan)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS AND OVERSIGHT
COUNCILWOMAN JO-ANN RYAN, Chairwoman
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Approved:
37. Resolution in Opposition to the Invenergy Power Plant and expressing concern over the proposed use of Providence Water. (Sponsored by Councilman Yurdin)
FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
38. Petitions for Compensation for Injures and Damages.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
39. Communication from Natale D. Urso, PE, PTOE, Traffic Engineer, dated January 13, 2017, submitting the Northwest Bike Trail/Woonasquatucket River Bikeway Contract 1 and Replacement of Pleasant Valley Parkway Bridge 777 - Construction and Maintenance Agreement Amendment One.
40. Communication from Jason D. Martin, Preservation Planner/PHDC Staff, Department of Planning and Development, dated January 5, 2017, submitting the Providence Historic District Commission's Certified Local Government Annual Report for 2015-2016.
41. Communication from Michael D. Borg, Director, Department of Public Works, dated January 27, 2017, submitting the report in response to Resolution No. 379, Effective October 17, 2016, relative to The Do Not Block The Block Initiative.
42. Report of the Board of Park Commissioners relative to receipt of certain gifts of moneys for the preservation and care of special burial lots in the North Burial Ground.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
"IN CONGRATULATIONS"
43. COUNCIL PRESIDENT APONTE and MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution Extending Congratulations.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
"IN MEMORIAM"
44. COUNCIL PRESIDENT APONTE and MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution Extending Sympathy.
CONVENTION
The City Council will Convene in the Chamber of the City Council, City Hall
on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 7:00 o’clock PM.
LORI L. HAGEN
CITY CLERK
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