CITY OF PROVIDENCE: DOCKET FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nov. 17
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
DOCKET OF THE Regular Meeting OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ON November 17, 2016
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT LUIS A. APONTE PRESIDING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
1. The Invocation will be given by Councilman Terence M. Hassett.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilman John J. Igliozzi.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Journal of Proceedings No. 28 of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held November 3, 2016.
APPOINTMENTS BY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
4. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated November 7, 2016, 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 Article II, Section 2, of the Providence Business Loan Fund, Inc. bylaws, he is this day appointing Chief of Staff Nicole Pollock as his designee on the Providence Business Loan Fund, Inc. Board of Directors.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
The Following Ordinance was in City Council November 3, 2016, Read and Passed the First Time and is Returned for Passage the Second Time:
5. An Ordinance in Amendment of and in addition to Chapter 1984-17 of the Ordinances of the City of Providence, Approved March 9, 1984 and Entitled: "An Ordinance Approving and Adopting the Official Redevelopment Plan for Upper South Providence Redevelopment Project," for additional Acquisition. (Sponsored by Councilwoman Harris and Councilman Principe)
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
6. Council President Aponte, (By Request):
Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 63, Lot 594 (251 Amherst Street), in the amount of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars and Forty ($12,369.40) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
7. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 49, Lot 407 (273 Bucklin Street), in the amount of Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Nine Dollars and Eighty Seven ($6,929.87) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
8. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 53, Lot 15 (31 Elma Street), in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Thirty Six ($2,887.36) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
9. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 23, Lot 105 (379 Friendship Street), in the amount of Eight Thousand Seventy Dollars and Twenty Nine ($8,070.29) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
10. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 63, Lot 105 (26 Hannah Street), in the amount of Seven Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Fifty Eight ($767.58) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
11. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 45, Lot 705 (19 Mt. Vernon Street), in the amount of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Twenty Nine ($9,487.29) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
12. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 48, Lot 392 (33 Ocean Street), in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars and Seventy One ($780.71) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
13. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole, the taxes assessed upon Assessor's Plat 95, Lot 407 (52 Ortoleva Drive), in the amount of Seven Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Forty Seven ($796.47) Cents, or any taxes accrued, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island-Greater Providence.
14. Council President Aponte, Councilwoman Ryan, Councilwoman Matos
Resolution Requesting the Board of Licenses update its forms and applications to properly reflect what is required by the Code of Ordinances.
15. Councilman Correia
Resolution Requesting the Traffic Engineer to cause the installation of "No Parking Anytime" Signs on the odd side of Fairfield Avenue from Manton Avenue to Richland Street.
16. Councilman Correia, Councilwoman Matos
Resolution Authorizing His Honor the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Providence, on behalf of the Providence Water Supply Board, and the East Smithfield Water District, for the annexation of the District's water supply system to the water supply system of PWSB, and the merger of the District into PWSB, and to execute any other documents in furtherance of effectuating said annexation and merger.
17. Councilman Principe
Resolution Recognizing the month of November as National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Awareness Month.
REPORT(S) FROM COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES
COUNCILMAN TERRENCE M. HASSETT, Chairman
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Adopted, As Amended:
18. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 9, "Fire Prevention and Protection," Article III, "Explosives and Inflammables," to add Section 9-80, Entitled: "Prohibition on Sale and Use of Fireworks." (Sponsored by Councilman Salvatore)
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Adopted:
19. 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 150 and 152 Carolina Avenue (Plat 101, Lots 280 and 281), From M-1 to R-2. (Sponsored by Council President Aponte)
FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
20. Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
"IN CONGRATULATIONS"
21. COUNCIL PRESIDENT APONTE and MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution Extending Congratulations.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
"IN MEMORIAM"
22. 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, November 17, 2016 at 7:00 o’clock PM.
LORI L. HAGEN
CITY CLERK
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