CITY OF PROVIDENCE: DOCKET FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Oct 20
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
DOCKET OF THE Regular Meeting OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ON October 20, 2016
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT LUIS A. APONTE PRESIDING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
1. The Invocation will be given by MIchael J. Correia
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. 26 of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held October 6, 2016.
APPOINTMENTS BY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
4. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated September 30, 2016, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Sections 302(b) and 1101 of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, he is this day appointing Cristen L. Raucci of 310 Taber Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, as a member of the Providence Water Supply Board for a term ending January 1, 2019. (Ms. Raucci will replace Mr. Andujar who has resigned.)
ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
The Following Ordinances were in City Council October 6, 2016, Read and Passed the First Time and are Severally Returned for Passage the Second Time:
5. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Providence Entitled "Administration," Amending Section 2-6, “Description of Municipal Medal,” and Section 2-8, “Acts of Bravery or Valor Warranting Receipt of Medal.” (Sponsored by Council President Aponte)
6. An Ordinance Relating to Article IV, Chapter 17, Section 17-192(F) of the Code of Ordinances. (Disability Waiver Request) (Sponsored by Council President Aponte, By Request)
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
7. Councilwoman Ryan
Resolution Calling for the development of formal policies and procedures for "Creative Crossings."
8. Councilman Zurier
Resolution Concerning the scope of Advisory Legal Counsel's Engagement.
9. Resolution Requesting the City Council President report to the City Council concerning the status of MMA Consulting Engagement.
REPORT(S) FROM COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
COUNCILMAN JOHN J. IGLIOZZI, Chairman
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Severally Adopted:
10. An Ordinance Making an Appropriation of Seventy Seven Million Two Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four Dollars ($77,263,464), for the support of the Providence Water Supply Board for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
11. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Twenty Six Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Eight Dollars ($26,150,358), for the Water Supply Board Capital Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
12. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Four Million Five Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Two Dollars ($4,539,602), for the Water Supply Board Insurance Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
13. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Five Million Six Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Six Dollars ($5,653,726), for the Water Supply Board Water Quality Protection Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
14. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Thirty Three Million Thirty Five Thousand Three Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($33,035,314), for the Water Supply Board Infrastructure Replacement Program Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
15. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Four Million Six Hundred Forty One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Three Dollars ($4,641,883), for the Water Supply Board Meter Replacement Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
16. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Two Million Two Hundred Forty Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty Six Dollars ($2,249,146), for the Water Supply Board Equipment Replacement Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
17. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Six Million Four Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Five Dollars ($6,439,535), for the Water Supply Board Chemical and Sludge Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
18. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Six Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Twenty Two Dollars ($608,122), for the Water Supply Board Western Cranston Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
19. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Five Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Two Dollars ($559,942), for the Water Supply Board Property Tax Refund Fund for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
20. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Five Million Nine Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars ($5,908,667), for the Water Supply Board Revenue Reserve Fund for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
21. An Ordinance Establishing a Compensation Plan for the Water Supply Board and Repealing Ordinance Chapter 2015-45, Effective September 11, 2015. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
22. An Ordinance Establishing the Classes of Positions, the Maximum Number of Employees and the Number of Employees in Certain Classes in the Water Supply Board and Repealing Ordinance Chapter 2015-46, Effective September 11, 2015. (Sponsored by Councilman Correia and Councilwoman Matos)
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Severally Approved:
23. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Contract Award by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section
21-26 of the Code of Ordinances.
Horsley Witten, Inc. $1,250,000.00 over 5 years
Fuss & O'Neill
ESS Group
(Water Supply Board)
(Sponsored by Council President Aponte, by request)
24. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Contract Award by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section
21-26 of the Code of Ordinances.
GM2 Associated Pare Engineering, Inc.
Beta Group, Inc. AECOM Tech Services
CDM Smith, Inc. Thielsch Engineering, Inc.
Garofalo & Associates, Inc. Wright-Pierce
CDR Maguire, Inc. Stantec
(Water Supply Board) $6,000,000.00 over 3 years
(Sponsored by Council President Aponte, by request)
25. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Sole Source Contract Award by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section 21-26 of the Code of Ordinances.
GrowSmartRI $167,040.00
(Water Supply Board)
(Sponsored by Council President Aponte, by request)
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Received and Approved, As Amended:
26. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated September 15, 2016, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Sections 302(b) and 1103 of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, he is this day appointing Kai X. Lo Muscio of 35 Hammond Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to end January 31, 2019, and respectfully submits the same for your approval. (Kai X. Lo Muscio fills a vacancy formerly occupied by Katiuska Perez.)
Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Severally Received and Approved:
27. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated August 30, 2016, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Sections 302(b) and 1013 of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended, and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, he is this day appointing Jules Opton-Himmel of 73 Harrison Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909, as an environmental category member of the City Plan Commission for a term to end January 31, 2021, and respectfully submits the same for your approval. (Mr. Opton-Himmell will replace Ms. Tow-Yick who has resigned.)
28. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated September 15, 2016, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Sections 302(b) and 1103 of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, he is this day appointing Linda Powell Fitzgerald of 150 Union Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to end January 31, 2018, and respectfully submits the same for your approval. (Linda Powell Fitzgerald fills a vacancy formerly occupied by Lauren Nocera.)
29. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated September 15, 2016, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Sections 302(b) and 1103 of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, he is this day appointing Nittaya Saenbut of 56 Hammond Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to end January 31, 2018, and respectfully submits the same for your approval. (Nittaya Saenbut fills a vacancy formerly occupied by Lilia Tavarez)
30. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated September 19, 2016, Informing the Honorable Members of the City Council that pursuant to Sections 302(b) and 1002 of the Providence Home Rule Charter of 1980, as amended and Public Law, Chapter 45-50, Sections 1 through 31 passed in 1987, he is this day appointing Michael Borg of 80 Sea Meadow Drive, Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871, to the position of Director of Public Works, and respectfully submits the same for your approval.
FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
31. Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
32. Communication from Lori L. Hagen, City Clerk, dated October 7, 2016, of all monies received, transmitted to and credited by the City Collector for fiscal quarter of July 1, 2016, to and including September 30, 2016, in a total amount of Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Five ($2,317.05) Cents.
33. 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"
34. COUNCIL PRESIDENT APONTE and MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution Extending Congratulations.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
"IN MEMORIAM"
35. 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, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 o’clock PM.
LORI L. HAGEN
CITY CLERK
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