City Council

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CITY OF PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND

DOCKET OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

ON

MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018

COUNCIL PRESIDENT
DAVID A. SALVATORE

PRESIDING
David A. Salvatore
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Council Pr esident

Ward 14
711 Academy Avenue 02908
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1. Sabina Matos 8. Luis A. Aponte
Council President Pro Tempore Councilman Ward 10
Councilwoman Ward 15 197 Indiana Avenue 02905
55 Pocasset Avenue 02909

2. Bryan Principe 9. Jo-Ann Ryan
Councilman Ward 13 Majority Whip
89 Hudson Street 02909 Councilwoman Ward 5
590 Pleasant Valley Parkway 02908

3. Nicholas J. Narducci, Jr. 10. Carmen Castillo
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Councilwoman Ward 9
Councilman Ward 4 381 Potters Avenue 02907
36 Langdon Street 02904

4. Wilbur W. Jennings, Jr. 11. Mary Kay Harris
Deputy Majority Leader Councilwoman Ward 11
Councilman Ward 8 304 Pearl Street 02907
115 Sinclair Avenue 02907

5. Michael J. Correia 12. Samuel D. Zurier
Councilman Ward 6 Councilman Ward 2
195 Sisson Street 02909 330 Grotto Avenue 02906

6. Seth Yurdin 13. Nirva R. LaFortune
Councilman Ward 1 Councilwoman Ward 3
148 Governor Street 02906 4 Greaton Drive 02906

7. Terrence M. Hassett 14. John J. Igliozzi
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Majority Leader
Councilman Ward 12 Councilman Ward 7
15 Higgins Avenue 02908 19 Legion Memorial Drive 02909
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ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

1. The Invocation will be given by Councilman Seth Yurdin.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led
by Councilman Samuel D. Zurier.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3. Journal of Proceedings No. 21 of the Special Meeting of the City
Council held June 29, 2018; Journal of Proceedings No. 22 of the
Regular Meeting of the City Council held July 5, 2018 and Journal of
Proceedings No. 23 of the Special Meeting of the City Council held
July 5, 2018.

APPOINTMENT BY HIS HONOR THE MAYOR

4. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, dated June 4, 2018,
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 Section 21-221(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Providence, he is this day re-appointing Emily Crowell,
Director of Communications for the City of Providence, as his
designee on the Downtown District Management Authority Board
of Directors, for a term to expire on June 30, 2021.

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ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING

The Following Ordinances were in City Council July 5, 2018, Read and
Passed the First Time and are Severally Returned for Passage the
Second Time:

5. 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 of Assessor's Plat 49, Lot
632 (769 Broad Street) from C-1 and R-3 to C-1.

6. 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 designation for the property
located at 41 Parade Street (Assessor's Plat 35, Lot 151), 45 Parade
Street (Assessor's Plat 35, Lot 188), 19R Willow Street (Assessor's
Plat 35, Lot 504), and 12 Oak Street (Assessor's Plat 35, Lot 153),
from R3 to R4.

PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES

7. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SALVATORE, (By Request):

An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Providence to issue not to
exceed $160,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes and other
evidences of indebtedness to fund the School Capital Improvements
Plan for the Fiscal Years 2019-2024, subject to approval of State
Housing Aid at a reimbursement rate or State Share Ratio of not less
than 75% for those expenditures eligible for State Aid.

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8. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2017-33, No. 351, Entitled: “An
Ordinance Authorizing the City Council to implement the Capital
Improvement Plan” Approved August 1, 2017.

9. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SALVATORE, COUNCILWOMAN
LAFORTUNE

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, “Finance and Revenue,” of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Providence, Section 52, Entitled:
“Minority and Women Business Enterprises."

10. COUNCILMAN NARDUCCI, (By Request):

An Ordinance Establishing a Tax Stabilization Agreement for
Branch Holdings, LLC located at 725 & 726 Branch Avenue.

11. COUNCILMAN YURDIN

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 certain text in Article 12 regarding College
Student Occupancy of Dwellings.

12. COUNCILMAN ZURIER

An Ordinance Amending Section 17-33 of the Code of Ordinances,
Entitled: “Code of Ethics”.

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PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS

13. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SALVATORE, (By Request):

Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Change Order #1
Contract Award by the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance
with Section 21-26 of the Code of Ordinances.

American Safety Programs $348,000.00
(Fire Department)

14. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Encumbrance by
the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section 21-26
of the Code of Ordinances.

Coastal International Trucks $8,000.00
(Department of Public Works)

15. Resolution Authorizing Approval of the following Encumbrance by
the Board of Contract and Supply, in accordance with Section 21-26
of the Code of Ordinances.

CN Wood Company $10,000.00
(Department of Public Works)

16. 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.

Firematic Supply Company, Inc. $34,801.63
(Fire Department)

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17. Resolution Approving the Proposal of the Mayor requesting the
Providence Public Buildings Authority to Issue Bonds to Finance
$20,000,000 Health and Safety Projects at the City's Schools and
School Facilities.

18. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SALVATORE, COUNCILMEN
CORREIA, JENNINGS AND NARDUCCI

Resolution Establishing a Task Force to study the impact of Public
Utility Work on Providence’s Roads and Sidewalks.

19. COUNCILMAN APONTE

Resolution Requesting the Tax Assessor to apply the Owner
Occupied Exemption to the property located on Assessor's Plat 87,
Lot 464 (213 Massachusetts Avenue), for the year 2018.

20. COUNCILMAN CORREIA

Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Providence to enter
into a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Rhode
Island Department of Transportation for the purposes of
Design/Build Replacement of the Oxford Street Bridge (Bridge No.
653).

21. COUNCILMAN HASSETT

Resolution Requesting the Traffic Engineer to cause Stillman Street
to be established as a "One-Way" Street in a northerly direction.

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22. COUNCILMAN IGLIOZZI

Resolution Requiring the City Assessor to have all tax settlements to be
reviewed by the City Solicitor and said settlement agreements must include a
sign-off designation that reads as follows: Approved as to form and
correctness.

23. COUNCILWOMAN RYAN

Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Works to cause the
installation of traffic safety measures at the Mount Pleasant Library
and the intersection of Academy Avenue and Chalkstone Avenue.

24. Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Property review
conditions at school buildings in the Fifth Ward and develop a
Remediation Plan.

25. Resolution Requesting the Director of Public Property review
conditions at police buildings in the Fifth Ward and develop a
Remediation Plan.

REPORT(S) FROM COMMITTEE(S)

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
COUNCILMAN JOHN J. IGLIOZZI, Chairman

Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Adopted,
As Amended:

26. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, "Revenue and Finance,"
Article XV, "Real Estate Non-Utilization Tax." (Sponsored by
Councilwoman Matos, Councilmen Aponte and Narducci, Councilman
Igliozzi and Councilwoman Ryan)

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Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Severally
Approved:

27. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole Demolition and
Environmental Liens assessed upon Assessor’s Plat 23, Lot 26
(15 Somerset Street). (Sponsored by Councilwoman Harris)

28. Resolution Requesting to cancel or abate in whole Demolition and
Environmental Liens assessed upon Assessor’s Plat 23, Lot 45
(21 Somerset Street). (Sponsored by Councilwoman Harris)

29. Certificates from City Assessor (29P-A), recommending the same be
severally cancelled pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 and 15
of Title 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, As
Amended.

COMMITTEE ON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT,
RENEWAL AND PLANNING
COUNCILWOMAN SABINA MATOS, Chairwoman

Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Severally
Approved:

30. Resolution Authorizing the street name change of Marion Avenue to
Marion Avenue North. (Sponsored by Councilwoman Castillo)

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31. Resolution Honoring the Life of Kerry Kohring and Requesting that
the Summit Avenue Park be Named in His Memory. (Sponsored by
Councilwoman LaFortune)

32. Resolution Ceremonially Designating Camp Street, “Philip Addison,
Jr. Way.” (Sponsored by Councilwoman LaFortune and Councilman
Aponte)

33. Resolution Naming the Baseball Field behind Providence Career and
Technical Academy in Honor of Central High Baseball Coach David
Hanson, Sr. (Sponsored by Councilwoman Harris, Councilman Principe and
Councilwoman LaFortune, by request)

34. Resolution Celebrating St. Pius V Catholic Church’s Centennial, and
ceremoniously Designating the portion of Elmhurst Avenue Between
Fairoaks Avenue to Eaton Street as “St. Pius V Way” in Honor of its
Centennial. (Sponsored by Councilwoman Ryan and Council President
Salvatore)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT
COUNCILMAN SAMUEL D. ZURIER, Chairman

Transmits the Following with Recommendation the Same be Severally
Adopted:

35. An Ordinance making an Appropriation of Three Hundred Eighty
Six Million Seven Hundred Seventy Two Thousand and Seven
Hundred Four Dollars ($386,772,704), for the support of the
Providence School Department for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2019, and Amending Ordinance Chapter 2018-34, No. 375,
Approved July 2, 2018. (Sponsored by Council President Salvatore)

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