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CITY OF PROVIDENCE

RHODE ISLAND

DOCKET OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

ON

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

COUNCIL PRESIDENT

LUIS A. APONTE

PRESIDING

City Council Page 2 February 2, 2017

1. Sabina Matos 8. Kevin E. Jackson

Council President Pro Tempore Councilman Ward 3

Councilwoman Ward 15 91 Jenkins Street 02906

55 Pocasset Avenue 02909

2. Bryan Principe 9. Jo-Ann Ryan

Majority Leader Majority Whip

Councilman Ward 13 Councilwoman Ward 5

89 Hudson Street 02909 590 Pleasant Valley Parkway 02908

3. Nicholas J. Narducci, Jr. 10. Carmen Castillo


36 Langdon Street 02904 381 Potters Avenue 02907

4. Wilbur W. Jennings, Jr. 11. Mary Kay Harris


115 Sinclair Avenue 02907 304 Pearl Street 02907

5. Michael J. Correia 12. Samuel D. Zurier

Deputy Majority Leader Councilman Ward 2

Councilman Ward 6 330 Grotto Avenue 02906

195 Sisson Street 02909

6. Seth Yurdin 13. David Salvatore

Councilman Ward 1 Councilman Ward 14

148 Governor Street 02906 250 Nelson Street 02908

7. Terrence M. Hassett 14. John J. Igliozzi

Senior Deputy Majority Leader Councilman Ward 7

Councilman Ward 12 19 Legion Memorial Drive 02909

15 Higgins Avenue 02908

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14 Luis A. Aponte

Council President Ward 10

197 Indiana Avenue 02905


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.)




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.



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.






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.






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.







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.






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.






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.






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.







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.






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.


Clean and Lien of the vacant lot located on Atwells Avenue and

Lynch Street.


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.


of House Bill 2017 H-5212, An Act Relating to Motor and other

Vehicles - Passing, Use of Lanes, and Rules of the Road.


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.



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.



"IN CONGRATULATIONS"

43. COUNCIL PRESIDENT APONTE AND MEMBERS OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

Resolution Extending Congratulations.


"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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