Joseph J. Solomon, President Presiding

Roll Call Time:
Salute To The Flag: Ward

Executive Communications

1. General Communications –

Acceptance of minutes from council meetings held on:

July 14, 2008 - Moved by: Seconded by: Vote:

2. Consent calendar:

A. PCR-136-08 - Resolution Relative To Bids. (Councilman Donovan)

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

B. PCR-137-08- Resolution Relative To Traffic Studies. (Councilwoman Taylor)

A. Committee Report (Public Safety)

B. Action:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

C. PCR-138-08 - Resolution Relative To Street Lights (Councilwoman Taylor)

A. Committee Report (Public Safety)

B. Action:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

D. PCR-139-08- Resolution Relative To Claims. (Councilwoman Taylor)

A. Committee Report (Public Safety)

B. Action:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

E. PCR-140-08- Resolution Relative To Tax Abatements. (Councilman Donovan)

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

F. PCR-141-08 Omnibus Resolution Of Congratulations And Condolences.
(Councilman Merolla)

A. Committee Report (Community Affairs)

B. Action:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

3. Announcement Of Appointments -

Warwick Harbor Management Commission

George Arnold, IV, Ward 9
11 Overlook Drive
Warwick, RI
(Vice – Edward Greer) Term to expire: 08/01/10

4. Appointments Requiring Confirmation - None

Unfinished Business

1. PCO-15-08 - An Ordinance relative to No Parking on Miantanomo Drive. (Councilman Cushman)

Second Passage

Description: No Parking in Front of Planet Fitness to other businesses.

A. Committee Report (Ord)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

2. PCO-20-08 - An Ordinance relative to proposed traffic improvements for Park Elementary School on Asylum Road. (Councilwoman Travis)
Second Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ord)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

3. PCO-19-07 - An Ordinance prohibiting the Mayor or School Committee from agreeing to any provision that will restrict the city from establishing a comprehensive health care policy for all employees and retirees under one health care carrier. (Councilman Cushman)

Second Passage, As amended
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

4. PCO-50-05 - An Ordinance relative to Minimum Housing and Code Enforcement
(Councilwoman Travis)

First Passage

Description: Raise fines to appropriate levels and rigidly fine people and set as a deter-rent.

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

5. PCO-22-07 - An Ordinance prohibiting lifetime health care or supplemental health coverage to any current or future city or school employee upon their retirement. (Councilman Cushman)

First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

6. PCO-50-07 - An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances regarding Vicious Dogs Enforcement and penalties. (Councilwoman Travis &
Councilwoman Taylor)
First Passage

Description: Enforcement and penalties: Section 4-13. 1-7 – Animals
Section 4-13 . 1-11 – Human Beings

1. Display a sign on premises warning “Vicious Dog on Premises”.
2. Enclosure for vicious dog on property large area for larger dogs.
3. A Tattoo shall be placed on the upper inner left rear thigh of vicious dog.
4. Liability Insurance.

Note: Pawtucket and East Providence have a stronger penalty under GL 4-13-1.

A. Committee Report (Ordinance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

7. PCO-6-08 - An Ordinance to imposing a fine to address stronger Minimum
Housing and abusive heavy pickups. (Councilwoman Travis)
First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

8. PCO-10-08 – A Resolution relative to the installation of a No Parking sign on
Matteson Avenue. (Councilman Donovan)

First Passage
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

9. PCR-184-07 - A Resolution relative to obsolete and used city surplus equipment.
(Councilman Donovan )
Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

10. PCR-86-08 - A Resolution proposing that municipal documentation be submitted in an electronic format whenever possible. (Councilman Cushman)

Description: In order to reduce the cost of day to day city business, it is proposed that municipal documentation be submitted in an electronic format whenever possible. With paperless correspondence thousands of tax payer dollars will be saved each year.

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

11. PCR-97-08 - A Resolution requesting an RFP to hire consultants for windmill technology. (Councilman Merolla)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (I.G.)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

12. PCR-124-08 - An Ordinance relative to the installation of a stop sign at the
intersection of Asylum Road and Keeley Avenue.
(Councilwoman Travis)

Description: Stop Sign traffic calming measures at intersection Asylum Road and
Keeley Avenue.

A. Committee Report (P.S.)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

13. PCR-127-08 - A Resolution relative to supporting legislative amendments to protect Rhode Island’s Cities and Towns and their public officials / employees. (Council Pres. on behalf of Mayor)
Description: None

A. Committee Report (IG)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:
Referred Business

1. PCO-13-08 - An Ordinance relative to the Abandonment of a portion of Access Road, New England Institute of Technology, Petitioner. (CouncilwomanTaylor)

First Passage
Public Hearing

A. Committee Report (Land Use)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

Speaking For:

Speaking Against:

Motion to Close P.H.
Seconded by:
Vote:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

Referred Business Continued

2. PCO-17-08 - An Ordinance amending Appendix A of the Warwick Code of Ordinances, Zoning Section 600. (Councilman Merolla)
First Passage
Public Hearing

A. Committee Report (Land Use)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

Speaking For:

Speaking Against:

Motion to Close P.H.
Seconded by:
Vote:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

3. PCO-18-08 - An Ordinance relative to amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Warwick, BAR RI, LLC, Balice Auto, Petitioner.
(Councilwoman Taylor)

First Passage
Public Hearing

A. Committee Report (Land Use)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

Speaking For:

Speaking Against:

Motion to Close P.H.
Seconded by:
Vote:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

New Business

1. PCR-142-08 - A Resolution requesting NE Gas Company to repair the damage caused at the Armory Building located on Remington/Bank Street. (Councilman Cushman)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (P.S.)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

2. PCO-21-08 - An Ordinance amending the Minimum Housing Code to allow city officials to investigate a vacant/ foreclosed property that could pose a potential risk to surrounding neighbors. (Councilman Cushman)

First Passage

Description: None

A. Committee Report (Ordinance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

3. PCR-143-08 - A Resolution relative to the study of potential savings associated with a four day, ten hour work week when possible.
(Councilman DelGiudice)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

4. PCR-144-08 – A Resolution reinstating the NITE Program in the W.P.D. at a cost of $45,000. (Councilman Gallucci)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:
New Business Continued

5. PCR-145-08 - A Resolution relative to a reduction in assessment value of real estate upon removal of damaged buildings. (Councilman Merolla)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

6. PCR-146-08 - A Resolution relative to preservation of financial accounts of the city. (Councilman Merolla, Councilman Donovan, Council Pres. Solomon)

Description: None

A. Committee Report (Finance)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

7. PCR-147-08 - A Resolution approving a lease between the City of Warwick and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Rhode Island.
(Council Pres. Solomon)

Description: Water Tank Lease Renewal

A. Committee Report (P.P.)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

8. PCR-148-08 - A Resolution relative to the City of Warwick’s Phase II
Stormwater Management Program Plan Presentation.
(Council Pres. Solomon)

Public Hearing
A. Committee Report (I.G.)

B. Action

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

Speaking:

Motion to Close P.H.
PCR-148-08 – Continued

Seconded by:

Vote:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Vote:

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The City Council will meet in special session on August 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road Warwick, R.I. 02886 If an interpreter is needed, please contact City Hall at least 48 hours prior to the meeting by calling 738-2000 or 739-9150 T.D.D. Attest: City Clerk