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PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
137 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, PAWTUCKET, RI
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024
7:00 PM
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PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
5:30 PM – ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
6:10 PM – COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS - A PORTION OF THE MEETING MAY BE HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 42-46-4 & Section 42-46-5 (A)(2) of the General Laws of Rhode Island regarding pending litigation.
6:40 PM – PRE-COUNCIL – APPOINTMENT OF STELLA CARRERA - BOARD OF CANVASSERS
6:45 PM – PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD – Must Sign-in at City Hall or Join via Zoom by 6:35 p.m.
6:45 PM – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
7:00 PM – PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – Accessory Dwelling Units
DOCKET
CONVENED_____________PM
PUBLIC HEARING
CONVENED 7:33PM
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Accessory Dwelling Units)
ADJOURNED_________________PM
1. Previous Minutes of:
7/22/2024 Joint Recreation Committee/City Property Committee
7/24/2024 City Council
7/25/2024 City Council
2. *CONSENT AGENDA (*Denotes all items on the Consent Agenda)
*CORRESPONDENCE
A. Communication from Jordan Karlik, Blackstone Distribution Center, LLC, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Response – 1 Moshassuck Q2 2024 Construction Update) POSTPONED ON 7/24/24
B. Communication from the Honorable Yesenia Rubio, Councilor-At-Large, to Tina Goncalves, Police Chief (Request for Update on Flock Camera Program) POSTPONED ON 7/24/24
C. Communication from Major David Holden, Pawtucket Police Department, to Tina Goncalves, Police Chief (Response – Update on Flock Camera Program) INTRODUCED AND POSTPONED ON 7/24/24
D. Communication from Bianca M. Policastro, Director of Planning & Redevelopment, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. (Update - Comprehensive Plan)
E. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Terrence E. Mercer, City Council President (AARP/WHO Age Friendly City)
F. Communication from Ryan J. Holt, Chief of Staff, to the Honorable Terrence E. Mercer, City Council President (Update on the Relocation of the Pawtucket Senior Center)
G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS – TO BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
H. Communication from Jason Pettinato, Senior Planner, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Local Historic District Nomination, 70 Lowden Street – AP 66; L860)
I. AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ADDITION OF 70 LOWDEN STREET TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT) - TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2024.
J. THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY TO BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Patricia Gaffney – $228.70 (Window)
3. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Board of Canvassers, FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF CANVASSERS
Stella Carrera, 163 Garden Street, Pawtucket, RI
Term Expires the First Monday in March, 2027
(To fill the unexpired term of Edward Catone, Jr.)
ROLL CALL FOR CONFIRMATION
AYES_____ NOES_____
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND ALL COSTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,200,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,100,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
10. THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RETURNS THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Accessory Dwelling Units)
ROLL CALL AYES_____ NOES_____
11. THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS RETURNS THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY:
Juan Hernandez – $367.50 (Pothole)
Amilcar DaRosa – $350.00 – $450.00 (Manhole)
ADJOURNED__________________P.M.
Posted: August 1, 2024
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