*Consent Agenda- all items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.

*CONSENT AGENDA:

*P-1

ORDINANCE:

O-1

Chapter 12-Motor Vehicles and Traffic*, Article II. Operations of Vehicles

Section 12-29. Left turn prohibited on certain streets. (1^st reading)

The driver of a vehicle shall not be permitted to make a left hand turn on the following streets:

Metacom Avenue North, traveling in a southerly direction onto Kickemuit Road.

Child Street, The driver of a vehicle traveling on a Westerly direction, shall not be permitted to make a left hand turn onto Arlington Avenue.

Child Street, The driver of a vehicle traveling on a Easterly direction shall not be permitted to make a left hand turn onto Metacom Avenue.

Miller Street, The driver of a vehicle shall not be permitted to make a left hand turn onto Miller Street from the south driveway of the business located at #375 Main Street (plat 3, lot 20) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

(Ord. of 10-14-87; Ord. No. O-3, 8-14-2007)

State Law reference— Authority of town to regulate or prohibit the turning of vehicles at intersections. G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12(9).

PUBLIC HEARING:

PH-1

Request for a Class BVL Beverage Liquor License (P-3)

From: More Chives, LLC (Corinne Kelly and Keith Vanetti)

d/b/a St. Martha

40 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

PETITIONS:

*P-1

Request for a Victualling License

From: Daniel Freeman

d/b/a No Name Bagel’s

691 Main Street (Hope & Main)

Warren, RI 02885

P-2

Request for a Victualling License

From: Krakatoa Garden, LLC (Maria L Curran)

569 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-3

Request for a Victualling License (with PH-1)

From: More Chives, LLC (Corinne Kelly and Keith Vanetti)

d/b/a St. Martha

40 Market Street

Warren, RI 02885

P-4

Request for a Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Permit

From: Hector Marina Food Truck, LLC

d/b/a La Locherita Food Truck (Hector and Marina L. Lopez Giron)

108 Congress Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

P-5

Request for a One-Day Entertainment License

From: Tara Thibaudeau

605 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: May 4, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

Place: Pete Sepe Pavilion

Event: Cinco De Mayo Warren Dog Park Fundraiser

Entertainment: Acoustic Music-Dillon Murphy, Lilly Roads, and Dave from Galactic

P-6

Request for a Class F1 Beverage License

From: Tara Thibaudeau

605 Main Street

Warren, RI 02885

Date: May 4, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm -4:00 pm

Place: Pete Sepe Pavilion

Event: Cinco De Mayo Warren Dog Park Fundraiser

**CORRESPONDENCE:

**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.

**C-1

Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.

**C-2

Resolution from the Bristol Warren Regional School District Committee regarding their Funding Formula.

**C-3

Resolution from the Town of Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District School Committee in Support of Full Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid as

outlined in RIGL § 16-7.2-6.

**C-4

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Opposition to any Revival of the Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass.

**C-5

Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Opposition to any Revival of the Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass.

**C-6

Resolution from the Town of Charlestown in Support of House Bill 2024-H 7688 An Act Relating to State Affairs and Government Tourism and Development.

**C-7

Resolution from the Town of Charlestown Supporting House Bill 2024-H 7462 relating to amendments to the Energy Facility Siting Act.

**C-8

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing H 7683, S 2361 and S 2372 Legislation Relating to Taxation-Real Estate Conveyance Tax.

**C-9

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7681 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities-Tax Valuation Freeze on Affordable Housing.

**C-10

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7651 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities-Low Income Housing (8% Alternative Tax Rate).

**C-11

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7378 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities-Homestead Exemption.

**C-12

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing S2018 Legislation Relating to Taxation-Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes.

**C-13

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7981 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities-Zoning Ordinances.

**C-14

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7980 Legislation Relating to Motor and other Vehicles-Mobile and Manufactured Homes.

**C-15

Resolution from North Smithfield School Committee regarding their Funding Formula.

**C-16

Resolution from North Smithfield School Committee regarding Healthy School Meals for All/Universal Free School Meals.

**C-17

Resolution from the Town of Richmond #2024-6 in Opposition to any Revival of the Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass.

**C-18

Resolution from the Town of Richmond # 2024-7 regarding their Funding Formula.

** C-19

Resolution from the Town of Burrillville in Opposition to House Bill 2024-H7763 and Senate Bill 2024- S 2679 Relating to Public Records-Access to Public Records Act.

**C-20

Resolution from the Town of Tiverton in Support of Fully Funding State Aid to Libraries to the Full Twenty-Five (25%) Percent Level.

**C-21

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of SB 2016 An Act Relating to Towns and Cities - Low- and Moderate-Income Housing.

**C-22

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7324 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances.

**C-23

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7382 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances.

**C-24

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7986 Legislation Relating to Property – Abandoned Property.

**C-25

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7951 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – RI Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act.

**C-26

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7978 Legislation Relating to Subdivision of Land.

**C-27

Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Opposing HB 7958 Legislation Relating to Towns and Cities – Multifamily Housing Act.

**C-28

Resolution of the Hopkinton Town Council pledging to Keep Rhody Litter Free.

**C-29

Proclamation # 2024-5 from the Town of Richmond in support of declaring National Business week 2024 from April 28, 2024 through May 4, 2024.

**C-30

Letter from the United States Senator Jack Reed regarding secured funding for the Warren Pump Station Upgrades in the amount of $2,240,000.00.

**C-31

Informational sheet regarding Route 114 Resilience Project Plan.

**C-32

Warren Historic Preservation Society Town Hall Chimney fundraising information sheet.

**C-33

The Warren Economic Development Board 2023 Annual Report.

**C-34

Resignation Letter from Economic Development Board member Nicole Lyons.

OLD BUSINESS:

OB-1

Update regarding various problems on Nobert Street.

NEW BUSINESS:

NB-1

Discussion and action regarding speed limit on Market Street.

(Senator Walter S. Felag Jr.)

NB-2

Resolution from the Town of Warren in Support Suicide Prevention Barriers on Bridges over Narragansett Bay.

NB-3

Discussion and action regarding forming an Ad Hoc Budget Advisory Committee.

(Council President Hanley and Councilmember Cronin)

TOWN MANAGER:

1. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Manager and Town Solicitor to sign the Construction & Maintenance Agreement/Municipality by and between the State of Rhode Island and the Town of Warren for Construction and Installation of Bridge No. 1256 over the River, and Improvements to the Warren Bike Path.

2. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Town Council President to sign the First Amendment to License Agreement between the Town of Warren and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.

3. Discussion and action regarding H 7982 An Act Relating to Towns and Cities-

Zoning Ordinances.

4. Discussion and action regarding H 7985 An Act Relating to State Affairs and

Government Department of Administration.

5. Discussion and action regarding H 7986 An Act Relating to Property-

Abandoned Property.

6. Discussion and action regarding H 7464 An Act Relating to Towns and Cities- Relief of Injured and Deceased Fire Fighters and Police Officers.

7. Discussion and action regarding H 7461 Relating to Towns and Cities-Relief of Injured and Deceased Fire Fighters and Police Officers.

8. Discussion and action regarding Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns

Legislative Scorecard for 2024.

9. Update regarding the Bristol Warren Regional School Building Committee.

SOLICITOR:

1. Discussion and action regarding a petition filed by Attorney Robert J. Levine

regarding Karen Anterni.

2. Request a motion for Executive Session (closed session) Pursuant to RIGL § 42- 46-5 Sub Section (a) (2) (Nobert Street).

3. Discussion and action regarding resolution requesting the Rhode Island General Assembly to amend the law allowing for judgment bonds to be in the amount of up to ten (10%) percent of the most recently adopted budget for the Town of Warren (Pereira v. Warren settlement).

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:

1. Presentation on the update of 2607Z Pavement Improvements-Main St. (Rte. 114).

RECREATION DIRECTOR:

1. Request permission to overspend Recreation Director’s Salary (account #01-560-

12-1010) in the amount of $3,400.00 to be offset by Recreation Staff (Account #01-560-12-1020).

2. Request permission to overspend Parking & Maintenance Salary (account #01-

560-12-1030) in the amount of $3,200.00 to be offset by Recreation Staff (Account #01-560-12-1020).

3. Request permission to overspend Lifeguards (account #01-560-

12-1025) in the amount of $600.00 to be offset by Beach Manager (Account #01-

560-12-1035).

4. Discussion and action regarding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between

USTA New England, Inc. and Warren Parks and Recreation.

5. Discussion, action, and authorization for the Recreation Director to sign the

renewal agreement with the Pawtucket School Department regarding the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

6. Discussion and action regarding Learn to Row/Small Boat Day-Warren

Town Beach.

7. Discussion and action regarding Warren Summer Concert Series.

8. Discussion and action regarding Warren Movie Series.

TOWN CLERK:

1. Request permission to overspend Election Officials (account #01-560-02-1090) in the amount of $5,000.00 to be offset by Indexing (Account #01-560-02-2325).

Adjournment:

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) Hours prior to the meeting. 401-245-7340(voice) or “via RI Relay 1-800-745-5555” (TTY).

Posted: 04-04-2024 S.O.S Website, Town Hall, and Library.