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Providence City Council Meeting | September 19th 2024

Official record

From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on October 04, 2024.

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Attendance

13 present · 1 absent

Present

  • Council President Miller
  • Councilor AnderBois
  • Councilwoman Anthony
  • Councilman Espinal
  • Councilman Goncalves
  • Councilwoman Graves
  • Councilwoman Harris
  • Councilwoman Peterson
  • Councilor Roias
  • Councilwoman Ryan
  • Councilor Sanchez
  • Councilman Taylor
  • Councilman Vargas
  • Councilor Pichardo joined late

Absent

  • Councilwoman Vargas

Also present: Tina L. Mastroianni (City Clerk), Sheri A. Petronio (First Deputy City Clerk), Angela J. Harris (First Deputy City Clerk), Donna M. Peligian (First Deputy City Clerk), Claire E. Girard (Clerk Liaison), Napoleon Askie (City Sergeant), Jeffrey Dana (City Solicitor)

Recorded votes (24)

Approval of Journal of Proceedings No. 17 of July 11, 2024 and Journal of Proceedings No. 18 of July 18, 2024

APPROVED (WITH VOTE) [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Councilman Taylor · Seconded by Councilwoman Harris

Appointment of Cyd McKenna as a general citizenry category member of the City Plan Commission

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Finance

An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances to modify regulations for accessory dwelling units

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Ordinances

An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance Chapter 2015-20, No. 356, establishing a tax stabilization plan for 32 Custom House Street

READ/PASSED (AS AMENDED) 1X [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Councilman Taylor · Seconded by Councilwoman Harris

An Ordinance approving improvements to the Providence Water Supply Board Distribution System and financing thereof

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Finance

Resolutions supporting Groden Center workers, establishing McCann Place and other streets as "One-Way" Streets

PASSED ITEMS 10 THROUGH 12 [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Councilman Taylor · Seconded by Councilwoman Harris

Resolution of the Providence City Council Renaming Richardson Street and Park in Honor of Cedric Huntley

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning

Resolution Supporting inclusion of the Fox Point/Wickenden Street Historic District within the Comprehensive Plan

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Ordinances

Resolution Requesting the Cleanup and Fencing of the property located at 811 Eddy Street in Ward 11

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Councilman Taylor · Seconded by Councilwoman Harris

Resolution Honoring the Legacy of Dell G. Padgett and calling for the Honorary renaming of Dudley Street

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning

Resolution Supporting the Memorandum of Understanding with the Providence After School Alliance

REFERRED

Referred to Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity and Education

Resolution Authorizing the terms of Purchase and Sale for the property located at 691 Potters Avenue

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on City Property

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, shall be to change Articles 12 and 14 relating to compassion centers

READ/PASSED FOR THE FIRST TIME [11 TO 2]

Moved by Councilman Taylor · Seconded by Councilwoman Harris

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 the Property located on Assessor's Plat 14, Lots 193 and 194 (176 Gano Street and 38 Amy Street), from R-3 to R-4

READ/PASSED FOR THE FIRST TIME [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Councilman Taylor · Seconded by Councilwoman Harris

Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Grant a Non-Exclusive License for a period of Forty-Nine (49) Years to Saint Ann's Catholic Church of Providence, for the property located on Assessor's Plat 071, Lot 600 (578 Charles Street), for consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00)

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Councilman Taylor · Seconded by Councilwoman Harris

Petition from Julissa Arce, Conley Law & Associates, on behalf of applicant landowner, Tosbine, LLC, requesting a Zone Change for the property located on Assessor's Plat 102, Lot 71 (784 Branch Avenue), from R-2 to R-4

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Ordinances

Petition from Joseph Brennan, Esquire, requesting an Air Rights Easement over a portion of Aborn Street for the property located on Assessor’s Plat 26, Lot 347 (21 Atwells Avenue)

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Public Works

Communications submitting Raze Building Permits for 11 Freemont Street, 128 Wayland Avenue, and 51 Liege Street

RECEIVED

Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Claims and Pending Suits

Communication from Lawrence J. Mancini, Sara Silveria, and Krystle D. Lindberg submitting the 5-Year Budget Projections for fiscal years 2026 through 2030

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Finance

Certificates from City Assessor (No. 71U), recommending the same be cancelled pursuant to the provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of Title 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, 1956, As Amended

REFERRED

Referred to Committee on Claims and Pending Suits