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ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing on the following proposed Ordinances will be held before the Ordinance Committee on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.. City Council Chambers, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, R.I. pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter.

Complete copies of the Ordinances are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, and the Cranston Central Library and the City website cranstonri.com under calendar by clicking on the meeting date.

“Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the City Clerk’s Office at 461-1000 ext. 3197 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the hearing date.”

Paul H. Archetto, Chair Maria Medeiros Wall, JD

Ordinance Committee City Clerk

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NO. 8-13-01 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 3, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005 , ENTITLED “REVENUE AND FINANCE”

(Tax Assessment Board of Review )

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

Section 1. Title 3, Chapter 8 , Section 3.08.050 entitled “Tax Assessment Board of Review” is hereby amended as follows:

3.08.050 - Tax assessment board of review.

A. All appraisals done for or on behalf of the tax assessment board of review of the city, shall be completed in accordance with Section 3.08.040 of the code.

B. The Tax Assessment Board of Review shall be comprised of three members and two alternates.

C. The tax assessment board of review members are [not] to be paid $3000.00 per year , , and alternates shall be paid $50.00 per meeting when sitting as a member:

1. A meeting is conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings statutes of Rhode Island state law and other applicable statutes.

2. Minutes shall be kept of each meeting including the reasons for denial or approval of each appeal

3. No person shall serve more than six consecutive years on the Tax Assessment Board of Review.

Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect on its final adoption

Fiscal Note

I hereby certify that it is anticipated that sufficient funds will be available to fund this appropriation. Robert F. Strom, Director of Finance

Sponsored by: Council President Lanni, Council Vice President Farina, Councilman Aceto

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NO. 8-13-03 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 9.8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED “OFFENSES RELATING TO PROPERTY”

(Tree Planting Back of Sidewalk Program)

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

Section 1. Title 9, Chapter 08, entitled “Offenses Relating to Property” is hereby amended as follows:

9.08.062 Notice requirements for removal and pruning of trees.

Unless the tree or shrub constitutes an imminent public hazard, the tree warden shall give ten (10) days notice of the removal or pruning of trees located on public rights of way. Notice shall be posted in the immediate vicinity of the tree or shrub to be removed or pruned. If any person, firm, or corporation objects to the removal or pruning of the tree or shrub, he or she may appeal to the tree warden, in writing. The tree warden shall hold a public hearing, and give reasonable notice to all those persons who are known to be of interest and suitable notice of said meeting must be posted in the immediate vicinity. Within three days of the hearing, the tree warden shall render his or her decision granting or denying the appeal.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve the property owner of the responsibility to maintain trees on his or her property.

Nor shall this section be construed to change or otherwise designate the area of the city’s responsibility for tree maintenance.

9.08.063 The “Back of Sidewalk” program is designed to plant new street trees in an environment that is more conducive to sustained growth. The improved growing environment provided through the “Back of Sidewalk” program will result in improved long-term health of the newly planted trees.

The purpose of the “Back-of-Sidewalk” program is:

1) extend the life of tree;

2) reduce the likelihood of the tree causing sidewalks to heave;

3) provide trees where few exist; and

4) expand diversity of street tree species.

Increasing the diversity of Cranston’s street trees reduces the risk of blight (such as Dutch Elm disease), and provides a more varied look to each street. Criteria for species selection include the size of house, the width of street and the existing tree species on the street. Because this program serves primarily to enhance the streetscape, the tree must be completely visible from and planted within 20 feet of the sidewalk.

To participate in the “Back of Sidewalk” program the property owner must sign and submit a consent and release form giving permission to the City of Cranston employees to enter upon their property for the purpose of planting a tree and agreeing to hold the City of Cranston and its employees harmless from all claims, liability, loss or damage to person or property arising from the planting of such tree(s). The consent and release form shall include an agreement by the homeowner to water, mulch, and maintain such tree(s). The Tree Warden will review the homeowner’s request and render a decision.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption

Sponsored by: Councilman Stycos

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NO. 8-13-05 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED

“MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS”

(No Tractor Trailer Parking on Cranston Street, North Side between Victoria and Dyer )

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 10.40, entitled “Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following new section:

10.40.130 No Tractor Trailer Parking on Certain Streets—Generally.

No tractor trailer shall park for any period of time within or upon any of the following streets or highways or parts thereof:

Cranston Street, North Side, from Victoria Avenue to Dyer Avenue

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.

Sponsored by: Councilman Archetto

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NO. 8-13-06 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF

CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED “STOPPING STANDING AND PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS”

(No Tractor Trailer Parking on Cranston Street, North Side between Victoria and Dyer )

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 10.32, entitled “Stopping, Standing, and Parking on Certain Streets” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following new section:

10.32.041 No Tractor Trailer Parking on Certain Streets—Generally

No tractor trailer shall remain standing for any period of time within or upon any of the following streets or highways or parts thereof:

Cranston Street, North Side, from Victoria Avenue to Dyer Avenue

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.

Sponsored by: Councilman Archetto

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 8-13-07

IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC

REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC STREETS”

(Crosswalk Gansett Avenue, North Side of its intersection with Berkley Street)

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 10.12.250 entitled “ Crosswalks Enumerated” is hereby amended as follows:

10.40. Section .250 Crosswalks Enumerated

Across Gansett Avenue, North Side of its intersection with Berkley Street

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.

Sponsored by: Councilman Archetto

8/29/13

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