CITY OF NEWPORT
JULY 8, 2020
(Approved 08/26/2020)
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at a meeting held in accordance with Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order 20-25 on July 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
The CITY CLERK called the roll, and the following members were present:
| JAMIE BOVA | LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE |
| ANGELA MCCALLA | JUSTIN S. MCLAUGHLIN |
| SUSAN TAYLOR | JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO |
| KATHRYN E. LEONARD- attended via Zoom | |
CITIZENS’ FORUM:
Bonnie Kniskern, 44 Catherine St.
Ms. Recore, 34 Farewell Ave.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (THE CONSENT CALENDAR IS APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY UNLESS THE COUNCIL REMOVES AN ITEM FOR DISCUSSION. ALL LICENSES ARE GRANTED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCES #31-80 AND #98-40.)
a. Special Events:
REMOVED 1) newportFILM, d/b/a newportFILM Drive in Documentary Film Screening, Newport Grand Casino Parking Lot (150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd.); July 16, 2020 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR LEONARD recused.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
REMOVED 2) newportFILM, d/b/a newportFILM Drive in Documentary Film Screening, Newport Grand Casino Parking Lot (150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd.); August 6, 2020 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR LEONARD recused.
3) Rhode Races & Events, Inc., d/b/a Newport Rhode Races, Easton’s Beach; April 17, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
REMOVED b. Communication from the Planning Board, re: Pilot Program to Create Safe Streets and Boost Economic Activity during the Covid-19 pandemic (Receive)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Patricia Reynolds, Director of Planning, addressed the Council regarding the communication. The motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Communication from the Newport School Committee, re: Resolution 2020-06-23 - Urging the Continued Appropriation of State and Local Revenues to Support Public Education (Receive)
d. Communication from Christopher Kirwin, re: Resignation from the Zoning Board of Review (Receive with Regret)
e. Communication from the Newport Energy and Environment Commission, re: Community Choice Aggregation (Receive)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items a (1), a (2) and b. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Victualing License, Expansion, 22 Washington Sq., Inc., d/b/a Bar Cino, 22 Washington Square to expand the licensed premises into 24 Washington Square (In conjunction with liquor license expansion)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Sidewalk Café, New, 22 Washington Sq. Inc., d/b/a Bar Cino, 24 Washington Sq. (In conjunction with liquor license expansion)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Victualing License, New Location, Radish Patch, LLC, d/b/a Vieste & Vino Wine Bar, Yagi Noodle and The Café, 580 Thames St. Units B101, B102, B103 and B104 (In conjunction with liquor license transfer)
CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council regarding the application. COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to continue the license to August 12, 2020. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Entertainment License, New, Class A (indoors), Kinsley’s LTD, d/b/a Newport Blue’s Café, 286 Thames St. First & Second Floors (Second Hearing)
MAYOR BOVA opened the public hearing. COUNCILOR LEONARD clarified the restrictions imposed at the first hearing of doors and windows to remain closed during entertainment. MAYOR BOVA moved to close the public hearing and approve. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Honoring Former Mayor Paul L. Gaines, Sr.
MAYOR BOVA moved to continue the resolution to July 22, 2020. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Short-Term Rentals – A. McCalla, J. Bova
COUNCILOR MCCALLA introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. COUNCILOR MCCALLA moved to amend the resolution to add an additional resolve stating the Planning Board will report back by September 9, 2020. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the resolution as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Traffic Safety – A. McCalla, J. Bova, S. Taylor
COUNCILOR MCCALLA introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR. COUNCILOR MCCALLA moved to amend the resolution to state a plan should be submitted by August 12, 2020. Seconded by MAYOR BOVA. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion to approve the amendment was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. MAYOR BOVA moved to approve the resolution as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Community Choice Aggregation – S. Taylor, A. McCalla
COUNCILOR TAYLOR introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. Discussion occurred among the Council. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to amend the resolution to remove the second and third Resolves. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council. The motion to amend was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Sean O’Connor, 2 Tyler St., Energy and Environment Commission member, addressed the Council regarding the resolution.
MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the resolution as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Support for Newport School Committee Resolution 2020-06-23 – J. McLaughlin
COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Amending Chapter 10.28.080, entitled, “Easton’s Beach Parking Lot” (Second Reading)
MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council to request an amendment to the ordinance regarding item d (2) and requested the language be removed. Erik Reis, Recreation Administrator, addressed the Council regarding the amendment. MAYOR BOVA moved to amend the ordinance by removing d (2). Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Amending Chapter 10.24.010, entitled, “Parking prohibited at all times in designated places” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Amending Chapter 5.57 entitled, “Mobile Food Establishments” to amend Section 5.57.040 entitled “Restrictions on Permits” (First Reading)- continued from June 24, 2020
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the amendment and Mobile Food Trucks on Bellevue Avenue. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN made a motion to direct the City Clerk to bring back the ordinance to the first meeting in January 2021. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR. The following members of the public addressed the Council:
Turner Scott, Esq., on behalf of Amano, LLC
Margaret Mulholland, 13 Seaview Ave.
COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to amend his motion to table the ordinance to the first meeting in January 2021. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Amending Chapter 14.04.030 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Moratorium” (First Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Action Item #5932/20 – RE: Award of Bid #20-047 – Road Materials (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Action Item #5933/20 – RE: Award of Bid #20-046 – Utilities Supplies (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Application of 22 Washington Square Inc., d/b/a Bar Cino, holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license to expand the licensed premises into 24 Washington Sq. including 360 square foot sidewalk café consisting of two tables with four chairs each (Hearing)
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Application of Radish Patch, LLC, d/b/a/ Vieste, 515 Thames St., holder of a Class BL alcoholic beverage license to transfer the location to 580 Thames St. Units B101, B102, B103 and B104 and to change the d/b/a to Vieste & Vino Wine Bar, Yagi Noodle and The Café (Hearing)
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to continue the application to August 12, 2020 so all of the abutters can be notified. Seconded by COMMISSIONER CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to adjourn as Board of License Commissioners and reconvene as Council. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Communication from the City Manager, Re: COVID 19 Status Update
CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council to provide an update.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN – 9:30 p.m.