CITY OF NEWPORT
APRIL 10, 2019
(Approved 5/22/2019)
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at its regular meeting held on April 10, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
The CITY CLERK called the roll, and the following members were present:
| JAMIE BOVA | LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE |
| ANGELA MCCALLA | JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO |
| SUSAN TAYLOR | JUSTIN S. MCLAUGHLIN |
| KATHRYN E. LEONARD | |
CITIZENS’ FORUM:
Beth Cullen, 19 Bayside Ave., addressed the Council regarding Boards and Commissions.
(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. Minutes of the meetings held February 13, 2019 (Approve) - continued from March 27, 2019
b. Special Events:
1) Rhode Island Center for the Book, d/b/a Dr. Mona Hanna- Attisha Presents “What the Eyes Don’t See”, Bazarsky Hall, O’Hare Academic Building and Ochre Court, Salve Regina University; April 11, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
2) Newport Lodge of Elks, d/b/a Citizen of the Year, Elks Lodge; April 20, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
3) Betty Serls, Calvary United Methodist Church Youth Group, d/b/a Easter Sunrise Service; Easton’s Beach outside Rotunda by gazebo; April 21, 2019 from 5:15 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.
4) Bowen’s Wharf Co., Inc., d/b/a Cinco de Mayo BBQ, Bowen’s Wharf; May 4 & 5, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
5) LMG Rhode Island Holdings d/b/a Newport Life Magazine, d/b/a Best of Newport County Soiree, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave.; May 16, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Removed 6) Bike Newport, d/b/a Elliot’s Ride for Everyone, beginning and ending at Rogers High School (2 proposed routes attached); May 19, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to noon
COUNCILOR MCCALLA recused.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN Bari Freeman, addressed the Council to answer questions regarding the ride. Gary Silva, Police Chief, addressed the Council regarding the ride. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the route and the requested road closure. The vote on the motion to approve was voted 4-2 with COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
7) SVF Foundation, d/b/a SVF Foundation Annual Visitor’s Day; 152 Harrison Ave.; June 8, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
8) Jesus Savior Church, d/b/a Summer Bazaar, 1 Vernon Ave.; July 25, 26 & 27, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Removed 9) St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival, 390 Thames St.; July 26, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 27, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and July 28, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Rain date July 28, 2019)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by MAYOR BOVA. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions regarding the street closure request for Brewer St. Dispina Amarant addressed the Council regarding the event. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10) Newport Brokerage Boat Show, LLC, d/b/a Newport Brokerage Boat Show, Newport Shipyard; September 12-15, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Removed a) Communication from Nancy Piffard, Show Director, requesting permission to use parking meters on Market Square from September 8-15
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the communication. Seconded by MAYOR BOVA. MAYOR BOVA moved to receive and approve subject to details being worked out with administration. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11) Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, d/b/a 4 Bridges Ride, September 15, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
12) Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, d/b/a Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run from Pell Bridge to Newport Visitors Center; October 20, 2019 from 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
c. Communication from Taylor Votolato, Festival Director, Newport Craft Beer Festival, re: Request to add one food truck vendor at the festival being held on April 27, 2019 (Approve)
d. Bingo License, Daily, Jesus Savior Church; 1 Vernon Ave., July 25-27, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
e. Food Concession License, Daily, Jesus Savior Church, d/b/a Holy Ghost Feast, 15 Fenner Ave., June 9, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
f. Food Concession License, Daily, Jesus Savior Church, Summer Bazaar, July 25-27, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Rain date July 28, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
g. Food Concession License, Daily, St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival, 390 Thames St.; July 26, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 27, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and July 28, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
h. Entertainment License, Daily, Gladding School of Dance, Roger High School Auditorium May 24, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and May 25, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
i. Communication from Amy McKinney and Aaron Snider, re: Requesting permission to hold a wedding ceremony at King Park on October 13, 2019 (Approve subject to details being worked out with City Administration)
j. Communication from Tom Hockaday, re: Requesting permission to hold the Point Neighborhood Block Parties on July 13, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Rain date July 14, 2019) (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
k. Communication from Charles Allott, Esq., Executive Director, Aquidneck Land Trust, re: Miantonomi Park Farmer’s Market (Receive)
l. 2019 Holiday Selling License Renewals (List Attached)
m. 2019 Second-hand License Renewals (list attached)
Removed n. FY 2019/20 & FY 2020/21 Proposed Biennial Operating Budget (Receive and order advertised for Public Hearings at the May 8, May 22 and June 12 Council Meetings) A copy is available on file in the City Clerk’s Office and on the city’s website http://cityofnewport.com/departments/finance/budgets-cafrs-cips
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the budget and order advertising. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Removed o. Communication from Brian Rochelle, re: Resignation from the Planning Board (Receive with regret)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication with regret. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Removed p. Communication from Kristie Gardner, re: Resignation from the Energy and Environment Commission (Receive with regret)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication with regret. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. COUNCILOR MCCALLA recognized Ms. Gardner’s service. The vote on the motion was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Removed q. Communication from Martha Marie Grogan, re: Resignation from the Newport Beach Commission (Receive with regret)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication with regret. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR CEGLIE thanked all members for their service. The vote on the motion was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b6, b9, b10 (a), n, o, p, and q.
2. Victualing License, Renewal, Mjweisser Limited, LLC, d/b/a “Sticks + Cones” Waffle + Ice Cream Hut, 8 Fair St.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Note: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions:
Affirmative Action Commission, Beach Commission, and Hospitality Commission
Appointments:
Energy & Environment Commission – Evan S. Ridley (Term ending 4/9/22)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to appoint Evan S. Ridley to the Energy & Environment Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Reappointments:
Planning Board – Kim Salerno (Term ending 10/13/21- Code of Ordinances-2.56.010 (C))
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to reappoint Kim Salerno to the Planning Board. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Age Friendly Initiative- L. Ceglie, J. Napolitano, K. Leonard, J. Bova, S. Taylor
COUNCILOR CEGLIE introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Lodging Tax Distribution formula- J. Napolitano, L. Ceglie, K. Leonard
COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO introduced the resolution and moved for its adoption. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. Evan Smith, Discover Newport, addressed the Council regarding the resolution. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Amending Chapter 12.28.076 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Forfeiture of Mooring Permit” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE.
Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the ordinance amendments. CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON and CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council regarding the ordinance amendments. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to amend the ordinance using language as proposed by the City Manager. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN read the amendment into the record by stating “the definition of a dinghy means a vessel permitted by the City of Newport with a maximum length of 12 feet, and is either a tender to a larger vessel in Newport Harbor or coastal water area or is a vessel owned by a resident of the City of Newport used for recreational purposes in Newport Harbor or coastal water area”. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. Discussion continued among the Council and the administration regarding the ordinance. Tim Mills, Harbormaster, addressed the Council to answer questions regarding the future eel grass survey. MAYOR BOVA moved to approve the ordinance as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Amending Chapter 12.28.020 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Definitions, dinghy” (First Reading) - continued from March 13, 2019
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Communication from Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Schools, re: Update on the Rhode Island Department of Education Letter of Intent and RHS Kickoff event
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Colleen Burns Jermain addressed the Council to provide an update on the progress of the kickoff event. Discussion occurred among the Council and the Superintendent regarding the school project and temporary space needs for the administration. CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON stated he would bring an update to the Council in two weeks with the condition of the Maher Center building. The vote on the motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Memorandum from the City Manager, re: Recreational Boating Use of Dinghy Docks
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the memorandum. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Action Item #5841/19 – re: Award of Bid #19-039 - Janitorial Cleaning Services (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the bid award and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Action Item #5842/19 – re: Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Newport and AFSCME, Council 94, Local 911, for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 (w/accompanying resolution and ordinance)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution and ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD 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. Class F Daily Liquor Licenses:
a. Jesus Savior Church, d/b/a Holy Ghost Feast, June 9, 2019, 15 Fenner Ave. from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
b. Jesus Savior Church, d/b/a Summer Bazaar, 1 Vernon Ave.; July 25, 26 & 27, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Rain date 7/28/2019)
2. Class F-1 Daily, St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival, 390 Thames St.; July 26, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 27, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and July 28, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Action Item #5820/19, re: Show Cause Hearing: Salvation Café, Inc., d/b/a Salvation Café – Operating Without a Valid Class C Alcoholic Beverage License- continued from March 13, 2019
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to withdraw the hearing. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- 8:15 p.m.
| Holiday Selling | | | |
| d/b/a | Owner | Address | |
| Bohemian Bias | Bohemian Bias LLC | 154 | Mill St. |
| Flori’s Treasures | Flori’s Treasures, LLC | 359 | Thames St. Unit G |
| Jos. A. Bank Clothiers | Men's Wearhouse, Inc., The | 21 | Long Wharf |
| Kay Jewelers #2899 | Sterling Inc. | 199 | Connell Highway Unit 7A |
| Lotus | Sonam LLC | 411 | Thames St. Unit # 4 |
| Newport Sea Foam | Newport Sea Foam Trading, LLC | 415 | Thames St. |
| Newport Sunglass Shop | C.O.T., Inc. | 109 | Swinburne Row |
| S.O.L. Optics | C.O.T., Inc. | 375 | Thames St. |
| Spice & Tea Exchange | Spice of Life-Management LLC | 192 | Thames St. #B |
| of Newport, The | | | |
| Tervis | Tervis Tumbler Company, S-corp | 192 | Thames St. |
| Tibet in-port | Sonama LLC | 411 | Thames St. Unit #1 |
| Second-hand | | | |
| LeMay and Company | LeMay and Company | 148 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Antiques and Estates | Antiques and Estates, LLC | | |