DOCKET FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 27, 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 February 27, 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 | |
| KATHRYN E. LEONARD | |
ABSENT
JUSTIN S. MCLAUGHLIN
CITIZENS’ FORUM:
Matthew Young, Atlanta, Georgia, SBA Disaster Assistance Program
A copy is available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the website http://www.cityofnewport.com/departments/finance/budgets-cafrs-cips
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
(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 January 9, 2019 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, d/b/a Marilyn Warren’s Retirement Party, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center; March 21, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2) Alliance for a Livable Newport, d/b/a 6th Annual Newport Daffodil Days Festival, various locations (list attached) ; April 13-21, 2019
3) Audrain Automobile Museum, d/b/a 6th Annual Newport Daffodil Parade, route attached; April 20, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4) Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc., d/b/a An Evening for Education Fundraiser, The Edward King House; June 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Removed 5) Memorial Funeral Homes, d/b/a The Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial, Touro Park; September 19-23, 2019
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the application. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Kurt Edenbach and Kim Shute addressed the Council. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6) Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., d/b/a Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week, various locations, list attached; October 3-6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Removed 7) Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., d/b/a Tour d’Elegance, Pell Bridge, Fort Adams & Bellevue Avenue (route attached) ; October 5, 2019 from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO had questions for the applicant.
8) Mary Ann Martin, d/b/a Unique Boutique Artisan Craft Fair, Easton’s Beach Rotunda; November 9 & 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
c. Fortune Teller License, change of d/b/a, Jessica Brown, Soothing Sorrows, LLC d/b/a/ Jessica Lee Psychic Medium, 134 Spring St.
d. Holiday Selling License, New Owner, Cottage & Garden, Inc., d/b/a Cottage & Garden, 9 Bridge St., Units B & C
e. Second-hand Selling License, New Owner, Cottage & Garden, Inc., d/b/a/ Cottage & Garden, 9 Bridge St., Units B & C
f. Tattoo License, New, Ghiana Marinosci, @ Sitting Bull Tattoo, LLC, 136 Thames St.
g. Communication from John A. Murphy, Esq., Morneau & Murphy, Attorneys at Law, requesting on behalf of Conanicut Marine Services, Inc., permission for the ferries, The Jamestown and the MV Katherine, to sell alcoholic beverages dockside in conjunction with their State Class G Marine Vessel Beverage Licenses for the 2019 season (Approve)
Removed h. Communication from George W. Watson, III, re: The Narragansett Electric Company d/b/a National Grid Notice of Intent to Construct 69 kV Loop Lines of Less Than 1,000 Feet (Newport Substation Loop Lines)
COUNCILOR LEONARD had comments regarding the communication and moved to receive. Seconded by COUNCILOR TYALOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
i. Communication from CRMC, re: Application of Long Wharf Holdings, LLC for a State of Rhode Island Assent for: Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new boutique hotel on the corner of Long Wharf and America’s Cup Ave. (Receive)
j. Communication from the Frank T. Landolfi, President, Hopkinton, RI re: State Financial Support to Education (Receive)
Removed k. Communication from NPZ Productions, Inc.: Requestingpermission to film “The Bachorlette” in various locations throughout the city (Receive and refer to city administration for arecommendation)
COUNCILOR LEONARD moved to receive and refer the communication to city administration. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the communication. The vote on the motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b (5) (7), h and k. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Victualing License, Renewal, Ducket’s Inc., d/b/a Colonial Restaurant, 175 Memorial Blvd.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Entertainment License, New, Class A (indoors), Newport North Hotel Property, LLC, d/b/a Mainstay Inn, 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. (Hearing)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Note: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions:
Affirmative Action Commission, Beach Commission, and Hospitality Commission
6. Request to Legislative Delegation to Introduce Legislation to the RI General Assembly to amend RIGL 44-18-36.1 “Hotel Tax”
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR. MAYOR BOVA and COUNCILOR LEONARD and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO discussed the resolution. The vote on the motion was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Request to Legislative Delegation to Introduce Legislation to the RI General Assembly to amend RIGL 44-18-18.1, “Local Meals and Beverage Tax”
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR. COUNCILOR LEONARD discussed the resolution. The vote on the motion to approve was voted 5-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
8. Amending Chapter 12.28.020 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Definitions”:
a. Amending definition of “dinghy” (First Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by MAYOR BOVA. COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO moved to continue the ordinances to March 13, 2019 and requested more information regarding the proposed changes to the ordinances. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the changes. The vote on the motion to continue all ordinances and for the City Solicitor to provide a summary of all changes was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Adding definition of “domestic partner” (Second Reading)
9 Amending Chapter 12.28.060 of the Codified Ordinances entitled, “Anchoring Regulations” (Second Reading)
10. Amending Chapter 12.28.072 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Requests for Mooring Permit, Permit Changes and Transfers” (Second Reading)
11. Amending Chapter 12.28.073 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Mooring Waiting List” (Second Reading)
12. Amending Chapter 12.28.074 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Permit (mooring space) assignment and renewal” (Second Reading)
13. Amending Chapter 12.28.075 of the Codified Ordinances entitled, “Mooring surrender for a season to the city” (Second Reading)
14. Amending Chapter 12.28.076 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Forfeiture of Mooring Permit” (Second Reading)
15. Amending Chapter 12.28.077 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Mooring tackle requirements” (Second Reading)
16. Amending Chapter 12.28.080 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Seasonal dry storage areas” (Second Reading)
17. Amending Chapter 12.28.150 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Harbormaster Authority and Duties” (Second Reading)
18. Action Item #5827/19 – RE: Award of Contract - Administrative Subdivision Plan - RI Master Price Agreement #494 (CR-45) (w/accompanying resolution) - Continued from February 13, 2019
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
19. Memorandum from the City Manager RE: Historic Newport Spring Project
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the memorandum. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. MAYOR BOVA provided an update. The vote on the motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
20. Action Item #5831/19 – RE: Award of Contract - Custodial Bank-Police & Fire Pension, OPEB & Scholarship Plans (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. MAYOR BOVA provided an update. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
21. Action Item #5832/19 – RE: Award of Contract - Evaluator - Health and Wellness Survey - Newport Prevention Coalition (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. MAYOR BOVA provided an update. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
22. Action Item #5833/19 – RE: Award of Contract – RFP # 19-021 – Fire Station 1 - Kitchen Cabinetry (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. MAYOR BOVA provided an update. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
23. Action Item #5834/19 – RE: Award of Bid # 19-024 – Roadway Improvement Program 2019 (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. MAYOR BOVA provided an update. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F Daily Liquor Licenses,
a. Common Fence Music Company, d/b/a Love and Harmony fundraiser concert, Casino Theatre, 10 Freebody St.; March 23, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
b. Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc., d/b/a An Evening For Education, Edward King House; June 7, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COMMISSIONER CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Board of License Commissioners and convene into Executive Session Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-1, as amended, and in accordance with Section 42-46-5 Purposes for Which Meeting May be Closed, “(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- 7:32 p.m.