MINUTES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 13, 2019
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, come before the Council at its regular meeting held on March 13, 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 | |
MAYOR BOVA moved to add item a 7 to the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Capital Improvement Program FY 2020-FY2024 - A copy is available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the website (w/accompanying resolution) http://www.cityofnewport.com/departments/finance/budgets-cafrs-cips
MAYOR BOVA opened the public hearing. COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. COUNCILOR LEONARD had comments regarding the CIP. The vote on the motion to adopt the resolution was 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. Special Events:
1) Julie Sylvestre @ A Cure for Forster, d/b/a Freezin for Forster St. Patty’s Day Polar Plunge, Easton’s Beach; March 17, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2) Island Moving Company, d/b/a IMC’s Jr. Company Rep Show, Rogers High School; March 23, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
3) Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; May 11& 12, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4) Bowen’s Wharf Co., d/b/a Newport Oyster Festival, Bowen’s Wharf; May 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and May 18 & 192019 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
REMOVED 5) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation MA-RI Chapter, d/b/a Great Strides Walk to Support Cystic Fibrosis, Brenton Point State Park (route attached); May 18, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions regarding the event. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6) Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 22, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
7) Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Newport Folk Festival Aftershow/Musical Performance, Newport Congregational Church/LaFarge Restoration, 73 Pelham St.; July 26 & 27, 2019 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
b. Banner License, Salve Regina University, for permission to hang a banner from June 7, 2019 through June 26, 2019 between Midtown Oyster Bar and The Red Parrot advertising new student orientation
c. Food Concession Licenses, Daily, Newport Rugby Football Club:
· NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; May 11& 12, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
· Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 22, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
REMOVED d. 2019 Holiday Selling License Renewals (List Attached)
COUNCILOR LEONARD recused.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve Franklin & Company. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0).
REMOVED e. 2019 Second-hand License Renewals (list attached)
COUNCILOR LEONARD recused.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve Franklin & Company. Seconded by COUNCLIOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0).
f. Bingo License, Park Holm Senior Center, 1 Eisenhower Rd., Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
g. Pool Table License, Renewal, The Protective Club, 596 Thames St. (1 table)
h. Private Detective License, Renewal, Brian Cartwright, d/b/a Coastal Investigation Group, LLC, 9 Waites Wharf, Apt. 2, Newport, RI
i. Communication from Kaila McGreal, re: Requesting permission for a wedding ceremony at King Park on August 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
REMOVED j. Communication from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, re: Recommendation to accept proposal to close Court House Street (Receive)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
REMOVED k. Communication from the Melissa Pattavina, Chair, Newport Planning Board, re: Short Term Rental Investigatory Group (STRIG) (Receive)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the short term rentals and moving forward. The vote on the motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items a5, j, k, d and e. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Special Event and Sound Variance Application, NZK Productions, Inc., d/b/a Bachelorette 15, for two one minute fireworks displays on March 28 or March 30, 2019 from 11:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. to be launched from Gurney’s Hotel, 1 Goat Island, North Lawn (Hearing)
MAYOR BOVA introduced a request from the applicant to withdraw the application.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to allow the application to be withdrawn. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Victualing License, New, 22 Washington Square, Inc., d/b/a Bar Cino, 22 Washington Sq. (In conjunction with liquor license transfer)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Victualing License, New, Carpionato Group, LLC, d/b/a Admiral Newport, LLC, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. (In conjunction with liquor license transfer)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Sidewalk Café License, New, 22 Washington Square Inc., d/b/a Bar Cino, 22 Washington Sq., four tables with four chairs each (In conjunction with liquor license transfer)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN had questions regarding the service of liquor at the café. The vote on the motion was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Entertainment License, New, Class A (Indoors), Newport North Hotel Property, LLC, d/b/a Mainstay Inn, 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. (Second Hearing)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Note: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions:
Affirmative Action Commission, Beach Commission, and Hospitality Commission
Historic District Commission-
Reappointment of Daniel Dias- 3 year term expiring 2/3/2022
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to appoint Daniel Dias to the Historic District Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Amending Chapter 12.28.020 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Definitions”:
a. Amending definition of “dinghy” (First Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to continue the ordinance until April 10 and that the City Manager be instructed to provide a report to the Council on that date that outlines actions that could be taken to address the use of dinghy docks by residents who do not have a mooring. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. Discussion occurred among the Council. Tim Mills, Harbormaster, addressed the Council to answer questions. The vote on the motion was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Adding definition of “domestic partner” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Amending Chapter 12.28.060 of the Codified Ordinances entitled, “Anchoring Regulations” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Amending Chapter 12.28.072 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Requests for Mooring Permit, Permit Changes and Transfers” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to continue the ordinance to March 27, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Amending Chapter 12.28.073 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Mooring Waiting List” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to amend the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Robert Anton, Toppa Blvd. addressed the Council regarding the amendment. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to continue the ordinance to March 27, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. Further discussion occurred among the Council regarding the use of the word “private”. The vote on the motion to continue the ordinance failed 3-4. COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO moved to amend the ordinance to add the word “private” in front of the word mooring in section 6. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council to answer questions. The vote on the motion to amend the ordinance was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN opposed. MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED 6-1 with COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN opposed.
13. Amending Chapter 12.28.074 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Permit (mooring space) assignment and renewal” (Second Reading)
MAYOR BOVA moved to continue the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Amending Chapter 12.28.075 of the Codified Ordinances entitled, “Mooring surrender for a season to the city” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR LEONARD had a question regarding the ordinance. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council to answer questions. Discussion occurred among the Council. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Amending Chapter 12.28.076 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Forfeiture of Mooring Permit” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to continue the ordinance to March 27, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Amending Chapter 12.28.077 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Mooring tackle requirements” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN addressed the ordinance regarding missing language and moved to continue the ordinance to March 27, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. Amending Chapter 12.28.080 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Seasonal dry storage areas” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. Amending Chapter 12.28.150 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Harbormaster Authority and Duties” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
19. Action Item #5835/19 – RE: Award of Bid #19-027 – Install New Electric Fire Pump Controller and Rebuild or Replace Existing Fire Pump at the Edward King House (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the bid award and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSYLY.
20. Action Item #5836/19 – RE: Award of Bid #19-030 - Vernon Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the bid award and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSYLY.
21. Action Item #5837/19 – RE: Purchase and Sale Agreement – Connell Highway Land (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to continue the item. Seconded by MAYOR BOVA. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the item. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council to answer questions. John Murphy, Esq. and Brendan O’Donnell addressed the Council regarding the purchase and sale agreement.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR withdrew her motion to continue. MAYOR BOVA moved to approve the sale and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adjourn as Council and convene as the Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
MAYOR BOVA moved to add item 1(a). Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F -1 Daily Liquor Licenses, Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a/:
· NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; May 11& 12, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
· Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 22, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Added:
(a) Class F Daily Liquor License:
Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Newport Folk Festival Aftershow/Musical Performance, Newport Congregational Church, 73 Pelham St.; July 26 & 27, 2019 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Application of Premier Entertainment II, Inc., d/b/a Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, to transfer ownership to Carpionato Group, LLC (1992 Alfred Carpionato Trust Agreement 100%), d/b/a Admiral Newport, LLC for the same premises (Hearing)
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to close the public hearing and approve the license. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Application of Jimmy’s Saloon, LLC, d/b/a Jimmy’s Saloon, 37 Memorial Blvd., holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, to transfer ownership and location to 22 Washington Square Inc. (Newport Harbor Corp. -100 %), d/b/a Bar Cino, 22 Washington Sq. including 11’ x 20’ sidewalk café consisting of four tables with four chairs each (Hearing)
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to close the public hearing and approve the license. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN had questions regarding the premises. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. 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 February 13, 2019
CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Board to provide an update and recommended to continue the hearing to April 10, 2019. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR had questions for the owner. Susan Lamond, owner, addressed the Council to answer questions. COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO moved to continue the hearing. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Action Item #5824/18, re: Show Cause Hearing: Mermaids Newport, LLC, d/b/a Poor Richard’s-Benjamin’s-Operating Without a Valid Class BV Alcoholic Beverage License- Continued from February 13, 2019
CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Board to provide an update and recommended to dismiss. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to dismiss the hearing. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. 2019 Class A Liquor Store Sunday Selling License renewals:
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the license renewals. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
| Andrews Liquors | JACE Enterprises, Inc. | 295-297 JT Connell Highway |
| Bellevue Wine & Spirits Bellevue Wine & Spirits LLC | 181 Bellevue Ave. | |
| Bliss Road Beer, Wine & Spirits Menchin Enterprises, LLC | 25 Bliss Road | |
| Bridge Liquors | KRG Enterprises, Inc. | 23 Connell Highway |
| Fifth Ward Liquor | Fifth Ward Liquor, Inc. | 695 Thames St. |
| Harry's Liquor Store | Harry S. Karanikolas, Inc. | 199 Connell Highway |
| Island Wine & Spirits | Newport Prescription Center, Inc. | 291 Broadway & Portion of 289 Broadway |
| Point Wine & Spirits | New Newport Liquor, LLC | 3 Thames St. |
| Rex Liquor | Ratana Hoan | 146 Broadway |
| Stoneacre Wine and Spirits Turnip Greens LLC | 580 Thames St. Unit 8 | |
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- 8:03 p.m.
Holiday Selling License Renewals
| 7 Eleven 25854 - D | Muhamad Tariq Rashid | 135 | JT Connell Highway |
| 7-Eleven #23880C | Muhamad Tariq Rashid | 29 | Memorial Blvd. |
| 7-Eleven 32508c | Zain Tariq Jakhar | 95 | Broadway |
| A Christmas to Remember | Michele Duffy | 130 | Thames St. |
| A Market Newport | Nutrition House Inc. | 181 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Aardvark Antiques | Arthur A. Grover | 9 | Connell Highway |
| Anchor Toffee | Anchor Toffee LLC | 8 | Bowens Wharf |
| Armory Antique Marketplace | Armory Antique Marketplace Inc. | 365 | Thames St. |
| Aspire Dermatology, LLC | Aspire Dermatology LLC | 51 | Long Wharf Mall |
| Bailey T's Resortwear | Bailey T's Resortwear, llc | 20 | Long Wharf Mall |
| Balance on Thames | JB Hopkins LLC | 391 | Thames St. |
| Banana Republic #8129 | Banana Republic, LLC | 124 | Thames St. |
| Barrys Auto Group | Barrys Auto Group Inc. | 166 | Connell Highway |
| Bellevue Beauty Walk | Beauty Walk LLC | 1 | Bannisters Wharf |
| Bellevue Kids | Bellevue Kids LLC | 206 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Ben's Furniture Co. | Ben's Furniture Co. | 166 | Thames St. |
| Bermuda Bay Clothing | Evansco, Inc. | 119 | Swinburne Row |
| Black Dog General Store, The | Black Dog Tavern Co., Inc. | 33 | Banister's Wharf |
| Blink Gallery | Alexander Nesbitt | 89* | Thames St. *(Change of Location) |
| Bodhi Spa, The | Bodhi Spa LLC, The | 654 | Thames St. |
| Bowen's Wharf Information Booth | Bowen's Wharf Co., Inc. | 45 | Americas Cup Ave. |
| Breakers Museum Store | Preservation Society of Newport County | 44 | Ochre Point Ave. |
| Chateau-Sur-Mer Museum Store | Preservation Society of Newport County | 474 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Cory Silken | Cory Silken Photography, LLC | 518 | Thames St. Photography |
| Cumberland Farms #1150 | Cumberland Farms Inc. | 125 | Broadway |
| Design Newport | Stella Martin | 121 | Bellevue Ave |
| Diva | Chatree Sachayansrisakul | 400 | Thames St. # 6 |
| Drawing Room of Newport | Federico Santi & John Gacher | 152 | Spring St. |
| Duris Studios | Duris Studios, LLC | 480 | Thames St. |
| Elizabeth Conklin | Newport Art Museum and Art Association, Inc. Museum Shop | 76 | Bellevue Avenue |
| Elms Museum Store | Preservation Society of Newport County | 367 | Bellevue Avenue |
| Empire Tea and Coffee | ETC Group, LLC. | 112 | William St. |
| Express | Express Fashion Operations, LLC | 144 | Thames St. |
| Extreme Cotton Candy | Extreme Cotton Candy LLC | 12 | Long Wharf |
| Famous Footwear #2559 | BG Retail, LLC | 199 | Connell Highway Unit 2 |
| Franklin and Company | Franklin and Company, LLC | 32 & 36 | Franklin St. |
| Gap #9246 | Gap Inc. | 41 | Long Wharf |
| General Store, The | Long Wharf General Store, LLC | 19 | Long Wharf Mall |
| Go Wireless | Go Wireless, Inc. | 199 | Connell Hwy, Space C |
| Gurney's Newport Resort & Spa | GINRI Assets LLC | 1 | Goat Island |
| Heaven on Earth LLC | Heaven on Earth LLC | 431 | Thames St |
| Helly Hansen Newport | Music Box, Inc. | 154 | Thames St. |
| Highhopes | Gregory R. Verdon | 38 | Broadway |
| Hill Mart | Hill Mart Inc | 295 | Connell Highway |
| Hotel Viking | Viking Tenant, LLC* | 1 | Bellevue Avenue *(Change of Ownership Name) |
| Inpopnito | Brute and Hector LLC | 387 | Thames St. |
| International Yacht Restoration School | International Yacht Restoration School, Inc. | 449 | Thames St., Suite 111 |
| Island Outfitters | Island Resort Retail Group, Inc. | 471 | Thames St. |
| Karol Richardson | Karol Richardson, Inc. | 24 | Washington Square |
| Kiel James Patrick | Kiel James Patrick | 3 | Bowen's Wharf |
| Kingscote Museum Store | Preservation Society of Newport County | 253 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Laura Jean | The Isherwood Company | 198 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Lemon & Line | Lemon & Line, LLC | 421 | Thames Street |
| Leo's Market | Leo's Market LLC | 162 | Broadway |
| Livin EZ | Livin EZ Inc. | 125 | Swinburne Row |
| Marble House Museum Store | Preservation Society of Newport County | 596 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Mattress Firm | Mattress Firm, Inc. | 199 | Connell Hwy. |
| MetroPCS | Ultimate Mobile Wireless LLC | 70 | Broadway |
| Michael Hayes | Michael Hayes Co. | 204 | Bellevue Avenue |
| Monelle | Nell Soper | 17 & 19 | Bowen's Wharf |
| Museum of Newport History | Newport Historical Society | 127 | Thames St. |
| Museum Store, The | Preservation Society of Newport County | 1 | Bannisters Wharf |
| Music Box | Music Box, Inc. | 160 | Thames Street |
| Narragansett LTD | Pendleton Farms, LTD | 15 | Bowens Wharf |
| Natural Creations | Natural Creations, LLC | 540 | Thames Street |
| Newport Breeze | Newport Breeze, Inc. | 1 | Bannisters Wharf |
| Newport Hardware | Nagle Group, Inc. | 1 | Casino Terrace |
| Newport Jerky | Newport Jerky Company LLC | 123 | Swinburne Row |
| Newport Lamp and Shade Company Inc. | Newport Lampshade Company Inc., The | 22 | Franklin St. |
| Newport Marriott Hotel | Marriott Hotel Services, Inc. | 25 | Americas Cup Ave. |
| Newport Power Yoga | Newport Yoga, LLC | 112 | William Street 2nd flr |
| Newport Yachting Center | Scotts Wharf LLC | 20 | Commercial Wharf |
| Old Navy #3808 | Old Navy LLC | 199 | Connell Highway |
| One Stop Building Supply Center | One Stop Building Supply Center, Inc. | 236 | Connell Highway |
| Papers | Papers LLC | 178 | Bellevue Avenue |
| Patagonia on Thames | Team One Newport, Inc. | 450 | Thames St. |
| Port of Paws | Port of Paws LLC | 429 | Thames St. |
| Portobello Jewelers | Portobello LLC | 211 | Goddard Row |
| Rene & Son Carpet Center | Rene & Son Carpet Center, Inc. | 180 | Connell Highway |
| Ritrex Camera | Joseph Menassa, Inc. | 322 | Swans Wharf Row |
| Rochelle's of Newport | Rochelle's, Inc. | 381 | Thames St. |
| Roger King Fine Arts | Roger King Fine Arts LLC | 138 | Spring St |
| Rosecliff Museum Store | Preservation Society of Newport County | 548 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Rotary Shell | Colbea Enterprises, LLC | 138 | Connell Highway |
| Sail Loft | Evansco, Inc. | 18 | Bowens Wharf |
| Sally Beauty Supply #2501 | Sally Beauty Supply, LLC. | 199 | Connell Highway |
| Saltzman's Watches | Saltzman's Watches & More, Inc. | 117 | Swinburne Row |
| Save The Bay | Save The Bay, Inc. | 175 | Memorial Blvd. |
| Sea Bags, LLC | Sea Bags, LLC | 25 | Bowen's Wharf |
| Seaside Art Gallery | United Oil Paintings, Inc. | 134 | Thames St. |
| Seasons Corner Market | Colbea Enterprises, LLC | 560 | Thames St. |
| Sheldon Art Gallery | Kennedy Studios of Newport, Inc. | 59 | Americas Cup Ave. |
| Ship's Store & Rigging, | SSND, Inc. | 1 | A Bowen's Landing |
| The Snooty Hooty's | Deborah Naseck | 221 | Goddard Row |
| Soft as a Grape | Soft as a Grape, Inc | 170 | Thames St. |
| Spring Bull Gallery & Studio | Cooperative of Artists | 55 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Style Newport | Style Newport, LLC | 306 | Thames St. |
| Sunflower Boutique | Judith Goodwin | 400 | Thames St. #4 |
| Supercuts #9484 | Supercuts Corporate Shops, Inc. | 199 | Connell Highway |
| T J Maxx #617 | T J X Companies, Inc., The | 199 | Connell Highway |
| Talbots #24 | Talbots, Inc., The | 162 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Team One Newport | Team One Newport, Inc. | 561 | Thames St. |
| Thames Glass, Inc. | Thames Glass, Inc. | 688 | Thames St. |
| Thames Street Shirt Company | Thames Street Shirt Co. | 410 | Thames St. |
| The Black Dog - Thames | The Black Dog Corporation | 240 | Thames St. |
| Three Golden Apples | Three Golden Apples, LLC | 140 | Bellevue Ave. |
| TINA Stephens | Pure 32, LLC | 49 | Long Wharf Mall Unit 5 |
| Toci | Toci LLC | 18 | Franklin St. |
| Touro Synagogue Foundation | Touro Synagogue Foundation | 54 | Spring St. |
| U-Haul Co. of Rhode | U-Haul Co. of Rhode Island | 111 | Connell Highway |
| UPS Store, The | MTG Ventures LLC | 270 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Van Der Wal Gallery | Tenley & Onne Van Der Wal | 1 | Bannister's Wharf |
| Virgin & Aged | Virgin and Aged | 395 | Thames St. |
| White House/Black Market #3521 | White House/Black Market, Inc | 49 | Long Wharf Mall |
| Wild Orchid | Wild Orchid Enterprises LLC | 492 | Thames St. Unit 1 |
| William Vareika Fine Arts | William Vareika Fine Arts, LTD | 212 | Bellevue Ave. |
SECOND-HAND LICENSE RENEWALS
| Aardvark Antiques | Arthur A. Grover | 9 | Connell Highway |
| Armory Antique Marketplace, Inc. | Armory Antique Marketplace | 365 | Thames St. |
| Design Newport | Stella Martin | 121 | Bellevue Ave. |
| Drawing Room of Newport | Federico Santi & John Gacher | 152 | Spring St. |
| Franklin and Company | Franklin and Company, LLC | 32 & 36 | Franklin Street |
| Music Box | Music Box Inc. | 160 | Thames St. |
| Newport Lamp and | Newport Lampshade | 22 | Franklin St. |
| Shade Company, | Company Inc., The | | |
| Portobello Jewelers | Portobello LLC | 211 | Goddard Row |
| Roger King Fine Arts | Roger King Fine Arts LLC | 138 | Spring St |
| Salvation Army Thrift Shop, The | Salvation Army, The | 76 | Broadway |
| Spring Street Bookstore | Robert B. Angell | 42 | Spring St. Unit 2**(Change of Location) |
| St. Paul's Thrift Shop Corporation | Washington Square Services | 326 | Broadway |
| Studio 59 Design | Diana Sylvaria | 40 | Franklin St. |
| Sunflower Boutique | Judith Goodwin | 400 | Thames St Unit #4 |
| William Vareika Fine Arts | William Vareika Fine Arts LTD | 212 | Bellevue Avenue |