CITY OF NEWPORT
MARCH 27, 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 March 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 | JUSTIN S. MCLAUGHLIN |
| KATHRYN E. LEONARD | |
CITIZENS’ FORUM:
Gail Johnson, 24 Mary St., addressed the Council regarding neighborhoods.
(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 and February 27, 2019 (Approve)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the minutes of February 13, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN.
COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to continue the minutes of February 13, 2019 to the April 10, 2019 meeting for amendments to item 10. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Special Events:
1) Women’s Resource Center, d/b/a Sidewalk Parade, route attached; April 27, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2) Food Truck Festivals of America, d/b/a Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival; Fort Adams State Park; May 18, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3) Common Fence Music, d/b/a/ Much Ado About Nothing, Miantonomi Park; July 8, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Raindate- July 15, 2019)
c. Victualing License, New Location, Newport Wine Cellar, LLC, d/b/a Newport Gourmet, 11 Memorial Blvd. Unit B
d. Pawn Broker License, Renewal, Spindle City Pawnbroker, Inc., d/b/a Fall River Pawn Brokers, 128 Broadway
e. Holiday Selling License, New, La Petite Gourmande, LLC, d/b/a The Power of Juice, 13 Memorial Blvd.
f. 2019 Holiday Selling License Renewals (List Attached)
g. 2019 Second-hand License Renewals (list attached)
h. Private Detective License, Renewal, Ryan P. McCormack, d/b/a Coastal Investigation Group, LLC, 9 Waites Wharf, Unit 2
i. Bicycle Rental Agency License, Renewal, Newport Bicycle, LLC, d/b/a Newport Bicycle, 130 Broadway
j. Communication from George Brian Sullivan, Ph.D., re: Requesting endorsement of the Newportant Foundation’s Proposal to create “JK Sullivan Square” (Receive)
k. Communication from Christopher McNally, re: Resignation from the Waterfront Commission (Receive with regret)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR CEGLIE clarified the policy that members of boards and commissions must be residents of Newport and registered voters. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding exceptions to the policy. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
l. Communication from Lt. Corey Huck, Chairman, Aquidneck Island National Police Parade, requesting permission for the parade route in Newport, from the One Mile Corner to Washington Square, on May 5, 2019 (stepping off at 11:50 A.M. from 317 West Main Road, Middletown), and to be the parade’s sole vendor (Approve subject to details being worked out with the city administration)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b1 and k. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Victualing License, New, La Petite Gourmande LLC, d/b/a The Power of Juice, 13 Memorial Blvd.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Annual Entertainment License, Renewal, Class A (indoors), Mission, LLC, d/b/a Mission, 29 Marlborough St.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Farmers Market License, Aquidneck Community Table, d/b/a Aquidneck Grower’s Market, Memorial Blvd. between Chapel St. and Edgar Ct., Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from May 15, 2019 through October 30, 2019
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR CEGLIE raised concerns regarding the pedestrian and traffic safety and suggested a review by the ITC. Bevan Linsley, Aquidneck Grower’s Market, addressed the Council regarding the market location and safety measures which have been implemented. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the location and traffic safety concerns.
5. Farmers Market License, Aquidneck Community Table, d/b/a Aquidneck Grower’s Market, Miantonomi Park. Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from July 1, 2019 through August 26, 2019
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Bevan Linsley, Aquidneck Grower’s Market, addressed the Council regarding the application. COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license subject to Miantonomi Park Commission approval. Charles Laranjo, addressed the Council regarding the market. Discussion occurred among the Council. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Note: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions:
Affirmative Action Commission, Beach Commission, and Hospitality Commission
7. Request to Legislative to Introduce Legislation to the RI General Assembly to amend RIGL 44-25-1 “Real Estate Conveyance Tax”
COUNCILOR TAYLOR introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the resolution.
The following members form the public addressed the Council:
Bill Sizeland, 59 Eastnor Rd., addressed the Council regarding the resolution. Mr. Sizeland, presented the Council with a letter on behalf of the Newport County Board of Realtors. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to receive the letter. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Tim Harrington, 4 Lakeview Ave.
Alice Wright, 23 Ayrault St.
Lynn Crayton, 229 Cory Lane, Middletown, RI
Doug Powers, 270 Gibbs Ave.
John Shea, 58 Washington St.
Richard Grovesnor, 28 Carroll Ave.
Edie Cushing, 336 Gibbs Ave.
Kimberly Dougherty, 68 Roseneath Ave.
George Houlihan, 35 Potter St.
Linda Letendre, 25 McCallister St.
Andrew Slook, 29 Farewell St.
Discussion continued among the Council regarding the resolution. The vote on the motion to approve was voted 5-2 with COUNCILOR LEONARD and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.
8. Request to Legislative to Introduce Legislation to the RI General Assembly to amend RIGL 44-5 “Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes”
COUNCILOR TAYLOR introduced the resolution moved for its adoption. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. COUNCILOR LEONARD introduced an amendment to the resolution to define admissions tax as organizations which sell more than 20,000 tickets per year. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN opposed.
9. Amending Chapter 12.28.072 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Requests for Mooring Permit, Permit Changes and Transfers” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Pam Grant, Vaughn Avenue addressed the Council. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Amending Chapter 12.28.074 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Permit (mooring space) assignment and renewal” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. 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 LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Amending Chapter 12.28.077 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Mooring tackle requirements” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to amend the ordinance to substitute the word “anchors” for the word tackle and to remove the language “with the exception of the bottom chain”. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Amending Chapter 12.28.076 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Forfeiture of Mooring Permit” (First Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions. Tim Mills, Harbormaster, addressed the Council to answer questions. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Action Item #5838/19 – RE: Award of Bid #19-033 - Electrical Contract Services for all City Buildings and All Newport Public Schools (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to award the bid and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Action Item #5839/19 – RE: Award of Bid #19-034 - Mechanical Contract Services for All City Buildings and All Newport Public Schools (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to award the bid and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Action Item #5840/19 – RE: Award of Bid #19-035 - Plumbing Contract Services for All City Buildings and All Newport Public Schools (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to award the bid and adopt the accompanying resolution. 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. Daily Liquor Licenses:
a. Mount Hope High School Boosters Club, d/b/a Newport Rhode Races, April 13, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
b. Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, Inc., d/b/a Newport Seafood Festival, May 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., May 18, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and May 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COMMISSIONER MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Communication from Marian Chiancola, owner, Newport Wine Cellar, LLC, d/b/a Newport Wine Cellar, holder of a Class A alcoholic beverage license, re: reduction of license premises at 11 Memorial Blvd., Unit A (Approve)
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the communication. Seconded by COMMISSIONER MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. 2019 Class A Liquor Store Sunday Selling License Renewals:
| Downtown Liquors | Shiva Corporation | 202 Thames St. |
| Newport Wine Cellar | Newport Wine Cellar LLC | 11 Memorial Blvd., Unit A |
| Vicker's Liquors | Vickers' Liquors LLC | 274 Bellevue Ave. |
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the Sunday Selling License renewals. Seconded by COMMISSIONER MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- 9:50 p.m.
Holiday Selling License Renewals
SECOND-HAND LICENSE RENEWALS