CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 8, 2019
(Approved 6/12/19)
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 May 8, 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:
Joan Jacobs, 47 Kingston Ave.- Newport In Bloom
Kiki McMahon, 22 School St.- Newport In Bloom
MAYOR BOVA opened the public hearing. The following members of the public addressed the Council regarding the condition of the playing field at Rogers High School:
McKenzie Palmer, 12 Loyola Terrace
Liza Nunes, 60 Almy St.
Leslie Streuli, 11 Ellery Rd.
Kelly Walker, 12 Shield St.
Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Schools
Kelly Walker, 12 Shields St.
COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN requested more information from the City Manager regarding a plan to improve the playing field at Rogers High School. CITY MANAGER JOSEPH J. NICHOLSON, JR. ESQ., addressed the Council stating he would bring more information to the next City Council meeting. MAYOR BOVA moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR BOVA opened the public hearing. Christian Belden, representing Church Community Housing, addressed the Council regarding the Community Development Block Grant. Discussion occurred among the Council and Mr. Belden regarding the application process. Charles Laranjo, 12 County St., and a member of the Newport Housing Authority, addressed the Council. The following members from the public addressed the Council regarding the Florence Gray Center:
Rosalinda Velilla, 184 Maple Ave.
Diane Ford, 33 Park Holm
Elizabeth Fuerte, 32 Houston Ave.
Phyllis Mulligan, 200 Park Holm
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAGUHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the resolution approving the application. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and MAYOR BOVA stated the conversation regarding the Florence Gray Center has just begun and should continue with the Council. The vote on the motion to approve 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.)
REMOVED a. Minutes of the meetings held March 27, 2019 (Approve)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to continue the minutes to May 22, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR TAYLOR and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Special Events:
1) Newport In Bloom, d/b/a Newport in Bloom Plant Sale, Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St. May 19, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
REMOVED 2) Rex LeBeau, d/b/a Newport Pride Festival, Equality Park; June 2, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. COUNCILOR MCCALLA thanked the organizers for the event. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3) Jeanne M. Drapeau, d/b/a Craft Garden & Botanical Show, Elks Lodge; June 8, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4) Newport Shipyard, d/b/a Newport Charter Yacht Show, 1 Washington St.; June 17-20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
5) Live Local, LLC, d/b/a Live Local Luau (outdoor concert), parking lot of 7 Carroll Ave.; June 29, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6) Seamen’s Church Institute, d/b/a Yacht Rock the Docks Fundraiser, IYRS, 449 Thames St.; June 29, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7) Newport Hospital-Lifespan, d/b/a Newport Hospital Summer Celebration-Fundraiser, Eisenhower House; July 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
8) Newport Shipyard, d/b/a Candy Store Cup, Newport Shipyard; July 25-27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
9) Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Newport Festivals Fundraiser Gala, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave.; August 3, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
10) Neville Watson, d/b/a Funday For the Jamaica Cook Out, Miantonomi Park; August 4, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
REMOVED 11) Rhode Races & Events, Inc., d/b/a Newport Rhode Races, route attached; April 18, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. COUNCILOR LEONARD asked for a policy regarding road races. The vote on the motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. 2019 Holiday Selling License Renewals (List Attached)
d. Banner License, Salve Regina University, May 30-June 3, 2019 between Red Parrot Restaurant & Midtown Oyster Bar advertising Alumni Reunion Weekend
e. Tattoo License Individual Artist, Renewal, Caleb Fiero, Anchor Steam Tattoo, 44 Broadway
f. Bicycle Rental Agency, Renewal, Scooter World, LLC, d/b/a Scooter World, 10-12 Christie’s Landing
g. Bicycle Rental Agency, Renewal, Scooter World, LLC, d/b/a Scooter World, 8 Fair St.
h. Bicycle Rental Agency, Renewal, Scooter World, LLC, d/b/a Scooter World, 436 Thames St.
i. Bicycle Rental Agency, New, Rome Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a At the Island Riding, 85 Thames St.
j. Holiday Selling License, New, Lisa Feitelberg-Costa, d/b/a LAF, 8 Fair St. #2
k. Communication from Timothy Burke, re: Request to increase the number of pedicab licenses from 16 to 17 (Receive)
REMOVED l. Communication from Sean O’Connor, re: Requesting permission to hold a flag raising ceremony in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month on May 31, 2019 and to paint the Equality Park Place crosswalk in rainbow colors (Receive and refer to administration for a recommendation)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication and refer to administration for a recommendation. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. MAYOR BOVA
REMOVED m. Communication from Adam Mejerson, Executive Director, FitLot, re: AARP Rhode Island’s selection of the City of Newport to receive a fully funded AARP FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park to be installed at Aquidneck Park (Receive)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO gave background information regarding the grant received. Discussion occurred among the Council regarding the fitness park. The vote on the motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
n. Communication from R. I. Department of Environmental Management, re: Notification to Abutters Site Investigation Brenton Hotel Project, 31 America’s Cup Ave. Currently 63 & 65 Long Wharf (Plat 16, Lot 164), Newport, Rhode Island File No. SR-28- 0756D (Receive)
o. Communication from Michael Conroy, re: Resignation from the Historic District Commission (Receive with regret)
p. Communication from Concerned sport fisherman and residents of Newport, re: Rejection of proposed parking ban to existing Fisherman’s Parking Area on Ocean Avenue just south of entrance to Castle Hill Inn (Receive)
REMOVED q. Communications from Kim Salerno, Chair, Planning Board, re:
1. Short Term Rental Investigatory Group (Receive)
2. Zoning Update Committee (ZUC) recommendations (Receive)
3. Upcoming Planning Board activities (Receive)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communications from the Planning Board. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. COUNCILOR MCCALLA asked the City Manager to discuss the short term rental groups findings. CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council regarding the recommendations from the group. Discussion occurred among the Council and the City Manager regarding the recommendations. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN asked the City Manager to look at the seven recommendations made by the group. The vote on the motion to receive the communications was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of item a, b (2), b (11), l, m, and q. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Entertainment License, New, Class A (indoors), Liquor Thames, LLC, d/b/a Bar and Board, 282 Thames St. first and second floors (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.
5. 2019 Sidewalk Café Renewals:
a) LoBro, Inc., d/b/a LoBro Tacos, 66 Broadway
b) Scratch, LLC, d/b/a Scratch Kitchen and Catering, 88 Broadway
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the licenses. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Sidewalk Café, New, P2 Investments, d/b/a Root, 6 Broadway
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the licenses. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. 2019 Entertainment License Renewals (List Attached)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the entertainment license renewals. 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
Reappointments:
Waterfront Commission - David Kane (Term ending 1/11/2022)
MAYOR BOVA moved to reappoint David Kane to the Waterfront Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Supporting legislation introduced into the R.I. General Assembly- 2019 H-5669- regarding School Waste Recycling and Refuse Disposal- S. Taylor, J. Bova, L. Ceglie, A. McCalla (Continued from April 24, 2019)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to continue the resolution to June 12, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Cranston-Calvert School project- J. Bova, J. McLaughlin (Continued from April 24, 2019)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR introduced the resolution and moved for its adoption. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN. COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN moved to amend the resolved of the resolution to state “In accordance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the economic development initiatives of the City, as well as policies promulgated by the City Council, the City Council requests that the Administration, as part of the sale, encourage the Purchaser to develop and put in place any legally permissible advertising and marketing programs that would attract rentals by young people who work or plan to work in Newport”. Seconded by MAYOR BOVA. Discussion occurred among Council members regarding the resolution. The vote on the motion to amend the resolution was voted 4-3 with COUNCILOR CEGLIE, COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and COUNCILOR LEONARD. MAYOR BOVA moved to adopt the resolution as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED 4-3 with COUNCILOR CEGLIE, COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
11. Amending Chapter 12.28.100, entitled, City piers and docks (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Amending Chapter 12.28.200, entitled, Fees and Fines (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Action Item #5848/19 – RE: Award of Bid - No. 19-043 -Trench and Sidewalk Restoration 2019 (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR introduced the communication and moved to adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Action Item #5849/19 – RE: Consent to Grant of Easement (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR introduced the communication and moved to adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Action Item #5850/19 – RE: Innovate Newport Business Incubator Project (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR introduced the communication and moved to adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Discussion occurred among the Council and CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON regarding the project. MAYOR BOVA moved to continue the communication to June 12, 2019. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. MAYOR BOVA moved to continue to the May 22, 2019 meeting. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCLAUGHLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Seamen’s Church Institute, d/b/a Yacht Rock the Docks Fundraiser, IYRS; June 29, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COMMISSIONER CEGILE and VOTED UNANIMOULSY.
2. Application of Brownstone, Inc., d/b/a One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, to transfer 200 shares of stock from David Kilroy to Gary J. Kilroy and Christopher M. Kilroy, for the same premises and to change the d/b/a to One Pelham East and The Top of Pelham (Hearing)
COMMISSIONER CELIGE moved to close the public hearing and approve the application. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- 8:11 p.m.
HOLIDAY SELLING RENEWALS
Entertainment Licenses by Class (restrictions noted)