CITY OF NEWPORT
AUGUST 26, 2020
(Approved 10/14/2020)
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at a meeting held in accordance with Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order 20-25 on August 26, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
The CITY CLERK called the roll, and the following members were present:
| JAMIE BOVA | LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE |
| ANGELA MCCALLA | JUSTIN S. MCLAUGHLIN |
| SUSAN TAYLOR | JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO |
| KATHRYN E. LEONARD | |
CITIZENS’ FORUM:
Irene Glasser, 11 Bull St., regarding the 2020 Census
(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 Council Meetings held June 10, 2020 and July 8, 2020 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1) SCL Interiors, d/b/a Designer Overstock Sale, 181 Bellevue Ave.; August 28, 29 and 30, 2020
2) Bike to the Beach, Inc., d/b/a Bike to the Beach- New England, streets of Newport (route attached); September 5, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3) IYRS School of Technology & Trades, d/b/a 41st Annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta, Newport Harbor/Narragansett Bay; September 6, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4) newportFILM, d/b/a newportFILM Drive in Documentary Film Screening, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. parking lot; September 10, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
5) Kim Fuller, d/b/a Born to Rise Women’s Story Festival, Parking Lot, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd.; September 19, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
c. 2020 Holiday Selling Licenses, New
1. Prime Comms Retail, LLC, d/b/a AT & T Authorized Retailer #9303, 163 Connell Highway
2. Christie & Sisters & Friends, An Artisans Place, LLC d/b/a Christie & Sisters & Friends, An Artisans Place, 7 Christies Landing
3. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., d/b/a Dollar Tree #08526, 199 Connell Highway #14
4. Hammetts Wharf LLC, d/b/a Hammetts Hotel, 4 Commercial Wharf
5. Seashells in Bloom, LLC, d/b/a Saltwater Living, 33 Bannister Wharf
6. Seashells in Bloom, LLC, d/b/a Seashells In Bloom, 33A Bannisters Wharf
7. Seawater Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a The Narragansett Ltd., 15 Bowen’s Wharf
8. House of Wald, LLC, d/b/a Wald & Sea, 105 Spring St.
d. Pawn Broker License, Renewal, Fall River Pawn Brokers, 128 Broadway
e. Tattoo License, Renewal, Ghiana Marinosci, Sitting Bull Tattoo, 136 Thames St.
f. Waste Hauler License, Renewal, Lawrence Waste Services, 49 Alder St., Medway, MA
g. Communication from Lola Herrera-Ximenez, re: Resignation from the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (Receive with regret)
REMOVED: h. Communication from Hilary B., re: Requesting permission to create a Say Their Names Memorial at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)- Continued from August 12, 2020
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication subject to details being worked out with city administration. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD. Discussion occurred among the Council. MAYOR BOVA moved to continue the communication to September 9, 2020. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of item h. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Aquidneck Community Table, d/b/a Aquidneck Growers Market, Pell Elementary School parking areas, Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon from August 29, 2020 through October 31, 2020
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLTIANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Entertainment License, New, Class A (indoors), L & B Associates, LLC, d/b/a Stoneacre, 151 Swinburne Row, to have entertainment Sunday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Second Hearing)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Amending Chapter 10.24.030 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Special parking limits during certain hours on certain streets” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Communication from Turner C. Scott, re: Denial of Alteration (excavation) Permit Application, Newport Country Club, 264 and 280 Harrison Ave.
CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON recommended to the Council for the communication to be continued. MAYOR BOVA moved to continue the communication to September 9, 2020. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Memo from the City Manager: Recommendations on Short-Term Traffic Solutions- Continued from August 12, 2020
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council. William Riccio, Director of Public Services, addressed the Council to answer questions. Discussion occurred among the City Manager and Director Riccio. The following member from the public addressed the Council:
Rex LeBeau, 118 Ruggles Ave.
The motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Action Item #5943/20 – RE: Award of Bid #NPS21-003 - Newport Public Schools – Boiler Control Systems (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR TAYLOR moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE 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.
1. 2020 Class A Liquor Sunday Selling Renewals:
a) Newport Wine Cellar, LLC, d/b/a Newport Wine Cellar, 5 Merton Rd.
COMMISSIONIER TAYLOR moved to approve the license. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Communication from Rui Reis, Unity 3, LLC, re: Status update regarding Class BL alcoholic beverage license
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Communication from Turner C. Scott, Esq., on behalf of Rhumbline, LLC, re: Status of Class BV alcoholic beverage license
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Communication from Jeremiah C. Lynch, III, Esq. on behalf of 8-10 Broadway Newport, LLC, re: Status of Class BV alcoholic beverage license
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER TAYLOR moved to adjourn as Board of License Commissioners and reconvene as Council. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
COVID 19 Status Update
CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON addressed the Council to provide an update.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- 8:08 p.m.