CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2021
(Approved 11/10/2021)
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, came before the Council at a meeting held on October 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI
The CITY CLERK called the roll, and the following members were present:
| JAMIE BOVA | ANGELA MCCALLA |
| CHARLIE HOLDER | KATHRYN E. LEONARD |
| JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO | |
ABSENT
LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
ELIZABETH FUERTE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
CITIZENS’ FORUM
a. Minutes of the Council meetings held September 1, 2021 and September 8, 2021 (Approve)
b. Special Events :
1) Island Moving Company, d/b/a La Palomba/Ascending & Alice in Wonderland Dance, Great Friends Meeting House; October 15-17, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
2) Rev Canon Timothy Watt, d/b/a Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch, Trinity Church; October 16-31, 2021/ weekdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3) Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Hair Stories Community Storytelling Event, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave.; October 23, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4) Pell PTO, d/b/a Trunk or Treat, Pell Elementary School, 35 Dexter St.; October 30, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5) L & B Associates, LLC, d/b/a Stoneacre Garden, 151 Swinburne Row, d/b/a November Holiday Market; Wednesday’s from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday’s from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
6) Salve Regina University, d/b/a Salve Regina Governor’s Ball, Ochre Court; December 4, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
REMOVED c. Banner Permit, Salve Regina University, to hang a banner between The Red Parrot and Midtown Oyster Bar from October 28, 2021 to November 1, 2021 advertising Alumni, Family & Friends weekend
COUNCILOR HOLDER recused.
COUNCILOR BOVA moved to approve the banner license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (4-0).
REMOVED d. Communication from Kim Salerno, re: Resignation from the Planning Board (Receive with regret)
COUNCILOR BOVA moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. COUNCILOR BOVA and COUNCILOR MCCALLA thanked Kim Salerno for her service. The motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
e. Communication from Patricia Reynolds, Director of Planning and Economic Development, re: Municipal Resilience Program, Summary of Findings (Receive)
f. Communication from Newport Partnership for Families, re: Supporting Green and Complete Streets (Receive)
COUNCILOR BOVA moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items c and d. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOULSY (5-0).
2. Entertainment License Expansion, NPG Hospitality, LLC, d/b/a Gurney’s Resort and Marina, 1 Goat Island, to expand their Class B outdoor entertainment license to have a skating rink with amplification on the North Lawn from November 15, 2021 through March 30, 2022 (Hearing)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO opened the public hearing. David Smiley, General Manager, Gurney’s Resort & Marina addressed the Council regarding the request to operate a skating rink. Discussion occurred among the Council and Mr. Smiley. COUNCILOR LEONARD moved to amend the application and limit the time of entertainment for the month of March 2022 to end at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA. Discussion continued among the Council. The motion to amend the application to end at 7:00 p.m. during March 2022 was voted 4-1 with COUNCILOR HOLDER opposed. COUNCILOR BOVA moved to approve the application as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
3. Victualing License, New, Bossy Monkey Corporation, d/b/a Bossy Monkey, 472 Thames St.
COUNCILOR BOVA moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
NOTE: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions: Beach Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Henderson Home, Historic DistrictCommission, Energy and Environment Commission
Historic District Commission – Kelly Moran (Alternate member 3-year term expires 10/13/2024)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to appoint Kelly Moran as alternate member to the Historic District Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA and VOTED UNANIMOULSY.
5. Designating the City of Newport as a Purple Heart city- A. McCalla, J. Napolitano, L. Ceglie, K. Leonard
COUNCILOR MCCALLA introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Matthew Baldwin McCoy, State Adjutant, Department of Rhode Island, addressed the Council on behalf of the Veteran’s Administration. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion to adopt the resolution was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Establishing a policy regarding Green and Complete Streets
- Memorandum from the City Solicitor
COUNCILOR BOVA moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. COUNCILOR LEONARD had comments regarding the policy. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council to provide information. Discussion occurred among the Council and City Solicitor Behan.
The following members from the public addressed the Council:
Lily Dick, 662 Bellevue Ave.
Elizabeth Davis, 122 Park Holm
Natalie Harris, 85 Hillside Ave.
Marissa Caito, 29 Dean Ave.
Valerie Larkin, 37 Sherman St.
The motion to adopt the resolution and policy was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Amending Chapter 12.04 entitled, “Mapped Streets”, by adding new section 12.04.050, entitled, Green and Complete Streets (First Reading)
COUNCILOR BOVA moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Amending Chapter 15.16 entitled “Rental Dwellings” to amend Sections, 15.16.010, entitled, “Findings”, 15.16.040, entitled, “Registration Required”, 15.16.080, entitled, “Fee” and 15.16.090 entitled, “Posting of notice by owner” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR BOVA moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Action Item #6008/21 – RE: Award of Contract - Rescue Service Billing Administrator (w/accompanying resolution)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
10. Action Item #6009/21 – RE: Award of Contract - Hybrid Meeting Technology (w/accompanying resolution)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. James O’Halloran, Director of Information Technology, addressed the Council regarding the technology. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
11. Action Item #6010/21 – RE: Award of Contract - Soundproofing the Council Chambers (w/accompanying resolution)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and voted 4-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
12. Action Item #6011/21 – RE: Award of Contract - Replace Picnic Pavilion Roof at King Park: RI MPA #64-Q22-010 (w/accompanying resolution)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
13. Action Item #6012/21 – RE: Change Order - RFP #21-018 - Edward King House Roof Replacement and Chimney Repairs (w/accompanying resolution)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
14. Action Item #6013/21 – RE: Award of Contract – King Park Dinghy Dock Expansion (w/accompanying resolution)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
15. Action Item #6014/21 – RE: Award of Bid # 22-011 - 83” x 22’ 21,000# Tilt Deck Trailer (w/accompanying resolution)
MAYOR NAPOLITANO moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0).
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN– 7:56 p.m.