CITY OF NEWPORT
AUGUST 24, 2022
(Approved 9/28/2022)
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 August 24, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.
The CITY CLERK called the Roll and the following members were present:
| JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO | KATHRYN E. LEONARD |
| CHARLIE HOLDER | ELIZABETH FUERTE |
| JAMIE BOVA | ANGELA MCCALLA |
| LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE | |
~ Proclamation recognizing Overdose Awareness Day - August 31, 2022~
MAYOR NAPOLITANO read the proclamation into the record.
Citizens’ Forum:
a. Minutes of the meetings held July 27, 2022 and August 10, 2022 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Newport Classical, d/b/a Newport Classical Community Concert, Miantonomi Park; September 18, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. Brittany Ripke, d/b/a NPD vs NFD Charity Softball Game, Cardines Field; September 22, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (rain date- September 23, 2022)
3. Boys and Girls Club of Newport County, d/b/a Growing Together, 95 Church St.; September 23, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
REMOVED 4. Salve Regina University, d/b/a 75th Anniversary 5K run/walk, Salve Regina Campus, Bellevue Avenue/Ochre Point Neighborhood; September 25, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to amend the application to change the time to 9:30 a.m. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Sardella’s Restaurant, d/b/a Mike Renzi Musicianship Award, Courtyard, Sardella’s Restaurant; September 28, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
REMOVED 6. Amanda Gallagher, d/b/a Broadway Street Fair, Equality Park to Farewell St.; October 8, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA. Amanda Gallagher and Deborah Bailey, addressed the Council regarding the street fair and requested volunteers. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. A Wish Come True, Inc., d/b/a A Wish Come True Annual Polar Plunge, Easton’s Beach; January 1, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b(4) and b(6). Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Bicycle Rental Agency, Change of Location, Island Adventures, Inc., d/b/a Island Adventures, 0 Bliven Place (34 bicycles)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions regarding the use of the property and if it is approved by Zoning. Assistant City Solicitor Girard Galvin addressed the Council and stated it was a consistent use under the Zoning Code. Nicholas Brownell, 25 Clayton St., and Stephen Clair, Florence Ave., addressed the Council regarding the application and the use of e-bikes. Discussion occurred among the Council, Assistant City Solicitor Girard Galvin and Mr. Brownell regarding the business operations. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Entertainment License Renewal, Class A (Indoors), Radish Patch, LLC, d/b/a Vieste Vino, 580 Thames St.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. School Regionalization- J. Bova
COUNCILOR BOVA introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. Discussion occurred among the Council. The following members from the public addressed the Council:
Alana Hearn, 29 Mary St.
Amy Azura, 102 Warner St.
Xaykham Khamsyvorzvong, 16 Walnut ST.
Jen Gee, 36 Vernon Ave.
Alison Oakley, 113 Van Zandt Ave.
Rich Balouskus, 3 Ledyard St.
The motion to approve failed (2-5) with COUNCILOR BOVA and COUNCILOR MCCALLA in favor. Opposed- MAYOR NAPOLITANO, COUNCILOR LEONARD, COUNCILOR CEGLIE, COUNCILOR HOLDER and COUNCILOR FUERTE.
6. Requesting the City Administration to prepare an ordinance regulating the rental of e-bikes- K. Leonard, E. Fuerte
COUNCILOR LEONARD introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Discussion occurred among the Council and Assistant City Solicitor, Girard Galvin. The motion to approve was voted 5-2 with COUNCILOR MCCALLA and COUNCILOR BOVA opposed.
7. Memorandum from the City Manager RE: Status Update – Prescott Hall Drainage Study
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA. Robert Schultz, Director of Utilities, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to receive was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Action Item #6095/22 – RE: Award of Contract – City Mooring Maintenance (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Action Item #6096/22 – RE: First Amendment to Lease Agreement – Save the Bay – Gateway Center (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Action Item #6097/22 – RE: Lease Agreement – School Bus Parking (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to withdraw the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
Adjourn- 8:02 p.m.