CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2022
(Approved 3/09/2022)
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The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk came under the Rules of the Council, at a meeting held in accordance with Governor McKee’s Executive Order 22-01 on January 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
The CITY CLERK called the roll, and the following members were present:
| JAMIE BOVA | ANGELA MCCALLA |
| CHARLIE HOLDER | JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO |
| LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE | KATHRYN E. LEONARD |
| ELIZABETH FUERTE | |
(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 December 8, 2021 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Giusto, LLC, d/b/a Giusto, d/b/a Drag Brunch, 4 Commercial Wharf; February 20, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. LMG Rhode Island Holdings-Newport Life Magazine, d/b/a 2022 Newport Wedding Show @ Rosecliff & Oceancliff; February 27, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3. Rhode Island Brewers Guild, d/b/a Newport Beer Festival (f/k/a Newport Craft Beer Festival, Fort Adams State Park; April 30, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
4. Jeanne M. Drapeau “Artisans by the Bay”, d/b/a Craft Garden and Botanical Show, Elks Lodge; June 11, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
c. 2021 Annual Reports (Receive)
1. Tree and Open Space Commission
2. The Cliff Walk Commission
3. Energy and Environment Commission
4. Historic District Commission
REMOVED d. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Section 17.08.010, 17.16, 17.20, 17.28, 17.32 and 17.52 (Receive and refer to the Planning Board for a recommendation and order advertised for public hearing)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the amendments. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA. COUNCILOR BOVA thanked the staff for the follow up. COUNCILOR CEGLIE requested to have a memorandum to eliminate confusion. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOULSY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of item d. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. 2021-2022 Victualing License Renewals:
a. Umi Asian Cuisine Inc., d/b/a Umi Asian Cuisine, 82 Broadway
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Duckets, Inc., d/b/a Colonial Restaurant, 175 Memorial Blvd.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. Bruce Moniz & Tara Gladding, d/b/a Twist on Thames, 489 Thames St.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Victualing License, New, Bull Shot, LLC, d/b/a Salvation Café, 140 Broadway (In conjunction with liquor license transfer of Salvation Café, Inc.)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Annual Entertainment License, New (Class A-indoor), Carpe Noctem Restaurant, LLC, d/b/a Fifth Element, The, 107-111 Broadway to have indoor entertainment from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Saturday (Hearing)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to continue the application to February 9, 2022. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mobile Food Establishment, MFET, Renewals (4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023)
a. Amano, LLC, d/b/a Amano Pizza and Gelato, 181 Bellevue Ave. #315, Newport, RI
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions regarding the location food trucks are allowed and asked for a workshop. The motion to approve and schedule a workshop was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. 1899, LLC, d/b/a La Forge Casino Restaurant, d/b/a La Costa Lobster & Tacos, 186 Bellevue Ave.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD 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 District Commission, Energy and Environment Commission)
7. Wastewater System Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,500,000 (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on Seconded Reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOULSY.
8. Amending Chapter 12.28, entitled, “City Harbor”, to amend Section 12.28.076 entitled, “Forfeiture of mooring permit” (First reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. CITY SOLICITOR BEHAN addressed the Council regarding the proposed amendment. STEPHEN LAND, HARBORMASTER, addressed the Council to answer questions and provide details. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Communication from Colleen Burns Jermain, re: Thompson Middle School:
· Request for Capital Improvement Funds of $137,000;
· Request for RIDE Stage 1 application approval
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the request. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEOONARD. COLLEEN BURNS JERMAIN addressed the Council regarding the request. Discussion occurred among the Council, Superintendent Jermain and City Manager Nicholson.
10. Action Item #6034/22 – RE: Award of Contract - RFP for Redrawing of City Council Ward and Precinct Lines (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and approve the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Discussion occurred among the Council and Tracy Nelson, Canvassing Clerk, regarding the contract. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Action Item #6035/22 – RE: Change Order #2 - RFP #21-018 Edward King House Roof Replacement and Chimney Repairs (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and approve the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Discussion occurred among the Council and CITY MANAGER NICHOLSON regarding approved use of the funds. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Action Item #6036/22 – RE: Award of Contract - 22-012 - On-Call, Engineering Services - Sewer & Stormwater - Engineering Design, Peer Review & Construction Inspection (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and approve the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Robert Schultz, Director of Utilities, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Action Item #6037/22 – RE: Engagement of Consultant Services - Offshore Wind Development (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR MCCALLA. Patricia Reynolds, Director of Planning, addressed the Council regarding the services. William J. Cook, Cultural Heritage Partner, addressed the Council to provide additional details. Discussion occurred among the Council and Mr. Cook. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOULSY.
1. Daily Liquor Licenses,
a. Class F-1, Jonathan Pogash, d/b/a Newport Wedding Show, Oceancliff; February 27, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
b. Class F, Rhode Island Brewers Guild, d/b/a Newport Beer Festival, Fort Adams State Park; April 30, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. 2021-2022 Liquor License Renewal, Class D, Oak Street Partnership, Inc., d/b/a Kerry Hill Club, 15 Oak St., First Floor (Hearing)
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Application of Turnip Greens, LLC, d/b/a Stoneacre Wine & Spirits, 580 Thames St., Unit 8, holder of a Class A alcoholic beverage license to transfer ownership to Shiv Wine Corp. (Shiv Patel/Prutha Patel), d/b/a Midtown Liquor at the same premises (Hearing)- Continued from January 12, 2022
William Delaney, Esq., addressed the Board on behalf of the transferee and clarified the d/b/a name by removing Midtown Liquor and changing it to Thames Street Wine & Spirits.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Application of Salvation Café, Inc., d/b/a Salvation Café, 140 Broadway, holder of a Class C alcoholic beverage license to transfer ownership to Bull Shot, LLC, d/b/a Salvation Café, at the same premises (Hearing)
David Martland, Esq., addressed the Board on behalf of the transferee and requested to amend the d/b/a by removing “Salvation Café”. Mr. Martland stated it is to be determined at this time. COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
Adjourn (1/19/2022)