CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 25, 2022
(Approved 7/13/22)
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at a meeting to be held on May 25, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840. Meeting viewing and participation is also available via Web Ex: Join link:
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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
CITIZENS’ FORUM
a. Personnel Ordinance (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Ordinance Appropriating Revenue (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions regarding the OPEB Trust funds. Laura Sitrin, Finance Director, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
c. Resolution re: Authorizing the Tax Levy
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
d. Resolution re: Omnibus Property Tax Relief & Replacement Act
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
a. Minutes of the Council Meetings held April 13, 2022 and April 27, 2022 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 406, d/b/a Strewing of Flowers Memorial Day Service, Storer Park; May 30, 2022 from, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
2. Blue Muse Yacht Sales, d/b/a BYS Jeanneau Rendezvous, Seamen’s Church Institute; June 3, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 406, d/b/a Gold Star Family Recognition Reception, Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St.; June 4, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
4. Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Quilting Across Generations Open House, Newport Art Museum; June 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5. Japan America Society, d/b/a Black Ships Festival-Black Ships Festival Gala, Ochre Court; June 11, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
6. Corinthian Events, d/b/a P&MD Dinner, Marble House; June 13, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
7. Boys and Girls Club of Newport County, d/b/a Newport Yacht Rendezvous, Safe Harbor Marina, 1 Washington St.; June 24, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
8. Newport Pride, Inc., d/b/a Pride Festival & Bike Ride, Great Friends Meeting House lawn; June 25, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
9. International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Tribute Dinner, The Elms; July 15, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
10. Newport Mental Health, d/b/a Rock the Mansion Gala, Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave.; October 6, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
11. Gray Matter Marketing/RITB Foundation, d/b/a Pell Bridge Run, Gateway Center, America’s Cup, Pell Bridge; October 16, 2022 from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
c. Banner License, Salve Regina University, Office of Alumni & Parent Programs; Thames Street between Red Parrot & Midtown Oyster Bar; June 2, 2022 through June 6, 2022
d. Waste Hauler Licenses:
1. Pasquazzi Bros., Inc./Heather Construction Corp., 464 Dyer Ave., Cranston, RI
2. RPick Inc., d/b/a RPZ Waste Services, Inc., P.O. Box 126 Wood River Junction, RI
3. Island Rubbish Service, Inc., 8 Swinburne St., Jamestown, RI
4. A-1 Roofing & Construction, LLC, A-1 Roofing & Construction, 29 ½ Bliss Rd., Newport, RI
5. Lawrence Waste Services, 49 Alder St., Medway, MA
e. Holiday Selling License, Renewal, Vineyard Vines, LLC, d/b/a Vineyard Vines, 139 Swinburne Row
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items c and d (4). Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Special Event License, 2023, Rhode Races & Events, Inc. d/b/a Newport Rhode Races, Easton’s Beach; April 15, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution, d/b/a Newport Independence Day Celebration, Washington Square and Eisenhower Park; July 4, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to noon
- Fee waiver request for park use and police detail fees
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Victualing License, New, Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Victualing License, New, Yagi Noodles, LLC, d/b/a Yagi, 20 & 22 Long Wharf Mall
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Victualing License, Renewal, Lindsey Kusic, d/b/a Gooseberry Concession & Grill, Ocean Ave.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Victualing License, Renewal, Newport Lemonade, LLC, d/b/a Newport Lemonade, 30 Bowen’s Wharf
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Sidewalk Café License, Renewal, NDC Enterprises, d/b/a Norey’s,156 Broadway
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. 2022 Entertainment License Renewals (List Attached)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Adopting the Newport For All Ages Plan- L. Ceglie, J. Napolitano, C. Holder, E. Fuerte
COUNCILOR CEGLIE introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Residential Sticker Parking District- add George Street- K. Leonard, J. Napolitano
COUNCILOR LEONARD introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Requesting the sidewalks surrounding Equality Park be painted in support of LGBTQ+ community- A. McCalla, C. Holder, J. Bova, E. Fuerte
COUNCILOR MCCALLA introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Discussion occurred among the Council. The following members from the public addressed the Council:
Amy Michado, 12 Burdick Ave.
Mary Ellen Atkins, 24 Lucas Ave.
15. School Regionalization information process- J. Bova, A. McCalla
COUNCILOR BOVA introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Discussion occurred among the Council. The following members from the public addressed the Council:
Amy Michado, 12 Burdick Ave.
Mary Ellen Atkins, 24 Lucas Ave.
16. Amending Chapter 12.36, entitled, “Tree and Open Space Preservation and Protection”, Section 12.36.010, “Intent and purposes” and 12.36.050, entitled, “Newport Tree and Open Space Commission” (First Reading)
- Memorandum from the City Solicitor, re: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 12.36
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE. Maureen Cronin, 45 Third St., Chair, Tree and Open Space Commission, addressed the Council regarding the proposed amendments. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. Action Item #6074/22 – RE: Roadway Crack Sealing Project Contract (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR LEONARD and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. Action Item #6075/22 – RE: Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Newport and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1080, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 (w/accompanying resolution and ordinance)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
19. Action Item #6076/22 – RE: Cooperation Agreement between the City of Newport and the Housing Authority of the City of Newport, Park Holm Phase IV Development (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE. COUNCILOR LEONARD had questions regarding the agreement. Steve Mariano, Newport Housing Authority, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
20. Action Item #6077/22 – RE: Community Choice Aggregation Plan - Authorization for Supplier Selection (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR FUERTE and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR LEONARD opposed.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F Daily Liquor Licenses:
a. Scratch Kitchen, LLC, d/b/a BYS Jeanneau Rendevous, Seamen’s Church Institute; June 3, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
b. Newport Gulls, Ltd., d/b/a Newport Gulls, The Clubhouse, 8 Marlborough St.; June 13, 17, 22, 24, 27, & 29, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COMMISSIONER BOVA and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
Adjourn- 8:26 p.m.
Entertainment Licenses by Class
| Class | A Indoors | | |
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| DBA | Owner/Address | Restrictions | |
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| Casino Theatre | Salve Regina University | 9 Freebody St. | |
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| Diego's | Diego's of Newport | 11 Bowen's Wharf, | |
| LLC | Indoors as well as 17 & 21B | | |
| | Bowens Wharf | | |
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| Elk's Club | The Newport Lodge of | 141 Pelham Street | Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| | Elks #104 | | |
| Pour Judgement | MBK LLC | 32 Broadway | |
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| Red Parrot | Red Parrot, Inc. | 344-348 Thames Street | NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR AMPLIFICATION |
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| Wharf Pub and | Wharf Pub Newport, LLC 37 Bowens Wharf | | |
| Raw Bar, The | LLC, The First Floor | NO OUTSIDE AMPLIFICATION OR ENTERTAINMENT. | |
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| Class | A and B (Indoor and Outdoor) | | |
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| DBA | Owner/Address | Restrictions | |
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| Landing, The | Newport Waterfront Landing, Inc. | | |
| | Bowens Wharf First and Outside patio second | OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED TO 11:00 P.M. ON MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, AND TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. LIMIT OF 4 BAND MEMBERS; NO DRUMS EXCEPT FOR BONGOS | |