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CITY OF NEWPORT

DOCKET FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 28, 2018

THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,

CITY HALL, 43 BROADWAY, NEWPORT, RI

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on

March 28, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

CITIZENS’ FORUM:  (Speakers must sign in with the City Clerk)  The Citizens’ Forum period shall be no longer than fifteen minutes, and citizens may address the Council on one subject only and for no longer than three minutes. Issues to be discussed shall not include matters to be considered or discussed as part of the regular Council agenda and must be related to substantive city business.  No comments regarding personnel or job performance are allowed.

1.   CONSENT CALENDAR.

(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.)

  1. Minutes of the Meeting held on February 28, 2018 (Approve)
  1. Special Events:

1)   Sail Newport & Fort Adams Trust, d/b/a Countdown to Volvo-Pep Rally, Fort Adams State Park; April 8, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2)   Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament; Fort Adams State Park; May 5 & 6, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3)   Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc. d/b/a An Evening for Education Fundraiser, The Edward King House; June 1, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4)   Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 23, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

5)   St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival, 390 Thames St; July 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and July 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

6)   Jesus Saviour Church, d/b/a Summer Bazaar, 1 Vernon Ave.; July 26-28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight

  1. 2018 Holiday Selling License Renewals (List Attached)
  2. 2018 Second-hand License Renewals (List Attached)
  1. Food Concession Licenses:

1)   Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament; Fort Adams State Park; May 5 & 6, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

2)   Jesus Saviour Church, d/b/a Holy Ghost Feast, Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Ave.; May 27, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

3)   Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 23, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

4)   St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival, 390 Thames St; July 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and July 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

5)   Jesus Saviour Church, d/b/a Summer Bazaar, 1 Vernon Ave.; July 26-28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight

  1. Bingo License, Jesus Saviour Church, 1 Vernon Ave., July 26-28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  1. Communication from Sam Shuford, re:  Resignation from the Energy and Environment Commission (Receive with regret)
  1. Communication from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), re:  Recognizing Laura Sitrin, Director of Finance and Elizabeth J. Sceppa, Budget & Finance Analyst on receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (Receive)
  1. i.Communication from Jeremiah C. Lynch, Esq., Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Receive and refer to the Planning Board for a recommendation)

LICENSES & PERMITS

  1. Victualing License, New, NBT, LLC, d/b/a Empire Tea & Coffee, 18 Market Sq.

3.   APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Note:   Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions:

Affirmative Action Commission, Beach Commission, Hospitality Commission, Tree and Open Space Commission

RESOLUTIONS

  1. RIPTA Talking Buses- K. Leonard, S. Taylor, J. Napolitano (Continued from March 14, 2018)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

  1. Action Item #5734/18 re: Award of Bid # 18-051 Correlux C-3 ProPlus System – Water Leak Detection (w/accompanying resolution)
  1. Action Item #5735/18 re: Award of Bid #18-049 – School and Cemetery Mowing (w/accompanying resolution)
  1. Action Item #5736/18 re: CRMC File No. 2017-03-034 – Application of Edward & Ellen Reynolds – Construct and Maintain a Residential Boating Facility – Project Location:  88 Washington Street
  1. Action Item #5737/18 re: CRMC File No. 2018-02-051 – Application of Eric George – Construct and Maintain a Residential Boating Facility – Project Location:  117 Washington Street

ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

CONSENT CALENDAR

  1. Daily Liquor Licenses:

Class F-1

  1. a)Fort Adams Trust/Sail Newport, d/b/a Pep Rally-Rugby Game, Fort Adams Parade Field; April 8, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  2. b)Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament; Fort Adams State Park; May 5 & 6, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  3. c)Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 23, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

d)St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, d/b/a St. Spyridon Hellenic Festival, 390 Thames St; July 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., July 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and July 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Class F

  1. a)Jesus Saviour Church, d/b/a Holy Ghost Feast, 15 Fenner ; May 27, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  2. b)Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc., d/b/a An Evening for Education Fundraiser, The Edward King House; June 1, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  3. c)Jesus Saviour Church, d/b/a Summer Bazaar, 1 Vernon Ave.; July 26-28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight

LICENSES AND PERMITS

  1. Class A Liquor Store Sunday Selling License, Renewal, Shiva Corporation, d/b/a Downtown Liquors, 202 Thames St.
  1. Action Item #5723/18 re:  Show Cause Hearing:  Slippery Slope Spirits, LLC, d/b/a Spring Street Spirits – Operating Without a Valid Class A Alcoholic Beverage License (Continued from February 14, 2018)
  1. Action Item #5738 re:  Show Cause Hearing:  Turnip Greens, LLC, d/b/a Stoneacre Wine & Spirits, 580 Wellington Ave. Unit 8- Sale of alcoholic beverages after the legal closing hour

Laura C. Swistak

City Clerk

ADJOURN

March 21, 2018

Holiday Selling

D/B/AOwnerStreet Address
Army Navy SurplusShiv Jay Retail Realty LLC111Swinburne Row
AT&T AuthorizedSpring Communications Holding, Inc.163Connell Hwy.
Retailer #2365
Black Dog GeneralBlack Dog Tavern Co., Inc.33Banister’s Wharf
Store, The
Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers Group, Inc.139Swinburne Row
Country Club #6042
California EastCameron DuBreuil458Thames St.
DivaChatree Sachayansrisakul400Thames St. # 6
Empire Tea & CoffeeNewport Bubble Tea, LLC22Broadway including
adjacent rental space in rear
of building
Empire Tea and CoffeeETC Group, LLC.112William St.
J. McLaughlinGeorgia Pine Clothiers180Bellevue Ave
JD ConvenienceShivam Inc.202Thames St.
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers,Men’s Wearhouse, Inc., The21Long Wharf
Inc. #758
Newport FudgeryFudgery, Inc., The359Thames St.
Newport FudgeryFudgery, Inc., The168Thames St.
Port of PawsPort of Paws LLC429Thames St.
Rochelle’s of NewportRochelle’s, Inc.381Thames St.
Stardust FashionJane Kropp359Thames St.

Second Hand

D/B/AOwnerStreet Address
Minnie & NoraAnn Kiker42*Franklin St.*
 *Change of Address

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