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Council approves multiple license actions, continues some show‑cause hearings; entertainment hours amended
Summary
The council approved several licensing actions including a transfer and new licenses for Caleb and Broad, approved special events and a pedicab renewal, and continued or dismissed multiple show‑cause hearings. The council amended one entertainment license to end at midnight after neighbor concerns.
The Newport City Council voted on a slate of licensing and enforcement items, approving several new or renewed licenses, approving special-event permits, resolving show‑cause hearings and amending an entertainment license hour in response to neighborhood concerns.
Key licensing actions - Transfer and new licenses for Caleb and Broad (162 Broadway): Council approved the transfer of the Class BV alcoholic beverage license to Caleb Opco LLC (ownership split noted as 51%/49% among LLCs), a new victualer/retail (vending) license, sidewalk café license, and an indoor Class A entertainment license (daily 10 a.m.–1 a.m.). During public comment neighbors asked that amplified entertainment end earlier; councilors moved to amend the indoor entertainment license to end at midnight and the amendment passed. Applicant representatives said they did not plan to expand operations beyond existing levels and agreed to keep windows and doors closed during amplified music to contain sound.
- Pedicab business license renewal: Justin Richardson doing business as Lone Star Bike Cab (two pedicabs) was approved for a two-year renewal.
- Newport Festival Foundation special-event approvals: The council approved festival event permits and a sound variance application was withdrawn after the festival organizer said typical baseball-game noise would not exceed normal levels.
Show‑cause hearings and administrative resolutions - Action item 6,372/25 (Radish Patch): Council moved to dismiss the show‑cause matter after the business satisfied outstanding requirements (Secretary of State letter of good standing, tax clearance and payment of fees). Motion to dismiss passed.
- Action item 6,370/325 (Bloody Bull LLC doing business as Gardner House): Solicitor recommended continuing the show‑cause hearing to the next meeting to allow the licensee additional days to secure Division of Taxation clearance. The council voted to continue.
- Action item 6,370/425 (Pyramid Club): Council continued the show‑cause matter for 30 days to allow the organization to file outstanding materials and update leadership records.
Votes at a glance (selected licensing & enforcement outcomes) - Caleb Opco LLC — Transfer of Class BV license, sidewalk café, victualer/retail license, entertainment license (amended to 12:00 a.m.) — Approved (motion and roll call/voice votes recorded) - Pedicab license renewal (Justin Richardson, Lone Star Bike Cab) — Approved - Radish Patch show‑cause (operating without valid Class BV) — Dismissed (applicant satisfied requirements) - Gardner House (Bloody Bull LLC) show‑cause — Continued to next meeting - Pyramid Club show‑cause — Continued 30 days - Newport Festival special event permits — Approved; sound variance application withdrawn by applicant
What councilors emphasized: Several councilors stressed enforcement of noise ordinances and that operational conditions — including closed windows and adherence to decibel limits — would remain enforceable. Applicants agreed to work with the city on any neighborhood complaints.
