CITY OF NEWPORT
DOCKET FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
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 September 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI
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.
a. Minutes of the Council meetings held August 11, 2021 (Approve)
b. Special Events :
1) Newport Rec Reunion Association, d/b/a Newport Rec Reunion Association Yard/Bake Sale, Newport Quaker Meeting House; September 25, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2) Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Opening Reception Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, Newport Art Museum; September 30, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3) Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Opening Reception Shaday School Mural, Newport Art Museum School, 26 Liberty St.; October 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
c. Communication from Howard Elliott, re: Resignation from the Historic District Commission (Receive with regret)
d. Communication from Mary Jo Valdes, re: Resignation from the Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission (Receive with regret)
NOTE: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions: Beach Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, Henderson Home, Historic DistrictCommission, Energy and Environment Commission
Historic District Commission – James Madson moves from Alternate to Full member (3-year term expires 10/12/2024)
Newport Beach Commission – Scott Skuncik (3-year term expires 9/22/2024)
Henderson Home Commission – Mary Currier (1-year term expires 9/22/2022)
Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission – Deborah Peart (3-year term beginning 10/26/2021 expires 10/26/2024)
Reappointments:
Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission – Jean Quinn (3-year term expires 10/26/2024)
Waterfront Commission - Robert Anton (3-year term expires 1/11/2024), Henry DiPietro (3-year term expires 1/11/2023)
3. Requesting to designate the use of the Theodore Michaud t-ball field at the Abruzzi Sports Complex to build basketball courts and modern skatepark and to relocate t-ball to another location in the city- L. Ceglie, J. Bova
4. Amending Chapter 15.16 entitled “Rental Dwellings” to amend Sections, 15.16.010, entitled, “Findings”, 15.16.040, entitled, “Registration Required”, 15.16.080, entitled, “Fee” and 15.16.090 entitled, “Posting of notice by owner” (First Reading)
5. Action Item #6005/21 – RE: Award of Bid # 22-006 – Sidewalk Improvement Program 2021 (w/accompanying resolution)
6. Action Item #6006/21 – RE: CRMC File No. 2021-06-081 - Application of Howard Wharf LP - 24 Lee’s Wharf – Hotel and Restaurant
7. Action Item #6007/21 – RE: CRMC File No. 2021-05-075 - Application of Susan LaChapelle Ropolo - 80 Washington Street – Residential Boating Facility
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
1. Class F Daily Liquor Licenses:
a) Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Opening Reception Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave; September 30, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
b) Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Opening Reception Shaday School Mural, Newport Art Museum School, 26 Liberty St.; October 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN- (09/15/21)