CITY OF NEWPORT
DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
APRIL 26, 2023
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 April 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.
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 City Council Boards and Commission Council Interviews held February 1, 2023, February 15, 2023, February 22, 2023 and March 8, 2023 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; May 6 and 7, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Clagett Sailing, d/b/a Clagett Sailing Auction/Fundraiser, Ida Lewis Yacht Club; May 19, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
3. Newport in Bloom, d/b/a Newport in Bloom Plant Sale, Elks Lodge; May 21, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4. Elmwal Associates, d/b/a Summer Concert Series, Shops at Long Wharf, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and 10/7 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Bike Newport, d/b/a Big Blue Bike Barn Opening, 20 Sunset Blvd.; June 3, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6. Jeanne Drapeau, d/b/a Artisans by the Bay/Craft, Garden, Botanical Show, Elks Lodge; June 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7. Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 24 & 25, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
8. Newport Pride, d/b/a Newport Pride Fest + Bike Ride, Great Friends Meeting House; June 24, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
9. Newport Contemporary Ballet, d/b/a Newport Dance Festival, Great Friends Meeting House; July 14-23, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
10. Analog Studios, LLC, d/b/a BlissFest Music Event, IYRS Restoration Hall, 449 Thames St.; July 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
11. Conexion Latina Newport, d/b/a La Luz Verde Summer Theater, Great Friends Meeting House; August 2, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
c. Food Concession License, Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; May 6 and 7, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
d. Food Concession License, Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 24 & 25, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
e. Holiday Selling License, Renewals
1. Newport Outfitters, Inc., d/b/a Ten Speed Spokes, 18 Elm St.
2. Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, LLC, d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #355, 181 Bellevue Ave.
3. Lola & Company, Inc., d/b/a Lola & Company, 400 Thames St.
f. Second-hand License, Renewal, Newport Outfitters, Inc., d/b/a Ten Speed Spokes, 18 Elm St.
g. Communication from Diane McCaffrey, Chairperson, Festa Italiana, re: Request to bury a time capsule on Memorial Blvd. at the Columbus Statue on October 9, 2023 (Approve)
h. Communication from the Newport Gulls Baseball, re: Request to allow the placement of temporary signs on the Memorial Blvd. median, Connell Highway rotary and America’s Cup Avenue on game days (Approve)
i. Communication from Justin Smith, re: Resignation from the Planning Board (Receive with regret)
j. Communication from Kevin Michaud, re: Resignation from the Planning Board (Receive with regret)
k. Communication from Scott Avedisian, Chief Executive Officer, RIPTA re: Announcing the continuation of Route 67 for 2023 (Receive)
2. Second-hand License, Expansion, Anne Hall-Brady, d/b/a Anne Hall Antique Prints, 12 Bowen’s Wharf, expanding into 10 Bowen’s Wharf (Hearing)
3. Bike Newport, d/b/a Elliot’s Ride for Everyone, June 10, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., beginning and ending at Roger’s High School (route attached)
~ Request to close Hazard Road and Ocean Avenue from Carroll Avenue to Harrison Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4. Pedicab Business License, New, James R. Brown, III, d/b/a New England Pedicab, 4 S. Edgewood Rd., Niantic, CT - 2 pedicabs valid from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2025
5. Pedicab Business License, New, Remy Kritter, d/b/a Pioneer Pedicab, 53 Birchwood Lane, West Warwick, RI – 4 pedicabs valid from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2025
6. Sidewalk Café License, Renewals:
a. 22 Washington Sq., Inc., d/b/a Bar Cino, 22-24 Washington Sq.
b. Stone Soup, LLC, d/b/a Caleb and Broad, 162 Broadway
c. Restaurant Bouchard, Inc., d/b/a Chanterelle Restaurant & TSK at the Revolving Door, 505-509 Thames St.
d. Newport Bubble Tea, LLC, d/b/a Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway
e. ETC Group, LLC, d/b/a Empire Tea & Coffee, 112 William St.
f. Fastnet Inc., d/b/a Fastnet, The, 1-3 Broadway
g. Carpe Noctem, d/b/a Fifth Element, 107-111 Broadway
h. Monkey Business, LLC, d/b/a Hungry Monkey, 124 Broadway
i. Leinster, Inc., d/b/a Malt, 150-154 Broadway
j. Mel’s Lunch, Inc., d/b/a Mel’s Lunch, 25 Broadway
k. Nick’s Fine Foods, Inc., d/b/a Nikolas Pizza, 38 Memorial Blvd. West
l. Nitro Cart, LLC, d/b/a Nitro Bar, The, 2 Pond Ave.
m. Picnic, Ltd., d/b/a Picnic, 28-32 Bellevue Ave.
n. Nautilus Restaurant, LLC, d/b/a Scales and Shells, 527 Thames St.
o. Scratch, LLC, d/b/a Scratch Kitchen & Catering, 88 Broadway
p. Kale Stems, LLC, d/b/a Stoneacre, 28-30 Washington Sq.
7. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Reappointments:
Planning Board- Theresa Stokes (3-year term expiring 10/31/2025)
Margaret Polski (3-year term expiring 10/31/2025)
8. Requesting the City Council support 2023 House Bill - H 5712
– D. Carlin (continued from April 12, 2023)
9. Requesting the R.I. General Assembly to amend §44-5-76.1 of the General Laws entitled “Newport – Property tax classification - List of ratable property”
ADDED ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
25. Supporting House Bill 5788 which removes the 5 percent hotel tax to the Greater Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau and redistributes the tax to the regional tourism district where hotel or residential unit is located – L. Ceglie
10. Amending Chapter 8.12, entitled “Noise Abatement” to amend Section 8.12.010 entitled, Statement of Public Policy (Second Reading)
11. Amending Chapter 8.12, entitled “Noise Abatement” to amend Section 8.12.130 entitled, “Motorized Vehicles” (Second Reading)
12. Communication from Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Schools, re: Request regarding required electrical services at Rogers High School
13. Updates from the City Manager- Police Enforcement Matters
14. Action Item #6148/23 – RE: Proposal Award # 23-030 - Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Facilitation (w/accompanying resolution)
15. Action Item #6149/23 – RE: Memorandum of Understanding – Newport Spring Project (w/accompanying resolution)
16. Action Item #6150/23 – RE: License Agreement - Conanicut Marine Services - Use of Perrotti Park Dock (w/accompanying resolution)
17. Action Item #6151/23 – RE: Harbor Ordinance Revision-Renewal Schedule, Fee Increase and Date to Vacate (w/accompanying ordinance)
18. Action Item #6152/23 – RE: Ordinance Revision – 10.24.010. Parking Prohibited at all times. Yznaga Avenue. South Side, Beginning at Bellevue Avenue Extending Easterly 320 Feet (w/accompanying ordinance)
19. Action Item #6153/23 – RE: Supplemental Agreement Contract #22-018 - Janitorial Services (w/accompanying resolution)
20. Action Item #6154/23 – RE: Award of Contract - Pavement Management System Professional Services (w/accompanying resolution)
21. Action Item #6155/23 – RE: Supplemental Agreement #6 – RFP#19-007/18-CLG-3 – Newport City Hall Condition Assessment / Easton’s Beach Assessment (w/accompanying resolution)
22. Action Item #6156/23 – RE: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation – Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)
23. Action Item #6157/23 – RE: Amendment No. 4 - Engineering Services for Wellington Avenue Tide Gates (w/accompanying resolution)
24. Action Item #6158/23 – RE: Contract Award # 23-032 - Engineering Services for Newport Water Infrastructure Replacement Plan Update (w/accompanying resolution)
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor Licenses:
a. Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a NERFU Championship Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; May 6 and 7, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
b. Newport Rugby Football Club, d/b/a Newport Summer 7’s Rugby Tournament, Fort Adams State Park; June 24 & 25, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- April 19, 2023