CITY OF NEWPORT
MEETING
APRIL 24, 2024
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 at 6:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
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 Council meeting held March 27, 2024 and minutes of workshops held January 31, 2024, February 20, 2024, and April 3, 2024 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Irish American Athletic Club, d/b/a Not Your Grandmas Bingo Show, 642 Thames St.; April 28, 2024 from noon - 3:00 p.m.
2. Newport In Bloom, d/b/a/ Newport in Bloom Plant Sale, Elks Club; May 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
3. Elmwal Associates, LLC, d/b/a Summer Concert Series, The Shops at Long Wharf; Saturdays beginning May 25, 2024 through October 5, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4. Jeanne M. Drapeau, d/b/a Artisans by the Bay Craft Show, Elks Lodge; June 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5. Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Opening Reception, Newport Art Museum; June 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. Newport Film Inc., d/b/a newportFILM Outdoor Film Screenings, multiple locations (list attached), 6/27/24, 7/18/24, 8/1/24, 8/8/24, 8/15/24, 8/22/24, 8/29/24 and 9/5/24 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c. Communication from Turner C. Scott, Esq., re: Request on behalf of the U.S. Senior Open to amend the special event license previously approved to add a merchandise pavilion on June 23, 2024 (Approve)
d. Bingo License Application, Irish American Athletic Club, d/b/a Irish American Athletic Club; April 28, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
e. 2024 Holiday Selling License Renewals (list attached)
f. FY2025 Annual Budget (Receive and order advertised for public hearing on May 8, 2024)- https://www.cityofnewport.com/FinanceReports
g. Newport Housing Study, Libra Planners, MTAP Consultant (Receive)
h. Communication from the Town of Portsmouth, re: East Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I. (Receive)
i. Communication from Col. William Farrell, Commandant Newport Artillery of Newport and Barbara Simmons DAR, re: Liberty Square (Receive)
j. Communication from Peter Fay, re: Newport Middle Passage Port Marker Project (Receive)
k. Communication from Dan Lambe, Arbor Day Foundation Chief Executive, re: Congratulating Newport on earning recognition as a 2023 Tree City USA (Receive)
l. Communication from Everytown for Gun Safety, re: Request to light the Newport Old Stone Mill Town in orange on June 7, 2024 for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
m. Communication from Michael Ryan, re: Resignation from the Historic District Commission (Receive with regret)
2. Special Event License, Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., d/b/a 2024 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, various locations (list attached); October 3-6, 2024 including request to use golf carts on city streets during the event
Road Closure Request- Bellevue Avenue between East Bowery and William Street from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
3. Special Event License, R.I. Slave History Medallions, d/b/a Juneteenth 2024, Eisenhower Park, June 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Road Closure Requests-
Washington Square, Duke Street, Charles St. and Park Place
4. Special Event License, Gray Matter Marketing, d/b/a Amica Newport Marathon, Easton’s Beach (route attached); October 13, 2024 from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Road Closure Request- Memorial Blvd. from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and Thames St. at The Red Parrot from 7:05 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
5. Sidewalk Café License, Renewal, The Nitro Cart, LLC, d/b/a The Nitro Bar, 2 Pond Ave.
6. 2024 Annual Entertainment License Renewals (list attached)
7. Daily Entertainment License, Class A (indoors), Uptown Hospitality, LLC, d/b/a Mother Pizzeria, 49 Long Wharf Mall to have entertainment May 12, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8. Daily Entertainment License, Class A (indoors) and Class B (outdoor), Giusto, LLC, d/b/a Giusto, 4 Commercial Wharf, May 25, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
9. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Council Liaison Updates
Appointments
Sister City Commission- George Antone (2-year term expires 4/24/2026), Brenda Bachman (1 year term expires 4/24/2025), Delany Daley (2-year term expires 4/24/2026), Brooke Eaton (1 year term expires 4/24/2025), Michael Falcone (2-year term expires 4/24/2026), Carmela Geer (2-year term expires 4/24/2026), Suzanna Laramee (3-year term expires 4/24/2027), Carol Turner (2-year term expires 4/24/2026), Alexa Waluk (3-year term expires 4/24/2027)
Historic District Commission- Frank Balla, move from alternate to full member (3-year term expires 2/3/2027)
RESOLUTIONS
10. Suicide Prevention Barriers on bridges- X. Khamsyvoravong, L. Ceglie, A. McCalla, M. Aramli, D. Carlin
11. Amending Chapter 2.56 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Boards and Commissions” to amend Section 2.56.010, entitled, “General Provisions” (Second Reading)
12. Council Priorities Dashboard
13. Memorandum from the City Manager RE: Grant Status
14. Memorandum from the City Manager RE: Update on Housing
15. Memorandum from the City Manager RE: Options and Costs – Easton’s Beach Amenities
16. Action Item #6268/24 – RE: Award of Contract - RFP # 24-049 - Mobile Food and Beverage Service Provider at Easton’s Beach (w/accompanying resolution)
17. Action Item #6269/24 – RE: Harbor Ordinance Amendments - Dinghy Dock Rules and Fee Increases (w/accompanying resolution)
18. Action Item #6270/24 – RE: Supplemental Agreement #1, Contract #23-031 - Sidewalk Improvement Program 2023 (w/accompanying resolution)
19. Action Item #6271/24 – RE: Contract Amendment No. 1 – Rogers High School – Environmental Site Investigation (w/accompanying resolution)
20. Action Item #6272/24 – RE: Resolution Supporting House Bill 2024 – H 7611 and Senate Bill 2024 – S 2587 – Relocation of Utility Services (w/accompanying resolution)
21. Action Item #6273/24 – RE: Capital Modification 15-023 Veolia Contract – Primary Clarifiers (w/accompanying resolution)
22. Action Item #6274/24 – RE: Capital Modification 15-023 Veolia Contract – Upgrade Septage Receiving (w/accompanying resolution)
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Oliver Hazard Perry, d/b/a Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, Bowen’s Wharf & Market Sq.; May 18 & 19, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Class F Daily Liquor License, Newport Tree Conservancy, d/b/a Amica Newport Marathon, October 13, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Adjourn- April 17, 2024
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Holiday Selling License Renewals
D/B/A Owner Address
AT&T Authorized Prime Comms Retail, LLC 163 Connell Highway
Bodhi Spa, The Bodhi Spa LLC, The 654 Thames St.
Lotus Sonam LLC 411 Thames St. Unit # 4
Tibet in-port Sonam LLC 411 Thames St. Unit #1
Entertainment Licenses by Class
Class A Indoors
DBA Owner Licensed Premises Restrictions
Provence Sur Mer Karen Pinelli located on 39 Touro St. 1st floor Indoor entertainment only
Thames Street Thames Street located at 536 Thames Street NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
International International Yacht & AMPLIFICATION.
Yacht & Athletic Athletic Club
Club