CITY OF NEWPORT
MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2025
The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council came before the Council at a meeting held at 6:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
The CITY CLERK called the roll and the following members were present:
XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG
LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
CHARLIE HOLDER
DAVID R. CARLIN, III
STEPHANIE SMYTH
ELLEN PINNOCK
JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO
Citizens’ Forum:
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to reorder items No. 14-21 to be heard after the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 23, 2025 and Special Meeting held on July 30, 2025.
b. Special Events:
REMOVED 1. Fab Newport, d/b/a 2025 Fall Secret Garden Tour, Bellevue Avenue and surrounding area (list attached); September 5-7, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR PINNOCK recused.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Puddingstone Events, d/b/a A Long Walk Through The Night, Belmont Chapel, 30 Warner St.; September 7, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
3. Redwood Library, d/b/a Music Series at the Redwood, 50 Bellevue Ave. on the lawn; September 9 and October 7, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4. newportFILM, d/b/a newportFILM Screening at O’Hare Academic Building, Bazarsky Lecture Hall; September 18, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
5. Ancient Order of Hibernians, d/b/a Family Day in the Park, Morton Park; September 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
6. The Landing, d/b/a The Landing Seafood Fest, 30 Bowen’s Wharf; October 18 & 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7. IYRS, d/b/a IYRS Community Holiday Party, 449 Thames St.; December 5, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
8. IYRS, d/b/a IYRS Artisan Fair, 449 Thames St.; December 6, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
c. Communication from Mark Fitzgerald, Chairman, Newport Beach Commission, re: “State of the Beach” Assessment (Receive)
d. Communication from Mark Fitzgerald, Chairman, Newport Beach Commission, re: Request for the City to partner with Salve Regina University to conduct an Economic Impact Study with regards to the operation at Easton’s Beach (Receive and refer to city administration for a recommendation)
REMOVED e. Communication from Bradley Hawksworth, re: Requesting permission to host a block party on Blackwell Place, from Bedlow Avenue to 2 Blackwell Place on August 31, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve subject to details being worked out with city administration. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Bradley Hawksworth addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of items b (1) and e. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
*Items No. 14-21 moved to before item No. 2.
14. Amending Chapter 2.120 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “General Fee Schedule” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to approve the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK.
Whitney Clarke, Newport Classical, addressed the Council in opposition of the ordinance.
Brewer Rowe, COO, Tennis Hall of Fame, addressed the Council in opposition of the ordinance.
COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved the question. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR CARLIN opposed.
COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to approve the ordinance. The motion failed, there was no second.
15. Amending Section 3.16.060 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Executive, Administrative and Professional Employees, Supervisory Employees- N.E.A., Council 94 Employees, Police Division and Fire Division”, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Contract – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Amending Section 10.20.120 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Parking prohibited in specified places-Unauthorized moving in prohibited areas” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. Amending Section 10.24.010 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Parking prohibited at all times in designated places” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. Amending Section 10.24.020 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Parking prohibited in certain places during certain hours (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
19. Amending Section 10.24.030 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Special parking limits during certain hours on certain streets” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
20. Amending Section 10.32.110. of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Designated residential parking streets” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Jason Head, Traffic Sergeant, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
21. Amending Section 10.44.010 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Multi-way stop signs-Designated” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Jason Head, Traffic Sergeant, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Pedicab Business License, Renewal, Andrew Croan, d/b/a Pedi-Power Pedicabs, LLC (6 pedicabs valid May 1, 2026- April 30, 2028)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Seamen’s Church Institute, d/b/a Landing Seafood Fest, 30 Bowen’s Wharf; October 18 & 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. Communication from Scott Kirmil, Owner, Wharf Pub Newport, LLC, d/b/a The Wharf Southern Kitchen, holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, re: Notification of change of d/b/a from The Wharf Pub Newport to The Wharf Southern Kitchen (Receive and make part of licensee’s file)
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Board of License Commissioners and reconvene as Council. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Action Item #6486/25 – RE: Service Agreement, Black Earth Compost, Residential Curbside Composting (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Teresa Crean, Director of Resiliency and Sustainability, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Action Item #6487/25 – RE: Award of Contract - Harbormaster Patrol Vessel (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Discussion occurred among the Council. Stephen Land, Harbormaster, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR CARLIN opposed.
5. Action Item #6488/25 – RE: Supplemental Agreement - Professional Services - Perrotti Park Project (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Discussion occurred among the Council. Stephen Land, Harbormaster, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR CARLIN opposed.
6. Action Item #6489/25 – RE: Utility Pole Petition – Rhode Island Energy – New Pole & Anchor – Ruggles Avenue
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CARUOLO addressed the Council to answer questions. COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to continue the item to September 10, 2025 and requested a representative from R.I. Energy be present. Seconded by COUNCILOR SMYTH and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Action Item #6490/25 – RE: Utility Pole Petitions – Rhode Island Energy-Verizon: Old Beach Road-New Mid-Span Pole; Hillside Avenue-New Pole & Anchor; Lawrence Avenue-New Pole
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Discussion occurred among the Council. COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to continue the item to September 10, 2025 and requested a representative from R.I. Energy be present. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Action Item #6491/25 – RE: Ordinance Amendment – Title II, Chapters 2.112.010, 2.112.020 & 2.112.030 and Revised/New Administrative Purchasing Policy (w/accompanying resolution and ordinance)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to withdraw the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Action Item #6492/25 – RE: Renewal - Magnet Forensic Extraction Software (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Action Item #6493/25 – RE: Extension of Agreement – Scheduling Software License (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Action Item #6494/25 – RE: Authorization to Accept Grant Funds and Award New Contract for “Restoring Marsh Habitat and Public Green Spaces at South Easton Pond” – Installation of Developed Design (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Action Item #6495/25 – RE: Contract # 19-010 Amendment No. 5 - Engineering Services for Design of the North End Sanitary Sewer Project (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Action Item #6496/25 – RE: Amendment No. 11 – CSO Long-Term Control Plan Implementation (Phase 9) (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
22. Requesting a meeting with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to discuss the status of Phase 1 and 2 along with the Rotary plans- S. Smyth, E. Pinnock, X. Khamsyvoravong
COUNCILOR SMYTH introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Maureen Cronin, Tree & Open Space Commission Chair, addressed the Council to provide an update on the landscaping. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- 7:41 p.m.