*https://www.clerkshq.com/newport-ri- link to supporting documents on the agenda.
CITY OF NEWPORT
DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2026
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 p.m. at City Hall, 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 the Council meeting held June 24, 2026 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Newport Global Summit, d/b/a Newport Global Summit, Belcourt; August 19, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
2. International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Induction Celebration, International Tennis Hall of Fame; August 28-29, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Bike Newport, d/b/a 10-Spot Ride, Multiple Locations; August 29, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Member Appreciation Picnic, Chateau sur Mer; August 30, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
5. Newport Community School, d/b/a Back to School Bash, 141 Pelham Street; September 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6. Tully Banta-Cain, d/b/a Newport Beach Fest, Fort Adams State Park; September 5-6, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival, Rosecliff; September 17-20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
8. Japan-America Society of Southern New England, d/b/a 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival, Touro Park; October 17, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
9. Newport Pride, d/b/a Newport Pride’s Velvet Ball, Ochre Court; November 14, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
10. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Holiday Dinner Dance, The Breakers; December 19, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
c. Appointing Charles Ridolf, Foreman, Parks, Grounds and Forestry as the Official Tree Warden for 2026 (Approve)
d. Communication from Bradley Hawksworth, re: Request to have a neighborhood block party on Blackwell Place from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 6, 2026 (Approve subject to details being worked out with City Administration)
e. Banner License, IYRS School of Technology and Trades for a banner advertising the 47th Annual IYRS Newport Classic Yacht Regatta between Midtown Oyster Bar and Red Parrot from August 15, 2026 through September 7, 2026
f. Banner License, Strategic Prevention Partnerships to place a banner and flags on the front lawn of City Hall from August 28, 2026 through September 3, 2026 for International Overdose Awareness Day
1. Special Event License, Rhode Races and Events Inc., d/b/a Newport Rhode Races, Easton’s Beach; April 17, 2027 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2. Entertainment License, New, Gardiner House, LP, d/b/a Gardiner House, 24 Lee’s Wharf to have indoor entertainment Monday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and outdoors (deck and lawn area) Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding a holiday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (First Hearing)
3. Entertainment License, New, Midtown Race Club LLC, d/b/a Midtown Race Club, 255 Thames St. to have indoor entertainment daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and outdoors from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until Midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays before holidays (First Hearing)
4. Entertainment License, Expansion, 24 Memorial Opco, LLC, d/b/a Jo’s American Bistro, 24 Memorial Blvd. West to expand indoor entertainment by increasing the hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (First Hearing)
5. Victualing License, Renewal, NDC Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Norey’s, 156-158 Broadway
APPOINTMENTS
REAPPOINTMENTS
Juvenile Hearing Board
Margaret (Peggy) Magner –– three-year term, expires 3/8/2029
7. Memorandum from the City Manager RE: Transmittal of Memorandum from the Fire Chief in Regard to the Proposed Location for the Newport Prevention Coalition Harm Reduction Vending Machine
8. Action Item #6660/26 – RE: Award of Bid #2026-PS-019 – Historic Gravestone Restoration and Re-Setting (w/accompanying resolution)
9. Action Item #6661/26 – RE: Award of Contract - Carousel Storage (w/accompanying resolution)
10. Action Item #6662/26 – RE: Award of Contract-RIMPA-506 - Multifunction Vehicle Purchase (w/accompanying resolution)
11. Action Item #6663/26 – RE: PROTECT Grant Agreement – Cliff Walk Restoration (w/accompanying resolution)
12. Action Item #6664/26 – RE: Award of Bid #2027-PS-002 – Pavement Marking Program 2026 (w/accompanying resolution)
13. Action Item #6665/26 – RE: Authorization to Accept $8,825 DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award (w/accompanying resolution)
14. Action Item #6666/26 – RE: Authorization to Accept $16,107 DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award (w/accompanying resolution)
15. Action Item #6667/26 – RE: Adoption of Amendments to Chapters 13.08, 13.10, and 13.12; Post-Adoption Formal Pretreatment Program Modification Notice (w/accompanying resolution)
RESOLUTIONS
16. Rescheduling the Regular City Council meetings in September 2026
17. Requesting additional Civic Support be given to the Newport County Development Council - L. Ceglie, J. Napolitano
18. Supporting the implementation of the Newport Middle Passage Port Marker Project - S. Smyth, E. Pinnock
19. Establishing a Temporary Advisory Committee on Utility Structure Review - S. Smyth, E. Pinnock
20. Requesting Traffic Calming, Pedestrian Safety and Complete Streets Improvements for Memorial Blvd. - S. Smyth, E. Pinnock
21. Authorizing the placement of the Public Health Vending Machine Program - S. Smyth, E. Pinnock
22. To Add Stop Signs to the Corners of Bellevue Ave, East Bowery & Bowery Streets – C. Holder, J. Napolitano
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Yachting Promotions, Inc, d/b/a Newport International Boat Show, 4 Commercial Wharf, September 17-20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival, Rosecliff, September 17-20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3. Class F Daily Liquor License, Portsmouth Track Club, d/b/a Newport Rhode Races, Easton’s Beach, April 17, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
4. 2025-2026 Liquor License Renewal, Class BL, NDC Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Norey’s, 156-158 Broadway (Hearing)
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- August 5, 2026