CITY OF NEWPORT
MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 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.
~Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month~
Citations Recognizing Community Members for Black History Month
Gionna Michel, Latisha Michel, Angela Lima, Barbara Jenkins, Pauline Perkins-Moye, Marlin DaCruz, Sierra Jones, Veronica Bourget-Callandret, Barbara Winters, Cheryl Robinson, Fern Lima, Akeia de Barros Gomes, Merrie Scott
~Key to the City –presented to Pauline Perkins-Moye~
a. Recommendation from the Planning Board;
b. Parking Changes:
· Chapter 17.04, entitled, “General Provisions” (First Reading)
· Chapter 17.104, entitled, “Parking and Loading” (First Reading)
c. Definitional Change:
· Chapter 17.08, entitled, “Definitions” (First Reading)
d. Special Use Permit Proposal:
· Chapter 17.14, entitled, “Permitted Uses”, 17.56, entitled, “Waterfront Business” and Chapter 17.60, entitled, “General Business” (First Reading)
a. Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held January 28, 2026
b. Special Events:
1. R.I. Slave History Medallions, d/b/a Oyster Fest Black History Month, Newport Art Museum; February 28, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2. Puddingstone Events, d/b/a From Salon to Tango, Belmont Chapel, 30 Warner St.; March 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3. The Sallie A. Hunt Foundation, d/b/a Edgar Allan Poe/Theater Performance, Newport Art Museum; March 19-22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
4. Robert Drake, d/b/a Diane Drake Memorial, Easton’s Beach; March 21, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
5. Newport String Project, d/b/a Community Concert at Ochre Court, Salve Regina University; March 22, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6. Communication from the Preservation Society of Newport County, re: Changing the date from the previously approved Winter Panel from 3/15/2026 to 3/6/2026
7. Communication from Duneley A. Rochino, CAPT MSC, USN, re: Request to hold the previously approved and postponed 2025 Cardines Classic Army Navy Baseball Game on May 8, 2026
c. 2025 Annual Report- Affirmative Action Commission
d. Public Notice, Division of Statewide Planning, State Planning Council Quadrennial Federal Certification Review (Receive)
e. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, year ended June 30, 2025
f. Actuarial Valuation Reports - Postemployment Benefits Plan, Police Pension System & Fire Pension System as of July 1, 2025 (Receive)
3. Farmer’s Market License, Aquidneck Community Table, Memorial Blvd. between Edgard Court and Chapel St., Wednesdays beginning May 6, 2026 through October 28, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4. Victualing License, New, Ocean and Fifth, LLC, d/b/a Ocean and Fifth Café, 7 Carroll Ave.
5. Victualing License, New, Mortadella Head of Newport, LLC, d/b/a Mortadella Head, 476 Thames St.
6. Victualing License Expansion, Newport Waterfront Landing, Inc., d/b/a The Landing, 30 Bowens Wharf to recognize the addition of 1320 square feet of outdoor service area and 310 sq. ft. accessory bar structure (In conjunction with liquor license expansion)
7. Mobile Food Cart License, Renewals:
a. Royal Sweets and Treats, LLC, d/b/a Royal Sweets and Treats, 1 Dudley Ave., Middletown, RI 02840
b. WW Newport, LLC, d/b/a Wally’s Hot Dog Cart, 252 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI
8. Mobile Food Truck License, Renewals:
a. Amano, LLC, d/b/a A Mano Pizza & Gelato, 181 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
b. Wiener Wagon, LLC, d/b/a, Wiener Wagon, 250 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI
c. 1899, LLC, d/b/a La Costa Lobster & Tacos, 186 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
d. Cluck Truck, LLC, d/b/a Cluck Truck, 256 Maple Ave., Newport, RI
Appointments
Discover Newport- Nicole Canning –three-year term expiring 2-25-2029
10. Action Item #6561/26 – RE: Extension of Agreement - Strategic Plan Assistance (w/accompanying resolution)
11. Action Item #6562/26 – RE: Amending Title Five of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Business Licenses and Regulations”, Section 5.04.070, entitled, “Holiday selling” (w/accompanying ordinance)
12. Action Item #6563/26 – RE: Adoption of FY-27 Civic Support/Civic Services Grant Award Recommendations (w/accompanying resolution)
13. Action Item #6564/26 – RE: Award of RFQ – Architecture & Engineering Services - Perrotti Park Harbormaster Building (w/accompanying resolution)
14. Action Item #6565/26 – RE: Capital Improvement Program FY2027-2031 – Adoption in Concept (w/accompanying resolution)
15. Action Item #6566/26 – RE: Ordinance Amendment – Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic. Section 1, Chapter 10.32.20, “Residential Parking Program”, 10.32.070 – Residential Parking Permits, Visitor Passes, Temporary Permits and 10.32.140 - Revocation (w/accompanying ordinances)
16. Amending Section 12.28.071 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Mooring permit classification and quotas.” (Second Reading)
17. Speed Camera Revenue/School Restricted Fund- L. Ceglie- continued from February 11, 2026
18. Authorizing a partnership between the Newport Beach Commission and Salve Regina University to conduct an Easton’s Beach Economic Impact Study- S. Smyth, C. Holder, E. Pinnock, J. Napolitano
19. Opposing Governor McKees proposal to increase cruise ship passenger Fees- S. Smyth, C. Holder, L. Ceglie, E. Pinnock
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
1. Daily Liquor License, Class F-1, Ryan Wieczorek, d/b/a Edgar Allan Poe/Theater, Newport Art Museum; March 19-22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
2. Application of Newport Waterfront Landing, Inc., d/b/a The Landing, 30 Bowens Wharf, holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, to expand the licensed premises by recognizing the addition of 1320 sq. ft. outdoor service area and 310 sq. ft. accessory bar structure (Hearing)
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- February 18, 2026