*https://www.clerkshq.com/newport-ri- link to supporting documents on the agenda.
CITY OF NEWPORT
DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
JUNE 24, 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.
~Presentation from Councilor Lynn Ceglie, re: 2026 Sister City Trip- Shimoda, Japan~
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (THE CONSENT CALENDAR IS APPROVED IN ITS ENTIRETY UNLESS THE COUNCIL REMOVES AN ITEM FOR DISCUSSION. ALL LICENSES ARE GRANTED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCES (#31-80 AND #98-40)).
a. Minutes of the Council meeting held May 27, 2026 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
i. Corrin Crowley, d/b/a Cliff Walk Ruck March, Cliff Walk; June 27, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
ii. Puddingstone Events, d/b/a Festival Finale Celebration, Bellevue House, 304 Bellevue Ave.; June 27, 2026 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
iii. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Loyalty or Liberty Play, Hunter House; Tuesdays from June 30 through September 1, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
iv. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Loyalty or Liberty Play, Hunter House; Saturdays from June 30 through September 1, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
v. Audrain Motorsport, d/b/a Audrain Youngtimers, McAuley Hall, Salve Regina University; July 11, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
vi. Cathleen Carr, d/b/a newportFILM Summer Benefit 2026 at IYRS, 449 Thames St.; July 18, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
vii. Gina Tangorra, d/b/a Roam Around Rough Point, Rough Point Museum; July 18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
viii. Robert Potter League for Animals, Inc., d/b/a Yappy Hour, 614 Bellevue Ave.; July 19, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
ix. Newport Design Week/Carol Swift, d/b/a Newport Design Week, Ochre Court & Rough Point; July 23, 2026 at Rough Point from 6:30 p.m. to midnight and July 23 & 24 at Ochre Court from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
x. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a PSNC Summer Dinner Dance, Rosecliff; August 6, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
xi. The Add Impact Network, Inc., d/b/a Bike to the Beach New England, streets of Newport (route attached) and King Park; September 19, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.
c. Banner License, Boys & Girls Club of Newport County for a banner advertising the Newport Show between the Red Parrot and Midtown Oyster Bar from July 20, 2026 through July 27, 2026
d. Communication from Tracy Shea, re: Newport Community School-Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center Ranked #4 Statewide, Strengthening Our Workforce and Community (Receive)
LICENSES AND PERMITS
2. Sound Variance, IYRS School of Technology & Trades, 449 Thames St. for a variance to the noise ordinance for the annual Summer Gala being held on July 11, 2026 from 6:00p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Public Hearing)
3. Special Event License, Fireworks Display- Drew Freides, for a display at the New York Yacht Club; September 5, 2026, one minute beginning at 5:45 p.m.
4. Special Event License, Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., d/b/a 250 Years of Independence: The Newport Parade & Declaration, 222 Bellevue Ave., viewing presented by the Audrain Automobile Museum.; July 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parade Request/ Road Closure Request - from McCauley Hall to Leroy Ave. and Bellevue Ave.; Bellevue Avenue from Leroy Avenue to Narragansett Avenue and Bellevue Avenue from Narragansett Ave., north bound lane only
5. Sport Fishing Championship, d/b/a Rhode Island Offshore Invitational - Fan Fest, Bowen’s Wharf; July 24, 25 & 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTMENTS
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Charles Thompson –– fulfilling an unexpired five-year term (Wojciechowski), expires 6/11/2030
Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission
Nina Barbaresi –- fulfilling an unexpired three-year term (Lappin), expires 10/26/2028
Public Sculpture Commission
John Grosvenor –– fulfilling an unexpired three-year term (Onorato), expires 10/11/2026
Tree and Open Space Commission
Susan Dickson –– three-year term, expires 6/24/2029
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
7. Memo from the City Manager RE: Transmittal of Memorandum from the Utilities Director in Regard to the Water Division 2025 Consumer Confidence Report – Frequently
Asked Questions
8. Action Item #6625/26 – RE: Authorization to Execute Agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for Enterprise Budgeting, Strategic Planning, and Financial Reporting Software (w/accompanying resolution)
9. Action Item #6626/26 – RE: Authorization-Waste Water System Revenue Bonds for Primary Clarifier Project (w/accompanying ordinance)
10. Action Item #6627/26 – RE: Authorization to Execute Agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Debtbook Treasury Management System – Extension of Existing ERP system (w/accompanying resolution)
11. Action Item #6628/26 – RE: Ordinance Revision- 10.24.010. – Parking Prohibited at all times in Designated Places – Russell Avenue south, from Malbone Road Proceeding Eastward a Distance of Fifty (50) feet (w/accompanying ordinance)
12. Action Item #6629/26 – RE: Exercise Option Year 2 of RFP #24-050 - Plumbing Contract Services -All City Buildings & Newport Public Schools (w/accompanying resolution)
13. Action Item #6630/26 – RE: Exercise Option Year 1 of RFP #2025-PS-017 - Mechanical Contract Services (w/accompanying resolution)
14. Action Item #6631/26 – RE: Exercise Option Year 1 of RFP #2025-PS-016 - Citywide Electric Contract Services (w/accompanying resolution)
15. Action Item #6632/26 – RE: Award of Bid #2026-PS-016 - Citywide Elevator Testing & Maintenance (w/accompanying resolution)
16. Action Item #6633/26 – RE: Award of Bid # 2026-PS-017 – Sidewalk Improvement Program 2026 (w/accompanying resolution)
17. Action Item #6634/26 – RE: Award of Bid #2026-PS-018 - Bellevue Avenue Concrete Joint Repair (w/accompanying resolution)
18. Action Item #6635/26 – RE: Authorization to seek $1.425M grant from FEMA BRIC Grant for Elizabeth Brook Daylighting and Flood Resiliency Project – Phase III Scoping (w/accompanying resolution)
19. Action Item #6636/26 – RE: Authorization to seek $20M grant from FEMA/ BRIC Grant South Easton’s Pond Dam Flood Resiliency Project (w/accompanying resolution)
20. Action Item #6637/26 – RE: Award of Contract-Mass Purchasing Agreement - Police Cruiser Fleet Purchase (w/accompanying resolution)
21. Action Item #6638/26 – RE: Award of Consulting Contract, RFP# 2026-RS-001, Energy Manager Services (w/accompanying resolution)
22. Action Item #6639/26 – RE: Bid Award #2026-UTL-003 Design‐Build Potable Water Tanks Maintenance Program (w/accompanying resolution)
23. Action Item #6640/26 – RE: Resolution to Adjust the Non-Owner Occupied Residential Tax Rate and Replace Resolution No. 2026-83 (w/accompanying resolution)
RESOLUTIONS
24. Establishing The Newport Tourism Commission - S. Smyth
25. Establishing Professionalism and Parliamentary Procedure Instruction Sessions - S. Smyth
26. Supporting improvements to dog recreation facilities, evaluation of a south end dog park, and redevelopment of pilot off-leash opportunities - S. Smyth, L. Ceglie, E. Pinnock
27. Establishing Council quarterly meetings with the City Finance Department and School Finance Department- S. Smyth, E. Pinnock
28. Establishing fundraising for Boards and Commissions - S. Smyth, E. Pinnock
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Hall of Fame Open, 194 Bellevue Ave.; July 5-12, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Class F Daily F-1 Daily Liquor License, Ernest Dewitt, d/b/a Newport Rec Reunion Meet & Greet, Quaker Meeting House; August 14, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3. Class F Daily Liquor License, The Add Impact Network, Inc., d/b/a Bike to the Beach New England; King Park, September 19, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- June 17, 2026