DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL

MEETING

SEPTEMBER 16, 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.

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 August 12, 2026 & August 26, 2026 (Approve)

b. Special Events:

1. Newport Live, d/b/a Newport Live Presents: Nellie McKay at Belmont Chapel; September 18, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2. Newport Live, d/b/a Newport Live Presents The Dead Tongues at Great Friends Meeting House; September 25, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

3. US Naval War College, d/b/a Naval War College Cardines Classic, Cardines Field; September 25, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

4. Sail Newport, d/b/a Sail for Pride Regatta, Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington St.; September 26, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

5. East Bay Recovery Center, d/b/a Rally 4 Recovery, Great Friends Meeting House; September 28, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

6. Teresa Haas - Pell Center, d/b/a Magnifica Humanitas, Salve Regina University, O’Hare Academic Building; September 30, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

7. Trinity Church, d/b/a/ Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch, One Queen Anne Square; October 7-20, 2026, Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

8. Elmwall Associate LLC, d/b/a Classic Car Display with the Broadway St. Fair, Shops at Long Wharf; October 10, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

9. Newport Contemporary Ballet, d/b/a Newport Contemporary Ballet’s Fall Performances, The Elks, 141 Pelham St.; October 16 & 17, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday October 20, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

10. The Landing, d/b/a The Landing Seafood Fest, 30 Bowen’s Wharf; October 17 & 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

11. Teresa Haas - Pell Center, d/b/a War in Ukraine: Tragedy and Resilience with Ambassador Michael McFaul, Salve Regina University, Ochre Court; October 21, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

12. Trinity Church, d/b/a/ Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch, One Queen Anne Square; October 21-31, 2026, Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

13. Teresa Haas-Pell Center, d/b/a What’s Next: The Mid-Term Elections and The Next Two Years, Salve Regina University, O’Hare Academic Bldg.; November 17, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

14. Newport Contemporary Ballet, d/b/a Newport Nutcracker, Rosecliff Mansion; November 24, 2026 through December 4, 2026, matinees @ 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. and evenings @ 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.

c. Banner License, Audrain Concours Foundation, for a banner between the Red Parrot and Midtown Oyster Bar from September 23, 2026 through October 5, 2026 advertising Motor Week

d. Communication from C.R.M.C., re: Revised Public Notice- Application of NRI TT RGG LLC ET AL, for a State of R.I. Assent- 185-199 Narragansett Ave., Newport, Plat 36, lot 1 Easton Bay (Receive)

e. Communication from Mark Marosits, Chair, Newport Waterfront Commission, re: Supporting the Perrotti Park Bulkhead Project, two story building with roof (Receive and refer to City Administration)

f. Communication from Laurie Love, re: Resignation from the Energy and Environment Commission (Receive with regret)

g. Communication from Bob Meikle on behalf of residents of Spouting Rock Drive, re: Name change for unoccupied street (Receive and refer to City Administration for a recommendation)

LICENSES AND PERMITS

2. Daily Entertainment License, Broadway Partners, LLC, d/b/a The Tavern on Broadway, 16 Broadway, September 26, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

3. Annual Entertainment License, Broadway Tavern, LTD, d/b/a Tavern on Broadway for a Class A (indoor) entertainment license Sundays through Saturdays from noon to 1:00 a.m. (Hearing)

4. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

REAPPOINTMENTS

Trust and Investment Commission- David Galvin, five year term expires 10/31/2029

Waterfront Commission- Alexander Donlan, three year term expires 10/28/2029

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

5. Action Item #6672/26 – RE: Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Newport and Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (w/accompanying resolution and ordinance)

6. Action Item #6673/26 – RE: Scott’s Wharf License Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)

7. Action Item #6674/26 – RE: Award of Bid # 2027-PS-001 - Cliff Walk Replacement Fencing (w/accompanying resolution)

8. Action Item #6675/26 – RE: Memorandum of Understanding – Dog Park Amenities; Construction & Maintenance Agreement – Pell Bridge Ramps Landscaping (w/accompanying resolution)

9. Action Item #6676/26 – RE: Authorization to Accept Additional FY-2025 FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Funds (w/accompanying resolution)

10. Action Item #6677/26 – RE: Authorization to Accept a $137,000.00 Federal Grant Award for an Explosive Detection Canine (w/accompanying resolution)

11. Action Item #6678/26 – RE: Bicycle Related Ordinances (w/accompanying ordinances)

ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Class F Daily Liquor License, Newport Live, d/b/a:

a. Nellie McKay at Belmont Chapel; September 18, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

b. Newport Live Presents The Dead Tongues at Great Friends Meeting House; September 25, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Sail Newport, d/b/a Sail for Pride Regatta, Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington St.; September 26, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Seamen’s Church Institute, d/b/a Seafood Festival; October 17-18, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Laura C. Swistak, CMC

City Clerk

Adjourn- September 9, 2026