*https://www.clerkshq.com/newport-ri- link to supporting documents on the agenda.
CITY OF NEWPORT
DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 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. Special Events:
1. Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, d/b/a Women in Business Luncheon, Breakers Stable & Carriage House; October 14, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc., d/b/a An Evening for Education, Innovate Newport; October 22, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Armstead-Barnhill Foundation, d/b/a 4th Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event, Edward King House; October 23, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4. IYRS School of Technology & Trades, d/b/a IYRS Community Holiday Party; December 4, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
5. St. Augustin Church, d/b/a Christmas Extravaganza, St. Augustin Church Hall; December 5, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6. IYRS School of Technology & Trades, d/b/a IYRS Artisan Fair, 449 Thames St.; December 5, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
7. Newport String Project, d/b/a Newport County Concert Series II, Newport Art Museum; December 6, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
b. Communication from David T. Vacchi, PhD, re: Request to change the rain date of previously approved Special Event License for the Cardines Classic from October 9, 2026 to October 6, 2026 @ Cardines Field (Approve)
c. Bingo License, Pyramid Club, d/b/a Pyramid Club, 32-34 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. to have bingo on October 15, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
d. Bicycle Rental Agency, Renewal, Bike Newport, d/b/a Bike Newport, 62 Broadway
e. Communication from Jane LeBoeuf, re: Resignation from the Standing Charter Review Commission (Receive with regret)
f. Communication from Elise McCaffrey, re: Resignation from the Standing Charter Review Commission (Receive with regret)
g. Communication from Lew Keen, Chair, Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission, re: Request to establish a Historic Cemetery District Alliance between the City, Island Cemetery and St. Mary’s Cemetery (Receive and refer to City Administration for a recommendation)
h. Communication from the Castle Hill Neighborhood Association, re: Expressing opposition to the stormwater rate structure being considered by the City of Newport (Receive)
i. Communication from Jairo Moura & Patricia Stuckert, re: Requesting the City to reconsider the plan to construct a Harbormaster building within Perrotti Park (Receive)
j. Communication from Patricia Reynolds, Director of Planning and Development, re: Resolution of the Newport School Committee 2026-09-15a (Receive)
k. Communication from Teresa Crean, Director of Resilience & Sustainability, and Christina Truwit, Resilience Assistant, re: Community Rating System Activity 510: Hazard Mitigation Progress Report 2025 City of Newport, R.I. (Receive)
l. Communication from Ryan J. Glode, M. A., LMHC, OCD Rhode Island, re: Request to light up City Hall in teal during OCD Awareness Week October 11-17, 2026 (Approve subject to details being worked out with City Administration)
LICENSES AND PERMITS
2. 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. (Second Hearing)
3. Victualing License, New, MXR-RD-RI-1 LLC, d/b/a El Tapatio Newport, 140-142 Broadway, 1st and 2nd floors and rear patio (In conjunction with liquor license transfer)
4. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTMENTS
Sister City Commission
Michael Rego –– three-year term expiring 9/30/29
REAPPOINTMENTS
Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission
Elliott Caldwell – Request for a third term pursuant to Section 2.56.010 (C), entitled, “General Provisions” of the Codified Ordinances- three-year term expires 10/14/2029 (with accompanying communication)
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. Action Item #6679/26 – RE: Authorization to Pursue Grants and Philanthropic Funding for Replacement of the Newport Fire Department Training Structure (w/accompanying resolution)
ORDINANCES
6. Amending Section 5.97.020, entitled, “Definitions” (Second Reading)
7. Amending Section, 10.08.010, entitled, “Definitions” (Second Reading)
8. Amending Section, 10.16.020, entitled, “Traffic control signal legend” (Second Reading)
9. Amending Section 10.16.030, entitled, “Flashing signals” (Second Reading)
10. Amending Section 10.20.120, entitled, “Parking prohibited in specified places- Unauthorized moving in prohibited places” (Second Reading)
11. Amending Chapter 10.72, entitled, “Bicycles” (Second Reading)
~Memorandum from Ryan Duffy, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police regarding Section 10.72.040 (L)
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Class F Daily Liquor License, Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc., d/b/a An Evening for Education, Innovate Newport; October 22, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Class F Daily Liquor License, St. Augustin Church, d/b/a Christmas Extravaganza, St. Augustin Church Hall; December 5, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
3. Application of Pivotal Brewing Company, LLC, d/b/a Pivotal Brewing, 140-142 Broadway, first and second floors and rear patio, holder of a Class C alcoholic beverage license to transfer ownership to MXR-RD-RI-1, LLC (Jack Watson-50% and Pedro Barajas-50%), d/b/a El Tapatio Newport, at the same premises (Hearing)
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Posted - September 23, 2026