CITY OF NEWPORT
MEETING
(Approved 11/8/2023)
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 on October 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, Newport, RI 02840
*COUNCILOR CEGLIE made a motion to move item No. 8. to the beginning of the meeting following the proclamation. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
~Proclamation recognizing Sister City, Imperia, Italy, on the 100th year anniversary~
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG read the proclamation into the record.
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG read a proclamation into the record supporting Israel.
8. Expressing appreciation to George & Susan Petrovas for donating $250,000 to support the Newport Fire Department- J. Napolitano, X. Khamsyvoravong
COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO read the resolution into the record and moved passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Citizens’ Forum:
All spoke regarding safety on Admiral Kalbfus Rd.
Marcela Baggot, Admiral Kalbfus Rd.
Christine Sullivan, 26 Admiral Kalbfus Rd.
Paul Donovan, 530 Broadway
Bari Freeman, 34 Friendship St.
a. Minutes of the City Council meeting September 13, 2023 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Die de los Muertos, Newport Art Museum; November 1, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Common Fence Music Co., d/b/a Newport Live Presents Anna Mieke from Ireland, Colony House; November 3, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3. Newport Art Museum and Art Association, d/b/a Opening Reception, Newport Art Museum; December 1, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
4. Reverend Canon Timothy Watt, d/b/a Trinity Church Silver Tea, One Queen Anne Square; December 2, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5. Newport Boxfit, LLC, d/b/a Boxing Show, Boys and Girls Club, 95 Church St.; December 2, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. Lucy’s Hearth, d/b/a Lucy’s Hearth Wreath Sale, Easton’s Beach Rotunda; December 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
c. Holiday Selling License, Renewal, K & K Food Mart, Inc., d/b/a K & K Food Mart; 10 Connell Highway
d. Communication from Elaine Trainor, re: Resignation from the Newport Beach Commission (Receive with regret)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Victualing License, Expansion, Michael Joseph Nardolillo, Inc., d/b/a Provencal Bakery, 311 Broadway
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Victualing License, New, Thomas Hospitality LLC, d/b/a t/b/d, 229 Spring St.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Victualing License, New, 95 Broadway LLC, d/b/a Market on Broadway, 95 Broadway
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Farmers Market, Aquidneck Community Table, d/b/a Aquidneck Growers Market, 151 Swinburne Row, Saturdays beginning November 4, 2023 through April 27, 2024
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Daily Entertainment License, Boru Noodles LLC, d/b/a Boru Noodle Bar, 36 Broadway and 51 & 53 Marlborough St.; October 14, 2023 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments
Public Sculpture Commission
Federico Santi (3 year term expires 10/11/2026)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Federico Santi. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
John Shehan (3 year term expires 10/11/2026)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint John Shehan. Seconded by COUNCILOR CARLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ronald Onorato (3 year term expires 10/11/2026)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Ronald Onorato. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Linda Gordon (2 year term expires 10/11/2026)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Linda Gordon. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Paul Szapary (2 year term expires 10/11/2025)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Paul Szapary. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Nancy Grinnell (2 year term expires 10/11/2025)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Nancy Grinnell. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Harle Tinney (2 year term expires 10/11/2025)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Harle Tinney. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Newport Tourism Marketing Management District Board (City of Newport appointment)- Kirby Conheeny Arsenault
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to appoint Kirby Conheeny Arsenault to the Newport Tourism Marketing Management District Board. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Newport Beach Commission- Nick Zambrotta (3 year term expires 4/11/2025)
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to appoint Nick Zambrotta. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Reappointments
Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission - Robert Conway (3 year term expires 10/14/2026)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to reappoint Robert Conway. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
*MOVED TO THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING
8. Expressing appreciation to George & Susan Petrovas for donating $250,000 to support the Newport Fire Department- J. Napolitano, X. Khamsyvoravong
*COUNCILOR CEGLIE made a motion to move the item to the beginning of the meeting following the proclamation. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Amending Chapter 3.12.020 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “City Manager to maintain specifications- Enumeration of classes” amending Classification Plan Supervisory Employees- N. E. A. (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Amending Chapter 5.57.040 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Restrictions on Permit” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Reporting and disclosure of vote of the City Council taken in Executive Session on September 27, 2023 with respect to the City Manager search, pursuant to G.L.R.I. §42-46-4 (b). The Council voted to instruct the Director of Human Resources to post the City Manager position from October 15, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Upon motion made by Mayor Khamsyvoravong and seconded by Councilor Ceglie, it was voted 5-0 with Mayor Khamsyvoravong, Councilor Ceglie, Councilor Aramli, Councilor Holder and Councilor McCalla voting in the affirmative (Councilor Napolitano and Council Carlin were absent)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to continue the item. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. State of Homelessness Presentation by Hannah Leheny Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to withdraw the communication. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Action Item #6204/23 – RE: Award of Bid # 24-001-B - Police Duty Sidearms-Pistols, Enclosed Emitter Optics, White Light Systems and Level III Holsters (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Action Item #6205/23 – RE: Memoranda of Understanding – Learn 365RI Initiative - Community Partners (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adjourn as Council and convene as Board of License Commissioners. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Class F Daily Liquor License, Common Fence Music Co., d/b/a Newport Live Presents Anna Mieke from Ireland, Colony House; November 3, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2. Class F Daily Liquor License, Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Opening Reception, Newport Art Museum; December 1, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3. Class F1 Daily Liquor License, Seamen’s Church Institute, d/b/a The Landing Seafood Fest, 30 Bowen’s Wharf; October 14-15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- 7:08 p.m.