CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
(Approved 10/11/2023)
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 September 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., Innovate Newport, Conference Hall, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
The CITY CLERK called the Roll and the following members were present:
| JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO | XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG |
| CHARLIE HOLDER | DAVID CARLIN |
| LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE | |
ABSENT
ANGELA MCCALLA
MARK ARAMLI
~Proclamation recognizing Betsy Alison for winning gold at the Sailing World Championship as a para sailor in the Hanse 303 Women’s class in The Hague ~
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Betsy Alison.
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to hear item No. 8 following the Consent Calendar. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Citizens’ Forum:
Tara Zambrotta, 15 Stockholm St.- sidewalks
Doug Powers, 270 Gibbs Ave.- City Manager search
a. Minutes of the City Council meetings held July 26, 2023, August 9, 2023 and the workshops held August 7, 2023 and August 17, 2023.
b. Special Events:
1. Middletown Cub Scout Pack 77, d/b/a Middletown Cub Scout Popcorn Sale, Cardines Field; September 16, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2. Daniel Hannon, d/b/a Hobo Wiffleball Tourney, Miantonomi Park; September 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
REMOVED 3. SSR Corp, d/b/a Sardella’s Restaurant- Renzi Fundraiser Concert, Imbriglio’s Courtyard, 32 Memorial Blvd.; September 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR CARLIN. COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO thanked Sardella’s Restaurant for hosting the annual fundraiser. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Troop 3 BSA/Narragansett Council, d/b/a Be A Scout Day, Miantonomi Park; September 23, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5. Newport Public Education Foundation, Inc., d/b/a An Evening for Education, Young Building, Salve Regina University; September 28, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6. Newport Elks Lodge, d/b/a Corvette Car Show, 141 Pelham St.; September 30, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
REMOVED 7. Fifth Element, d/b/a Broadway Street Fair, 105 Broadway; October 14, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCIOR HOLDER. COUNCILOR CEGLIE had questions for the applicant regarding the alcohol service area and required insurance. Derek Savas, applicant, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Newport Contemporary Ballet, d/b/a Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave.; November 22, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and November 24-December 1, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
9. Fireworks Display- Barbara Moran, Moran Wedding Fireworks, barge off of Castle Hill; September 30, 2023 10-minute display beginning at 8:50 p.m.
c. Communication from Diane McCaffrey, Chairperson, Newport Festa Italiana, re: Expressing appreciation to the City Council for creating the Public Sculpture Commission and requesting Sandra J. Flowers to the commission (Receive)
d. Communication from Lisa Knowles, Newport International Boat Show Director, re: Requesting permission for Flexjet helicopter to be on display for the show on Perry Mill Wharf (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
e. Communication from Maureen Cronin, Board Member, Women’s Resource Center, re: Request to hang a flag, light up City Hall and hold a proclamation ceremony during October for Domestic Violence Awareness month (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of item b(3) and b(7). Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Amending Chapter 12.32 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled “Park and Recreation Areas”, to amend Section 12.32.061 entitled, “Public tennis courts, pickleball courts and running track-Regulations” (First Reading)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG introduced the ordinance and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE. MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG stated the Council would not be making a decision on the ordinance at the meeting and said more information is needed for a solution. COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO moved to send the ordinance to the Tree and Open Space Commission for a review and to return to the Council with recommendations. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion to send the ordinance to the Tree and Open Space Commission was voted 4-1 with COUNCILOR CARLIN opposed.
2. Sidewalk Café License, New, P2 Investments, LLC, d/b/a Root, 6 Broadway
COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Entertainment License, Daily, Goat Lessee, LLC, d/b/a Newport Harbor Island Resort, 1 Goat Island, North Lawn, September 21, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR HOLDER and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Entertainment License, New, Bloody Bull, LLC, d/b/a Gardiner House, 24 Lee’s Wharf to have entertainment Sunday through Saturday, indoors, first and second floors from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and outdoors on the lawn and second floor deck from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Second Hearing)- Conditions imposed at the first hearing:
“Outside entertainment on the lawn area (with Amplification) permitted April through October 31; no amplification after 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, max decibel level 65; no amplification after 11:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays preceding a Monday holiday; All speakers and amplification shall be directed away from the property lines and to the hotel building. No live music or speakers permitted on the Second Floor Deck exclusive of background music limited to max decibel level of 55”
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR CARLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council Liaison Updates
Reappointments:
Trust and Investment Commission-David Galvin Trust (5-year term expires 10/31/2026)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to reappoint David Galvin to the Trust and Investment Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ken Nomiyama (5- year term expires 10/31/2027)
MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG moved to reappoint Ken Nomiyama to the Trust and Investment Commission. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Memorandum from City Solicitor Christopher J. Behan, Esq., re: New Assistant City Solicitor for Land Use Boards (with accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the memorandum and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Amending Chapter 10.56.010 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled “One-way streets designated-Signs required” (Second reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Amending Chapter 12.32 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled “Park and Recreation Areas”, to amend Section 12.32.061 entitled, “Public tennis courts, pickleball courts and running track-Regulations” (First Reading)
Item heard following the Consent Calendar.
9. Memorandum for the Interim City Manager, re: Status of Broadband Project
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the memorandum. Seconded by MAYOR KHAMSYVORAVONG and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Action Item #6198/23 – RE: Ordinance Revision – 10.44.010. – Multi-way Stop Signs-Designated – Hillside Avenue and Dexter Street & Hillside Avenue and Sunset Boulevard (w/accompanying ordinance)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Action Item #6199/23 – RE: Broadband and Noise Control Consulting Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Action Item #6200/23 – RE: Award of Contract – Fire Rescue Vehicle - Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Adjourn- - 7:05 p.m.