CITY OF NEWPORT
DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
JULY 10, 2024
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 pm in the City 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.
a. Recommendation from the Planning Board
b. Chapter 17.04, entitled, “General Provisions”, amending Section 17.04.050, entitled, “General Requirements” (First Reading)
c. Chapter 17.08, entitled, “Definitions” (First Reading)
d. Chapter 17.12, entitled, “Districts Generally” (First Reading)
e. Chapter 17.16, entitled, “R-3 Residential District” (First Reading)
f. Chapter 17.20. entitled, “R-10 Residential District” (First Reading)
g. Chapter 17.24, entitled, “R-10A Residential District” (First Reading)
h. Chapter 17.28, entitled, “R-20 Residential District” (First Reading)
i. Chapter 17.32, entitled, “R-40 Residential District” (First Reading)
j. Chapter 17.36, entitled, “R-40A Residential District” (First Reading)
k. Chapter 17.40, entitled, “R-60 Residential District” (First Reading)
l. Chapter 17.44, entitled, “R-120 Residential District” (First Reading)
m. Chapter 17.48, entitled, “R-160 Residential District” (First Reading)
n. Chapter 17.65, entitled, “Innovation Hub” (First Reading)
o. Chapter 17.72, entitled, “Substandard Lots and Nonconforming Uses” (First Reading)
p. Chapter 17.76, entitled, “Signs” (First Reading)
q. Chapter 17.86, entitled, “Demolition of Structures” (First Reading)
r. Chapter 17.88, entitled, “Development Plan Review” (First Reading)
s. Chapter 17.104, entitled “Parking and Loading Standards” (First Reading)
t. Add New Chapter, 17.78, entitled, “Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures” (First Reading)
u. Chapter 2.68, entitled, “Planning Board”, amending Section 2.68.040, entitled “Federal, State and Local Assistance” and 2.68.80, entitled “Subdivision Regulations” (First Reading)
2. 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. Ron Kitt, d/b/a The Newport Kite Festival, Brenton Point State Park, July 13-14, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. Aquidneck Land Trust, d/b/a Fundraiser, 237 Ruggles Ave.; July 16, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3. Aquidneck Land Trust, d/b/a Fundraiser, 540 Bellevue Ave., July 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
4. Aquidneck Land Trust, d/b/a Fundraiser, 26 Parker Ave.; July 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
5. Aquidneck Land Trust, d/b/a Fundraiser, 325 Ocean Ave.; July 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
6. Aquidneck Land Trust, d/b/a Fundraiser, 10 Ocean Heights Rd.; July 17, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7. Salve Regina University/Lindsay Guarino, d/b/a Bridging the Gap: Jazz at the Casino and Jazz Lounge, Casino Theater and Ochre Court; July 30-31, 2024 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
8. Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Wet Paint Preview Party & Wet Paint, Newport Art Museum; August 9, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. & August 10, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
9. Newport Tree Conservancy, d/b/a 2024 Evening of Arboreta, 36 Beacon Hill Rd. – Wyndham Estate; August 9, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
10. The Japan-America Society and Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island, Inc., d/b/a Black Ships Festival Gala, Ochre Court; August 17, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
b. Holiday Selling License, Renewals, Gregory Jordan and Andrew Borer:
1. d/b/a House of Scrimshaw and Gifts, 132 Thames St.
2. d/b/a New Store, The, 101 Swinburne Row
3. d/b/a Newports Best Tee Shirts, Sweatshirts, Souvenirs, 107 Swinburne Row
4. d/b/a Souvenier Stop, The, 115 Swinburne Row
5. d/b/a Souvenier Stop II, The, 359 Thames St. Unit F2
6. d/b/a T-Shirt Town, 182 Thames St. Unit A & B
c. Communication from Nicholas Armour, Zoning Officer, re: Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Receive and order advertised for public hearing August 14, 2024)
3. Entertainment License Expansion, Wally’s Wieners, 464 Thames St., Class A indoors to expand the entertainment from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding a Monday holiday (Second Hearing)
4. Victualing License, New Owner, Ruo Shui LLC, d/b/a I M Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 258 Bellevue Ave.
Appointments
Energy and Environment Commission – Karl “Andy” Bjork ( 3 year term expires 4/9/2025)
Council Liaison Updates
6. Short Term Rentals – M. Aramli, J. Napolitano
7. Newport Energy & Environment Commission Summer Panel Series on Climate Change and Resilience on Aquidneck Island – A. Lima, X. Khamsyvoravong, J. Napolitano, L. Ceglie
8. Public Safety – D. Carlin
10. Amending Section 10.24.040 entitled, “Parking Restrictions on Specific Streets” (Second Reading)
11. Update from Government Relations Consultant, re: 2024 Legislative Session
12. Action Item #6300/24 – RE: Revised Utility Pole Petition – Rhode Island Energy – Installation of New Pole and Relocation of Existing Pole- Sylvan Street
13. Action Item #6301/24 – RE: Award of Bid 24-096 - Electrical Service Upgrade - Edward King House (w/ accompanying resolution)
14. Action Item #6302/24 – RE: Award of Contract – Actuarial Services (w/accompanying resolution)
15. Action Item #6303/24 – RE: Award of Contract - Consulting and Engineering Services - Feasibility Study and Needs Assessment - Proposed Combined Public Safety Complex (w/accompanying resolution)
16. Action Item #6304/24 – RE: Ordinance Revision – 10.52.010. Weight-Restricted Streets (with accompanying ordinance)
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Newport Art Museum, d/b/a Wet Paint Preview Party & Wet Paint, Newport Art Museum; August 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. & August 10, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Newport Tree Conservancy, d/b/a 2024 Evening of Arboreta, 36 Beacon Hill Rd. – Wyndham Estate; August 9, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
3. Sunday Selling License, Renewal, Newport Wine Cellar, LLC, d/b/a Newport Wine Cellar, 5 Merton Rd.
4. Application of Vickers Liquors, LLC, d/b/a Vicker’s Liquors, 274 Bellevue Ave., holder of a Class A alcoholic beverage license to transfer ownership to Kat & Tuch, LLC (Katherine Hampton-51% and Andrew Tuchler- 49%), d/b/a Vicker’s Liquors, at the same premises (Hearing)
5. Sunday Selling License, New, Kat & Tuch, LLC, d/b/a Vicker’s Liquors, 274 Bellevue Ave.
Adjourn- July 3, 2024
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk