CITY OF NEWPORT
MEETING
JULY 24, 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. Chapter 17.12, entitled, “Districts Generally” (First Reading)
b. Chapter 17.16, entitled, “R-3 Residential District” (First Reading)
c. Chapter 17.20, entitled, “R-10 Residential District” (First Reading)
d. Chapter 17.24, entitled, “R-10A Residential District” (First Reading)
e. Chapter 17.28, entitled, “R-20 Residential District” (First Reading)
f. Chapter 17.32, entitled, “R-40 Residential District” (First Reading)
g. Chapter 17.36, entitled, “R-40A Residential District” (First Reading)
h. Chapter 17.40, entitled, “R-60 Residential District” (First Reading)
i. Chapter 17.44, entitled, “R-120 Residential District” (First Reading)
j. Chapter 17.48, entitled, “R-160 Residential District” (First Reading)
a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings held on June 12, 2024 and June 26, 2024 (Approve)
b. Special Events:
1. Casey Mittl, d/b/a Vineyard Vines event, metered parking spot on Thames St.; July 25, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2. Naval War College, d/b/a 7th Annual “Cardines Classic” Army-Navy Baseball, Cardines Field; September 20, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3. Newport Festa Italiana, d/b/a Italian Heritage Parade, city streets (route attached); October 14, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
4. Bowen’s Wharf Co., d/b/a 33rd Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, Bowen’s Wharf; October 19 & 20, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
c. Holiday Selling License, Renewal, Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., d/b/a Dollar Tree #08526, 199 Connell Highway #14
d. Waste Hauler License, Renewal, Waste Connections of RI d/b/a: E.L Harvey and Sons, MTG & Patriot Disposal
e. Communication from Captain Kenneth L. Pike, RIM, Training Officer, Artillery Company of Newport, re: The Newport Middle Passage Port Marker Project Monument (Receive)
f. Communication from Rand Bradbury, Jr., President, New England Music Organization, re: Request to add a food truck to the NIMFEest and Friends of the Waterfront concerts at King Park in a parking space on Wellington Ave.
4. Sidewalk Café License, Renewal, P2 Investments, d/b/a Root, 6 Broadway
5. Victualing License, New, Pickled and Cured, Inc., d/b/a Chanterelle Restaurant and Thames Street Kitchen, 505-509 Thames St.
6. Sidewalk Café License, New, Pickled and Cured, Inc., d/b/a Chanterelle Restaurant and Thames Street Kitchen, 505-509 Thames St.
Appointments
Energy and Environment Commission
Christina Guarin - 3-year term expires 4/9/2026
Edith Cowley - 3-year term expires 4/9/2026
Council Liaison Updates
8. Requesting the City Administration to draft an ordinance establishing 12-hour resident sticker parking on certain streets – D. Carlin
9. Amending Section 2.68.040, of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Federal, state and local assistance.” and Section 2.68.080, entitled, “Subdivision regulations.” (Second Reading)
10. Amending Section 17.04.050, of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “General Requirements.” (Second Reading)
11. Amending Chapter 17.08, entitled, “Definitions” (Second Reading)
12. Amending Chapter 17.65, entitled, “Innovation Hub” (Second Reading)
13. Amending Chapter 17.72, entitled, “Substandard Lots and Nonconforming Uses” (Second Reading)
14. Amending Chapter 17.76, entitled, “Signs” (Second Reading)
15. Add New Chapter, 17.78, entitled, “Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures” (Second Reading)
16. Amending Chapter 17.86, entitled, “Demolition of Structures” (Second Reading)
17. Amending Chapter 17.88, entitled, “Development Plan Review” (Second Reading)
18. Amending Chapter 17.104, entitled, “Parking and Loading Standards” (Second Reading)
19. Amending Section 10.52.010, of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “No through-streets listed -Signs required.” (Second Reading)
20. Communication from Colin Kane, Chair, Ad Hoc Bridge Realignment Property Advisory Commission, re: North End Progress Update
21. Update from the City Manager RE: Traffic Safety
22. Action Item #6305/24 – RE: Purchase and Sale Agreement – RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) - 81 Garfield Street (w/accompanying resolution)
ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Yachting Promotions, Inc., d/b/a Newport Intl. Boat Show, Market Square, Bowen’s Wharf, Bannister’s Wharf and Perry Mill; September 12-15, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, Bowen’s Wharf Co., d/b/a 33rd Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, Bowen’s Wharf; October 19 & 20, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3. Application of Restaurant Bouchard, Inc., d/b/a Chanterelle Restaurant and TSK @ the Revolving Door Restaurant, 505-509 Thames St. including sidewalk cafe, holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license, to transfer ownership to Pickled and Cured, Inc. (Tyler Burnley (50 % CWP) and (50 % CWP)), d/b/a Chanterelle Restaurant and Thames Street Kitchen, at the same premises (Hearing)
Adjourn- July 17, 2024
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk