May 14, 2025 - Regular Session
Newport
Minutes · May 14, 2025
CITY OF NEWPORT
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
MAY 14, 2025
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
Lola Herrera, 59 Bedlow Ave.
T.J. Provost, 37 Sheffield Ave.
~Swearing in of K9 BO with the Newport Police Department~
1. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Hall of Fame Open, 194 Bellevue Ave.; July 5, 2025-July 13, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a The Tennis Wave, Bowen’s Wharf; 8/21/2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3. Class F-1 Daily Liquor License, International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Induction Weekend, 194 Bellevue Ave.; 8/22/2025- 8/24/2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to approve the Consent Calendar in its entirety. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Action Item #6374/25 – RE: Show Cause Hearing: Pyramid Club, d/b/a Pyramid Club - Operating Without a Valid Class D Alcoholic Beverage License (Continued from April 23, 2025)
The public hearing was declared open.
Kyle Bennett, member, addressed the Board to provide an update and stated the club will remain closed until they can secure insurance. COMMISSIONER PINNOCK moved to continue the hearing to June 11, 2025. Seconded by COMMISSIONER CARLIN and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Application of Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, 102 Connell Highway, holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license to transfer ownership to Newport Playhouse, LLC (Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, Inc., 50%, Patrick Kilroy- 25%, Craig Kilroy-25%), d/b/a Playhouse Kitchen, 102 Connell Highway including 1778 square foot outdoor patio (Hearing)
The public hearing was declared open. There was no public comment.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Application of Chomp Newport, LLC, d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, 111 Broadway, holder of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license to expand the license premises by adding an 8’ x 48’ sidewalk café consisting of eight tables with 46 seats (Hearing)
The public hearing was declared open.
Spiridon Eliopoulos, 38 Everett St., and T.J. Provost, 37 Sheffield Ave., addressed the Council.
Sam Glynn, applicant, addressed the Council to answer questions. Discussion occurred among the Board members regarding the size of the sidewalk café and number of seats.
COMMISSIONER CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COMMISSIONER NAPOLITANO. The motion failed, 3-4. In favor- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO, COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Opposed- COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG, COUNCILOR SMYTH and COUNCILOR PINNOCK.
ADJOURN AS BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
AND CONVENE AS COUNCIL
1. PUBLIC HEARING- FY2026 AND FY2027 BIENNIAL BUDGET
The public hearing was declared open. There was no public comment. COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
a. Budget Change Sheet #1 – General Fund
b. Budget Change Sheet #2 - Enterprise Funds
c. Budget Change Sheet #3 - Bond
d. Ordinance Appropriating Revenues (First Reading)
e. Personnel Ordinance (First Reading)
2. ** PUBLIC HEARING-** Action Item #6422/25 – RE: Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to table the budget. Seconded by COUNCILOR SMYTH. The motion was voted 4-3 with COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG, COUNCILOR PINNOCK and COUNCILOR SMYTH in favor. Opposed- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR CEGLIE and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO opposed.
a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings held on April 9, 2025
b. Special Events:
1. Bari Freeman, d/b/a Bike to Work Day, front lawn of City Hall; May 16, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 406, d/b/a Strewing of Flowers Memorial Day Ceremony, Storer Park; May 26, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
3. Elmwal Associates, LLC, d/b/a Summer Concert Series, Shops at Long Wharf Mall,; 5/24/25, 5/31/25, 6/7/25, 6/14/25, 6/21/25, 6/28/25, 7/5/25, 7/12/25, 7/19/25, 7/26/25, 8/2/25 and 8/9/25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4. Elmwal Associates, LLC, d/b/a Summer Concert Series, Shops at Long Wharf Mall; 8/16/25, 8/23/25, 8/30/25, 9/6/25, 9/13/25, 9/20/25, 9/27/25, 10/4/25 and 10/11/25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Friends of Newport Skatepark, d/b/a Newport skatepark grand opening, Newport Skatepark; June 14, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6. Tom Kearns, d/b/a 27th edition of the Longest Day of the Year Ride, route attached; June 19, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
7. Newport Art Museum, d/b/a FFAS (Hyland & Anspach Opening), Newport Art Museum; June 21, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8. Boys & Girls Club of Newport County’s Newport Yacht Rendezvous, Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard; June 27, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
9. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a MA:Sam Waterson (Ford) Lecture, Rosecliff; July 9, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
10. Katharine B. Cushing, d/b/a Newport Global Summit, Newport Art Museum; August 19, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and August 20, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
REMOVED 11. Katharine B. Cushing, d/b/a Newport Global Summit-Dinner at Belcourt; August 19-20, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Nick Armour, Zoning Officer, addressed the Council to answer questions regarding the location. COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO moved to continue the application. Seconded by COUNCILOR CARLIN. The motion to continue failed. In favor- COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO, COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR PINNOCK. Opposed- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR CEGLIE, COUNCILOR SMYTH and COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG.
Katharine Cushing addressed the Council to answer questions
The motion to approve was voted 4-3. In favor- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR CEGLIE, COUNCILOR SMYTH and COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG.
Opposed- COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO, COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR PINNOCK.
12. International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Tennis Wave, Bowen’s Wharf; August 21, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
13. International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Courting Fashion, 596 Bellevue Ave.; August 22, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
14. The Preservation Society of Newport County, d/b/a Holiday Dinner Dance, The Breakers; December 20, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
15. Newport Film Inc., d/b/a newportFILM Outdoors 2025 (all locations will have food trucks):
a. Great Friends Meeting House; June 26, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
b. Fort Adams State Park; July 3, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c. Chateau Sur Mer; July 10, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
d. Aquidneck Park; July 17, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
e. Rough Point; July 31, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
f. Miantonomi Park; August 7, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
g. Salve Regina University, O’Hare Lawn; August 14, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
h. Rosecliff; August 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
i. Marble House; August 28, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
c. Holiday Selling License, Renewal, new location, Homeport, LLC, d/b/a Leslie Normann, 200 Bellevue Ave.
d. Fortuneteller’s License, Renewal, Marie Miller, d/b/a Pauline’s Palm & Tarot Card Reading, 5 Fair St.
e. Tattoo License, Renewal, Owner/Operator, Peter Fortune, d/b/a Fortune Tattoos, 435 Thames St.
f. Waste Hauler License, Renewals:
1. A1 Roofing and Construction, LLC, 1133 West Main Rd.
2. Island Rubbish Service, Inc., 8 Swinburne St., Jamestown, RI
3. Lawrence Waste Services, 49 Alder St., Medway, MA
4. RPKK, Inc., P.O. Box 126 Wood River JCT, RI
g. Communication from Peter Janaros, Cliff Walk Commission, re: Thanking the city for their continued support of the Cliff Walk (Receive)
h. Communication from Maureen Cronin, Chair, Tree and Open Space Commission, re: Expressing support of the fundraising initiative by the Friends of Cardines Field (Receive)
i. Communication from Laura Treonze, re: Requesting permission to host the Point Neighborhood Annual Block Party on June 29, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to close Willow St. between Second and Third Streets (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
j. Communication from Michelle Drum and Christon Gibson, re: Requesting permission to host the Historic Hill Block Party on June 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to close School St. between Church St. and Mary St. (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
k. Communication from C.R.M.C., re: Notice of Public Hearing on the application of the City of Newport for a public boating facility at the Ann Street Pier (Receive)
l. Communication from Sandy Silverstein, re: Request to light up City Hall in teal on November 3, 2025 to support Alzheimer’s awareness (Approve subject to details being worked out with city administration)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the Consent Calendar in its entirety with the exception of item b(11). Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Special Event License, International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Hall of Fame Open, 194 Bellevue Ave.; July 5, 2025 through July 13, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Rain date- July 14, 2025)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Special Event License, International Tennis Hall of Fame, d/b/a Induction Weekend, 194 Bellevue Ave.; August 22-24, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Sound Variance License, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. for a concert taking place on August 23, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Hearing)
The public hearing is declared open. There was no public comment. COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Special Event License, Rebecca Bertrand, d/b/a French in Newport Living History Day, Eisenhower Park/Colony House; July 12, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license and road closure request with one police detail. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Road Closure request-
Park Place between 3:25 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
8. Farmer’s Market License, Renewal, Aquidneck Community Table, d/b/a Aquidneck Grower’s Market, Memorial Blvd. between Edgar Court and Chapel St. Wednesdays beginning May 28, 2025 through October 29, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Terrence Geary, Aquidneck Grower’s Market, addressed the Council. The motion to approve was voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR CEGLIE opposed.
9. Victualing License, Renewal, Lindsey Kusic, d/b/a Gooseberry Concession and Grill, Ocean Ave.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Victualing License, New, Newport Playhouse, LLC, d/b/a Playhouse Kitchen, 102 Connell Highway including 1778 square foot outdoor patio
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Victualing License, New, Howard Wharf Hotel, LLC, Gardiner Pantry, 429-431 Thames St.
CHAIR HOLDER recused.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license and change the d/b/a to Gardiner Provisions. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Sidewalk Café License, New, Chomp Newport, LLC, d/b/a Chomp Kitchen and Drink, 107-111 Broadway, consisting of eight tables and 46 seats
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to continue the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. The motion to approve failed 0-7. COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. The motion failed 3-4. In favor- CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO, COUNCILOR CEGLIE. Opposed- COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG, COUNCILOR SMYTH and COUNCILOR PINNOCK.
13. Sidewalk Café, Renewal, Scratch, LLC, d/b/a Scratch Kitchen and Catering, 88 Broadway
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Entertainment License, New, BHLL, LLC, d/b/a Brenton Hotel, 31 America’s Cup Ave., to have entertainment daily, indoors and outdoors on the roof deck from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Hearing)
The public was declared open. There was no public comment.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to close the public hearing and approve. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Entertainment License, New, Newport Playhouse, LLC, d/b/a Playhouse Kitchen, 102 Connell Highway, to have entertainment indoors daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and outdoors Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. to midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays preceding a Monday holiday (Hearing)
The public was declared open. There was no public comment.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. 2025 Annual Entertainment License Renewals (list attached)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve the license. Renewals with the except of Gardiner House. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
CHAIR HOLDER recused.
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to approve Bull Shot, LLC, d/b/a Gardiner House. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. (6-0)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
18. Action Item #6415/25 – RE: Amendment to Lease Agreement – 1899, LLC - Easton’s Beach Mobile Food and Beverage Concessions – Request for Utilities Changeover (w/accompanying resolution)- continued from April 23, 2025
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CARUOLO addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was voted 5-2 with COUNCILOR CARLIN and COUNCILOR SMYTH opposed.
19. Action Item #6416/25 – RE: Ordinance Revision- 10.24.010. – Parking Prohibited at all times in Designated Places – Mill Street, North Side, 264 Feet East of Thames Street for a Distance of 33 Feet (w/accompanying ordinance)- continued from April 23, 2025
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
20. Action Item #6423/25 – RE: License Agreement – Aquidneck Community Table d/b/a Aquidneck Grower’s Market (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and voted 6-1 with COUNCILOR CEGLIE opposed.
21. Action Item #6424/25 – RE: Emmanuel Church Parking Lot – Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
22. Action Item #6425/25 – RE: Extension of Contract Services - Land Evidence Map Program (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
23. Action Item #6426/25 – RE: Award of Contract - MPA-Martin Recreation Center - Foldable Basketball Goal Replacement (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
24. Action Item #6427/25 – RE: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation – Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
25. Action Item #6428/25 – RE: Grant Agreement - RIDEM 2024 RI State Green Bond - $3M for Cliff Walk (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Teresa Crean, Director of Resiliency and Sustainability, and Bill Riccio, Director of Public Services, addressed the Council to answer questions. The motion to approve was VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
26. Action Item #6429/25 – RE: Award of Contract - MPA - Replacement of Totaled Police Cruiser #9 (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
27. Action Item #6430/25 – RE: Award of Contract- MPA-Police Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
28. Action Item #6431/25 – RE: Subscription Renewal Agreement - Police Employee Performance Management Software (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
29. Action Item #6432/25 – RE: Change Order No. 1- Contract # 2024-148 - Water & Wastewater System Rate Study, Public Outreach & Education (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
30. Action Item #6433/25 – RE: Grant Agreement - RIDEM Narragansett Bay & Watershed Restoration Fund for CSO Disconnection (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
31. Action Item #6434/25 – RE: Amendment No. 7 – Contract # 16-030 Design of Water Distribution System Improvements and Construction Administration Services (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
32. Action Item #6435/25 – RE: Request the Governor of Rhode Island to Advocate for Federal and State Funding for the Easton Pond Dam Resiliency Project Following the Termination of the FEMA BRIC Program (w/accompanying resolution)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the communication and adopt the accompanying resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
33. Memorandum from City Solicitor Christopher J. Behan, Esq., re: Public Use of Marijuana requesting amendments to Sections 5.64.080, “Smoking on Buses Prohibited”, 5.97.120, “Regulations for Pedicab Operations”, 8.28.010, “Smoking prohibited in and around municipal and school buildings”, 12.32.060, “Easton’s Beach Regulations”, 12.32.090, “Athletic and recreational facilities- Prohibition of smoking”, 12.32.125, “Prohibition of smoking on public beaches, in public parks and cliff walk- finding and intent” and 12.32.130, “Smoking prohibited on public beaches, in public parks and cliff walk” (First Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to receive the memorandum and adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
34. Amending Section 2.48.140, entitled, “Fines or costs constituting a lien” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
35. Amending Section 2.56.010, entitled, “General Provisions” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
36. Amending Section 10.24.010, entitled, “Parking prohibited at all items in designated places” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
37. Amending Section 10.32.110, entitled, “Designated residential parking streets” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
38. Amending Section 10.20.210, entitled, “Meter Charges” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
39. Amending Section 12.28.075, entitled, “Mooring surrender for a season to the city” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
40. Amending Section 12.28.100, entitled, “City piers and docks” (Second Reading)
COUNCILOR CEGLIE moved to adopt the ordinance. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
41. Supporting RIPTA- X. Khamsyvoravong, J. Napolitano, E. Pinnock, S. Smyth
COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
42. Easton’s Beach Revenues- J. Napolitano, L. Ceglie, S. Smyth
COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO moved to continue the resolution to the first meeting in June 2025. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
43. Supporting House Bill 5784 regarding an additional short term rental tax- J. Napolitano, L. Ceglie, X. Khamsyvoravong, C. Holder, S. Smyth
COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
44. R.I.D.O.T. - maintenance of State sidewalks- C. Holder
CHAIR HOLDER introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
45. Requesting that city staff resources shall not be used in the appeals of certain Zoning Board decisions- D. Carlin
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to table the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
46. Requesting the city to use outside counsel for certain Zoning Board appeals- D. Carlin
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to table the resolution. Seconded by COUNCILOR CEGLIE and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
47. Requesting the administration to bring forward ordinance amendments which would prohibit non owner occupied short term rentals- D. Carlin
COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO. Discussion occurred among the Council. The motion to approve was voted 4-3 with COUNCILOR CARLIN, COUNCILOR PINNOCK, COUNCILOR SMYTH and COUNCILOR KHAMSYVORAVONG in favor. Opposed: CHAIR HOLDER, COUNCILOR CEGLIE and COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO.
48. Requesting the administration to implement two hour parking from the corner of Memorial Blvd. to Green Street- D. Carlin
COUNCILOR CARLIN introduced the resolution and moved for its passage. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK. COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to amend the resolution by changing Green Street to Prospect Hill St. Seconded by COUNCILOR SMYTH and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to approve the resolution as amended. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK. The motion was voted 5-2 with COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and COUNCILOR CEGLIE opposed.
49. Requesting the administration to bring forward ordinance amendments which would prohibit transient guest facilities and short term rentals from obtaining guest parking passes- D. Carlin
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to postpone the resolution indefinitely. Seconded by COUNCILOR PINNOCK and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
50. Requesting the administration to bring forward ordinance amendments which would prohibit variances for transient guest facilities that lack onsite parking- D. Carlin
COUNCILOR CARLIN moved to postpone the resolution indefinitely. Seconded by COUNCILOR NAPOLITANO and VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.
Adjourn- 9:33 p.m.
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk
Licenses by Class
Class A Indoors
DBA Owner Licensed Premises Restrictions
22 Bowen's Wine 22 Bowen's Wine located at 22 Bowen's Wharf, NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
Bar and Grille Bar and Grille, LLC first and second floors only AMPLIFICATION.
99 Restaurant & 99 West, LLC located at 199 JT Connell Hwy
Pub
Boat Dockside, Waite's Wharf located at 25 Waites Wharf NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
The Grille LLC Unit #A First Floor AMPLIFICATION. ALL DOORS AND
WINDOWS TO REMAIN CLOSED
DURING ENTERTAINMENT.
Buskers Pale, LLC The located at 178 Thames Street DOORS AND WINDOWS TO REMAIN
First and Second Floors CLOSED DURING ENTERTAINMENT.
COMPLIANCE WITH CITY NOISE ORDINANCE. NO OUTSIDE
ENTERTAINMENT OR
AMPLIFICATION. Detail Police
Officer(s) May be Required.
Clarke Cooke Clarke Cooke, located at 26 Bannisters NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
House, Cooke House LLC Wharf First and Second AMPLIFICATION.
House Candy Floors Basement and 2
Store, The Summer Porches
Fastnet, The Fastnet, Inc. located at 1-3 Broadway First NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
Floor AMPLIFICATION.
Gas Lamp Grille, BMT, LLC located at 206-208 Thames FIRST FLOOR NO RESTRICTIONS.
The Street First and Second Floor SECOND FLOOR. ALL DOORS AND
WINDOWS TO REMAIN CLOSED
DURING ENTERTAINMENT. NO
OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
AMPLIFICATION.
Malt Leinster, Inc. located at 150 Broadway
Midtown Oyster Midtown Oyster Bar, located at 345 Thames St.
Bar LLC
Mooring Seafood Mooring, LTD, The located at 2 Sayer's Wharf
Kitchen & Bar
Newport Blues Kinsley's LTD located at 286 Thames Street BANDS LIMITED TO FOUR (4)
Cafe First and Second Floors MEMBERS. DOORS AND WINDOWS
TO REMAIN CLOSED, PER RESTRICTIONS ON FILE IN
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. NO OUTSIDE
ENTERTAINMENT OR
AMPLIFICATION.
DBA Owner Licensed Premises Restrictions
One Pelham East Brownstone, Inc. located at 270-276 Thames NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
& Studio 3 Street, First Floor and 3 AMPLIFICATION.
Pelham Street, Third Floor
Queen Anne's Loft 2 Church Street, located at 212 Thames Street
LLC Third Floor
Sardella's SSR Corporation located at 30 Memorial NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
Restaurant Boulevard West AMPLIFICATION. SECOND FLOOR
and 78 William Street First ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS TO
and Second Floors REMAIN CLOSED DURING LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT.
Stoneacre Kale Stems, LLC located at 28 Washington
Square
Stoneacre Garden L and B Associates, located at 151 Swinburne SUBJECT TO GARAGE DOORS
LLC Row BE CLOSED DURING
ENTERTAINMENT.
Thames Street Pickled and Cured located at 505-509 Thames NO OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT OR
Kitchen and Inc. AMPLIFICATION.
Audette
Restaurant
Vieste Vino Radish Patch LLC located at 580 Thames St.,
Suite 103, 104
Class A and B Indoors & Outdoors
DBA Owner Licensed Premises Restrictions
@ The Deck @ The Deck, LLC Located at 1 Waites Wharf Outside entertainment limited to 11 p.m. on
c/o Thomas Pole 6 south side first floor, tent, patio Sunday
Abruzese through Thursday, and to Midnight on area Fridays and Saturdays, and Sundays of holiday weekends.
41 Degrees North Forty 1 North, LLC 351 Thames St., indoors, Outdoor entertainment at 351 Thames to end at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and porch, patio, and dock area; at 12 Midnight Friday, Saturday, and
14 Perry Mill Whf., indoors, Sunday before a holiday Monday. Doors
1st and 2nd fls. & windows to be closed when no outdoor
entertainment at 351 Thames St.
No outdoor entertainment at 14 Perry Mill
Whf.; doors and windows to be closed
during entertainment.
Castle Hill Inn Castle Hill, Inc. located at Ocean Drive Main BAND LIMITED TO FIVE (5)
Floor Dining Room and Patio MEMBERS. OUTSIDE
ENTERTAINMENT (WITH
AMPLIFICATION) RESTRICTED TO
SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS FROM 1:00
P.M. TO 5:30 P.M. AND MAY NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM DECIBLES FOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
Chanler at Cliff Chanler, Inc. The located at 117 Memorial OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH
Walk, The Boulevard AMPLIFICATION) LIMITED TO
FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND
SUNDAYS, FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 6:00
P.M. MEMORIAL DAY TO OCTOBER
1ST. PATIO SPEAKERS TO FACE
EAST AND LAWN SPEAKERS TO
FACE NORTH TOWARDS BUILDING
AND HAVE
Gardiner House Bloody Bull, LLC located at 24 Lee's Wharf RESTRICTIONS ON FILE WITH
first and second floor indoors, THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
lawn area and second floor
deck outdoors
Newport Harbor Goat Lessee LLC located at Goat Island, Per restrictions on file with the City Clerk's
Island Resort expanded area for Class B Office
license to include the South
Lawn adjacent to the Pavilion
O'Brien's Pub Five Tempus Ltd. located at 501 Thames Street OUTSIDE PATIO LIMITED FROM
First Floor year-round and APRIL 15 TO SEPTEMBER 30, FROM
from April 15 to September NOON TO 8 P.M.; said entertainment may
30 on Outside Patio be amplified. No more than three
musicians (including vocalist) at any time.
Oceancliff Newport Time located at 65 Ridge Road OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT (WITH
Resorts, Inc. AMPLIFICATION) LIMITED TO
SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS, FROM
1-5:30 P.M. FROM MAY FIRST
THROUGH OCTOBER 15 ONLY
Regatta Place, The Goat Island Grille, located on Goat Island First OUTSIDE ENTERTAIMENT LIMITED
Inc. Floor and Outside Patio TO 11 P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY, AND TO MIDNIGHT ON
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, AND
SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY WEEKENDS
Riptides Dockside North, located at 25 Waites Wharf OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
LLC Unit #B TO 11 P.M. ON SUNDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY, AND TO MIDNIGHT ON
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, AND
SUNDAYS OF HOLIDAY
WEEKENDS. SOUND LEVEL NOT
EXCEED 65 DECIBELS.
Smokehouse Smokehouse located at 31 Scott's Wharf, NOON TO 9:00 PM FRIDAY,
Restaurant, Inc. First Floor and Outdoor Deck SATURDAY AND SUNDAY'S ONLY
Smugglers True Tides, LLC located at 359 Thames Street, OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
Waterfront Bar Unit LC1 TO 7:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. ON
SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, AND
2:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAYS
AND SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS OF
HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.
Surf Club Surf Club LLC located at America's Cup
Avenue & Thames Street
Entire Premises of Newport
Bay Club Except Plaza Level
Retail Spaces
Class C
DBA Owner Licensed Premises Restrictions
Bohlin, The Historic Wharves located at Commercial Wharf Detail Fire Fighter(s) will be determined
Associates, Inc. after a review of each event. Outside
Entertainment Limited to 11:00 P.M. on
Sunday through Thursday, and to Midnight
on Fridays and Saturdays, and Sundays of
Holiday Weekends. Concerts on
Weekdays until 9:30 pm; Concerts on
Fridays & Saturdays until 10:00 pm.