Newport public meetings in 2022

Regular Session

The City Council approved several infrastructure improvements, including the Spring Street and Touro Street intersection project and Murphy Playground upgrades. The Council also granted numerous special event licenses and designated Xay R. Khamsyvoravong as CEO for signing state and federal documents.

• Approved Spring Street and Touro Street Intersection Project bid and construction services (Unanimous)
• Approved Murphy Playground improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Waste Management Transfer Station Use Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Regular City Council meeting dates (Unanimous)
• Designated Xay R. Khamsyvoravong as CEO for signing state and federal documents (Unanimous)
• Approved New York Yacht Club dock area improvement and expansion (5-0)
• Approved parking ticket collection and processing services bid (Unanimous)
• Approved various special event and victualing licenses (Unanimous)

Council-elect Session

The Council-elect met to swear in members and elect leadership for the 2022-2024 term. The body appointed the Mayor, Vice-Chair, City Solicitor, and two judges.

• Elected Xay Khamsyvoravong as Mayor/Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Lynn Underwood Ceglie as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher J. Behan as City Solicitor (Unanimous)
• Appointed Girard Galvin as Assistant City Solicitor for Civil Litigation
• Appointed Whitney Anderson as Assistant City Solicitor of Law Enforcement
• Appointed Gregory F. Fater as Probate Judge (Unanimous)
• Appointed J. Russell Jackson as Municipal Court Judge (Unanimous)

Council-elect Session

The Newport City Council-elect is holding a meet-and-discuss session with the current City Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Municipal Court Judge to learn about the responsibilities and duties of those positions. This is an informational session, not a decision-making meeting, and no votes or formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Meet and discuss with current City Solicitor on responsibilities and duties of the position
• Meet and discuss with Probate Court Judge on responsibilities and duties of the position
• Meet and discuss with Municipal Court Judge on responsibilities and duties of the position

Regular Session

The City Council approved four ordinance amendments regarding parking, towing, property tax classification, and pay schedules. The council also granted multiple entertainment and business licenses and appointed members to the Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission and Juvenile Hearing Board.

• Approved ordinance amending parking prohibitions (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending police towing (unanimous)
• Approved amended ordinance on property tax classification (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending pay schedule for classified service (unanimous)
• Appointed Joan F. McCarthy and James Lappin to Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor skating rink license for Newport Harbor Island Resort (unanimous)
• Approved pedicab license for Grace Pedicab Corp as amended (unanimous)
• Approved residential boating facility application for 88 Washington Street (unanimous)

Regular Session

The City Council approved a resolution for the Newport Skatepark and a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 94, Local 911. The council also passed first readings for ordinances regarding parking prohibitions and police towing. Numerous liquor and victualing license renewals were approved.

• Approved Newport Skatepark resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved AFSCME Council 94, Local 911 collective bargaining agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending parking prohibitions (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending police towing (Unanimous)
• Appointed Quintan Jones to the Juvenile Hearing Board (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary increase in purchasing limits resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved multiple liquor and victualing license renewals (Unanimous)
• Continued pedicab license renewal for Timothy Burke to November 9 (Unanimous)

Workshop

The Newport City Council is holding a workshop to discuss two-tiered tax classification, a policy that could set different tax rates for residential and commercial properties. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Workshop on two-tiered tax classification

Workshop

The Newport City Council is holding a workshop to discuss a conceptual plan for the reconstruction and renovation of Easton's Beach. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no votes are scheduled.

• Conceptual plan for Easton's Beach reconstruction and renovation

Executive Session

The Newport City Council will meet in open session to vote on entering a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining and tentative agreements with Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 911. The closed session is authorized under Rhode Island law for collective bargaining or litigation matters. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining with Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 911
• Open session vote required to convene the closed session
• Meeting at Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved a resolution regarding Walnut Street and Chestnut Street rights-of-way unanimously after public comment. The council also approved an update to the Affirmative Action Plan by a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Leonard opposed. Consent calendar items, including special event permits and minutes, were approved unanimously. The council then convened as the Board of License Commissioners and approved two liquor license transfers, including the transfer of Celtica Public House's license to The Quencher Newport, LLC.

• Approved Walnut Street and Chestnut Street rights-of-way resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Affirmative Action Plan update (6-1, Leonard opposed)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and 8 special event permits (unanimous)
• Approved new victualing license for The Quencher Newport, LLC at 95 Long Wharf (unanimous)
• Approved farmers market license for Aquidneck Grower's Market at 151 Swinburne Row (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class A liquor license from AMAR7377, LLC to S&S Fine Wine and Spirits at 25 Bliss Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class BV liquor license from Celtica, LLC to The Quencher Newport, LLC at 95 Long Wharf (unanimous)
• Approved Class F-1 daily liquor license for Seamen's Church Institute's Landing Seafood Fest (unanimous)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council unanimously approved a FY2023 budget amendment ordinance on second reading, the consent calendar including special events and minutes, and new entertainment licenses for Cabana and Newport Harbor Island Resort. The council also reappointed Theresa Stokes to the Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission and approved a CRMC application and a bid for Easton Pond Dam spillway repairs.

• Approved FY2023 Budget Amendment ordinance on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including special events and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new entertainment license for Cabana, 140 Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved new entertainment license for Newport Harbor Island Resort, 1 Goat Island (unanimous)
• Reappointed Theresa Stokes to Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Approved CRMC application for residential boating facility at 32 Bayside Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved award of bid #23-004 for Easton Pond Dam North Spillway Repairs (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar for Board of License Commissioners (unanimous)

Regular Session

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2023 budget amendment ordinance on first reading after a public hearing with no comment. A resolution to create a School Regionalization/Academic Advisory Committee was approved by a 4-3 vote, with Councilors Bova, McCalla, and Leonard opposed. Several licenses and contracts were also approved, including entertainment licenses for Cabana and Newport Harbor Island Resort.

• Adopted FY 2023 budget amendment ordinance on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved School Regionalization/Academic Advisory Committee resolution (4-3)
• Approved entertainment license for Cabana at 140 Broadway with outdoor entertainment ending at 10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license for Newport Harbor Island Resort at 1 Goat Island subject to existing conditions (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for IT support services (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Gateway Electric Service Separation (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for Pavement Marking Program 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Newport Harbor Island Resort to Goat Lessee, LLC (unanimous)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council voted 2-5 against a resolution on school regionalization introduced by Councilor Bova. The Council also approved a resolution requesting an ordinance regulating e-bike rentals, voted 5-2. Several special event licenses and business permits were approved unanimously, including a Broadway Street Fair and a change of location for Island Adventures bicycle rental.

• Rejected school regionalization resolution (2-5): Councilors Bova and McCalla in favor; opposed by Mayor Napolitano, Councilors Leonard, Ceglie, Holder, and Fuerte.
• Approved resolution requesting ordinance regulating e-bike rentals (5-2): Councilors McCalla and Bova opposed.
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous) with amendments: Salve Regina 75th Anniversary 5K time changed to 9:30 a.m.; Broadway Street Fair license approved.
• Approved bicycle rental change of location for Island Adventures to 0 Bliven Place (unanimous).
• Approved entertainment license renewal for Vieste Vino at 580 Thames St. (unanimous).
• Received and adopted resolution awarding contract for City Mooring Maintenance (unanimous).
• Received and adopted resolution for First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Save the Bay at Gateway Center (unanimous).
• Withdrew communication regarding School Bus Parking lease agreement (unanimous).

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a water distribution system improvements bid and a Long Wharf pump station project. They also adopted an ordinance amending public tennis court and running-track regulations on second reading. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved bid award #22-039 for Water Distribution System Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 12.32.061 on public tennis courts and running-track regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Contract #16-040 for drainage investigation in Whitwell Avenue area (unanimous)
• Approved bid award #22-035 for Long Wharf Pump Station Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Contract #19-010 for North End Sanitary Sewer Project design (unanimous)
• Approved new second-hand license for Abbieland Antiques (unanimous)
• Approved new victualing license for Fitness 500 Club (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar with special events, licenses, and communications (unanimous)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council voted to place approved Charter Review Commission revisions on the November 8, 2022 ballot as separate items, excluding 13 items. Several individual charter revision items were debated and voted on separately, with some approved and others failing. The council also approved multiple special event and business licenses, and adopted an ordinance amendment regarding public tennis courts and running tracks.

• Approved charter review resolution as amended, placing approved items separately on Nov. 8 ballot (5-1)
• Approved item 11, Quorum/Procedure paragraph 1 (5-1)
• Approved item 16, Nomination Petition Signatures (5-1)
• Approved item 22, Canvassing Authority, as amended (5-1)
• Approved item 23, Trust and Investment Commission, as amended (5-1)
• Approved item 32, Oath of Office (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance adding George Street to residential parking program (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending public tennis courts/running tracks regulations, excluding tennis courts (unanimous)

Workshop

The Newport City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Charter Review Commission's recommendations. The agenda contains no specific items beyond this single topic, so the meeting is focused entirely on reviewing and deliberating those recommendations.

• Charter Review Commission recommendations

Joint Session

The Newport City Council is holding a joint special meeting with the Newport School Committee, Middletown Town Council, and Middletown School Committee to discuss school regionalization. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022, at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway. The agenda contains no specific action items beyond the discussion topic and adjournment.

• Joint special meeting on school regionalization
• Meeting with Newport School Committee, Middletown Town Council, and Middletown School Committee
• Location: Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved a resolution to place a referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot asking voters whether to allow recreational cannabis retail sales in the city. The council also approved an amended entertainment license for Wally's Wieners, limiting entertainment to 4-10 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays and Mondays preceding holidays. Several other items were approved, including a consent calendar with special event licenses, a sound variance for a private party, and various contracts and resolutions.

• Approved resolution to place cannabis retail sales referendum on Nov. 8 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Wally's Wieners entertainment license with amended hours (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar with special event licenses, including Bike to the Beach and New Deal Farm horse & carriage (unanimous)
• Approved sound variance for Seaview Properties party on July 16 (unanimous)
• Continued Charter Review Commission referendum resolution to July 27, with workshop July 26 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for 24-hour residential sticker parking on George Street (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for 3MG Reservoir Road Storage Tank engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved contract for wastewater rehabilitation pilot program (unanimous)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved the consent calendar in its entirety, including special event permits, license renewals, and a referral to rezone 120 Malbone Rd. They also approved new licenses for a mobile food truck, bicycle rental, and a yacht club, adopted an ordinance adding George St. to a residential parking district, and awarded several city contracts for solid waste, water treatment chemicals, utilities supplies, engineering services, and water tank repair. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar with event permits, license renewals, and rezoning referral (unanimous)
• Approved Wiener Wagon mobile food truck license (unanimous)
• Approved Island Adventures bicycle rental license (unanimous)
• Approved Thames Street International Yacht & Athletic Club license (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding George St. to residential parking district (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste and recycling service bid #22-023 (unanimous)
• Approved bid awards for water treatment chemicals, utilities supplies, engineering services, and water tank repair (unanimous)
• Approved Sunday selling license for Thames Wine and Spirits (unanimous)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council will hold a regular session covering consent calendar items, license renewals, board appointments, and several ordinance amendments. Key actions include a second reading of tree preservation changes, a second reading of a firefighter classification plan amendment, and a first reading to add George St. to a residential parking district. The council will also consider a re-bid award for citywide fire alarm testing and maintenance and federal infrastructure grant support.

• Re-bid Award #22-017 for citywide quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance
• Amending Chapter 12.36 'Tree and Open Space Preservation and Protection' (Second Reading)
• Amending Chapter 10.32.100 to add George St. to designated residential parking district (First Reading)
• License transfers: Rhumbline to 255 Thames St.; Scales and Shells ownership to Nautilus Restaurant, LLC
• Special event permits: Juneteenth Celebration, newportFILM screenings, Noche Blanca Gala with Berkeley Ave. closure

The Newport City Council approved the consent calendar, including special event permits and waste hauler licenses, with one amendment to move a newportFILM screening to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It also approved several new and renewed licenses, made appointments to boards and commissions, adopted two ordinances on second reading and one on first reading, and approved resolutions for fire alarm testing and federal infrastructure grant support. The Board of License Commissioners approved a liquor license transfer for Rhumbline and an ownership transfer for Scales and Shells.

• Approved consent calendar with amendment for newportFILM location (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk cafe license for Nitro Bar (unanimous)
• Approved victualing license for Rhumbline Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved victualing and sidewalk cafe licenses for Scales and Shells (unanimous)
• Approved farmers market license for Aquidneck Growers Market (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 entertainment license renewals (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending tree and open space preservation (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Rhumbline to 255 Thames St. (6-0)

Joint Session

The Newport City Council is holding a joint session with the School Committee to discuss school regionalization. The meeting is scheduled for May 31, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, with remote participation options available.

• Joint session with School Committee on school regionalization
• Meeting held at City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI
• Remote attendance via WebEx and phone available

Regular Session

The Newport City Council held a regular meeting on May 25, 2022, and approved several major items. The FY2023 operating budget was adopted, including the personnel ordinance, revenue appropriation, tax levy, and property tax relief resolution, with Councilor Leonard voting against the latter three. The council also approved a consent calendar with special events, licenses, and waste hauler licenses, and passed resolutions on the Newport For All Ages Plan, adding George Street to the residential sticker parking district, and supporting LGBTQ+ community sidewalk painting at Equality Park. Additionally, the council approved contracts for roadway crack sealing, a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters, a cooperation agreement for Park Holm Phase IV housing, and a Community Choice Aggregation Plan, with Councilor Leonard opposing the latter.

• Adopted FY2023 personnel ordinance on second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2023 revenue appropriation ordinance (6-1, Leonard opposed)
• Adopted tax levy resolution (6-1, Leonard opposed)
• Adopted Omnibus Property Tax Relief & Replacement Act resolution (6-1, Leonard opposed)
• Approved consent calendar with special events, licenses, and waste hauler licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Newport For All Ages Plan resolution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to add George Street to residential sticker parking district (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to paint sidewalks around Equality Park in support of LGBTQ+ community (unanimous)

Budget Workshop

The Newport City Council is holding a budget workshop focused on water and water pollution control. The agenda contains no specific items, decisions, or dollar amounts, only the meeting notice and participation details.

• Budget workshop on water and water pollution control

Special Meeting

The Newport City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Action Item #6073/22 regarding ballot authorization for a Regional School District. The meeting includes an accompanying resolution for consideration.

• Ballot Authorization for Regional School District (Action Item #6073/22)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council adopted the FY2023 operating budget on a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Leonard opposed. The council also approved the related personnel ordinance and revenue appropriation ordinance on first reading, both by 6-1 votes. A large consent calendar of special event permits, license renewals, and board appointments was approved unanimously, with a few items removed for separate action.

• Adopted FY2023 operating budget (6-1)
• Adopted personnel ordinance on first reading (6-1)
• Adopted revenue appropriation ordinance on first reading (6-1)
• Approved consent calendar for special events, licenses, and appointments (unanimous)
• Withdrew Don Quixote/Summer Theater special event application (unanimous)
• Approved Rec Reunion Family Cookout special event (unanimous)
• Approved Bike Newport rain date communication (6-0, McCalla recused)
• Approved Innovation Hub zoning ordinance on second reading (unanimous)

Budget Workshop

The Newport City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Police and Parking Fund, Fire, Public Services, and Harbor Fund. The meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2022, at City Hall. The agenda provides no specific items or decisions, only the general topics for discussion.

• Budget workshop for Police and Parking Fund
• Budget workshop for Fire Fund
• Budget workshop for Public Services Fund
• Budget workshop for Harbor Fund

Executive Session

The Newport City Council and School Committee will meet in joint executive session to discuss potential regionalization with the Town of Middletown. The meeting is closed to the public under state law for collective bargaining, litigation, and investment of public funds. Before the closed session, the Council will vote in open session to convene.

• Joint executive session on potential regionalization with the Town of Middletown
• Closed under R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(2) and (a)(7)
• Open session vote to convene closed session at 5:30 p.m. on May 5, 2022

Workshop

The Newport City Council and the School Committee will hold a joint session to discuss the school budget. The meeting is scheduled as a workshop for April 28, 2022.

• Joint session with the School Committee regarding the school budget

Regular Session

The Newport City Council unanimously approved first-reading amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, including definitions and the Innovation Hub overlay zone, and received Planning Board recommendations. It also approved a resolution to regulate activities in all city parks, referred to the Tree and Open Space Commission for a public workshop. Several special event licenses and other licenses were approved, with some items removed from the consent calendar for individual votes.

• Approved zoning ordinance amendments on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to regulate activities in all city parks, referred to Tree and Open Space Commission (unanimous)
• Approved special event licenses for Bike Newport events, Clagett Sailing, Elmwall Associates, and others (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk café license renewals for 17 establishments (unanimous)
• Approved new victualing licenses for Serendipity Sundaes and two Ben and Jerry's locations (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license expansion for Stoneacre Garden (unanimous)
• Reappointed Maxine Shavers to Canvassing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for dry storage containers and fire truck (unanimous)

Workshop

The Newport City Council scheduled a workshop to discuss the budget overview, capital projects, planning and economic development, and zoning and inspections. No specific decisions or individual project details were listed in this notice.

• Budget overview discussion
• Capital projects review
• Planning & economic development discussion
• Zoning & inspections review

Workshop

The Newport City Council scheduled a workshop for April 20, 2022, to discuss outdoor dining. The meeting was set to take place at City Hall in the Council Chambers.

• Discussion regarding outdoor dining

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved the FY2023 operating budget for advertising and a public hearing on May 11, 2022, and approved numerous licenses, permits, and resolutions. The council also approved a resolution supporting lead paint enforcement, adopted an ordinance amendment on first reading, and approved several city contracts and bids. The meeting included a unanimous vote to approve the consent calendar with several items removed for individual consideration.

• Approved FY2023 Operating Budget for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival special event license (unanimous)
• Approved Aquidneck Grower's Market farmer's market license (5-2, Ceglie and Napolitano opposed)
• Approved lead paint enforcement resolution as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Boards and Commissions general provisions on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved bid awards for road improvement program, road materials, and janitorial services (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfers for Uptown Hospitality and Thames Wine & Spirits (unanimous)
• Dismissed show cause hearing for Poor Richard's-Benjamin's (unanimous)

Workshop

The Newport City Council scheduled a workshop for March 30, 2022, specifically regarding food trucks. The agenda contains no further details on specific proposals or decisions.

• Workshop discussion regarding food trucks

Executive Session

The Newport City Council will meet in open session to vote on entering a closed executive session. The closed session will discuss funding for the construction of the new Rogers High School facility, citing state law for collective bargaining, litigation, and investment of public funds.

• Executive session to discuss funding for new Rogers High School construction
• Open session vote required to convene closed session
• Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 9, 2022, at City Hall

Regular Session

The Newport City Council held a public hearing and unanimously voted to adopt amendments to the zoning ordinance defining and regulating short-term rentals, including changes to residential and limited business districts, on first reading. The council also approved the Capital Improvement Program in concept with a 6-1 vote, with Councilor McCalla opposed. Several licenses and permits were approved, including entertainment licenses for Fifth Element and the Elks Club, and a show cause hearing for Bishop's Fourth Street Diner was dismissed after compliance was confirmed.

• Adopted short-term rental definition ordinance on first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted zoning amendments for R-3, R-10, R-20, R-40, and Limited Business districts (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program in concept (6-1, McCalla opposed)
• Approved Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival license (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license for Fifth Element (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license for Elks Club (unanimous)
• Dismissed show cause hearing for Bishop's Fourth Street Diner (unanimous)
• Continued Mermaids Newport show cause hearing to March 23, 2022 (unanimous)

Workshop

The Newport City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the allocation of America Rescue Plan funds. The agenda contains no specific items beyond the stated topic, so the meeting is a discussion session rather than a decision-making one.

• Discussion of America Rescue Plan funds allocation

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for 2020/21 in a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Leonard opposed. The council also received the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-2027 unanimously, approved several licenses and permits, and continued or dismissed multiple show cause hearings. The meeting included a consent calendar approval with some items removed for further discussion.

• Approved CDBG application 20/21 (6-1, Leonard opposed)
• Received Capital Improvement Program FY 2023-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except items 3(c), 4, and b (unanimous)
• Continued Preservation Society Wine & Food Festival to March 9 (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks displays for Shalom, Bailey's Beach, and Soscia (unanimous)
• Approved new victualing licenses for Mozz, Bellevue Boards, Wally's Wieners, Vanderbilt Room (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license for Fifth Element (unanimous)
• Dismissed show cause hearings for K&K Food Mart, 7-Eleven, Aramark (unanimous)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council unanimously approved submitting the Stage I application to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) for school building funding. The council also approved several licenses, appointments, and resolutions, and continued the school bond action item to a special meeting on February 16, 2022.

• Approved Stage I application to RIDE (unanimous)
• Continued school bond action item to Feb 16 special meeting (5-2)
• Approved Wharf Pub license expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Farmers Market license for Aquidneck Community Table (unanimous)
• Approved Newport Chowder Company mobile food license renewal (unanimous)
• Continued Fifth Element entertainment license hearing to Feb 23 (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Polski to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending mooring permit forfeiture (unanimous)

Executive Session

The Newport City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss matters regarding the Gateway Center and pending tax appeal litigation. The meeting also includes an open session to vote on convening the executive session.

• Discussion of lease, acquisition, or disposition of property involving the Gateway Center
• Negotiation of a settlement in pending tax appeal litigation regarding City property in Portsmouth, RI

Regular Session

The Newport City Council unanimously approved a $12.5 million wastewater system revenue bond ordinance on second reading, and also approved proposed zoning ordinance amendments (Section 17.08.010, 17.16, 17.20, 17.28, 17.32, 17.52) after removing them from the consent calendar. The council approved several licenses, including victualing and liquor license renewals and transfers, and authorized contracts for ward redistricting, Edward King House roof repairs, sewer/stormwater engineering services, and offshore wind consultant services. The meeting was held via videoconference under Governor McKee's Executive Order 22-01.

• Adopted $12.5M wastewater system revenue bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved victualing license renewals for Umi Asian Cuisine, Colonial Restaurant, Twist on Thames (unanimous)
• Approved new victualing license for Salvation Café (unanimous)
• Continued Fifth Element entertainment license hearing to Feb 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food establishment renewals and scheduled workshop (unanimous)
• Approved $137,000 capital request for Thompson Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for ward redistricting, roof repairs, engineering services, offshore wind consultant (unanimous)

Workshop

The Newport City Council is holding a remote workshop with the state legislative delegation to discuss the city's legislative priorities for 2022. The agenda lists only this single item, so the meeting is focused on aligning city and state legislative goals.

• Discussion of city's legislative priorities for 2022

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved several ordinance amendments on second reading, including changes to use regulations in business districts and parking restrictions on Newport Avenue and Tews Court. It also adopted a bond ordinance for the wastewater treatment system on first reading and approved multiple special event licenses and liquor licenses. The meeting included a continued hearing for a liquor license transfer.

• Adopted zoning amendments for Limited, Waterfront, General Business, and Commercial Industrial districts (unanimous)
• Adopted Farmers' Market ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted parking prohibition amendments for Newport Avenue and Tews Court (unanimous)
• Adopted wastewater treatment system bond ordinance on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved special event licenses for Newport Art Museum, Gray Matter Marketing, and Newport Music Festival (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including reappointment of Tree Warden and St. Patrick's Day Parade sole vendor request (unanimous)
• Approved victualing license renewal for Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream (unanimous)
• Continued liquor license transfer hearing for Stoneacre Wine & Spirits to January 26, 2022 (unanimous)