The following items of business will go before the Newport City Council at its first regular meeting on the new year on January 11, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Newport City Hall.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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.
COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES
1. 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. Minutes of the meetings held October 26, 2016, November 9, 2016 and
December 4, 2016 (Approve)
b. Special Event Licenses:
1) Save the Bay Inc., d/b/a SPLASH! Obstacle Course and Cold Water Plunge, Easton’s Beach; February 11, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Rain date- March 4, 2017)
2) Preservation Society of Newport County:
a) Wine & Food Pairing, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave;
February 11, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
b) Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue
Ave.; April 15, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
c) Newport Symposium, Marble House and The Breakers;
April 23-26, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
d) Newport Flower Show, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave.;
June 23, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and June 24 & 25, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
e) Angela Moore Fashion Show, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue
Ave.; July 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
f) Annual Summer Dinner Dance, Chateau Sur Mer, 474
Bellevue Ave.; August 12, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight
g) Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, Rosecliff;
September 22, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Marble House, 596 Bellevue Ave., September 23-24, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
h) Holiday Dinner Dance, The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point
Ave.; December 16, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight
c. Pool Table License, Renewals:
1. Finbarr Murray, The Fastnet Pub, 1 Broadway
2. John T. Harrington, The Protective Club, 596 Thames St.
3. Hillside & Cappy Inc., d/b/a Hillside Café, 8 Memorial Blvd.
d. Reappointment of Scott Wheeler as Newport Tree Warden (Approve)
e. Actuarial Valuation Reports: Police & Fire Pension Systems as of July
1, 2016 and Post-Retirement Benefits Plan (Receive)- Copies for review are in the City Clerk’s Office and on the city’s website
f. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended July 1, 2016 (Receive) – A copy for review is in the City Clerk’s Office and on the city’s website
g. 2016 Annual Reports (Receive):
1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
2. Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission
h. Communication from P3 Global Management Inc., re: Proposal for Newport Bike Share Program (Receive)
i. Communication from Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Schools, re: Requesting permission for storage of Rogers High School football equipment at Murphy Field (Receive and refer to City Administration)
j. Communication from Dennis P. Sullivan, Chairman, Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, re: requesting permission to be the sole vendor at the parade on March 11, 2017 (Approve)
k. Communication from Robert Spagnolo, re: Resignation from the Waterfront Commission (Receive with regret)
l. Communication from William Steeves, re: Resignation from the Tree and Open Space Commission (Receive with regret)
LICENSES & PERMITS
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
2. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Note: Vacancies currently or soon will exist on the following Boards and Commissions:
Accessibility Advisory Committee, Waste Water and Storm Water Improvements Committee, Affirmative Action Commission, Beach Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory, Commission, Energy and Environment Commission, Finance Review Committee, Harbor Walk, Commission, Historic District Commission, Planning Board, Trust and Investment Commission,, Tree and Open Space Commission, Waterfront Commission, Zoning Board of Review, Historic District Commission- Reappointments of Michael Conroy, Joseph E. Babcock, Jr. and Diana Sylvaria
RESOLUTIONS
3. Honoring Frank Landry for his dedication and commitment to the Newport
Housing Authority- J. Bova, L. Ceglie, J. Florez, K. Leonard, J. Napolitano,
S. Taylor, H. Winthrop
ORDINANCES
4. Amending Chapter 10.40 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Isolated Stop Signs, Section 10.40.010 entitled, “Isolated stop signs-Designated” (Second Reading)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. Action Item #5598/17 re: Water Fund FY2017 Budget Amendment (w/accompanying ordinance)
6. Action Item #5599/17 re: Award of Contract for 2017 Statistical Update (w/accompanying resolution)
7. Action Item #5600/17 re: Addendum to Lease Agreement – Armory Antique Marketplace – Antique Center at Newport Harbor Center (Armory) Building (w/accompanying resolution)
8. Action Item #5601/17 re: JLS Mailing Services – Contract Amendment No. 1 (w/accompanying resolution)
9. Action Item #5602/17 re: Budget Increase-#09-039 Station No. 1 Water Treatment Plant Upgrade and New Lawton Valley Water Treatment Plant (w/accompanying resolution)
10. Action Item #5603/17 re: Award of Bid – Award of Bid # 17-031 – Improvements to the Lawton Valley 2 Million Gallon Steel Tank (w/accompanying resolution)
11. Action Item #5604/17 RE: Award of Contract RFP #17-043, Gateway Parking Lot Management Services (w/accompanying resolution)
BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Class F-1 Daily Liquor Licenses, Preservation Society of
Newport County:
a) Wine & Food Pairing, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave;
February 11, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
b) Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue
Ave.; April 15, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
c) Newport Symposium, Marble House and The Breakers;
April 23-26, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
d) Newport Flower Show, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave.;
June 23, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and June 24 &
25, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
e) Angela Moore Fashion Show, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue
Ave.; July 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
f) Annual Summer Dinner Dance, Chateau Sur Mer, 474
Bellevue Ave.; August 12, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight
g) Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, Rosecliff;
September 22, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Marble House, 596 Bellevue Ave., September 23-24,
2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
h) Holiday Dinner Dance, The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point
Ave.; December 16, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight
Laura C. Swistak
City Clerk
ADJOURN