Newport Beach Commission Meeting

35 Golden Hill St, Newport, RI
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 @ 5pm

AGENDA: https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/Common/DownloadMeetingFiles?FilePath=\Notices\4852\2022\427168.pdf

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Any further discussion from last meeting on members’ thoughts re possible changes/issues for new season. Effect of demolition/construction

2. Updates if available of Beach Facilities Plan and Spring Clean-Up. Review Walk-Thru slides for resolution or escalation.

   1. How to get clarity on Sea Wall repairs at Easton’s Beach, King Beach, in 5 Year CIP.

NEW BUSINESS

Proposals

1. Break through Waves (Margo Crawford) – A free 1:1 program that combines yoga, mindfulness, breathing, and surf/stand up paddleboard therapy to those with trauma and/or PTSD.

2. Newport Volleyball Club (Chris Carr) Continue to offer Monday and Thursday night Leagues; resume weekend tournaments.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

1. Protecting and securing Carousel- Who to speak with about steps that could be taken

2. Budget for Easton’s Beach 2022-23.

   1. Is maintenance budget sufficient- impact of demolition

   2. Revenueprojection-andrevenueenhancementopportunities

      1. Chair and Umbrella Rentals offered?

      2. Visibility sites sponsorship?

   3. Benchmarking Easton’s Beach usage, revenue and maintenance vs other relevant

      beaches- research projects

   4. Impact if any of overall budget constraints

3. Review of Action Items

Open Meetings Page:
https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/OpenMeetingsPublic/OpenMeetingDashboard?subtopmenuId=201&EntityID=2174&MeetingID=1023184

City Commission Page:
https://www.cityofnewport.com/en-us/city-hall/boards-commissions/commissions/beach-commission