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Votes at a glance: Newport council approves consent calendar, fee revisions and several project actions
Summary
The Newport City Council adopted the consent calendar and approved a series of staff recommendations and project authorizations, including a fee increase resolution and a $100,000 task order for South Beach pathway design.
At its May 19, 2025 meeting, the Newport City Council took several formal actions summarized below. Where the transcript did not record exact vote tallies, the minutes state the motions carried and staff will record final vote counts in the official minutes.
Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar adopted (includes receipt of links to agendas and AV for minutes, receipt of approved committee minutes, and an OLCC recommendation for a full on‑premises commercial license for Sylvia Beach Hotel Newport LLC). Motion to adopt consent calendar moved by Councilor Ehman and seconded by Councilor Hickman; motion carries.
- Authorized staff, in partnership with the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, to apply for the ICMA Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistance Program grant. Motion moved by Councilor Rumigo and seconded by Councilor Hall; motion carries. (See separate coverage for program details.)
- Approved the final draft drinking water protection plan and authorized the city manager to sign and submit the draft to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for review. Motion moved by Councilor Jacoby and seconded by Councilor Emond; motion carries.
- Adopted Resolution No. 20250519004 revising City of Newport building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permit plan review and inspection fees. Motion moved by Councilor Romagu and seconded by Councilor Ehman; motion carries. Staff told council fee increases were required after a contractor (Clair/Claire Company) increased its fees and that the city followed state OAR review and posting requirements; new fees would take effect June 1.
- Approved a roster of 14 consultants of record to be used for professional services; staff said the city received 28 proposals and scored them, selecting 14 firms for the roster. Motion carried; city manager authorized to execute task orders and professional services agreements pending city‑attorney review.
- Authorized the city manager to execute Task Order No. 1 with Century West Engineering for design and engineering services for the South Beach Loop Path Improvements Project, not to exceed $100,000, once the consultant of record agreement is fully executed. Motion moved by Councilor Hall and seconded by Councilor Hickman; motion carries.
Notes: The transcript records that motions carried but does not list full roll‑call vote tallies for each motion; official minutes and the city clerk’s record will provide the finalized vote counts. Several items noted fiscal impacts or follow‑up steps (e.g., fee changes effective June 1; potential supplemental budget for benefits if ICMA grant awarded).
