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Estelle M. Rand-Chair Todd C. Rotondo Brendan S. Sweeney 2023 OEC - 8 A 11: 4 5 Legal Affairs I City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday, December 4, 2023, 6:00PM City Council Committee Room, 3 rd Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Rand called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Members present: Todd Rotondo, Brendan Sweeney, Estelle Rand Members absent: None Councilors present: Hannah Bowen joined at 6:21pm. Also present: City Solicitor Stephanie Williams, Assistant City Solicitor Beth Oldmixon, Assistant City Solicitor Jesse Dole Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee #183 10/2/2023 A request for temporary "Resident Only Parking" Hold President Flowers-A letter regarding Section 8-5 of #239 9/18/2023 our City Charter (Review of Ordinances) Hold City Solicitor-Regarding Order #239-2023 Review of #239A 10/16/2023 City Ordinances, City Solicitor Proposed Hold Amendments Approve A reappointment for Ellen Hutchinson and Wayne reappointment #275 11/20/2023 Miller to serve on the Planning Board of Wayne Miller (3-0) City Clerk-2024 A renewal application for a Lodging #282 11/20/2023 House License for Grigor Qirjazi, 32 Broadway Hold City Clerk-2024 A renewal application for a Lodging #284 11/20/2023 House License for Turner Properties/Cabot Lodge Hold located at 91-93 Cabot Street City Clerk-2024 A renewal application for a Lodging #286 11/20/2023 House License for Girdler House, 78 Lothrop Street Hold City Clerk-2024 A renewal application for a Lodging #287 11/20/2023 House License for 276 Rantoul Street LLC, 276-278 Hold Rantoul Street City Clerk-2024 A renewal application for a Lodging #288 11/20/2023 House License for Kosmos Residences Realty Hold Trust/Garden City Residences, 490 Rantoul Street Order #275 was supposed to be appointing Ellen Flannery not Ellen Hutchinson. A separate letter has been submitted for the Council meeting at 7:00pm for Ellen Flannery's reappointment. The motion to recommend the approval of the appointment of Wayne Miller was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). Order#239A The Solicitor's Office provided a chart (called Summary of Ordinance Amendments Proposed by Solicitor's Office) which summarized by chapter the proposed amendments in the document filed as Order #239A. Solicitor Williams stated tonight the committee could vote on proposed amendments. Then in 2024 an ordinance change with the proposed amendments could be submitted to the Council. The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 1 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 7 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 15 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 26 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 33 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 58 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 69 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 105 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 109 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). In looking at Chapter 113, Sweeney asked where the $100 number came from for the fine. Assistant Solicitor Dole stated he looked at other similar fines. Bowenjoined at 6:21pm. The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 113 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). Regarding Chapter 117, Rand asked about the effect of the proposed changes on Ward 2 beekeepers. Dole stated that these proposed changes would help to prevent bees from flying directly across the sidewalk or directly into an abutter's property. The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 117 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 124 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). Beverly City Council Co111111ittee on Legal Affairs Meeting Minutes-December 4, 2023 page 2 of 3 The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 136 was made and seconded. A vote was taken,. and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 155 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 159 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 192 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 210 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 215 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 227 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 232 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 244 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). There was some discussion of more changes that would come next year to Chapter 249 due to a review being completed by the engineering department. The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 249 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 253 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 274 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to recommend the adoption of the proposed amendments in Chapter 282 was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to have the Solicitor's Office draft a letter on behalf of the Legal Affairs Committee summarizing the vote tonight to then be submitted as a filing for the next City Council meeting signed by the chair was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (3-0). There was a brief discussion on lodging licenses. Dole recommended inviting applicants in if they have outstanding inspection violations unless all violations have been resolved before the next meeting. Williams cautioned against approving a license if there are still outstanding issues. The committee decided to invite the remaining lodging house applicants, Laura DelleChiaie or health department designee and Jim Butler building or department designee to the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:57pm. 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