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OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 30A ss. 18-25, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.” Assistive Listening System Now Available for City Council Meetings. Those interested in utilizing these devices for meetings at 93 Washington Street may contact the City Clerk Ilene Simons at 978-619-5610 or isimons@salem.com. A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. (actual start time was 7:50 PM) for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on October 8, 2019, at 10:01 A.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V. All Councillors were present. Council President Dibble presided. Councillor Sargent moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted. President Dibble requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC TESTIMONY 1. Rinus Oosthoek, 265 Essex St. – ADU 2. Robert Liani, 96 Bridge St. – ADU 3. Ray Gottwald, 12 Curtis St. – Short-term rental 4. John Boris, 5 Bedford St. – ADU 5. Matthew Veno, 20 Forest Ave. - ADU 6. Anthony Varela, 23 Cedarcrest Ave. – ADU 7. Mark Pattison, 2 Beaver St. – One Way Traffic Change 8. Dennis Tentindo, 2 Beaver St. – One Way Traffic Change 9. Judith Reilly, 20 West Ave.- ADU 10. Kate Abarbanel, 21 Mason St. – ADU 11. Erica Feldmann, 26R Chestnut St. – ADU 12. James Willis, 18 Pingree St. – ADU 13. Jeff Cohen, 12 Hancock St. – ADU 14. Fawaz Abusharkh, 4 Harrison Rd. – ADU 15. DJ Napolitano, 45 Valley St. – ADU 16. Flora Tonthat, 30 Northey St. – ADU 17. Ben Winthrop, 3 Essex St. – ADU  2 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING (#501) – (#438 of 2019 & #566 of 2018) – AT&T TELECOMMUNICATION – LIBERTY HILL AVE. A hearing, held from September 12, 2019, took place on the petition from AT&T to install a small cell attachment on a pole at 40 Liberty Hill Ave. Ed Parry a lawyer representing AT&T spoke about the small cell installation and the concerns residents and Councillors had about the original location at 27 Liberty Hill Ave. The pole was moved to abut the cemetery at 40 Liberty Hill Ave. Councillor Dominguez asked how many feet from residents. Attorney Parry stated 88 feet from closest residents. It was 20 feet when using the old location. Councillor Flynn asked why the small cell cannot be placed on a pole on Sargent St. where there are no residents. Attorney Parry stated it is limited on how far to move down to get the coverage needed. Councillor Gerard responded it has been moved the farthest away it can and still provide the coverage needed. If there is an emergency a Bates School, the call from the nurse can drop. Appearing Opposed was resident from 25 Liberty Hill Ave. Moving the pole alleviates some of his concerns. Survey Bates School Parents and no calls drip – they have at least 2-3 bars. AT&T looking for 5G not 3G or $G. AT&T pays a $500 flat fee. One time ever and it recoups that in no time, but I have to pay taxes each year. If it is really a Bates School issue then why not closer to Bates. O’Neil Square is going through a redo – where will this pole be after redo. Why does AT&T pay 1 fee and walk away. Can the city get money on a reoccurring basis? Councillor Turiel asked if the installation is to provide coverage now or pre-build for 5G. Attorney responded for both. 3G for now and 4G and 5G for future. Mr. Parry also stated looked for new pole in good faith, the Council did not like the original placement and AT&T did what it was asked to move it. Councillor Gerard moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted. Councillor Gerard moved that the order be granted. It was so voted. (4 opposed)  3 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #605 – (#594) – COMCAST TO INSTALL CONDUIT ON BRIGGS ST./WASHINGTON SQ. A hearing was held on the petition from Comcast to install a conduit on Briggs St./Washington Sq. Appearing in favor was Dave Flewelling from Comcast. This is to provide service to 94 Washington Square East. No one was recorded as opposed. Councillor Madore moved that the hearing be closed. It was so voted. Councillor Madore moved that the order be granted. It was so voted. #606 – APPROPRIATION OF $69,621.60 FOR RETIREMENT BUY BACK – SCHOOL DEPART. The following Order introduced by the Mayor was adopted under suspension of the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty-One Dollars and Sixty Cents ($69,621.60) be approved within the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113-5146) to be expended for the FY 2020 contractual buyback(s) listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Name Department Amount Dolores Donofrio School $35,541.60 Dianne Haas School $34,080.00 TOTAL $69,621.60 #607 – DONATION FROM ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES GROUP FOR SCHOLARSHIPS The following Order introduced by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from the Alternative Therapies Group, Inc. to be deposited into the Scholarship Fund (8304-4830) to be used for the scholarships in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor.  4 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #608 – ACCEPT MGL CH. 44 SEC. 53E ½ - REVOLVING FUND FOR TREE REPLACEMENT The following Order introduced by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: That the City of Salem hereby requests the adoption of a Tree Replacement revolving account in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ which authorizes special purpose revolving account in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor #609 – COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR REGARDING HOUSING MATTERS AND AHTF ANNUAL REPORT The following communication from the Mayor regarding a brief summary of the housing related matters that are currently before the City Council and also submitting the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Board’s FY2019 Annual report was received and filed. (See Mayor’s Letter below) (Copy of Mayor’s Letter Below – The AHTF Annual Report on file at City Clerk’s Office) Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: I am writing to provide you with a brief summary of the housing related matters that are currently before the City Council and to submit the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Board’s FY2019 Annual Report. Over the past 18 months, we have had considerable education, outreach, and deliberation with the Council and the public at large regarding housing challenges and opportunities in Salem. The extensive prior analysis, data, and discussions have helped initiate several important housing policy initiatives within this calendar year. I note that after this week’s Council meeting, there are only three meetings left in 2019 and we hope to be able to wrap up several pending housing matters within this timeframe, including, but not limited to the following: the Accessory Living Area Zoning Amendment (aka ADUs) which is approaching a statutory deadline for action; the extension of the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP); a review of Inclusionary Housing options; and support for project specific initiatives. This correspondence provides a brief overview of several pending matters, as well as a copy of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund’s FY2019 Annual Report. Accessory Living Area Zoning Amendment As you are aware, the Accessory Living Area Zoning Amendment was submitted to the Council on June 13, 2019. Here is a link to the proposed ordinance and cover letter. https://www.salem.com/sites/salemma/files/uploads/06_13_2019_city_council_filings.pdf#page=81 The Planning Board has provided a positive recommendation for the Accessory Living Area Zoning Amendment. At the Council meeting on September 12, 2019, the matter was referred to the Sub-committee on Ordinance License and Legal Affairs (OLLA). In order to meet the 90-day statutory requirement for action, the City Council must vote on second passage of the Accessory Living Area Ordinance by November 13th. As such, we are hoping that the OLLA committee will be able to meet this Thursday, October 10th, to take up the ordinance. If this ordinance can be recommended out of the OLLA committee this week, it would allow for the Council to consider first passage on October 10th and second passage on October 24th. The Council’s only meeting in November falls beyond the 90-day timeframe, which is why it’s imperative that the Council take up the ADU ordinance this month. I know that Planning Department staff have been doing outreach to Councillors on the ordinance, but in the event you need additional information, I am providing links to prior actions to date on the ADU ordinance, here:  5 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - The Planning Board’s recommendation can be found here https://imaginesalem.org/s/PB- Recommendation.pdf. - The staff memorandum dated July 31, 2019 that responded the questions about the ordinance is also here: https://imaginesalem.org/s/Accessory-Dwelling-Unit-update.pdf. - The staff memorandum dated August 29, 2019 that responded to questions after the close of the public hearing can be found here: https://imaginesalem.org/s/Staff-Response-to-0815-ADU- questions.pdf. In addition to work on the ordinance itself, we are also working on a new loan fund project that would enable homeowners interested in creating ADUs to tap into a loan fund at a reduced interest rate in exchange for agreeing to an affordability restriction on the new unit created. This is one tool to incentivize the creation of these units in a way that will help achieve our affordable housing goals. Zoning Map Amendment There are currently two private development projects in the pipeline that will require City Council action to move forward. The first is a zoning map amendment proposed by KR Starr Realty Holding LLC to change the property located at 355 and 373 Highland Avenue and 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10 Cedar Road from Business Highway and Business Park Development to Residential Multi-Family. A Cinemaworld had previously been considered for the parcels; however, that project did not move forward. KR Starr Realty Holding LLC is proposing the zoning amendment to facilitate a mixed-use project on this site. The joint public hearing for the map amendment is scheduled for November 14th. The zoning map amendment is necessary in order to redevelop the site as mixed-use development. The project team has met extensively with the Ward Councillor and the neighborhood association from this area. Please keep in mind that even with the zoning amendment, the project will still require a special permit from the Planning Board. The project will also be seeking City support through a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement through the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP); however, the project lies outside the current program area (see HDIP Area Expansion below). Tax Increment Exemption Agreement The second current housing project is by Harbor Point Developers, who recently received Planning Board site plan review approval to adaptively reuse the former St. Joseph’s rectory and school building into multifamily housing. This is an exciting opportunity to preserve the historic buildings and create new housing opportunities. However, due to the complexities in redeveloping historic structures that have been neglected for nearly 20 years, the project will require significant effort including public partnerships for state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits. Harbor Point Developers will be seeking local support from the City Council by way of a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement through the HDIP before the end of the year. Housing Development Incentive Program Area Expansion The former St. Joseph’s site is located in the Housing Development (HD) program area, but there are many challenging sites throughout the city, such as the Cinemaworld site, that are not located in the HD program area. The HDIP can increase the feasibility of residential development by providing an additional financial tool to overcome development challenges that we know exist throughout the city. This tool is similar to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program which has been used citywide to foster the creation of jobs. We would like to have similar flexibility with respect to the creation of mixed-use development throughout Salem. Not every project requires TIFs or TIEs, but it is a tool that can be useful for projects that have to overcome economic barriers on long vacant and/or hard to develop sites. As with TIFs, each TIE request requires individual and specific City Council approval. The expansion of the HD program area is currently before you. The public hearing for the matter closed on September 23, 2019. The matter is now waiting for the Community and Economic Development committee to move the proposal out of committee, for action by the full Council. Lastly, as you know, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board reconvened in 2018 to help craft strategies that will produce and preserve affordable housing. Since it has reconvened, the AHTF has held numerous meetings and helped draft several affordable housing policies, including the accessory living area amendment that is currently before you. Please accept the enclosed 2019 Fiscal Year Report which provides a summary of the funds expended and a description of the activities commenced by the AHTF last fiscal year.  6 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING I look forward to continuing this conversation with the City Council and others in our community to move these efforts forward. Sincerely, Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor #610 – CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER The following Order introduced by Councillor Furey was adopted. ORDERED: That the regular meetings of the City Council for the month of November and December 2019 be held on November 21, 2019 and December 12, 2019 be adopted. #611 – BLASTING CONCERNS AT THE QUARRY (Councillor Furey assumes chair) The following Order introduced by Councillor Dibble was adopted. And the amendment to invite the Salem and Swampscott Fire Marshall was voted. ORDERED: That the Public Health, Safety and Environment Committee co-posted with the Committee of the Whole immediately meet with Quarry Official to discuss excessive and increased strength of blasting and strongly shaking Salem homes and invite the Director of Inspectional Services, City Engineer, Health Agent and Quarry Officials. And the Salem and Swampscott Fire Marshall. (Councillor Dibble assumes chair) #612 – REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY RESIDENT PARKING FOR OCTOBER ON ESSEX ST. The following Order introduced by Councillor Madore was adopted. This order was brought in due to unintended consequences in this area by the library and athenaeum. ORDERED: That the October temporary resident only parking for Essex Street between Cambridge Street to Boston Street be removed.  7 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #613 – DISCUSS ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO CH. 28 STREET PERFORMERS The following Order introduced by Councillor Madore was adopted. ORDERED: that the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs co-posted WITH THE Committee of the Whole to review Street Performer Rules and Regulations and discuss amendment of Ch. 28 Transient vendors, hawkers, peddlers, and solicitors to add definite of Street Performers and that the Salem Public Art Commission be the license issuing authority for street performers. Invited are Licensing Board Clerk, Public Art Planner, Public Art Commission, City Solicitor. #614 – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - HANDICAP PARKING – SUMMIT ST. The following ordinance introduced by Councillor Dominguez was adopted for first passage. ORDINANCE: to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended by adding the following: Summit Street – One Handicapped Parking Space to be added in front of #20, beginning four (4) feet southwest of the driveway at 16 Summit Street, running southwesterly for a distance of twenty (20) feet. Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. #615 – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - HANDICAP PARKING – REPEAL NORTH ST. The following ordinance introduced by Councillor Gerard was adopted for first passage. ORDINANCE: to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended as follows: Repeal North Street – One Handicapped Parking Space in front of #157, North Street for a distance of twenty (20) feet. Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.  8 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #616 – DISCUSS SALEM YACHT CLUB PARKING The following Order introduced by Councillor Sargent was adopted as a late file. No discussion. ORDERED: That the Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole meet with the members of the Salem Willows Yacht Club to discuss the elimination of, or changes to their parking spaces at the Salem Willows Park. Invited: Members of the Salem Willows Yacht Club, The Park and Rec. Dept. and Commission, the Planning Dept, the Engineering Dept. and any other interested party. #617 (#422) – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - BEAVER STREET ONE-WAY AND PARKING PROHIBITED Councillor McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. Councillor Flynn withdraw this Ordinance. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of an ordinance amending traffic- Beaver St. Ch. 42 Sec 10 one- way streets and Sec 51 parking prohibited has considered such matter and has recommended the following ordinance be withdrawn. #618 – (#370) – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING ACESSORY LIVING UNITS SEC. 3.2.8 Councillor McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report. The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a zoning ordinance amendment relative to Accessory Living Uses Sec. 3.0 – Use Regulation by deleting and replacing 3.2.8 ordinance has considered said matter and would recommended that the matter be referred out as amended with no recommendation. Councillor McCarthy made a motion to adopt and refer back to Committee to meet as scheduled on October 23, 2019. Councillor McCarthy stated that meet this evening and went through each change and the Planning Department brought in an amendment relative to home ownership which the committee adopted. The amendment states you should live in your home the whole time. The affordability issues came up during the meeting. This zoning is for the property for which you own – if expend your own funds they shouldn’t be any affordability strings attached to it. If a loan then may see affordability strings attached. All the questions that were asked were answered. This is just on tool in the tool box.  9 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Councillor Peterson this is an easy one to support. Affordable housing and housing in general. And this preserves the character of the community. We don’t want to lose our young or seniors. Councillor Turiel stated this is easy to support. His biggest concerned on home ownership was addressed. The new amendment took care of this. In favor of first passage and back to committee. Councillor Madore said affordable housing is a hot topic. Build more housing for seniors. To vote this down is hypocrisy because this will support seniors living here. They could have a college student live with them and stay in their home. The Greater Boston Housing Report Card – keep hearing how we do our fair share. Read off % of surrounding communities. Salem was at the bottom. Not doing enough. Ready to pass this now for first passage. Councillor Milo agreed with Councillor Madore – We do have to do more for our seniors and that is why she brought in the current in-law ordinance that is already on the books. Agree we cannot control the rent here in Salem. There is no guarantee there will be affordability; with the current ordinance it guarantees seniors affordability. Taking R1s and making them R2s. Councillor Gerard – Way it is written only 10 units using it. Current Ordinance doesn’t do enough. With the new ordinance can have families stay together. Option of what to do. A tool in the tool box. Pass for first passage and refer to committee. Do your homework. Councillor Furey – Its high noon for first passage. In 1985 lived in an ADU as a young person and as a Senior Citizen would like to live in an ADU again. Its for all generations. Favor of first passage tonight. Councillor Sargent – Full confidence that this body is doing their homework. Hard to believe that Salem is a 3% and Middleton much higher %. Feel we do our part. We should use our CPA money to buy a 2 or 3 family home a year and make it affordable each year. And let the SRA take them over. St. James next to CLC great place for senior living. Immaculate Conception another great location for senior housing since its next to 27 Charter Street. This will have a big effect on our R-1 Zoning we can’t afford. Councillor Flynn – Glad we have a current in-law ordinance on the books. I have done my homework by talking to people. People chose their house because it was in an R1 Zone now becoming R2 (Councillor Furey assumes the chair) Councillor Dibble – It’ the 11th hour and now there is a housing crisis. Building mostly luxury apartments at market rate. Not building affordable housing. Ward 7 mostly R1 zone and now looking at possibly changing that to make 2-family. Not saying slow this down just need to shape. Wanted to keep PH open but was outvoted. Now at the 11th hour Mayor wants first passage of this. Major Concern – owner occupied for all zones so developers can’t come in and take advantage.  10 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Don’t want to say yeas to everything. Its not about the election. I will vote on what is best for Ward 7 and the whole city. Not about winning or losing but what best for the city. Would like to thank the Mayor and Planning Board for listening, for putting ownership back into this for all 4 zones. Let’s dot our I’s and cross our t’s at the 10/23 OLLA meeting – this needs to go back to committee. If doesn’t go back to committee, I can’t vote for this for first passage. Has to be something acceptable. Solicitor needs to look at wording. Councillor Peterson said only objection you mentioned has been addressed. Councillor Turiel – spoke about procedure. If can’t get 8 to go no point. Had 2 public hearings. We can make changes if stay within boundaries. First Passage and to Committee we can do it. Councillor McCarthy made a motion to adopt for first passage as amended and refer back to committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to hold a meeting on 10/23/19 by roll call vote. (Amendment to Sec. 4 letter E was read). The matter carries by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 3 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Peterson, McCarthy, Madore, Gerard, Furey, Dominguez and Dibble were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Sargent, Milo and Flynn were recorded in the negative. #619 – (#371) – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 3.1 – TABLE OF PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO ACESSORY DWELLING UNITS Councillor McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report. The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a zoning ordinance amendment relative to Accessory Living Uses Sec. 3.1 – Table of Principal and Accessory Use Regulations has considered said matter and would recommend no recommendation. Council McCarthy stated this goes with the previous zoning amendment and moves to adopt for first passage and refer back to committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to hold a meeting on 10/23/19 by roll call vote. The matter carries by a roll call vote of 8 yeas, 3 nays and 0 absent. Councillors Turiel, Peterson, McCarthy, Madore, Gerard, Furey, Dominguez and Dibble were recorded as voting in the affirmative. Councillors Sargent, Milo and Flynn were recorded in the negative. (Councillor Furey assumes chair) Councillor Dibble wanted to go on record to state he will not vote for second passage if no protections for neighborhoods; voted tonight in favor so conversation can be continued.  11 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Councillor McCarthy suggested everyone get their thoughts together and their questions answered before the meeting. #620 – ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 15, SEC 4(A) – SHORT TERM RENTALS INELIGIBLE RESIDENTIAL UNITS Councillor McCarthy offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of an ordinance amendment relative to Short Term Rentals Ch. 15, Sec. 4(a) – Ineligible Residential Units has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee. #621 – COMMUNICATION FROM SOLICITOR TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATIVE TO LAND DISPUT AT 20/20R FRANKLIN STREET The following communication from the City Solicitor requesting an Executive Session with the Mayor and Legal Counsel to discuss strategy with respect to the land dispute at 20//20R Franklin Street was received and filed and an Executive Session to be scheduled. Salem City Council City Hall Salem, MA Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: On August 1, 2019, the City Council met in executive session with the Mayor and legal counsel to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation relative to land in dispute at 20/20R Franklin Street. At that meeting, Councilors asked for additional information and legal analysis. At this time, I respectfully request the Council schedule a second executive session to further discuss this case. I am requesting the matter be discussed in executive session because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the City’s litigating position. An executive session on or before October 24, 2019 is preferred. I am available to work with the City clerk to find an acceptable date for this meeting. Thank you. Sincerely, Elizabeth Rennard  12 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #622 – PETITON FROM VERIZON TO INSTALL CONDUITS ON NORMAN ST./HOLYOKE SQ. A hearing was ordered for October 24, 2019 for a petition from Verizon to install 6 conduits at Norman St. / Holyoke Sq. #623 – PETITION FROM NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL CONDUIT AT 10-12 LYNDE STREET A hearing was ordered for October 24, 2019 for a petition from National Grid to install a conduit at 10-12 Lynde St. #624 –DISCUSS SHORT TERM RENTAL ISSUES AT 12 CURTIS STREET A Petition from Raymond Gottwald to discuss Short Term Rentals various issues at 12 Curtis St. #4 was moved referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. #625 – 627 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS The Following License Applications were granted: PUBLIC GUIDES: Donna Dunn 174 East Maine St., #1 Gloucester Kevin Roberts 29 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton Allison Christiansen 34 Briggs St #2, Salem Kelley Gifford 24 Flying Cloud Lane Salem Megan Donoghue 9 English St., Salem Jacques Denault 3 Scarlet Lane, Danvers Mary Raker 2 Hall Pond Rd., Boylston Isabella Connor 53 Lindor Rd., North Reading Chris Dowgin PO Box 249 Salem Cathy Gushgarian 29 Vine St Apt 8 Winchester Justin Doyle 22 Briggs St., Salem Caroline Parker 44 Pingree St., Salem LIMOS: Salem Taxi, 30 Federal St., Salem TAXI OPERATORS: Ramon DeJesus Gomez 88R Congress St.#1, Salem Angel DeJesus Capellan 190 Loring Ave., Salem Miguel Jimenez 4 Heritage Dr. Apt 28, Salem  13 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #628 – PUBLIC GUIDE The Following License Application was denied: PUBLIC GUIDES: Jason Jewett, 20 Harrison Ave, Salisbury #629 - #632 – CLAIMS The Following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses & Legal Affairs Leandra Adortse 8 Heritage Dr. Apt 28, Salem Erin Vuijk 39 Station Rd., Salem Colette O’Hara 8 Jere Rd., Reading Stephen Smith 22 Conant St., Salem (#577) – AMEND RULES AND ORDERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SECTION 10 The second reading of an Order to amend the rules and Orders of the City Council by amending Section 10 by deleting the words “shall rise and”. (2/3 vote needed) Councillor Dibble thought a greater discussion should take place because of its history and the reason why it may have been to put in there in the first place. Councillor McCarthy stated if we amend this it should become effective 1/1/2020. Councillor Peterson and Gerard spoke about better equality to remove due to some people unable to rise. Councillor Milo stated we should put it in committee and meet with all the other rules on the books. After suspension of the rules the City Clerk stated she has reached out to the company due to the concerns over the last two meetings and that she has set up a meeting with the AV company and a representative from Shure microphones to see if there is anything that could be done. The meeting is scheduled for October 17th and would like the chance to meet and report back before the Council decides. Councillor McCarthy made a motion to lay the matter on the table until the next meeting. It was so voted. (#576) – SECOND PASSAGE, ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 2 SEC. 145 – DISPLAY OF FLAGS The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance Amending Traffic Ch. 2, Sec. 145 – Display of Flags was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage. ORDINANCE: to amend an Ordinance relative to Ordering display of flags  14 OCTOBER 10, 2019 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 2, Section 145 is hereby amended by deleting Sec. 2-145 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “The Mayor or the City Council may at any time order flags to be displayed on the public buildings or on any city flagstaff, and that the Mayor shall transmit the order to the appropriate department.” Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. (#582) – SECOND PASSAGE, TRAFFIC AMENDING HANDICAPPED PARKING- SKERRY ST. The matter of second and final passage of an Ordinance Amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. Section 50B “Handicap Parking” was then taken up. It was adopted for second and final passage. ORDINANCE: to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – Handicapped Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended by adding the following: Skerry Street – One Handicapped Parking Space to be added in front of #7, starting four (4) feet from the driveway and continuing westerly for a distance of twenty (20) feet. Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. On the motion of Councillor Furey the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK