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Regular Meeting

Salem, MA · July 8, 2020

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City of Salem, Massachusetts “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A ss. 18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.” The City Council Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole met remotely via Zoom on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the matters(s) listed below. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 3, 2020 at 4:58 P.M. (This meeting is being recorded) ATTENDANCE All members of the Committee were present. Members of the COW present were Hapworth, Dominguez, Riccardi. Staff present Beth Rennard, Amanda Chiancola, Chief Giunta, Chief Butler, Lt. Schaueblin, Dominick Pangallo, Mayor Driscoll. SUBJECT(S) # 142 – INCLUSIONARY ZONING (COPOSTED WITH COMM. OF THE WHOLE) # 324 - ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 22 NOISE – FIREWORKS (OLLA ONLY) #324 Ordinance Amending Ch. 22 Noise – Fireworks Rennard notes that the ordinance amendment will allow public safety official to impose maximum fine allowed under State law for violation of noise due to Fireworks for $300. C. Morsillo moves to refer the matter out to full Council for adoption for first passage, seconded by C. Dibble, voted 5-0, motion passes. #142 Inclusionary Zoning Chiancola: Following up from previous discussion in OLLA on variations between % affordable units required, density bonus, fractional payments, and target income level. C. Dibble moves to require any sale of City-owned land in the previous 2 years to include 25% units affordable at 60% AMI, seconded by C. Sargent, voted 2-3, the motion does not pass. C. Madore opens public testimony. Jane Rumrill, Jeff Cohen, Lori Stewart, Kate Jordan spoke in favor of IZ. Fawaz Abushark spoke in opposition of IZ. C. Morsillo moves to amend Sec. 5.4.3.1a to change 10% to 12% units affordable at 60% and delete entirety of Sec. 5.4.3.3 fractional payments, seconded by C. Prosniewski, voted 3-2, the motion passes. C. Morsillo moves to refer the matter to full Council for adoption for first passage as amended, seconded by C. Prosniewski, voted 5-0, the motion passes. On the motion of C. Sargent the meeting adjourned at 9:06 P.M. Christine Madore, Chair

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City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall July 3, 2020 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The City Council Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole will meet remotely on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Inclusionary Zoning and amending an Ordinance relative to Noise (Fireworks) Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20,and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this committee meeting will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner: - Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81279551032?pwd=dUYwNTN2RU5pNWVvTVdjMEtxQnl3dz09 Password: 077252 - Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join. Enter Webinar ID: 812 7955 1032 followed by the meeting password above if directed to do so on screen. - Participants can dial a toll-free number at 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499 (Toll Free) to join the meeting. When prompted, enter meeting/webinar ID# 812 7955 1032 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. If public comment is allowed you may press *9 to raise your hand to speak - Meeting will be on SATV Channel 22. Very truly yours, ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK “Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator at (978-619-5630) as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.” Assistive Listening System is 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. “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A ss. 18-25, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.” AGENDA - Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance - Ordinance Amending Ch. 22 – Nosie relative to Fireworks Very truly yours, ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK The sub-committee meetings are held to take action for the purpose of making recommendations to the full council.

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