City Council

City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall December 1, 2020 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The City Council will meet on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. remotely to hold its regular meeting for the purpose of discussing any and all business including the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021 Tax Rate. 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 meeting of the Salem City Council 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. 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If you are able you may participate in Public Testimony remotely or the Council President will read your comment into the record if emailed.  4 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS Public Hearing on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the four (4) property classes for the fiscal year 2021, and the residential, open space, and small commercial exemption options Present are: Board of Assessors: President McCarthy then turned the Public Hearing over to the Mayor, Director of Assessor and the Board of Assessor for discussion and presentation APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved to close the Public Hearing Voted  5 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS National Grid to install (2) JO Poles (1) on Ferry St. and (1) on Waite St. ORDERED: APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Moved to close the Public Hearing Voted Councillor Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent  6 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS Comcast to install underground Conduits for work to be done on Bridge St to include conduits on Osgood St and Ferry St ORDERED: APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Moved to close the Public Hearing Voted Councillor Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent  7 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of Kate Zuraw to the Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire on November 19, 2023 Action Contemplated Councillor Confirmation by roll call vote Yeas Nays Abs Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of Ezekiel Holt to the Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire on November 19, 2023 Action Contemplated Councillor Confirmation by roll call vote Yeas Nays Abs  8 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Nine Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($975,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the following “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation” accounts to reduce the gross amount to be raised by taxation when Fiscal Year 2021 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Description Amount__ Receipts Reserved – Witch House $175,000.00 Receipts Reserved – Golf Course $600,000.00 Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster $200,000.00 TOTAL $975,000.00 Councillor Turiel suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Absent ORDER: That the Mayor and City Council accept the provisions of Section 4, Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 for Fiscal Year 2021, and that such additional exemptions granted be 100% of the statutory exemption amounts, provided all other qualifications specified in said Section 4, Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 are met. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Absent  9 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE Letter from the Mayor with her recommendation of the setting of the current fiscal year tax rate. The Mayor’s recommendation for the proposed tax rate of $13.80 for residential and $27.60 for commercial which will again be under the City’s allowable levy limit. (See below for letter in full) Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Received & Filed Voted Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council: Each year the City Council must vote to set the residential tax factor and thereby set the tax rate for the fiscal year. In Massachusetts, Proposition 2 ½ caps new property taxes at no more than 2.5% of the previous year’s levy. This year, the tax rate – $13.80 for residential and $27.60 for commercial – is once again under the City’s allowable levy limit, with excess levy capacity of approximately $4.6 million dollars remaining, validating our City’s responsible approach to budgeting and managing public finances. We continue to maintain a generally low tax bill increase over time, as well, with the average increase over the last 10 years for the average single-family taxpayer in Salem coming in at a reasonable 3.1% or $160 per year. Based on the rates above, the change in the average single-family tax bill will be $144 (2.42%), the average condominium unit change will be $0 (0%), the average two-family change will be $102 per unit (3.08%), the average three-family change will be $179 per unit (7.33%). As you may recall, average percentage increases do change from year to year within residential categories and the residential tax rate is the same regardless of the type of residential property within this classification. Increases vary based on valuation and growth increases year to year, which is driven by market price fluctuations approximately 12 – 18 months prior. Given the range of commercial properties in Salem, from small shops to hotels to large office complexes, it is hard to identify a truly “average commercial property,” however the average commercial property increase is estimated at 3.21%. Appropriation orders submitted separately applies receipts reserved and free cash to help hold down the increase in property taxes, reducing the total amount raised by taxation and saving Salem property owners from an additional $1.475 million in taxes to be collected. Despite an active housing market increasing values and despite increases in fixed costs for delivering local services this fiscal year, we have managed to keep tax increases relatively low. The reason for this is simple: growth matters. As we grow our tax base, we have been able to successfully distribute the burden of funding critical local services to more taxpayers, alleviating the burden on existing property owners. This is why – in addition to the housing need and the desire to  10 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE great good, local jobs – it is so very important we consider new growth opportunities with an open mind and strategic approach. We cannot cut our way to stabilized taxes or better services; we can, however, broaden the size of the base that funds our local government, thereby stabilizing taxes and improving services. FY2021 once again demonstrates that exact strategy at work. We always strive to manage the overall tax burden on our City’s homeowners and I am proud that we have never needed or sought a Proposition 2 ½ override. We seek efficiencies and opportunities for regionalization or streamlining. We look to technology and performance improvement strategies to reduce the cost of doing business. We shift the cost of government off property taxpayers by pursuing a substantial number of grant opportunities and by looking to tax options that shift those costs to visitors when possible by supporting the development of new hotels, the extension of lodging taxes to short-term rentals, and the responsible growth of the recreational cannabis industry. The most powerful tool at our disposal, however, is responsible, sensible private development that adds to our tax base. Therefore, we have advocated for the appropriate redevelopment of sites such as the former courthouses, the vacant power plant property, and other under-utilized and vacant former industrial parcels. I am extremely pleased that certified new growth this fiscal year is $1.6 million, which is of significant assistance as we work together to provide much needed services in the areas of public safety, schools and public services, at a reasonable cost to property owners. We have also been extremely pro-active in pursuing grant opportunities whenever they become available. Since the start of my administration in 2006 we have successfully received over $150 million in state and federal grants. Just about one-fifth of our revenues is aid from the state, and we still rely on and require a strong state partnership to make much needed infrastructure investments. We also work to have meaningful partnerships with our anchor institutions and non-profits, including our tax agreement and CBA with Footprint, investments in our schools and neighborhoods from SSU, expanded community support from NSMC, and our ongoing push for a nearly two decades’ over-due adjustment in our SESD PILOT. One of the biggest challenges we continue to face is pressure from reductions in revenues and increases in fixed costs. Fixed costs for FY2021, such as state charges, health insurance costs, Medicare, worker’s compensation, debt payments, and municipal insurance, increased by $1.6 million over last year. As you might recall, the FY2021 budget we filed included $1.4 million in cuts due to the uncertainty of the economy this past spring. When it comes to non-tax revenues, local aid for FY2021 was level funded by the state, and, as you may be aware, we have seen considerable reductions in our hotel and meals excise revenues  11 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE and parking receipts, due to the pandemic’s economic impacts. While growth and cannabis excise are up, collectively our parking, meals, and hotel receipts for the first quarter of FY2021 were down by 35%, meaning we took in close to $845,000 less that quarter than we did in the same quarter of FY2020. As we set our tax rate for the current fiscal year, the recommendation is to set the residential factor at .849947 and CIP split to 1.7. The vision for our City laid out in our annual budget, and continued with this tax proposal, reflects our collective desire to keep Salem a vibrant, thriving community that delivers quality public services in as efficient and affordable a manner as possible. When I took office, we faced a $3.5 million deficit. We spent all our savings just to keep the lights on and were forced to borrow money to pay normal operating expenses. We have worked collaboratively over the years to eliminate prior deficits, improve city finances, and balance our books with an eye on both the needs of today and our aspirations for the future. It has not always been easy. Just as we emerged from those local fiscal trials in 2007 our national economy spiraled into a recession and, just as we were building back from that crisis the current pandemic brought a sharp decline in our economy. But whatever the cause of our challenges, we weathered them and are today still resiliently positioned for success, with strong growth, a declining unemployment rate, still record bond ratings, and award-winning balanced budgets. Our City’s bond rating from Standard & Poor’s was upgraded seven years ago to AA, the highest in the City’s history. In their most recent ratings report the agency cited our financial stability and conservative budgeting practices in affirming that strong rating. This is validation that Salem’s fiscal policies are of the highest standard and that the path we have set for ourselves is the correct one for our community. I am grateful for our partnership in securing a healthy municipal fiscal environment and recommend adoption of the proposed residential factor which will enable us to finalize property tax rates for this fiscal year. Very truly yours, Kimberley Driscoll Mayor City of Salem  12 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Two Million, Nine Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand, Two Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Twenty Cents ($2,976,274.20) shall be Raised and Appropriated from the City of Salem General Fund for the purpose of supporting the Trash Enterprise Fund Expense Subsidy, which represents the amount to be raised less operational expenses, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account (1-3245) to reduce the tax rate amount to be raised by taxation when the Fiscal Year 2021 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  13 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand, Five Hundred, Eleven Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents ($128,511.78) is hereby appropriated to the accounts listed below to be funded by property taxes, state aid, non-property tax revenue and reserves when the FY 2021 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Account Description Amount 12201-5111 Fire FT Salaries 114,579.24 12201-5131 Fire Overtime 13,932.54 Total $ 128,511.78 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules ORDERED: The Salem City Council hereby approves the use of up to $100,000.00 in Community Preservation Funds annually, for a period of up to twenty years, for the bond payment for the Bertram Field Phase 2 project, a portion of the capital equipment and improvements bond authorized by a vote of the City Council on June 27, 2019. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  14 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: Due to COVID-19 the DOR is asking that CO#350 that was approved July 9th be reapproved. Original request: That the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) is hereby appropriated and transferred from the “General Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account (1-3245) to the Transit Enhancement Fund as provided in the Cannabis Host Agreements and the amount received through June 30, 2019, in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Transit Enhancement Fund (1%) $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  15 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars and Forty Four Cents ($58,980.44) be approved within the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113-5146) to be expended for the FY 2021 contractual buyback(s) listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Name Department Amount Harry Rocheville Police 58,980.44 $ 58,980.44 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules ORDERED: That the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars and Eighty Eight Cents ($49,250.88) be approved within the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113-5146) to be expended for the FY 2021 contractual buyback(s) listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Name Department Amount Andrew Dacy Police 49,250.88 $ 49,250.88 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  16 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Thousand dollars ($30,000.00) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account (1-3245_ to the Police Department Contracted Services account (12102-5302) to fund an assessment center process to hire the Chief of Police in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Description Fund Amount_____ Chief’s Assessment Center 12102-5302 $30,000.00 ________________________________________________________________________ $30,000.00 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules ORDERED: Due to COVID-19 the DOR is asking that CO#352 that was approved July 9th be reapproved. Original request: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account (1-3245) to the “Human Resources Contracted Services Account (11522-5320) to cover uniform costs as required to comply with the AFSCME 1818 contract through FY 2020 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  17 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: To accept the donation from Witch Tee’s in the amount of One Thousand Fifty Dollars ($1,050.00) for a dedication bench. These funds will be deposited into the Park & Recreation Donation Fund 24061-4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the city of Salem established a Committee to prepare the City of Salem Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update; WHEREAS, the City of Salem Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update contains several potential future projects to mitigate impacts from natural hazards in the City of Salem; WHEREAS, duly noticed public meetings were held by the Conservation Commission on August 8, 2019 and February 18, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City of Salem authorizes responsible departments and/or agencies to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Salem hereby adopts the City of Salem Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40 § 4 and its City Charter and Ordinances. Councillor Flynn Moved Adpotion by RCV Yay Nay Abs OR Refer to Government Services under the Rules  18 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERERS AND RESOLUTIONS RESIDENTIAL FACTOR Determination of the percentage of total taxes to be borne by the four (4) classes of property Councillor Turiel ORDERED: That the City of Salem adopt a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF _ _ . _ _ _ _ % for Fiscal Year 2021 Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Turiel Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED OPEN SPACE EXEMPTION Councillor Turiel ORDERED: That the City NOT adopt an OPEN SPACE EXEMPTION for Fiscal Year 2021 Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Turiel Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED  19 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERERS AND RESOLUTIONS RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION Councillor Turiel ORDERED: That the City NOT adopt a RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION for Fiscal Year 2021 Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Turiel Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED SMALL COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION Councillor Turiel ORDERED: That the City NOT adopt a SMALL COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION for Fiscal Year 2021 Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Turiel Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail  20 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERERS AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor Turiel ORDINANCE: amending Traffic, Chapter 42 section 57A be amended by adding the following: Section 1. Dodge Street – Parking time limited: unmetered zones – Southerly side beginning at point 30 feet east of Dodge St. Ct., for a distance of 105 feet. 30-minute parking only from 8:00 AM to 10 PM Monday thru Sunday. Section 2. Chapter 42 section 51 be amended by adding the following Dodge St. Ct. – Parking Prohibited on certain streets – both sides beginning at Dodge St in a southerly direction. Action contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted Councillor Turiel ORDINANCE: amending Traffic, Chapter 42 section 75 be amended by adding the following: Woodbury Court – ZONE C COLOR GREEN - #8 and #9 Woodbury Court to be included to obtain resident sticker parking permits but no visitor passes shall be issued. Action contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for first passage Voted  21 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of Bond Order $16,100,000.00 cost of Signature Parks Improvement Program has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Turiel offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance to whom was referred the matter of carrying matters forward has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) (if carrying any matters forward than the committee report shall state that Rule 31B be suspended so the matters may be carried into the new year of 2021) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted  22 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Madore offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of carrying matters forward has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) (if carrying any matters forward than the committee report shall state that Rule 31B be suspended so the matters may be carried into the new year of 2021) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted  23 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS NONE  24 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS A petition from Salem Historical Tours to wave Public Guide fees for 2021 Action Contemplated Councillor Madore Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affairs and that these petition Be carried forward to 2021 The Following License Applications: PUBLIC GUIDES: Stephen Busby 9 Hillside Ave. Marblehead Action Contemplated Councillor Madore Moved Granted Voted The Following License Applications: SECOND HAND VALUABLES : Game Zone 270 Essex St., Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Madore Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affairs and that these licenses Be carried forward to 2021  25 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following Claims: William Sosnowski 12 Barton St., Salem Victor Mancini 20 Celestial Way, Salem Allison Madore 101 Rantoul St., Beverly Action Contemplated Councillor Madore Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affairs and that these claims Be carried forward to 2021  26 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE: Amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B, “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” Councillor Madore In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended by repealing the following: Repeal – Cross Street, in front of #3 Cross Street, for a distance of twenty (20) feet Handicap Parking only, Tow Zoned Time.” (11/21/19) Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Madore Moved Adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  27 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS SECOND PASSAGE ORDINANCE: Amending Traffic, Chapter 42 Section 50B, “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” Councillor Morsillo In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 50B Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Amending Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zones, Limited Time” is hereby amended by repealing the following: Repeal – Hathorne Street, in front of #76, starting at a point twenty-four (24) feet southeast of the driveway at #76 Hathorne Street, running northwest for twenty (20) feet. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Adoption for first passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  28 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councillor McCarthy In the year Two Thousand and Twenty An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42. Sec. 75 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 75 of Article V-A be amended by adding the following: Hawthorne Boulevard – ZONE A COLOR BLUE – #24 Hawthorne Boulevard to be included to obtain resident sticker parking permits but no guest passes shall be issued. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor McCarthy Moved Adoption for first passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.