City Council

City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall January 12, 2021 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The City Council will meet on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. remotely to hold its regular meeting for the purpose of discussing any and all business. 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. 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 (if applicable) during the meeting may do so in the following manner: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87370987827?pwd=SlRndmlMWjZsMll6bWp1alIxdThCUT09 Password: 941143 Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join. Enter meeting/webinar ID# 873 7098 7827 Followed by the meeting password above if directed to do so on screen Or Telephone: Participants can dial a toll free number at 877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 888- 475- 4499 (Toll Free). When prompted, enter meeting/webinar ID#: 873 7098 7827 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. For those dialing in, you may press *9 to raise your hand to speak if signed up for public testimony or to participate in the public hearing portion of the agenda (if applicable) Watch meeting live on SATV on Channel 22. Members of the public wishing to speak on the agenda items must follow the “How to Sign Up for Public Testimony” outlined on the agenda below.  2 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Members of the public wishing to speak during hearings designated as public hearings may do so by following how to participate noted above. 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’s Office at 978-745-9595 ext. 41200 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.”  3 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council is being held remotely on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on January 12, 2021 at 9:09 A.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V. Councillors absent: Council President Madore presided. Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. VOTED President Madore requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC TESTIMONY Public Testimony not to exceed 15 minutes Public Testimony is not a public hearing or question and answer period. Public Testimony shall only pertain to Agenda items. Sign up must occur 30 minutes prior to meeting. How to Sign Up: Due to Governor Baker’s Emergency Order stated above, anyone wishing to present testimony at a City Council meeting regarding a matter on the agenda, may sign up until the date of the meeting by 6:30 P.M. by emailing isimons@salem.com OR leaving a voice mail at 978-619-5614. Please include your name, address, subject matter in addition to phone number, email address and screen name in which you will be using that evening. 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 JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS NONE  5 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS The Mayor’s re-appointment of Kurt Ankney-Beauchamp 19 Harbor St to the Public Art Commission with a term to expire January 11, 2023 Action Contemplated Councillor McCarthy Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs The Mayor’s re-appointment of John Boris 5 Bedford St to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board with a term to expire January 14, 2023 Action Contemplated Councillor Flynn Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs The Mayor’s re-appointment of Patricia Small 18 Dalton Parkway to the Council on Aging Board with a term to expire January 14, 2024 Action Contemplated Councillor Madore Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  6 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS The Mayor’s re-appointment of the following to serve as Constables with their following terms to expire: Name and Address: Term to Expire on: Donald Famico, 74 Proctor St., Salem January 21, 2024 Antonio Vieira, 58 Washington St., Peabody November 30, 2023 Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Received and Filed Voted  7 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Thirty Four Thousand Fifty Eight Dollars and Fifty Eight Cents ($34,058.58) 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 Jane Harrington School $34,058.58 $ 34,058.58 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 Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account (1-3245) to the “Health Department Contracted Services" account (15102-5320) to fund labor and equipment rental costs for the Mack Park Food Farm 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  8 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Eight Dollars ($16,768.00) 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 Susan Redfield School $16,768.00 $ 16,768.00 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: That the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation - Free Cash” account (1-3245) to the “COA Vehicle Prts & Acces" account (15412-5483) for state inspections and maintenance and repairs 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  9 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($4,950.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay” account (20002114-5846CB) to be expended for emergency repair of the Library’s fire alarm system by the Library Department 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: To accept the donation of grocery store gift cards from Tropical Products equal to a value of One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,425.00) to assist Salem residents in need. These gift cards will be distributed by the Salem Police Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs ORDERED: To accept the donation from Cummings Properties in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to the Salem Fire Department. These funds will be deposited into the Fire Donation Fund 24131-4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs  10 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE NONE  11 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor Riccardi/Flynn In the year Two Thousand and Twenty One An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 10 of Article I be amended by repealing the following: Beaver Street – One-Way Streets – From where the easterly end of Silver Street intersects with Beaver Street, thence easterly to Grove Street. (1/8/78 DPW 5-1498) Beaver Street – One-Way Streets – From where the easterly end of Silver Street intersects with Beaver Street, thence easterly to the easterly end of the property line of No. 17 Beaver Street. (4/14/92) And replacing them with: Beaver Street – One-Way Streets – From where the westerly end of Silver Street intersects with Beaver Street, thence easterly to the easterly end of the property line of No. 17 Beaver Street. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Riccardi/Flynn Moved for adoption for first passage by RCV Yeas Nay Abs  12 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILLOR Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend the following be granted by a roll call vote Second Hand Valuable: Game Zone 270 Essex St., Salem Accept Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Yea Nay Abs  13 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS The following Order from the City Solicitor and the Director of Public Property/Building Commissioner relative to Franklin Street Ordered: The Mayor is hereby authorized to convey Parcel B, shown on the attached plan entitled “Plan of Land, 16, 18, 20 and 20R Franklin Street, Salem, dated June 5, 2020, prepared by North Shore Survey Corporation” and consisting of 15,297 square feet, to Bay View Station, LLC for the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000.00) in accordance with the recommendation of the City’s Director of Public Property. Action Contemplated Councillor Riccardi Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs (2/3 vote required) The following Communication from the City Clerk relative to agenda, minutes and management software Dear City Councillors: Last year, one of my goals was to research agenda, minutes and meeting management software and then unfortunately the pandemic hit, and priorities shifted. I am now ready to focus back on this goal. Therefore, I am respectfully requesting that the City Council authorize me to research and evaluate this type of software to determine if it would be beneficial to the City Clerk and City Council to implement. I further request that the Council (or a Councillor) be part of these meetings with vendors assist in making a decision to move forward. Respectfully Submitted, Ilene Simons City Clerk Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Voted  14 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following License Applications: PUBLIC GUIDES: Donald Friary, 10 Broad St., Salem Seth Mascolo, 40 English St., Salem Robert Kieran, 14 Tremont St., Salem Carol Weitzman, 4206 Woodbridge Rd., Peabody Jonnet Holladay 4 Longfellow Pl., Boston Joan Pagliuca, 31 Winthrop St., Dedham Beth O’Grady, 27 Williams St., Salem Amelia Zurcher, 499 Boston Rd., Billerica Anne Harrington, 6 Steele St., Stoneham Rebecca Johnson, 127 Derby St., Salem Elisabeth DiCicco, 40 Revere St., Boston Alexia Demetrovlakos, 16 Main St, Westford Susan Metzger, 25 Shepard St., Marblehead Michael Metzger, 6 Bell Dr., Whitman Kalif Melanson, 32 Mt. Washington Ave., Malden Richard Jacobson, 72 Country Club Way, Ipswich Leo Ward, 31 Crescent Ave., Beverly Amey Butler 14 Hunt St., Danvers Susan Conlin 11 Kimball St., Marblehead Rory O’Brien 20 West Ave., Salem Robert Sant Fournier, 5 Crescent Ct., Beverly Christine Gandolfi-Piper 40 Aborn St., Peabody Alicia Diozzi 40 English St., Salem Kristin MacKenzie, 24 Pomeroy Rd., Andover Scott Aden, 14 Winthrop Shore Dr., Winthrop Linda Harris, 3 Buford Rd., Peabody David Harris, 3 Buford Rd., Peabody Molly “Euni” Morrow, 338 Rollstone St., Fitchburg Robert Hawkins, 402 Lowell St., Worcester Jeffrey Lilly, 265 Lafayette St., Salem Licenses Continued Next Page  15 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS License Applications Continued PUBLIC GUIDES Stephanie Clements, 43 Central St., Beverly James St. Vincent, 14 Mablin Ave., North Andover Adam Lynch 451 Broadway, Lynn Ronald Olson, 50 Stony Brook Rd., Marblehead Giovanni Alabiso, 2 Buxton St., Peabody Terri Saunders, 131 Boston St., Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted VOTED The Following License Applications: JUNK DEALERS: 15 Robinson Rd LLC, 15 Robinson Rd., Salem Vantage Trading, LLC, 4 Lilly St., Salem SEAWORMS: Jose Machado, 5 Marion Ave., Beverly SECOND HAND CLOTHING: Boston St. Resale, 134 ½ Boston St., Salem Re-Find, 72 Washington St., Salem SECOND HAND VALUABLES: Witch City Consignment, 301 Essex St., Salem Tobies Jewelry, 140 Washington St., Salem Record Exchange, 256 Washington St., Salem Olde Naumkeag Antiques,1 Hawthorne Blvd Salem Glass and Etc., 180 Essex St., Salem ECOATM LLC, 450 Highland Ave., Salem ECOATM LLC, 11 Traders Way., Salem TAG DAYS: Salem Little League May 22, June 5 & 19, 2021 Action Contemplated Council Morsillo Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affirs  16 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following Drainlayer/Contractor License Applications: Agganis Construction, 394 Lincoln Ave., Saugus Caruso Corp, 320 Charger St., Revere Caruso & McGovern, 1 Industrial Way, Georgetown DeIulis Brothers, 31 Collins St. Ter., Lynn DiBiase Corp., PO Box 780, Lynnfield D&M Civil, 30 Log Bridge Rd., Middleton Deloury Construction, 100 Burtt Rd., Andover EKB Equipment LLC, 11R Putnam St., Manchester Geosearch, 11 Chocksett Rd, Sterling Thomas Mackey’s & Sons, 58 Broadway, Salem Meninno Construction, 76 Oakville St., Lynn, MA McGrath Enterprises, 28 Oakville St., Lynn Mirra Co, 6 Norino Way, Georgetown NEUCO, 94 Glenn St., Lawrence N. Granese & Sons, 59 Jefferson Ave., Salem Peterson Construction, 210 Broadway, Lynn Phoenix Comm., 25 Bowditch Dr., Shrewsbury R.B. Strong Ex., 122 Western Ave., Gloucester Tufts Construction, 100 Tremont St., Everett Village Construction, 57 Wharf St., Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted VOTED The Following Claims: Richard Massey Jr., 68 Worcester Ave, Swampscott William Fermon, 11 Reed Rd., Peabody Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved referred to the Comm. on VOTED Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs  17 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following Bonds: CONSTABLE: Donald Famico, 74 Proctor St., Salem Antonio Vieira, 58 Washington St., Peabody Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved referred to the Comm. on VOTED Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs and Returned approved  18 CITY OF SALEM JANUARY 14, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to Parking Time Limited and Parking Prohibited on certain streets – Dodge Street ORDINANCE: amending Traffic, Chapter 42 section 57A be hereby 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. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs The Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic relative to Resident Sticker Parking – Woodbury Court ORDINANCE: amending Traffic, Chapter 42 section 75 be hereby amended by adding the following: Section 1. 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. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action contemplated Councillor Riccardi Moved Adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.