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Salem, MA · September 9, 2021

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CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held remotely via zoom on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on September 7, 2021, at 1:20 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V. All Councillors were present. Council President Madore presided. Councillor Sargent moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted. President Madore requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC TESTIMONY 1. Fara Wolfson, 25 Pickman Rd., Salem – Italian Flag 2. Jeff Cohen, 12 Hancock St., Salem – Planning Board Recommendations (#49) – VERIZON TO INSTALL TELECOMMUNCIATIONS ON BRIDGE STREET Held from the last meeting of July 15, 2021, an order from Verizon Wireless to install Telecommunications on Bridge Street. The hearing was kept open until the next meeting on September 23, 2021. #419 – APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW MALONE TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL The Mayor’s appointment of Matthew Malone of 18 1/2 Pickman St. to the Salem Cultural Council with a term to expire August 25, 2024 was received and filed. #420 – APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Mayor’s appointment of the following with terms to expire on were held under the rules until the next meeting on September 23, 2021. Samuel Lim, Atlantic Hall, Salem State University to the Scholarship & Education Committee for a term to expire April 25, 2022 Gabriel Yeager of 205 Highland Ave. to the Scholarship & Education Committee for a term to expire September 10, 2023 2 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Judith Kohn of 145 Federal St. to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire November 15, 2021 (#370) – APPOINTMENT OF ZACHARY CAUNTER TO THE PLANNING BOARD Held from the last meeting of July 15, 2021, the Appointment of Attorney Zachary Caunter to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 10, 2026 was confirmed by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillor McCarthy requested and received suspension of the rules to allow Mr. Caunter to speak. Councillor McCarthy requested that a letter of thanks and City Seal be sent to DJ Napolitano. (#297) – CONSTABLE APPOINTMENT – CHRISTINA SORENSON The Mayor’s reappointment of Christina Sorenson as a Constable with a term to expire on March 8, 2022 (Housekeeping purposes only was adopted. During the June 10, 2021, Council Meeting term submitted as March 8, 2024. #421 – APPROPRIATION OF $612,511.83 TO THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUND The following order submitted by the Mayor was referred to the Committee on Administration and Finance under the rules. Councillor Dibble objected to the suspension of the rules. ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eighty-Three Cents ($612,511.83) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the “Stabilization Fund” to the Transportation Enhancement Fund (25T9) to support city-wide on-demand rideshare service and other priority transportation projects in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #422 – APPROPRIATION OF $501,295.63 FOR RETIREMENT BUYBACKS The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($501,295.63) be approved within the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113-5146) to be expended for the contractual buyback(s) listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. 3 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Name Department Amount Salem Police Michael Levesque Department 33,553.68 Salem Police Jonathan Bedard Department 46,595.12 Salem Police Edward Vaillancourt Department 45,553.60 Salem Police Philias Verrette Department 57,814.40 Salem Police Kate DeRosa Department 45,843.84 Salem Police James Johnson Department 32,629.44 Salem Police Brian Gilligan Department 67,510.40 Salem Police Stephen Bona Department 64,380.00 Salem Police Frederick Dubiel Department 9,483.21 Salem Public Karen Dombrowski Schools 8,550.00 Salem Public Jean Beaulieu Schools 7,685.21 Salem Public Deborah Connerty Schools 58,267.50 Salem Public Peter Harrington Schools 9,296.99 Salem Public Linda Pydynkowski Schools 11,176.80 Information Eric Bergengren Technology 2,955.44 Department 501,295.63 4 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #423 – APPROPRIATION OF $114,732.58 FOR RETROACTIVE WAGES The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty- Two Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($114,732.58) is hereby appropriated from General Stabilization to the "Human Resources Retro Wages Account” (11521-5161) for the FY2021 and FY2022 retroactive wages for the pay increases for the contract settlements reached with AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO, Local 818 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #424 – APPROPRIATION OF $39,379.67 FOR FY20 & FY21 INVOICES FOR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: Per MGL Chapter 44 Section 64 which allows for a municipality to pay for prior fiscal year invoices using current fiscal year appropriations by two-thirds vote of the City Council we request the sum of Thirty Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($39,379.67) of outstanding Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021 invoices is hereby allowed to be paid from the Fiscal Year 2022 School Department budget as listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Department Vendor Amount School New England Medical $ Department Billing Group Ltd. 39,379.67 $ Total 39,379.67 #425 – APPROPRIATION OF $41,614.72 FOR PREVIOUS AND CURRENT INVOICES FOR MEDICAID BILLING FOR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Forty-One Thousand, Six Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($41,614.72) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the “Stabilization Fund” to the School Department to pay outstanding FY2020, FY2021, and FY2022 invoices for Medicaid billing in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. 5 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #426 – APPROPRIATION OF $16,181.00 FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OF DISPATCH CENTER AIR CONDITIONING AT POLICE DEPARTMENT The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. Councillor Prosniewski recused himself for this matter and was recorded as absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand, One Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($16,181.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay” account (20002221-5846DD) to be expended for emergency repair of the Dispatch Center air conditioning system by the Police Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #427 – APPROPRIATION OF $15,000.00 FOR DPS BURIAL ACCOUNT The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the Receipts Reserved funds listed below to the Department of Public Services Burial Account (14112-5383) in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. From To Amount 2430-4800 R/Res Sale of Lots 14112-5383 DPS Burial $ 10,000.00 2431-4800 R/Res Sale of Vaults 14112-5383 DPS Burial 5,000.00 Total $ 15,000.00 #428 – APPROPRIATION OF $11,250.00 FOR RETIREMENT STABILIZATION NEGOTIATED SICK LEAVE BUYBACK The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Eleven Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($11,250.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113- 5146) to be expended for negotiated sick leave buyback provisions for active employees as needed in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. 6 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #429 – TRANSER OF $10,000.00 FROM ASSESSOR’S FULL TIME SALARIES TO CONTRACTED SERVICES The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,00.00) is hereby transferred from the Assessing Department’s “Full-Time Salaries” account (11411-5111) to the Assessing Department’s “Contract Services” account as provided below to cover temporary assistance for FY2022 due to department personnel turnover in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Description Fund Amount Contract Services 11412-5308 $ 10,00.00 $ 10,000.00 #430 – APPROPRIATION OF $4,000.00 TO GOLF COURSE CONTRACTED SERVICES The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted under the suspension of the rules by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) be hereby appropriated from the following “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation” account, to be transferred to the Golf Course “Contracted Services” Account 24361-4800 for electrical work in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Receipts Reserved – Golf Course 4,000.00 Total 4,000.00 #431 – DONATION OF $3,175.00 TO VETERAN DONATION ACCOUNT The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: To accept the donation from “It Starts With Me”, Melanie M. McKinnon in the amount of Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($3,175.00). These funds will be deposited into the Veteran Donation Account 23671-4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. 7 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #432 – DONATION OF $1,950.00 TO PARK AND RECREATION FOR BENCHES The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,950.00) from Lawrence N. Blanchard. The donation is to be deposited into the Parks and Recreation Donation Fund 2406 (24061-4830) for a Classic Series Bench at Salem Common or within Historic District in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #433 – DONATION OF $1,200.00 TO COVER PICNIC FOR SALEM SENIORS The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: To accept the donation from Friends of the Salem Council on Aging in the amount of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00). This donation is to cover expenses for the Heritage Week picnics for Salem seniors. These funds will be deposited into the COA’s Fund 24011- 4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #434 – DONATION OF $1,000.00 TO BERTRAM FIELD ACCOUNT The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from Mary Ann Manning for Bertram Field Fundraising. The donation is to be deposited into the Bertram Field Donation Fund (23871-4830) in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. #435 – DONATION OF $1,000.00 TO COVER PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR COA SENIORS The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. ORDERED: To accept the donation from Friends of the Salem Council on Aging in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). This donation is to cover expenses for COA seniors who cannot afford to pay. These funds will be deposited into the COA’s Fund 24011-4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. 8 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #436 – ORDINANCE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SECS. 51, 51B, & 75 – OCEAN AVE The following Ordinance introduced by Councillor Turiel was adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. An Ordinance Relative to Traffic, Ch. 42, Secs. 51, 51B, & 75 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 51 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - northeasterly side from a point opposite the northwesterly line of Shore Avenue to the property line at the end of Ocean Avenue adjacent to the southerly branch of Shore Avenue. (5/3/79 DPW 5-1604) And replacing it with: Shore Avenue - Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - both sides from the end of Ocean Avenue to the south easterly branch of Shore Avenue. Section 2. Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - northeasterly side from a point opposite the northwesterly line of Shore Avenue to the property line at the end of Ocean Avenue adjacent to the southerly branch of Shore Avenue, Sundays and holidays, 9:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. June 1 to September 30. (5/23/61 DPW 10652) Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - southerly side from Linden Street to Cliff Street, Sundays and holidays, 9:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. June 1 to September 30. (7/8/75 DPW 5-1041) Section 3. Section 75 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) - ZONE E-COLOR ORANGE- both sides, in an easterly direction, from Lafayette Street to Summit Avenue (excluding Handicapped Zone) twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week. (7/10/91) And replacing it with: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) - Zone E - Color Orange - both sides in an easterly direction from Lafayette Street to Shore Avenue. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. 9 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #437 – TEMPORARY RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS FOR OCTOBER The following Order introduced by Councillor Prosniewski was adopted as amended by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillor Prosniewski requested and received suspension of the rules to allow David Kucharsky to speak. The amendments to delete Collins Street, add odd side and #14-18 even side only on Dalton Parkway and amend East Collins Street to West Side only were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Ordered: That residents of the following streets shall be granted eligibility for temporary resident permit parking, and certain streets shall be designated as temporary resident permit parking streets, from October 1 to November 1, 2021. Eligible residents will have a temporary resident parking permit sent to them in the mail and must display the permit following the written instructions included with said permit. One temporary guest pass shall be issued if requested in accordance with Article VA Section 75A Subsection C. Temporary resident permit parking signage will be installed on said streets. Temporary October Resident Permit Parking shall be in effect from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., Monday through Friday, and 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Saturday through Sunday, October 1 to November 1, 2021. Temporary October Resident Parking shall occur on the street in existing parking areas and shall not supersede other parking restrictions, including but not limited to, handicap/accessible parking spaces, parking within four (4) feet of a driveway, parking within twenty (20) feet of an intersection, or parking restricted on a certain side of the street. Temporary signage shall be installed before October 1 indicating streets designated as Temporary October Resident Permit Parking streets and all parking shall be prohibited during the hours indicated except by motor vehicles displaying a Temporary October Resident Parking permit. 1. Barton Place 2. Beacon Street 3. Bridge Street from Webb Street to Beacon Street 4. Broad Street from Dalton Parkway to Jackson Street 5. Cabot Street from Gardner Street to Hancock Street 6. Chestnut Street Cambridge Street to Summer Street 7. Collins Street 8. Conant Street 9. Cross Street Court 10. Cross Street from Saunders Street to Conant Street 11. Dalton Parkway 12. East Collins Street from Barton Street to Beacon Street 13. Essex Street from Flint Street to Boston Street 14. Fowler Street 15. Gardner Street 16. Hancock Street from Cabot Street to Lafayette Street 17. Harrington Court 18. North Pine Street 19. Pearl Street 10 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 20. Prince Street Place 21. Saunders Street 22. South Pine Street 23. Warner Street Order as amended: Ordered: That residents of the following streets shall be granted eligibility for temporary resident permit parking, and certain streets shall be designated as temporary resident permit parking streets, from October 1 to November 1, 2021. Eligible residents will have a temporary resident parking permit sent to them in the mail and must display the permit following the written instructions included with said permit. One temporary guest pass shall be issued if requested in accordance with Article VA Section 75A Subsection C. Temporary resident permit parking signage will be installed on said streets. Temporary October Resident Permit Parking shall be in effect from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., Monday through Friday, and 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Saturday through Sunday, October 1 to November 1, 2021. Temporary October Resident Parking shall occur on the street in existing parking areas and shall not supersede other parking restrictions, including but not limited to, handicap/accessible parking spaces, parking within four (4) feet of a driveway, parking within twenty (20) feet of an intersection, or parking restricted on a certain side of the street. Temporary signage shall be installed before October 1 indicating streets designated as Temporary October Resident Permit Parking streets and all parking shall be prohibited during the hours indicated except by motor vehicles displaying a Temporary October Resident Parking permit. 1. Barton Place 2. Beacon Street 3. Bridge Street from Webb Street to Beacon Street 4. Broad Street from Dalton Parkway to Jackson Street 5. Cabot Street from Gardner Street to Hancock Street 6. Chestnut Street Cambridge Street to Summer Street 7. Conant Street 8. Cross Street Court 9. Cross Street from Saunders Street to Conant Street 10. Dalton Parkway – Odd side and #14 - #18 Only on Even Side 11. East Collins Street – West Side Only 12. Essex Street from Flint Street to Boston Street 13. Fowler Street 14. Gardner Street 15. Hancock Street from Cabot Street to Lafayette Street 16. Harrington Court 17. North Pine Street 18. Pearl Street 19. Prince Street Place 20. Saunders Street 21. South Pine Street 22. Warner Street 11 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #438 – PARKING RATES FOR CANAL STREET DURING OCTOBER The following order introduced by Councillor Turiel was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. Councillor Turiel requested and received suspension of the rules to allow David Kucharsky to speak. Ordered: The parking rates for the location identified below shall be $1.00 per hour: Canal Street – Temporary Parking Meter Zone Established – both sides, from the intersection with Lyme Street to a point approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet south of the intersection with Washington Street / Mill Street. October 1 to October 31, 2021. Saturday through Sunday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Residents may park for free during these times but must register with the Passport Parking App. Councillor Dominguez asked if there was another way for people to pay if they cannot download the app or understand technology. Councillor Prosniewski asked if residents didn’t use the app and received a ticket would your office waive the ticket. Dave Kucharsky answered he would work with the Collector’s office since their office receives these requests. Councillor Dominguez asked what would be the indicator if this worked or doesn’t work. Dave Kucharsky replied – utilization of this area and the compliance of or number of citations. Councillor Dominguez asked how this will be communicate to the residents that this will be taking place. Dave responded that the Mayor’s office will be putting out information and signage will be put up by DPS. Councillor Sargent asked if a person doesn’t have the app and the get a ticket can there be an insert to say if you are a Salem resident send this ticket in with your car registration and the ticket will be waived. Dave Kucharsky responded he will have to check with the Collector’s office and look into an insert. 12 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #439 – ITALIAN FLAG BE DISPLAYED AT RILEY PLAZA The following order introduced by Councillor Flynn was adopted as amended by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. The amendment was to change the dates from October 8 – 22 to October 15 – 26. Ordered: That the Italian Flag be displayed at Riley Plaza from October 8 – 22 in honor of the Italian-American Heritage and Cultural Month Order as amended Ordered: That the Italian Flag be displayed at Riley Plaza from October 15 – 26 in honor of the Italian-American Heritage and Cultural Month Councillor Flynn was taken back by the comments made during public testimony. Raising and Displaying this flag has nothing to do with Christopher Columbus. Councillor Dominguez agreed with Councillor Flynn. WE need to be equal with everyone. Don’t see any connection with Christopher Columbus. We are recognizing our Italian Families in Salem. Councillor Morsillo still questions how come one nationality for x amount of days and others y amount of days. What about other nationalities. This is why there is an order in Government Services to address this. This discussion needs to take place in committee. This is turning into a conflict that shouldn’t be happening. Councillor Sargent in response to Councillor Morsillo, we always accommodate those that ask. Never flew Greek flag before until last year when someone approached him. Only ask that American Flag flies higher than any other flag. Councillor McCarthy asked if we could amend dates since Hispanic month ends on October 15th. Then let Government services come up with a plan. Councillor Dibble stated one flag can be lowered and the other one raised on the same day to save on manpower hours. Councillor Riccardi asked that Government Services take this up. Agrees with all the comments said tonight. 13 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #440 – NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL EQUIPMENT ON HARBOR AND WASHINGTON STREET The following late file introduced by Councillor Turiel was adopted. Ordered: That a public hearing for the petition submitted by National Grid to install a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System in the public right of way be held at our next regular Council meeting on September 23, 2021. This installation is located at the intersection of Harbor and Washington Streets across from #3 Harbor Street. #441 – (#401 & #402) – GRANTING CERTAIN LICENSES Councillor Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. 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 that the following licenses be granted TAG DAYS: Salem/Swampscott Youth Hockey Sept. 26, 2021 SHS Girls Soccer Sept. 25, 2021 & Oct. 23, 2021 #442 – (#390) – ISSUES AT FORMER WARD 2 SOCIAL CLUB Councillor Dominguez offered the following report for the Committee on Community & Economic Development. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. The Committee on Community & Economic Development to whom was referred the matter of the former Ward 2 Club and related issues has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee Councillor Dibble stated he would like to see pressure put on the new owners to get rid of the mosquitos. Councillor Madore clarified that the mosquitos are not coming from the building. It was a marsh area behind the building. The sidewalks have been repaired and the foundation has now been filled. 14 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #443 – EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VAVEL, LLC The following Order submitted by the City Solicitor was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 absent. Ordered: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Salem, an Amendment to an Easement Agreement with Vavel, LLC as set forth in the attached Agreement and as shown on the attached plan entitled “Utility Easement Exhibit for Loring Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts prepared for Vavel, LLC, Scale 1”=20’, date August 6, 2021” and prepared by the Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. #444 – (#340) – PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION FOR GENDER NEUTRAL LANGUAGE FOR ZONING CODE OF ORDINANCE The following Recommendation submitted by the Planning board was received and filed. Dear Ms. Simons: At its meeting on July 22, 2021, the Planning Board discussed the Zoning Ordinance Amendment relative to gender neutral language in the Zoning Code of Ordinances that was referred from the July 14, 2021 joint public hearing with the City Council. The Planning Board voted six (6) in favor (Bill Griset, Kirt Rieder, Tom Furey, Todd Waller, Helen Sides, Noah Koretz) and none (0) opposed to recommend that the City Council APPROVE and adopt the proposed gender neutral language amendment. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Tom Daniel, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development, at 978-619-5685. Sincerely, Mason Wells, Staff Planner 15 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING (#340) – ZONING ORDINANCE AMEDMENT TO REPLACE GENDER SPECIFIC NOUNS AND PRONOUNS The following zoning ordinance amendment was adopted for first passage by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 absent. An Ordinance to replace gender-specific nouns and pronouns in the City of Salem’s Zoning Code of Ordinances. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: AN ORDINANCE REPLACING GENDER-SPECIFIC NOUNS AND PRONOUNS IN THE CITY OF SALEM’S ZONING CODE OF ORDINANCES Be it ordained by the City Council of Salem, as follows: SECTION I. The City of Salem Zoning Code is hereby amended as follows: 1. In section 1.5 replace “his” with “the registered land surveyor's” in all one instance. 2. In section 4.2.1 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 3. In section 6.2.1 replace “he” with “be” in all one instance. 4. In section 6.11.5(3) replace “craftsmen” with “craftspeople” in all one instance. 5. In section 7.2.1 replace “his” with “their” in all one instance. 6. In section 7.2.3 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 7. In section 7.3.7 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 8. In section 8.1.7 replace “his successor” with “the petitioner's” in all one instance. 9. In section 8.1.7 replace “his designee” with “the Head of the Fire Department's designee” in all two instances. 10. In section 8.1.8(2) replace “Man-made” with “Artificial” in all one instance. 11. In section 8.3.8 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 12. In section 8.4.5(1.1) replace “craftsmen” with “craftspeople” in all one instance. 13. In section 8.4.5(6.1) replace “fraternal” with “social” in all one instance. 14. In section 9.1.3 replace “he” with “be” in all one instance. 15. In section 9.2.1 replace “He” with “The Building Commissioner” in all one instance. 16 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 16. In section 9.2.2 replace “he” with “they” in all one instance. 17. In section 9.2.2 replace “He” with “The Building Commissioner” in all one instance. 18. In section 9.5.5 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 19. In section 9.3.1(1) replace “chairman” with “chair” in all one instance. 20. In section 10 replace “fraternity houses” with “collegiate Greek system residences” in all one instance. SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. #445 – (#356) – PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON NEW CONSTRUCTION IN FLOOD PLAINS AND BUFFER ZONES OF WETLANDS The following Recommendation submitted by the Planning Board was received and filed. Dear Ms. Simons: At its meeting on July 22, 2021 the Planning Board discussed the Zoning Ordinance Amendment for a temporary moratorium on new construction within the buffer zones of a wetland or on a floodplain that was referred from the July 14, 2021 joint public hearing with the City Council. The Planning Board voted six (6) in favor (Bill Griset, Kirt Rieder, Tom Furey, Todd Waller, Helen Sides, Noah Koretz) and none (0) opposed to recommend that the City Council NOT adopt the proposed moratorium amendment. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Tom Daniel, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development, at 978-619-5685. Sincerely, Mason Wells, Staff Planner 17 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING (#356) – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON NEW CONSTRUCTION IN FLOOD PLAINS AND BUFFER ZONES OF WETLANDS The following zoning ordinance amendment was not adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 3 yeas, 7 nays, 0 absent and 1 Present. Councillors Sargent, Flynn and Dominguez were recorded in the affirmative. Councillors Turiel, Riccardi, Prosniewski, Morsillo, McCarthy, Hapworth, and Madore were recorded in the negative and Councillor Dibble was recorded as present. Clarification of vote prior to its taken a Yea vote is to adopt and nay vote is to Not adopt. Prior to the vote Councillor Dibble made a motion to refer to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with Committee of the Whole did not carry. No new building permits be issued for any construction within the buffer zones of a wetland or on a floodplain in any zoning district within the City of Salem for a period of 2 years #446 – MOVING SHERIDAN SQUARE TO THE CORNER OF WISTERIA STREET AND OCEAN AVE. The communication from the Veteran’s Agent to have Sheridan Square move to the corner of Wisteria St. and Ocean Ave. was referred to the Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. #447 - COMCAST TO INSTALL CONDUITS ON BRIDGE STREET A hearing was ordered for September 23, 2021, for a Petition from Comcast to install conduits on Bridge Street. #448 – NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL CONDUITS ON BRIDGE STREET A hearing was ordered for September 23, 2021, for a Petition from National Grid to install conduits on Bridge Street #449 - NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL CONDUITS ON LORING AVENUE A hearing was ordered for September 23, 2021, for a Petition from National Grid to install conduits on Loring Avenue 18 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #450 – BLOCK PARTY – FAIRFIELD STREET The Petition from the residents of Fairfield Street to hold a Block Party on October 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM was granted. #451 – SALEM ZOMBIE WALK A request from Adam Fitch and Matt Richard to hold the Salem Zombie Walk on October 2, 2021 was granted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. #452 – WILD TURKEY 5 MILE RACE BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB A request from the Salem Boys & Girls Club to hold a Road Race “Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run on November 25, 2021 was granted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays and 0 absent. #453 – CLOSE FRONT STREET FOR SALEM FLEA MARKET A Petition from Salem Flea Market to close a small section of Front Street from Washington St. to Central St. on Saturday, September 18th , from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM to accommodate vendors for social distancing for larger crowds was granted. #454 - #456 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS The Following License Applications were granted. PUBLIC GUIDE Leigh Cochran, 5 Barton Sq., Salem Adam DeLeon, 24 Crescent Dr., Salem Jeremy Valatka,40 Cedar St., Salem Gwendolyn Robinson, 18 Conant St., Salem Rita Parisi, 43 Merrimac St., Amesbury Celine Nash, 33 Newcastle Rd., Brighton Mikayla Lawless, 9 Governors Rd., Groveland Alexa Henkelman,195 Lafayette St., Salem Carl Schultz, 23 Vestry St., Beverly Eva Dalzell, 73A Columbia Rd. (167 Forest Hills St.) Boston Paul Coughlin, 24 Cardinal Rd., Danvers Ariana Yates, 18 N. Main St., Ipswich Stephany Svorinie, 15 Lynde St., Salem Marcus Jackson Demetrius, 40 Boardman St., Salem Jonathan Beirne Streff, 10 Bradford St., Salem 19 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VEHICLE FOR HIRE TAXI OPERATORS Reynaldo Martinez, 34 Hollingsworth St., Lynn, Jose Alexander Suriel Alvarez, 56 Dow St., Salem Leandro Aristy, 474 Summer St., Lynn Juan E. Pimentel Lugo, 34 Prince St., Salem Ramon A. Rodriguez, 9 Prince St., Salem VEHICLE FOR HIRE Miguel Nunez, 23 Greenwich Pl., Boston TAXI OPERATOR Ramon A. Rodriguez, 2 Park St., Salem Jose A. Lopez, 16 Mason St., Salem Christian Vicioso Jose, 52 Dow St., Salem Miguel A. Jimenez, 4 Heritage Dr., Salem Adrian Jose Maria, 53 Harbor St., Salem Franklin Pimentel, 300 Washington St., Salem Nelson Martinez, 65 Lewis St., Lynn Jose Manuel Suriel Santana, 56 Dow St., Salem Jose Reynaldo Fabian Garcia, 10 Northend St., Peabody Micheal Angelo Jimenez, 4 Heritage Dr., Salem Ramon S. Guzman, 20 S. Elm St., Lynn VEHICLE FOR HIRE Sharon Moulton, 64 Highland Ave., Salem OPERATORS ONLY Ramon Guzman, 20 South Elm St., Lynn Karen P. Horgan, 6 MacArthur Terr., Peabody #457 - #460 – LICENSE APPLICATIONS The Following License Applications were denied. TAXI OPERATORS Holvinz Jimenez, 70 Eutaw Ave., Salem Denny Pimentel, 48 Essex St., Salem Juan Pimentel, 53 Harbor St., Salem Danny Reyes, 79 Boston St., Salem #461 - #464 – HEARING REQUESTS ON DENIAL OF TAXI OPERATOR LICENSES The following requests from the following Taxi Operators for a Hearing on the denial of their license were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to hold an Executive Session Holvinz Jimenez, 70 Eutaw Ave., Salem Denny Pimentel, 48 Essex St., Salem Juan Pimentel, 53 Harbor St., Salem Danny Reyes, 79 Boston St., Salem 20 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #465 – #467 – TAG DAY LICENSE APPLICATIONS The following License Applications were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. TAG DAYS: SHS Football: October 3, 2021 SHS Marching Band: November 6, 2021 SHS Percussion Ensemble & Winter Guard: December 4, 2021 #468 – DRAINLAYER / CONTRACT OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS The Following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License Applications were granted. M.T. Mayo Corp., 155 New Boston St., Woburn NGL Enterprises, 15 Littles Ln., Peabody #469 - # 481- CLAIMS The Following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. Daniel Willa, 78 Webb St., Salem Francisco Rodriguez, 22 Peabody St., Salem Diana D’Amore, 21 New Ocean St., Lynn Steven Mullins, for Bhupendra Putey, 406 Essex St., Salem Patricia Charette, 5 Neptune St., Beverly Lauren Romagnoli, 3 Colby St., Salem Duy Hoong Vo, 95 Verona St., Lynn Edward Butler, 80 Central St., Ipswich Kathleen Driscoll-Gauthier, 52 Bayview Ave., Salem Deanna Wright Robinson, 728 E. Meadow Brook Ave., Orange, CA Andrew Bindel, 106 Bridge St., Salem Barbara W. Bush, 6 Lyme St., Salem June G. Blake, 12 Congress St., Beverly 21 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING #482 - #484 – BONDS The Following Bonds were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs and returned approved. CONSTABLE: Christina Sorenson, 138 Bedford St., Burlington DRAINLAYER: M.T. Mayo Corporation, 155 New Boston St., Woburn NLG Enterprises, 15 Littles Lane, Peabody On the motion of Councillor Sargent the meeting adjourned at 8:57 P.M. ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK

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City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall September 7, 2021 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The Salem City Council will meet on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. to hold its regular meeting for the purpose of discussing any and all business via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. 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. 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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 SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS Held from the last meeting of July 15, 2021 ORDER: Verizon Wireless to install Telecommunications on Bridge St. APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Riccardi Moved Public Hearing be closed by RCV Yeas Nays Absent Councillor Riccardi Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent 5 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS The Mayor’s appointment of Matthew Malone of 18 1/2 Pickman St. to the Salem Cultural Council with a term to expire August 25, 2024. (for informational purposes only) Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Received & Filed Voted ______________________________________________________________________ The Mayor’s appointment of the following with terms to expire: Samuel Lim, Atlantic Hall, Salem State University to the Scholarship & Education Committee for a term to expire April 25, 2022 Gabriel Yeager of 205 Highland Ave. to the Scholarship & Education Committee for a term to expire September 10, 2023 Judith Kohn of 145 Federal St. to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire November 15, 2021 Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Held under the rules until the Next meeting of September 23, 2021 Held from the last meeting of July 15, 2021, the Appointment of Attorney Zachary Caunter to the Planning Board with a term to expire March 10, 2026. Action Contemplated Councillor McCarthy Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent 6 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS The Mayor’s reappointment of Christina Sorenson as a Constable with a term to expire on March 8, 2022 (Housekeeping purposes only – June 10, 2021 Council Meeting term submitted as March 8, 2024) Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Adoption Voted _____________________________________________________________________ 7 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Six Hundred Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred Eleven Dollars and Eighty-Three Cents ($612,511.83) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the “Stabilization Fund” to the Transportation Enhancement Fund (25T9) to support city-wide on-demand rideshare service and other priority transportation projects in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($501,295.63) be approved within the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113-5146) to be expended for the contractual buyback(s) listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Name Department Amount Salem Police Michael Levesque Department 33,553.68 Salem Police Jonathan Bedard Department 46,595.12 Salem Police Edward Vaillancourt Department 45,553.60 Salem Police Philias Verrette Department 57,814.40 Salem Police Kate DeRosa Department 45,843.84 Salem Police James Johnson Department 32,629.44 Salem Police Brian Gilligan Department 67,510.40 Salem Police Stephen Bona Department 64,380.00 Salem Police Frederick Dubiel Department 9,483.21 Salem Public Karen Dombrowski Schools 8,550.00 Salem Public Jean Beaulieu Schools 7,685.21 8 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Salem Public Deborah Connerty Schools 58,267.50 Salem Public Peter Harrington Schools 9,296.99 Salem Public Linda Pydynkowski Schools 11,176.80 Information Eric Bergengren Technology 2,955.44 Department 501,295.63 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: That the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty- Two Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($114,732.58) is hereby appropriated from General Stabilization to the "Human Resources Retro Wages Account” (11521-5161) for the FY2021 and FY2022 retroactive wages for the pay increases for the contract settlements reached with AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO, Local 818 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: Per MGL Chapter 44 Section 64 which allows for a municipality to pay for prior fiscal year invoices using current fiscal year appropriations by two-thirds vote of the City Council we request the sum of Thirty Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($39,379.67) of outstanding Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021 invoices is hereby allowed to be paid from the Fiscal Year 2022 School Department budget as listed below in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. 9 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Department Vendor Amount School New England Medical $ Department Billing Group Ltd. 39,379.67 $ Total 39,379.67 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV (2/3 Vote Needed) Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: That the sum of Forty-One Thousand, Six Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($41,614.72) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the “Stabilization Fund” to the School Department to pay outstanding FY2020, FY2021, and FY2022 invoices for Medicaid billing in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand, One Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($16,181.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay” account (20002221-5846DD) to be expended for emergency repair of the Dispatch Center air conditioning system by the Police Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs 10 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Sixteen Thousand, One Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($16,181.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay” account (20002221-5846DD) to be expended for emergency repair of the Dispatch Center air conditioning system by the Police Department in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the Receipts Reserved funds listed below to the Department of Public Services Burial Account (14112-5383) in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. From To Amount 2430-4800 R/Res Sale of Lots 14112-5383 DPS Burial $ 10,000.00 2431-4800 R/Res Sale of Vaults 14112-5383 DPS Burial 5,000.00 Total $ 15,000.00 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: That the sum of Eleven Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($11,250.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113- 5146) to be expended for negotiated sick leave buyback provisions for active employees as needed in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs 11 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,00.00) is hereby transferred from the Assessing Department’s “Full-Time Salaries” account (11411-5111) to the Assessing Department’s “Contract Services” account as provided below to cover temporary assistance for FY2022 due to department personnel turnover in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Description Fund Amount Contract Services 11412-5308 $ 10,00.00 $ 10,000.00 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) be hereby appropriated from the following “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation” account, to be transferred to the Golf Course “Contracted Services” Account 24361-4800 for electrical work in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Receipts Reserved – Golf Course 4,000.00 Total 4,000.00 Councillor Turiel Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs 12 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: To accept the donation from “It Starts With Me”, Melanie M. McKinnon in the amount of Three Thousand One Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($3,175.00). These funds will be deposited into the Veteran Donation Account 23671-4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance OR Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,950.00) from Lawrence N. Blanchard. The donation is to be deposited into the Parks and Recreation Donation Fund 2406 (24061-4830) for a Classic Series Bench at Salem Common or within Historic District in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: To accept the donation from Friends of the Salem Council on Aging in the amount of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00). This donation is to cover expenses for the Heritage Week picnics for Salem seniors. These funds will be deposited into the COA’s Fund 24011- 4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from Mary Ann Manning for Bertram Field Fundraising. The donation is to be deposited into the Bertram Field Donation Fund (23871-4830) in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs 13 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: To accept the donation from Friends of the Salem Council on Aging in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). This donation is to cover expenses for COA seniors who cannot afford to pay. These funds will be deposited into the COA’s Fund 24011-4830 in accordance with the recommendation of Her Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs 14 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE NONE 15 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor Morsillo An Ordinance Relative to Traffic, Ch. 42, Secs. 51, 51B, & 75 Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 51 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - northeasterly side from a point opposite the northwesterly line of Shore Avenue to the property line at the end of Ocean Avenue adjacent to the southerly branch of Shore Avenue. (5/3/79 DPW 5-1604) And replacing it with: Shore Avenue - Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - both sides from the end of Ocean Avenue to the south easterly branch of Shore Avenue. Section 2. Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - northeasterly side from a point opposite the northwesterly line of Shore Avenue to the property line at the end of Ocean Avenue adjacent to the southerly branch of Shore Avenue, Sundays and holidays, 9:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. June 1 to September 30. (5/23/61 DPW 10652) Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - southerly side from Linden Street to Cliff Street, Sundays and holidays, 9:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. June 1 to September 30. (7/8/75 DPW 5-1041) Section 3. Section 75 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) - ZONE E-COLOR ORANGE- both sides, in an easterly direction, from Lafayette Street to Summit Avenue (excluding Handicapped Zone) twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week. (7/10/91) And replacing it with: Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) - Zone E - Color Orange - both sides in an easterly direction from Lafayette Street to Shore Avenue. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Adoption for 1st Passage by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Ord. Lic. & Legal Affairs Voted 16 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor Prosniewski Ordered: That residents of the following streets shall be granted eligibility for temporary resident permit parking, and certain streets shall be designated as temporary resident permit parking streets, from October 1 to November 1, 2021. Eligible residents will have a temporary resident parking permit sent to them in the mail and must display the permit following the written instructions included with said permit. One temporary guest pass shall be issued if requested in accordance with Article VA Section 75A Subsection C. Temporary resident permit parking signage will be installed on said streets. Temporary October Resident Permit Parking shall be in effect from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., Monday through Friday, and 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Saturday through Sunday, October 1 to November 1, 2021. Temporary October Resident Parking shall occur on the street in existing parking areas and shall not supersede other parking restrictions, including but not limited to, handicap/accessible parking spaces, parking within four (4) feet of a driveway, parking within twenty (20) feet of an intersection, or parking restricted on a certain side of the street. Temporary signage shall be installed before October 1 indicating streets designated as Temporary October Resident Permit Parking streets and all parking shall be prohibited during the hours indicated except by motor vehicles displaying a Temporary October Resident Parking permit. 1. Barton Place 2. Beacon Street 3. Bridge Street from Webb Street to Beacon Street 4. Broad Street from Dalton Parkway to Jackson Street 5. Cabot Street from Gardner Street to Hancock Street 6. Chestnut Street Cambridge Street to Summer Street 7. Collins Street 8. Conant Street 9. Cross Street Court 10. Cross Street from Saunders Street to Conant Street 11. Dalton Parkway 12. East Collins Street from Barton Street to Beacon Street 13. Essex Street from Flint Street to Boston Street 14. Fowler Street 15. Gardner Street 16. Hancock Street from Cabot Street to Lafayette Street 17. Harrington Court 18. North Pine Street 19. Pearl Street 20. Prince Street Place 21. Saunders Street 22. South Pine Street 23. Warner Street Action Contemplated Councillor Prosniewski Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs 17 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor Turiel Ordered: The parking rates for the location identified below shall be $1.00 per hour: Canal Street – Temporary Parking Meter Zone Established – both sides, from the intersection with Lyme Street to a point approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet south of the intersection with Washington Street / Mill Street. October 1 to October 31, 2021. Saturday through Sunday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Residents may park for free during these times but must register with the Passport Parking App. Action Contemplated Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Councillor Flynn Ordered: That the Italian Flag be displayed at Riley Plaza from October 8 – 22 in honor of the Italian-American Heritage and Cultural Month Action Contemplated Councillor Flynn Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs 18 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 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 that the following licenses be granted TAG DAYS: Salem/Swampscott Youth Hockey Sept. 26, 2021 SHS Girls Soccer Sept. 25, 2021 & Oct. 23, 2021 Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Domingo offered the following report for the Committee on Community & Economic Development to whom was referred the matter of the former Ward 2 Club and related issues has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in Committee Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted 19 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS The following Order was submitted by the City Solicitor: Ordered: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Salem, an Amendment to an Easement Agreement with Vavel, LLC as set forth in the attached Agreement and as shown on the attached plan entitled “Utility Easement Exhibit for Loring Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts prepared for Vavel, LLC, Scale 1”=20’, date August 6, 2021” and prepared by the Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs The following Recommendation was submitted by the Planning Board Dear Ms. Simons: At its meeting on July 22, 2021, the Planning Board discussed the Zoning Ordinance Amendment relative to gender neutral language in the Zoning Code of Ordinances that was referred from the July 14, 2021 joint public hearing with the City Council. The Planning Board voted six (6) in favor (Bill Griset, Kirt Rieder, Tom Furey, Todd Waller, Helen Sides, Noah Koretz) and none (0) opposed to recommend that the City Council APPROVE and adopt the proposed gender neutral language amendment. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Tom Daniel, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development, at 978-619-5685. Sincerely, Mason Wells, Staff Planner Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Received and Filed Voted 20 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS An Ordinance to replace gender-specific nouns and pronouns in the City of Salem’s Zoning Code of Ordinances. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: AN ORDINANCE REPLACING GENDER-SPECIFIC NOUNS AND PRONOUNS IN THE CITY OF SALEM’S ZONING CODE OF ORDINANCES Be it ordained by the City Council of Salem, as follows: SECTION I. The City of Salem Zoning Code is hereby amended as follows: 1. In section 1.5 replace “his” with “the registered land surveyor's” in all one instance. 2. In section 4.2.1 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 3. In section 6.2.1 replace “he” with “be” in all one instance. 4. In section 6.11.5(3) replace “craftsmen” with “craftspeople” in all one instance. 5. In section 7.2.1 replace “his” with “their” in all one instance. 6. In section 7.2.3 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 7. In section 7.3.7 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 8. In section 8.1.7 replace “his successor” with “the petitioner's” in all one instance. 9. In section 8.1.7 replace “his designee” with “the Head of the Fire Department's designee” in all two instances. 10. In section 8.1.8(2) replace “Man-made” with “Artificial” in all one instance. 11. In section 8.3.8 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 12. In section 8.4.5(1.1) replace “craftsmen” with “craftspeople” in all one instance. 13. In section 8.4.5(6.1) replace “fraternal” with “social” in all one instance. 14. In section 9.1.3 replace “he” with “be” in all one instance. 15. In section 9.2.1 replace “He” with “The Building Commissioner” in all one instance. 16. In section 9.2.2 replace “he” with “they” in all one instance. 17. In section 9.2.2 replace “He” with “The Building Commissioner” in all one instance. 18. In section 9.5.5 replace “his” with “the Head of the Fire Department's” in all two instances. 21 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS 19. In section 9.3.1(1) replace “chairman” with “chair” in all one instance. 20. In section 10 replace “fraternity houses” with “collegiate Greek system residences” in all one instance. SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for first passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs OR Refer to the Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs The following Recommendation was submitted by the Planning Board Dear Ms. Simons: At its meeting on July 22, 2021 the Planning Board discussed the Zoning Ordinance Amendment for a temporary moratorium on new construction within the buffer zones of a wetland or on a floodplain that was referred from the July 14, 2021 joint public hearing with the City Council. The Planning Board voted six (6) in favor (Bill Griset, Kirt Rieder, Tom Furey, Todd Waller, Helen Sides, Noah Koretz) and none (0) opposed to recommend that the City Council NOT adopt the proposed moratorium amendment. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Tom Daniel, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development, at 978-619-5685. Sincerely, Mason Wells, Staff Planner Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Received and Filed Voted 22 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS No new building permits be issued for any construction within the buffer zones of a wetland or on a floodplain in any zoning district within the City of Salem for a period of 2 years Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for first passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs OR Refer to the Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs Communication from the Veteran’s Agent to have Sheridan Square move to the corner of Wisteria St. and Ocean Ave Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Referred to the Comm. on Voted Government Svcs co-posted with Comm. Of the Whole 23 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS Petition from Comcast to install conduits on Bridge Street HEARING ORDERED SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________ Petition from National Grid to install conduits on Bridge Street HEARING ORDERED SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________ Petition from National Grid to install conduits on Loring Avenue HEARING ORDERED SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________ Petition from the residents of Fairfield Street to hold a Block Party on October 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Councillor Turiel Moved Granted Voted ______________________________________________________________________ Request from Adam Fitch and Matt Richard to hold the Salem Zombie Walk on October 2, 2021. Councillor Hapworth Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent Request from the Salem Boys & Girls Club to hold a Road Race “Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run on November 25, 2021 Councillor Hapworth Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent 24 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS Petition from Salem Flea Market to close a small section of Front Street from Washington St. to Central St. on Saturday, September 18th , from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM to accommodate vendors for social distancing for larger crowds. Councillor Moved Granted Yeas Nays Absent The Following License Applications: PUBLIC GUIDE Leigh Cochran, 5 Barton Sq., Salem Adam DeLeon, 24 Crescent Dr., Salem Jeremy Valatka,40 Cedar St., Salem Gwendolyn Robinson, 18 Conant St., Salem Rita Parisi, 43 Merrimac St., Amesbury Celine Nash, 33 Newcastle Rd., Brighton Mikayla Lawless, 9 Governors Rd., Groveland Alexa Henkelman,195 Lafayette St., Salem Carl Schultz, 23 Vestry St., Beverly Eva Dalzell, 73A Columbia Rd. (167 Forest Hills St.) Boston Paul Coughlin, 24 Cardinal Rd., Danvers Ariana Yates, 18 N. Main St., Ipswich Stephany Svorinie, 15 Lynde St., Salem Marcus Jackson Demetrius, 40 Boardman St., Salem Jonathan Beirne Streff, 10 Bradford St., Salem VEHICLE FOR HIRE TAXI OPERATORS Reynaldo Martinez, 34 Hollingsworth St., Lynn, Jose Alexander Suriel Alvarez, 56 Dow St., Salem Leandro Aristy, 474 Summer St., Lynn Juan E. Pimentel Lugo, 34 Prince St., Salem Ramon A. Rodriguez, 9 Prince St., Salem VEHICLE FOR HIRE Miguel Nunez, 23 Greenwich Pl., Boston TAXI OPERATOR Ramon A. Rodriguez, 2 Park St., Salem Jose A. Lopez, 16 Mason St., Salem Christian Vicioso Jose, 52 Dow St., Salem Miguel A. Jimenez, 4 Heritage Dr., Salem Adrian Jose Maria, 53 Harbor St., Salem Franklin Pimentel, 300 Washington St., Salem Nelson Martinez, 65 Lewis St., Lynn LICENSES CONTINUED NEXT PAGE 25 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS LICENSES CONTINUED Jose Manuel Suriel Santana, 56 Dow St., Salem Jose Reynaldo Fabian Garcia, 10 Northend St., Peabody Micheal Angelo Jimenez, 4 Heritage Dr., Salem Ramon S. Guzman, 20 S. Elm St., Lynn VEHICLE FOR HIRE Sharon Moulton, 64 Highland Ave., Salem OPERATORS ONLY Ramon Guzman, 20 South Elm St., Lynn Karen P. Horgan, 6 MacArthur Terr., Peabody Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted VOTED The Following License Applications: TAXI OPERATORS Holvinz Jimenez, 70 Eutaw Ave., Salem Denny Pimentel, 48 Essex St., Salem Juan Pimentel, 53 Harbor St., Salem Danny Reyes, 79 Boston St., Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Denied Voted Request from the following Taxi Operators for a Hearing on the denial of their license Holvinz Jimenez, 70 Eutaw Ave., Salem Denny Pimentel, 48 Essex St., Salem Juan Pimentel, 53 Harbor St., Salem Danny Reyes, 79 Boston St., Salem Councillor Morsillo Moved Refer to the Committee on Voted Ordinances., Licenses & Legal Affairs to hold an Executive Session ______________________________________________________________________ 26 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The following License Applications: TAG DAYS: SHS Football: October 3, 2021 SHS Marching Band: November 6, 2021 SHS Percussion Ensemble & Winter Guard: December 4, 2021 Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs Voted The Following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License Applications: M.T. Mayo Corp., 155 New Boston St., Woburn NGL Enterprises, 15 Littles Ln., Peabody Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted The Following Claims: Daniel Willa, 78 Webb St., Salem Francisco Rodriguez, 22 Peabody St., Salem Diana D’Amore, 21 New Ocean St., Lynn Steven Mullins, for Bhupendra Putey, 406 Essex St., Salem Patricia Charette, 5 Neptune St., Beverly Lauren Romagnoli, 3 Colby St., Salem Duy Hoong Vo, 95 Verona St., Lynn Edward Butler, 80 Central St., Ipswich Kathleen Driscoll-Gauthier, 52 Bayview Ave., Salem Deanna Wright Robinson, 728 E. Meadow Brook Ave., Orange, CA Andrew Bindel, 106 Bridge St., Salem Barbara W. Bush, 6 Lyme St., Salem June G. Blake, 12 Congress St., Beverly Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affairs 27 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following Bonds: CONSTABLE: Christina Sorenson, 138 Bedford St., Burlington DRAINLAYER: M.T. Mayo Corporation, 155 New Boston St., Woburn NLG Enterprises, 15 Littles Lane, Peabody Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved referred to the Comm. on Voted Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs and returned approved 28 CITY OF SALEM SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.

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