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City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall March 21, 2023 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The Salem City Council will hold its regular meeting in person on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 93 Washington Street, 2nd floor for the purpose of discussing any and all business. Individuals may listen, view, or participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom through either of the following ways: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83196496656?pwd=SGpvdEc3YVRQL2twTmJyenhnTDFrZz09 Password: 267309 Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join. Enter Webinar ID: 831 9649 6656 followed by the meeting password noted above in necessary. Or by Telephone: Participants can dial a toll free number at 877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 888- 475-4499 (Toll Free). 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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.”  2 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in-person on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on March 21, 2023, at 12:55 P.M. This meeting is being recorded and is live on S.A.T.V. Councillors absent: Council President Stott presided. Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. VOTED President Stott 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. Sign up must occur 30 minutes prior to meeting. Signing up by email or phone will not be accepted anymore. How to Sign Up: You may participate in Public Testimony remotely or in-person. You may sign up to speak using the following two (2) methods: 1. On-line form by using the link below: https://records.salem.com/Forms/PublicMeetingSpeaker This form is available beginning 6:30 P.M. on the Tuesday before the Thursday meeting and remains open until 6:30 P.M. on the day of the Council Meeting. This form requires information such as your name, address, subject matter, etc. 2. You may also sign the roster in the City Clerk’s Office, no later than 6:30 P.M. on the date of the meeting.  3 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS Held from the last meeting Order National Grid to install 1 pole on Bridge St. (pole #598) APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved to close the Public Hearing Voted Councillor Watson-Felt Moved Granted Voted  4 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s Appointment of Hannah Gathman 8 Brown St., to serve on the City of Salem Public Art Commission with the term to expire on March 9, 2024. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s Appointment of Kristen Lindberg to serve as the City of Salem’s Treasurer with the term to expire on January 31, 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Prosniewski Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  5 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDER: That the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Nineteen Cents ($77,329.19) 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 His Honor the Mayor. Name Department Amount Salem School Jeanette Dubois $18,209.76 Department Salem School Carlos Silva $12,465.96 Department Salem School Marlene Lunt $36,062.87 Department Salem School Laurie Panneton $10,590.60 Department $77,329.19 Councillor McClain Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance under the rules Voted OR Moved Adoption for first passage by RCV Yea Nay Abs ORDERED: That the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand, One-Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($73,175.00) is hereby appropriated in the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113-5146) to be expended for the sick leave buybacks to be paid out for active employees pursuant to collective bargaining agreements with various unions in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor McClain Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Refer to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance under the rules Voted OR Moved Adoption Voted  6 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) from Helen Abraham. The donation is to be deposited into the Parks and Recreation Donation Fund 2406 (24061-4830) for a standard cardinal bench in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved Adoption Voted ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) from Marion Rudolph. The donation is to be deposited into the Parks and Recreation Donation Fund 2406 (24061-4830) for a standard cardinal bench in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved Adoption Voted ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from Giovanni Alabiso. The donation is to be deposited into the Planning Donation Fund 2407 (24071-4830) to commission a bronze statue of Charlotte Forten to be installed at 289 Derby Street in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved Adoption Voted RESOLUTION: 2023 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period WHEREAS, the motorcycle is a popular means of transportation for commuting, as well as for touring and recreation; and WHEREAS, there is a growing need for cooperation among drivers of automobiles and trucks, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians who use our streets and highways - to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities; and WHEREAS, it is critical for all Massachusetts citizens to increase their knowledge of the rules of the road and the rights and responsibilities of all roadway users; and  7 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR WHEREAS, over 650* motorcycles are owned and operated by our fellow citizen- bikers, homeowners and residents of Salem and the tens of thousands more visiting and touring our historic City from neighboring communities and the entire United States and from overseas, and WHEREAS, numerous Departments and organizations are committed to making our streets and highways safe for all motor vehicle-related transportation, urging and reminding drivers to - “Check Twice – Save a Life, Motorcycles are Everywhere”- “Check Twice” when pulling out and backing out from parked positions; “Check Twice” when making left turns; “Check Twice” when changing traffic lanes; “Check Twice” for our fellow citizen-bikers of Salem and visitors to our City on motorcycles, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert K. McCarthy, as Acting Mayor, City of Salem, Massachusetts, do hereby join with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and all agencies and organizations, do hereby PROCLAIM March 25th to April 30, 2023, to be, our: MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS PERIOD here in our City of Salem AND wish all who ride, an enjoyable and safe riding season. Action Contemplated Councillor Prosniewski Moved Adopted by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  8 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE The following letter from the Mayor regarding that the City has be awarded by the MassDOT a set of combination radar feedback equipment and school zone speed limit sign assemblies. (Memorandum of Agreement can be found in the back-up documentation) Honorable Salem City Council Salem City Hall Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council: Acting Mayor McCarthy is pleased to report through David Kucharsky, Director of Traffic and Parking, that the City of Salem has been awarded a set of combination radar feedback equipment and school zone speed limit sign assemblies. This MOA was signed on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 and will follow next steps with the legal department to ensure all matters are finalized appropriately. The MassDOT indicates that the speed-calming assemblies are offered in response to an increase in speed-related traffic deaths and injuries in Massachusetts, as well as a recent revision to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices that now defines school zones to include grades 9 through 12. Up to 50 municipalities were chosen, including Salem, to receive two assemblies to support one school zone area, with awardees selected based on need, context, environment, risks and crash history. For any other follow-up questions, please follow up with David Kucharsky, Director of Traffic and Parking. Sincerely, Robert K. McCarthy Acting Mayor Action Contemplated Councillor Prosniewski Moved Received and Filed Voted  9 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE The following letter and information from the Mayor relative to the Salem High School’s After Prom Party Honorable Salem City Council Salem City Hall Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council: As tradition has dictated in previous years, we are sharing information relative to the Salem High School’s Senior Program, with the 20th After Prom Party returning after a three-year disruption. As shared by Principal Glenn Burns to the Mayor’s Office, the Salem High School Post Prom Party is asking those who can contribute to please contact Donna Fritz, After Prom Committee Chair at 978-828-5673 or donnafirtz44@gmail.com. Additionally, there is an official GoFundMe page which features the following language: “For prom night, parents in our community are organizing an After Prom Party for Salem High School students and guests. The After Prom party will provide students with a chaperoned event that offers fun activities, great prizes, and entertainment in an environment free from drugs and alcohol. This post-prom party is organized by parents & guardians. To make this event possible, we are looking for your support! By donating today you will help cover the cost of busing 250 students from the prom to the After Prom and back to the high school! Thank you in advance for your contribution. This will go a long way in making sure the Class of 2023 has A NIGHT TO REMEMBER on prom night.” The page can be viewed here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/salem-high-school-after-prom-party. This item is being shared to help promote awareness of the charitable request, but this is not an official appeal to the Council nor to the public. All the same, we hope you can draw some attention to this worthy endeavor. Sincerely, Robert K. McCarthy Acting Mayor Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Received and Filed Voted  10 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor Watson-Felt The following six traffic ordinance amendments: In the year two thousand and twenty-three An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zone Limited Time” is hereby amended by repealing the following: Repeal – Summer Street – easterly side, beginning fifty-five (55) feet north of Endicott Street and running in a northerly direction for twenty (20) feet. “Handicap Parking, Limited Time, Tow Zone” Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the year two thousand and twenty-three An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zone Limited Time” is hereby amended by adding the following: Summer Street - in front of #73, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Limited Time, Tow Zone” Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  11 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance Relative to Traffic 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: Broad Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - northerly side, beginning at Pickering Street in an easterly direction for thirty (30) feet. (11/13/75 DPW 5-1114) And inserting the following: Broad Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - northerly side, beginning at Pickering Street in an easterly direction for one-hundred and two (102) feet. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Essex Street – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - for a distance of one hundred thirty five feet (135) in a westerly direction beginning ninety-five feet (95) from Summer Street, southerly side. Thirty (30) minute parking, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (11/14/94) Essex Street – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - for a distance of one hundred thirty-five (135) feet in a westerly direction beginning ninety-five (95) from Summer Street, southerly side. Thirty (30) minute parking, 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. (11/14/94) Section 2. Section 56 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Essex Street – Parking Meter Zones Established - northerly side, from North Street in a westerly direction to a point opposite the easterly line of Cambridge Street. Four (4) hour parking. (7/20/87) (7/14/11)  12 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Section 3. Section 75 of Article V-A be amended by inserting the following: Essex Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) – Zone C – Color Green – both sides, beginning at Summer Street and continuing in a westerly direction to Cambridge Street. Two (2) hour nonresident parking allowed, Monday through Sunday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. No visitor passes shall be issued for qualifying addresses on this street. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance Relative to Traffic 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: Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - from North Street to Boston Street, northerly side. Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - from North to Flint Street, southerly side. (6/1/53) Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - westerly on Federal Street, from Flint Street to No. 172, parking on left side only. (8/14/85 DPW E5-258-2584) Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - westerly on Federal Street, from Munroe Street to Flint Street, parking on right side only. (8/14/85 DPW E5-258- 2584) Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - westerly on Federal Street, from No. 191 to Boston Street, parking on left side only. (10/15/96) Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - westerly on Federal Street, from No. 172 to #186 Federal Street, parking on right side only. (10/15/96) Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - westerly on Federal Street, from North Street to Beckford, parking on right side only. (8/14/85 DPW E5-258- 2584)  13 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets - westerly on Federal, from Beckford to Lynn Street, parking on left side only. (1/30/86 DPW E5-258-2655) And inserting the following: Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – southerly side, from intersection with North Street to intersection with Flint Street. Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – northerly side, from intersection with Flint Street to western property line of 172 Federal Street. Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – southerly side, from eastern property line of 173 Federal Street to western property line of 187 Federal Street. Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – northerly side, from eastern property line of 186 Federal to intersection with Boston Street. Section 2 Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Federal Street – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - southerly side, between the westerly property line of No. 187 Federal Street and Boston Street. Two (2) hour parking 8:00 a. M. to 4:00 P. M. Monday through Friday. (6/6/61 DPW 10684) Section 3 Section 74 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Federal Street – General Prohibition Towing Zones - northerly side, starting at the intersection of Flint Street in an easterly direction for a distance of sixty feet. (6/23/80 DPW 5-1788) Federal Street – No Parking, Tow Zone - westerly on Federal Street, from #191 to Boston Street, parking on left side only, right side tow zone. (2/10/11) Federal Street – Tow Zone, Doctor’s Office Only - in front of #76 as marked by signs, One Hour Parking, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. (9/22/11) Section 4. Section 75 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Federal Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) – Zone C – Color Green - northerly side, beginning at the easterly side of number 82 federal street and continuing up to flint street (11/10/86) Federal Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) – Zone C – Color Green - Federal Street from Flint Street to Boston Street, both sides, in a southerly direction, Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone (3/22/01)  14 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS And inserting the following: Federal Street - Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) – Zone C – Color Green – in a westerly direction, beginning at the intersection with North Street and continuing to the intersection with Boston Street. ZONE C COLOR GREEN-#27 North Street to be included to obtain resident sticker parking permits. Only one permit to be issued per dwelling unit, as defined in Section 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and no visitor passes shall be issued. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 50A of Article V be amended by inserting the following: Federal Street – Handicapped Parking Zones – Northerly side, beginning at a point two hundred and thirty (230) feet east of North Street and running in an easterly direction for twenty (20) feet. Section 2. Section 51 of Article V be amended by inserting the following: Federal Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – Northerly side, beginning at a point fifty-five (55) feet east of North Street and running in a westerly direction to the intersection with North Street, “No Parking Here to Corner” Section 3. Section 56 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Federal Street – Zones Established - southerly side, beginning one hundred and fifty (150) feet from the intersection of Washington Street and Federal Street in a westerly direction for a distance of two hundred and fifteen (215) feet. Four (4) hour parking. (5/5/94) (7/14/11) Federal Street – Parking Meters Zones Established - northerly side, from the intersection of Washington Street, proceeding to two hundred seventeen (217) feet east of North Street. Four (4) hour parking. (7/20/87) And inserting the following:  15 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Federal Street – Zones Established – Northerly side, beginning at the intersection of Washington Street and proceeding in a westerly direction to a point two hundred and sixty-three (263) feet east of the intersection with North Street. Four (4) hour parking. Federal Street – Zones Established – Southerly side, beginning at a point forty (40) feet west of the intersection with Washington Street and proceeding in a westerly direction for a distance of one hundred and fifty (150) feet. Four (4) hour parking. Section 4. Section 74 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Federal Street – General Prohibition Towing Zones - northerly side, from the intersection of Federal and Washington Streets and proceeding eighty nine (89) feet in a westerly direction except marked emergency vehicles, Monday through Friday. (12/1/88) Federal Street – General Prohibition Towing Zones - in an easterly direction, two hundred and seventeen (217) feet from North Street. (2/2/78 DPW 5-1375) Federal Street – General Prohibition Towing Zones - in front of #56, as marked by signs for a distance of one hundred (100) feet, Marked Police Vehicle Parking only, Tow Zone, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (1/26/12) And inserting the following: Federal Street – General Prohibition Towing Zones – Southerly side, beginning at the intersection of Federal and Washington Streets and proceeding in a westerly direction for a distance of forty (40) feet. Federal Street - General Prohibition Towing Zones – Northerly side, beginning at a point two hundred and thirty (230) feet east of North Street and proceeding in a westerly direction for a distance of one hundred and seventy-five (175) feet. Marked Police Vehicle Parking Only, Tow Zone, Monday to Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Section 5. Section 75 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Federal Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) - ZONE C- COLOR GREEN-southerly side, beginning one hundred and fifty (150) feet from the intersection of Washington Street and Federal Street in a westerly direction for a distance of one hundred and fifty-five (155) feet. "Resident Parking Only 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. (5/5/94) Federal Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) - ZONE C- COLOR GREEN-southerly side, beginning three hundred and five (305) feet from  16 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS the intersection of Washington Street and Federal Street, in a Westerly direction to the intersection of North Street, Resident Sticker Parking Only, Tow Zone.( 6/14/18 ) And inserting the following: Federal Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) - Zone C – Color Green – Southerly side, beginning at a point two hundred and twenty-fie (225) feet west of the intersection of Washington and Federal Streets, in a westerly direction to the intersection of North Street and Federal Street, Resident Sticker Parking Only, Tow Zone. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved adopted for first passage Voted --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councillor Cohen Section 1. Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Lafayette Street – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - easterly side, beginning at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and running in a southerly direction for a distance of one hundred (100) feet. Two (2) hour parking. (11/18/76 DPW 5-1236) Lafayette Street – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - easterly side, extending one hundred (100) feet from Ocean Avenue. Two (2) hour parking. (10/5/76 DPW 5-1210) Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - southerly side, beginning at Lafayette Street and running in an easterly direction for one hundred fifty-eight (158) feet, two (2) hour parking. (11/12/15) Ocean Avenue - Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets - from Lafayette Street to the westerly property line of #39 Ocean Avenue, total distance one hundred and fifty-eight (158) feet. (11/12/15)  17 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Section 2. Section 57A of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Ocean Avenue – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones - northerly side, starting at Lafayette Street and running to the rear property line of 284 Lafayette Street. Two (2) hour parking, Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Resident parking also authorized. ( 10/13/16 ) And inserting the following: Lafayette Street – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – easterly side, beginning at Ocean Avenue and running in a southerly direction for seventy-eight (78) feet, Two (2) hour parking, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Ocean Avenue – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – northerly side, beginning at Lafayette Street and running in a westerly direction, ninety-two (92) feet, one (1) hour nonresident parking allowed, Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Ocean Avenue – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – southerly side, beginning at a point one hundred and three (103) feet west of Lafayette Street and running in an easterly direction to Lafayette Street, one (1) hour nonresident parking allowed, Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Ocean Avenue – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – southerly side, beginning at Lafayette Street and running in an easterly direction for one hundred fifty-five (155) feet, two (2) hour nonresident parking allowed, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 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 - starting from No. 50, both sides, running in a westerly direction to Canal Street. (10/2/90) Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.  18 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor McClain In the year two thousand and twenty-three An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zone Limited Time” is hereby amended by adding the following: Albion Street - in Front of #33 for a distance of twenty (20) feet, “Handicap Parking, Limited Time, Tow Zone” Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved adoption for first passage Voted  19 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance to who it was referred the matter of a Bond Order to redesignate $76,000 from FY 2021 CIP Electrical – Riley Plaza to Electrical – Smart-Signal Project. has considered said matter and would recommend: (Action unknown as meeting held after agenda deadline) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation by RCV Yea Nay Abs Councillor Stott offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole to whom it was referred the matter of discussing City Council Rules and Orders Section 26C relative to Public Testimony during regular meetings has considered said matter and would recommend: (Action unknown as meeting held after agenda deadline) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted  20 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS NONE  21 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS Petition from Comcast to install Conduit on Margin St. HEARING ORDERED APRIL 13, 2023 Petition from National Grid and Verizon to install 1 Jointly Owned Pole on Grove St. HEARING ORDERED APRIL 13, 2023 Petition from National Grid to install Conduit on Grove St. HEARING ORDERED APRIL 13, 2023 Petition from National Grid to install Conduit on Osborn Hill Dr. HEARING ORDERED APRIL 13, 2023 Request a hearing from On the Grind Café, LLC 36 Jefferson Ave. to have extended hours from 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM 7 days a week. HEARING ORDERED APRIL 13, 2023 Request from Salem Main Streets to close Front St. as well as Essex St., from New Liberty St., to Hawthorne Blvd to vehicular traffic to hold the Salem Arts Festival on June 3rd and June 4th 2023 from 8AM – 7PM. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted  22 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS Petition from Lucy Sprague to discuss Resident Sticker Parking Procedure Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic And Legal Affairs Voted The Following License Applications: PUBLIC GUIDES: Christine Whitehair 7 Juniper St., Beverly Jeffrey Horton 10 Summer St., Salem Charles Hannon 851 Boston Rd., Billerica Stephanie Clements 9 Appleton St., Salem Thomas Vallor 18 Boardman St., Salem Robert Hawkins 402 Lowell St., Worcester TAXI OPERATORS: Ramon Gomez 88R Congress St., Salem Ramon Rodriguez 9 Prince St., Salem Julio Jimenez 37 Millard Ave., Lynn VEHICLE FOR HIRE OPERATORS ONLY: Michael Buba 23 Carson Terr., Swampscott Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted The Following License Applications: TAXI OPERATOR: Luz Yadira Sanchez Santiago 117 Congress St., Salem Alexie Quinones Ocasio 2 Bresnahan St., Peabody Councillor Morsillo Moved Denied Voted  23 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The following request for a taxi operator hearing on the denial of a taxi operator license TAXI OPERATOR/ REQUEST HEARING: Luz Yadira Sanchez Santiago 117 Congress St., Salem Councillor Morsillo Referred to Comm. Ord., Lic., Legal Affairs Voted An Executive Session may be held The Following License Applications: TAG DAYS: Salem Veterans Council- Members Memorial “Poppy” Drives May 26th – 29th, July 1st-4th, Nov. 10th-12th Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affairs The Following Claims: Robin Pietrogallo 25 Marlborough Rd., Salem Taylor Vietri 3 Ross Cir., Peabody Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved referred Comm. on Voted Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs The Following Drainlayer/Contract Operator Licenses: Tufts Construction Inc. 100 Tremont St., Everett Eustis Cable 513 Donald St., Bedford, NH P.V. Barone Corp. 18 Central St., Winthrop Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted  24 CITY OF SALEM MARCH 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Passage of an ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to sustainable food containers and packaging In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-three An Ordinance amending an ordinance relative to sustainable food containers and packaging Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 14, Article VIII. – Sustainable Food Containers and Packaging is hereby amended by deleting Sec. 14-515. - Effective date in its entirety and replacing it with the following: “Sec. 14-515. - Effective date. This article shall take effect on September 4, 2023.” SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved adoption for second and final passage Voted On the motion of Councillor Dominguez the meeting adjourned at P.M.